Gemini Major facts for kids

Benn Gilbert Kamoto (born June 14, 1990) is a famous record producer and singer-songwriter from South Africa, known by his stage name Gemini Major. A record producer helps artists create their music, while a singer-songwriter writes and sings their own songs. He was born in Malawi but built his career in South Africa. For a time, he was part of Family Tree Records, a record label started by the famous rapper Cassper Nyovest.

Early Life and Career Journey

Gemini Major grew up in Malawi and finished high school in 2007. He then studied I.T. (Information Technology) and graduated in 2009. That same year, he moved to Durban, South Africa, to follow his dream of becoming a musician and producer.

He quickly showed his talent by producing music for many different artists. He worked on various music styles, including R&B, hip-hop, house, and dancehall. His music even appeared on popular TV shows like Gold Diggers and Forever Young, which helped more people hear his work.

In 2013, Gemini Major moved to Johannesburg, a major city for music in South Africa. There, he had a lucky meeting with the rapper Cassper Nyovest and his team. After this meeting, he was invited to join Cassper's record label, Family Tree.

Becoming a Top Producer

Gemini Major became very well-known after producing the hit song "Juice Back" for the rapper Nasty C. The song was so popular that it made Gemini Major one of the most wanted producers in South Africa's hip-hop scene. Many top artists wanted to work with him to create their next hit song.

His hard work paid off. In 2015, he was nominated for Producer of the Year at the South African Hip Hop Awards. This was a huge honor, as he was nominated alongside other great producers like Anatii and Riky Rick.

On November 20, 2020, he released his own project, an EP called Slum Kid. An EP is like a short album. It featured many famous artists, including Nasty C, Riky Rick, and Emtee.

His Music Releases

Gemini Major has released his own music as a lead artist and has also produced many hit songs for other musicians.

Albums and EPs

Famous Singles

Here are some of the popular songs Gemini Major has released as the main artist:

• "Ragga Ragga" (2016) - This was a big collaboration featuring Cassper Nyovest, Nadia Nakai, Riky Rick, and Major League DJz.
• "Right Now" (2019) - A hit song featuring Nasty C and Tellaman.
• "Church" (2017) - Another one of his popular singles.

Songs He Produced for Others

As a producer, Gemini Major has been the creative force behind many famous tracks. He helped shape the sound of South African hip-hop in the 2010s.

Some of the major hits he produced include:

• "Juice Back" by Nasty C
• "Mayo" by DJ Speedsta
• "Sidlukotini" by Riky Rick
• "Tito Mboweni" by Cassper Nyovest
• "Lifestyle" by Da Les

Awards and Nominations

Gemini Major's talent has been recognized with several nominations at the South African Hip Hop Awards.