Aymos
Aymos | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Babili Aymos Shili |
| Born | Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2021–present |
Babili Amos Shili, popularly known by his stage name Aymos is a South African singer-songwriter. He is best known for the hit single "Emcimbini" which was produced by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.
Early life and career
[edit]He started out by singing at church and in high school, he formed his own choir.[1]
In 2020, he released a collaborative album with Mas Musiq titled Shonamalanga.[2] The album was nominated at the 27th South African Music Awards for best amapiano album and best duo/group of the year.[3]
In September 2021, he released his debut album Yimi Lo.[4] The album features Kabza De Small and South African musicians Major League DJz, Josiah De Disciple and DBN Gogo.[5]
In May 2022, he made collaboration on African Lullabies Part 2, album by Platoon.[6]
His single "Fatela" with Ami Faku was released on October 28, 2022. The song was certified multi-platinum in South Africa.[7][8]
In June 2024, Aymos announced his second studio album Impilo. [9][10] "10K Yey' nkomo", with Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha was released on August 16, 2024 as albums lead single.
The album was released on August 30, 2024.[11]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Yim Lo (2021)
- Impilo (2024)
Extended Plays
[edit]Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Fatela" (Aymos, Ami Faku) | 2022 | — | Multi-Platinum | ||||
| "Macala" (Bru-C, Aymos, BL Zero) | — | ||||||
| "Ziyakhala" (M1llionz, Aymos, Mdu aka TRP) | |||||||
| "Mama" | — | ||||||
| "Vukani Bo Dakie" (Megadrumz, Aymos) | 2023 | — | |||||
| "Izenzo" (Bassie, Aymos, T-Man SA) | — | Multi-Platinum[13] | |||||
| "Ungowami" (Mr Dutch, Aymos) | |||||||
| "Amandla" (featuring Jessica LM) | |||||||
| "Isgubhu" (Sam Deep, Aymos, Njelic) | |||||||
| "Amabhoza" (Aymos, Mas Musiq featuring MaWhoo) | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Another Version of Us" (Sinzu77, Aymos) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Moya Munye" (Omhle Diya, Aymos) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "10K Yey'nkomo" (Aymos, Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | South African Music Awards | Best amapiano album | Nominated | [14] |
| Best duo/group of the year | Nominated | |||
| South African Amapiano Music Awards | Best amapiano collaboration | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | Global Music Awards Africa | Album/Ep of the Year | Pending | [15] |
| 2024 | Metro FM Music Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated | [16] |
| Best Music Video | Won | |||
| Best Male | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "10 Things You Should Know About Aymos Shili". theyanos.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "Aymos Shili And Mas Musiq Are Back It With A Joint EP, 'Shonamalanga'". zkhiphani.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "Congratulations to our Sony Music Artists on their #SAMA27 Nominations". allafrica.com. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "Aymos on his 'afro-yano' debut album Yimi Lo". News24. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "Out of his lockdown struggles, Aymos's new album 'Yimi Lo' is born". iol.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ Choge, Peter (May 6, 2022). "Platoon releases second African lullabies album | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/23835/at-aymos-shilis-fatela-reaches-platinum-status-surpasses-2-million-views
- ^ "'Fatela' Reaches Multi-Platinum Status | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ Moloi, Atlehang (June 25, 2024). "Aymos Has An Album On The Way | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Jabulani, John (June 27, 2024). "Aymos Is Dropping A New Album". Ubetoo. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Amapiano star Aymos to drop hit summer album, 'Impilo'". Independent Online. August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ "Aymos Shili & Mas Musiq Back It With A Joint EP, Shonamalanga". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. April 9, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
- ^ "'Izenzo' Reaches Multi-Platinum Status | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ "SA Amapiano Music Awards 2021: All the winners". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ de Wee, Naledi (January 26, 2022). "South African artists dominate Global Music Awards Africa nominations". The South African. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (April 3, 2024). "Metro FM Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
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