Chymamusique

Chymamusique
Born
Collen Ntala Mmotla

(1990-06-04) 4 June 1990
Burgersfort, South Africa
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • Music Producer
  • Record producer
  • Mixing & Mastering
Years active2006–present
Labels
  • Chymamusiq Records
  • House Afrika
  • Soul Candi
  • Mofunk Records
Website

Collen Mmotla (born 4 June 1990) is a South African DJ and music producer.[1][2] Born and raised in Diphale, Burgersfort, Chyma started his musical career in early 2000's as a pianist prior to becoming a DJ.

His third studio album Musique (2022), debuted number one in South Africa.

Education

After completed his matric in 2007, he attended University of Technology studying Analytical Chemistry.[3]

He also attended Boston College studied media and graduated in 2013.[3]

Career

Chymamusique started his music career in 2000 as a gospel and jazz pianist. He later developed an interest in house music in 2005 and started producing it in 2006. He released his first online single in 2010.[4]

He founded and manages "Chymamusique Records" and is signed to the record labels House Afrika & Soul Candi. He was a Mofunk Records member from 2010 to 2013.

In DJing, Chymamusique has played internationally,[5] and shared stages with DJs and producers including Vinny Da Vinci, Ralf Gum, Brazo Wa Afrika, Glen Lewis, QB Smith, Charles Webster and Atjazz.

In music-producing, he has worked with Kaylow, DJ Fresh, Anané Vega, Monique Bingham, Brazo wa Afrika, Brian Temba, George Lesley and Ree Morris.

In early September 2021, he announced his third studio album via Instagram.[6][7] Musique was released on September 30, 2021.[8] The album features Afrotraction, Da Vynalist, DJ Tears PLK, Brian Temba, Rona Ray, and Buddynice. It peaked at number one on Local iTunes album charts.[8]

Chymamusiquewas and deep house musician DJ Poizen were involved in a car accident that occurred on 30 August 2025, resulting in death of DJ Poizen and severe injuries to Chymamusique.[9][10][11][12]

Awards and nominations

South African Music Awards

Year Award Ceremony Prize Work Result Ref.
2014 South African Music Awards 2014 Best Remix Mi Casa - Jika (Chymamusique Drum Mix) Nominated [13][14]
2022 SAMA 28 Best Dance Album Musique Won [15]

Metro FM Music Awards

Year Award Ceremony Prize Work Result
2015 14th Metro FM Music Awards Best New Artist Award [16] Gift Of Sound (album) Won
Year Award Ceremony Prize Result
2015 F.A.M.E Best Dance[17] Won
Years Award Ceremony Prize Result
2017 & 2018 LIMA [18][19] Best Producer Won

Discography

Studio albums

  • House Afrika : House Dimensions (2012) [20]
  • After The Storm (2017) [21]
  • Musique (2021)
  • Musique Collaborated, Vol 1 (2025)

Singles and EPs

  • Quarantine EP - 2020
  • Bass & Synth - Single 2019
  • Last Night (feat. O So T) - Single 2019
  • Sax on Fleek - EP 2019
  • Its so Amazing (Remix) [feat. Happy] - Single 2019
  • Perfectly Lovers (feat. P Tempo) - Single 2018
  • Something About You (feat. Unqle Chriz) - Single 2018
  • Artist Series, Vol. 1 - EP 2018
  • Kubili - Single 2018
  • Follow (Chyma's Rendition) [feat. Kent Smoke & YVES] - Single 2017
  • Music Express Session 1 - EP 2016
  • Jazz vs. Soulful, Vol. 1 - EP 2014
  • Jazz According to House (Remixes Part 2) - Single 2013
  • World Is Good (Original Mix) [feat. Rona Ray] - Single 2012
  • Soul and Mind - Single 2012
  • Chymatology - Single 2012
  • Cant Get Enough - Single 2012
  • Jazz According to House - Single 2011
  • Lost in Words - Single 2011

References

  1. ↑ "Chymamusique follows on past success with nod for three Lima gongs". The Sowetan.
  2. ↑ Zvikaramba, Tayananiswa (24 April 2026). "Chymamusique Cries Out After His Music Vanishes From Platforms: "I'm Experiencing Abuse of Power" - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za.
  3. 1 2 "The man behind DJ Chymamusique is…". reviewonline. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  4. ↑ "The man behind DJ Chymamusique is..." Capricorn Review. 26 May 2015.
  5. ↑ Reports, I. D. M. (26 February 2018). "Chymamusique gets international break playing shows in the UK".
  6. ↑ Israel A, John (7 September 2021). "Chymamusique Announces 13-Track 'Musique' Album". Ubetoo. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  7. ↑ "Chymamusique Announces 'Musique' Album". Zatunes. 8 September 2021.
  8. 1 2 "Chymamusique releases a 13 track album titled MUSIQUE". South Africa: The Journalist DJ. 30 September 2021.
  9. ↑ Masasi, Rutendo; Lippke, Kelly (31 August 2025). "DJ Poizen and Chymamusique in Fatal Car Crash, South Africa Distraught As 1 DJ Dies".
  10. ↑ Gaanakgomo, Constance. "'It only took two seconds': DJ Chymamusique's story of survival after life-changing crash". News24.
  11. ↑ Moganedi, Kgomotso (14 September 2025). "DJ Chymamusique discharged from hospital after car crash that claimed DJ Poizen's life". TimesLIVE.
  12. ↑ Moroeng, Moroba (24 November 2025). "Chymamusique Forced To Sell Cars and Studio Gear Due to Accident Injuries - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za.
  13. ↑ "A full list of all the 2014 SAMA nominees". News24.
  14. ↑ Content, Print (26 May 2015). "The man behind DJ Chymamusique is..."
  15. ↑ Shumba, Ano (28 August 2022). "SAMAs 2022 Day 1: All the winners". Music In Africa.
  16. ↑ "The 14th Metro FM Awards Winners". SABC 1.
  17. ↑ Mirror, Limpopo. "Limpopo Mirror - Local News". www.limpopomirror.co.za.
  18. ↑ Group, BGMP Media. "The success of Limpopo Music Awards 2017". www.bgmpmedia.co.za. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  19. ↑ "Limpopo Music Awards SA: All the winners – Music In Africa". 17 September 2018.
  20. ↑ "House Dimensions (House Afrika Session 2) by Chymamusique on Apple Music". 5 September 2012 – via music.apple.com.
  21. ↑ "After the Storm by Chymamusique on Apple Music". 29 September 2017 – via music.apple.com.


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