SPECIAL GUEST: Singer TELLEMAN real Thelumusa Samuel Owen

TELLEMAN BIOGRAPHY:

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The development of TELLAMAN’s unique style is the result of a lifetime of
various musical influences: Growing up in a talented musical environment
with both parents being singers, TELLAMAN - a nickname derivative of his
real name Thelumusa, was introduced to gospel music from an early age
at church. Always being surrounded by different forms and styles of
music, exposed him to a wealth of different genres as a child, which
played a huge role in his development as an artist.
TELLAMAN, a self-taught musician, started dabbing in music at the young
age of 15 in Durban, KZN where he was born and raised. Beat-making
was his starting point and in 2008 after writing and recording in his
bedroom studio, he decided to pursue music as a career.
As his confidence grew and his style developed, he soon began to
showcase his talent at various venues across South Africa, playing at
numerous gigs and festivals like Ugu Jazz Fest and Youth Hip Hop Fest.
His following began to grow, and he soon became a popular local hit in
the Durban music scene. His performances which is programmed with a
variety of musical instruments, only added to his appeal and his unique
sound started to find an appreciative audience.
TELLAMAN was featured on the GOLD-selling ‘Soul Candi Sessions 15’
compilation with his single ‘Drinks And Music ft. Okmalumkoolkat’ in
October 2014, and soon became a household name. For this album, he
was nominated alongside fellow producers and artists for ‘Best Dance
Album’ at the MetroFM Music Awards, as well as the SAMAs. He was also
nominated at both award ceremonies for ‘Best Remix’ for the song ‘Tsiki
Tsiki Remix by Duncan ft. AKA, Mampintsha & Professor’, which he
produced together with Lastee.
He has also worked with many other artists and producers both locally
and internationally, the acclaimed list which includes the likes of Djeff
Aforzilla (Angola), Pascal Morais (Netherlands), R