Masego
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Masego's career is marked by critical acclaim and streaming milestones rather than trophy wins. His Grammy nomination for Best Progressive R&B Album placed him among the genre's most innovative artists. Tadow, a spontaneous one-take recording, became a viral phenomenon with over 100 million streams and a Platinum certification. He has been featured on Rolling Stone's 10 New Artists You Need to Know and Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Freshman list. His ability to merge the saxophone with modern R&B has earned him a dedicated following and respect from peers.
Honours & Distinctions
Grammy Nomination
Best Progressive R&B Album for Studying Abroad: Extended Stay
Platinum Certification
Tadow certified Platinum
Gold Certification
Navajo certified Gold
Rankings & Lists
10 New Artists You Need to Know
R&B/Hip-Hop Freshman
100 Essential New Artists for 2019
Magazine Covers
Vibe
2021-03
Masego: The Blessings of TrapHouseJazz
Complex
2021-06
Masego on His Grammy Nomination and the Power of Unplanned Creativity
Earmilk
2018-09
Masego: The Rise of TrapHouseJazz
Records & Feats
First artist to popularize 'TrapHouseJazz' as a genre
Masego coined the term TrapHouseJazz to describe his blend of R&B, hip-hop, jazz, and soul, creating a distinct subgenre.
Viral hit 'Tadow' recorded in one take
The single Tadow, with FKJ, was recorded in a single live-streamed jam session in Paris and became a global viral hit.