Music is often described as a composition of arpeggios, beats & acoustics etc. combined together to induce a sound that evokes a state of ecstasy, moves your body rhythmically and feeds one’s soul -for Punk Mbedzi, it’s just that, but even more so a way of living, music is his staple diet.
Punk Mbedzi was born and raised in the Garden of Eden – Limpopo Province, city – Polokwane, South Africa on the 5th of February 1993. He began producing phenomenal compositions at the tender age of 16, releasing his first solo project The Roots Are Calling EP (2010). This project led to him meeting up with Da Capo who is now his close friend. Da Capo encouraged and motivated him to cultivate his craft even more.
Upon teaming up with Da Capo and Dj Swizz, the infamous and highly influential trio introduced their own movement, sprouting the birth of record label – Surreal Sounds. With an impeccable backing from record label Soul Candi, in 2013 Punk Mbedzi co-produced and released first album, “Surreal Selections Vol.1”. In 2014 the trio decided to split up to pursue separate and solo career paths, but remained good friends and are often still associated with one another.
Year 2014 was also the year that Punk Mbedzi released one of his most successful projects – Deja vu which was number 1 on one of South Africa’s biggest and most accredited youth radio stations, YFM on the Hot99 Dance Show chart hosted by Just Mo.
Punk Mbedzi’s different and melodious sound continues growing from strength to strength. He draws attention from acts such as Boddhi Satva, Nick Holder, N’Dinga Gaba, Djeff & Silyvi, DJ Zinhle, Magic Soul, and Lemon & Herb. Most of his word was released by world-renowned record labels such as Soul Candi, House Afrika , DNH, Offering Records, Nulu Music & Peng Africa.