LIMPOPO – Music writer and promising up-and-coming house music and R&B vocalist, Doctor Phahlamohlaka, says growing up with the love of music has smoothly paved his way in the music industry and he looks forward to keeping his fans entertained at all times.
Born in Glencowie in Jane Furse, Phahlamohlaka, better known as Mr Mamphy to his fans, says his music is mostly based on love story-telling coupled with inspirational, personal and close-to-the-heart experiences.
“My music is aimed at touching people’s lives, bringing peace, healing broken hearts and souls while educating at the same time” says Phahlamohlaka.
“I have always had this passion and love for singing and performing music at local gigs and, as an adult, use this platform to send out constructive messages to the people through music,”
He says his musical journey commenced in 2005 while he was still at high school where he used to perform at school events.
“I also have a few kwaito songs which I performed on various shows such as Love life competitions, Miss Turf event, Can do celebrations, SK FM music events and pubs around Kwa-Mhlanga,” he says.
Mr Mamphy produced and recorded his singles titled How can I let go, We praise your name, Be Strong, and I’m in love which according to him was believed to be the song to break into the music industry.
“In 2014, I’m in love was featured on the seventh episode of SABC Mutual Friends and that really encouraged me to put more effort into my music,” he says.