Reason (South African rapper)


Sizwe Moeketsi is a South African musician commonly known as Reason, a name he uses as a rapper. He is also known as Sizwe Alakine, an alter ego he adopted after taking up a career in Amapiano.
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Early life and education

Sizwe Moeketsi was born on 30 June 1987 in Tembisa, and grew up in Katlehong, South Africa.

Career

Using the stage name Reason, his first appearance on mainstream radio was in 2004 on YFM Radio. He started recording in 2005, starting as a battle rapper, and came to prominence after his collaborative work with Ms Nthabi. He has worked with some of South Africa's respected names, including Stogie T, Moneoa, ProVerb, DJ Maphorisa, Kwesta, and HHP.
In 2014, Reason released an album titled Audio High Definition, which included hits like "2Cups Shakur" and "Glasses to The Ceiling", featuring Locnville.
After pursuing a career in Amapiano music, he adopted the alter ego Sizwe Alakine, releasing the song "Khanda Shisa" under that name in July 2021.
He has also been known as ReasonHD and gaaaAHDbody, the latter name also being the name of a 2014 hip hop track.

Record labels

Reason signed a deal with Warner Music South Africa in February 2022, after formerly recording with Motif Records from 2011, and Promised Land Records.

Discography

The Reasoning Audio 3D Audio High Definition Audio Re-Definition Love Girls Azania
  • ''Alekine World''

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations include Hype magazine's King of the Bedroom ; Top 5 Hottest unsigned rappers in South Africa by Hype; YFM Radio's Hip Hop show Rap Activity's Emcee of the Month ; and 10 Hottest Rappers in South Africa.
YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResults
2013South African Music AwardsBest Rap AlbumAudio 3D
2013South African Music AwardsBest Male Artist of the YearAudio 3D
2015South African Music AwardsBest Rap AlbumAudio High Definition
2024Metro FM Music AwardsBest Collaboration"Imithandazo"Won
2024Metro FM Music AwardsBest Amapiano"Imithandazo"Won
2024Metro FM Music AwardsSong of the Year"Imithandazo"Won

Personal life

Reason was married for seven years to Mosa Moeketsi and they had two children before divorcing. He also has twins through his relationship with Luthando Shosha.