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Born in Johannesburg and raised in the dusty streets of Dobsonville, Mpumelelo “LaBlack” fell in love with music at a very early age…

Being introduced to Rhythm n Blues, Pop, Neo-Soul, Jazz, Rhythm and Poetry at primary school level helped grow the love for the esoteric ear I live by today “…and if I should add, I will forever live by it”.

When I realized that music was now my passion, I then took a decision to start taking up music classes offered at P.J Simelane High School back in 2005 were I studied the trumpet and piano.
In 2009 I met Tshepiso “Chax Best” and he introduced me to Basic Djing and polished my skills as a Professional Disk Jockey (DJ).

Early 2012 I enrolled at Behindex Academy and horned my skills as a professional DJ and got exposure from playing at my graduation party.

Then the skill I acquired from Behindex Academy helped me to get a spot in a crew that played at the 2nd annual Social experience event in 2014 hosted by Simphiwe aka “Tsipa Burg”.
The events were held at Dorothy Nyembe Park, where I was blessed with an opportunity to play amongst gifted artists such as Miguel Miggs “FoReal Records” Big Sky, Phatsoul, Sors Onyx, Mo-Lyf and the Pioneers of the Serenity Lounge Sessions (Thuto “Supreme” Lelake & Domenic “Domzela” Makhubela).

Late 2016 I travelled to North West, Zeerust to have an interview at Kopanong FM, The Morning Break-fast show with Douglas Sebetlela, then I concluded the show with my 30 minutes mix for the audience.

I keep the fire burning by playing at numerous Social Events, Open Markets, Pubs, and Clubs in and around Johannesburg.

Recently I was featured on the radio show called The All Lounge Experience (T.A.L.E) hosted by Mpumi "Spike RF Deep" in Mpumalanga, Audio Hypnosis Sessions hosted by T’Nyiko “TribalDaze” Francis in Pretoria and CARB (Corpse and Raw Bars) hosted by Keitumetse “Imut Mora” Morapedi in Daveyton.

Just recently I established a brand named Esoteric Grooves, it is a movement that consists a group of young, ambitious and sophisticated gentlemen who share the same vision, mission and have a purpose of messenging music to the people of this world.

“I don’t play a specific genre, I love music and if I love it then I will play it” – Mpumelelo Tshangela

For more info Kindly visit these websites

facebook.com/mpumelelolablackmonare
facebook.com/LablackTheMusicManiac
twitter.com/mpumelelolablackmonare
instagram.com/mpumelelolablackmonare
facebook.com/EsotericGrooveSessions
mixcloud.com/esoteric-groove-sessions
hearthis.at/esoteric-groove-sessions