Linda Mkhize


Linda Mkhize, better known by his stage name ProKid or PRO, was a South African rapper and producer. He was known for rapping in a mixture of South African township vernacular mostly tsotsi taal and English his music spoke on township realities Mkhize contributed to the development of kasi rap. His work influenced other artists such as Micky m, Red Button, Siya Shezi, F-eezy, K.O, Emtee Da Huslter,Kwesta and his younger brother DJ Citilyts.

Early life

Linda Mkhize aka Prokid or PRO was born and raised in Klipspruit, Soweto. When he was a teenager he would take part in rap battles and cyphers, to showcase his skills. Among other s.a hiphop veterans talking-the likes of PRO VERB, Stogie T and Amu. In 2004 he went on to win an emcee battle competition hosted by Tibo Touch. On the urban youth radio station ,his success on this show is what led to his breakthrough record deal.He became famous after the release of his first single Soweto the song is an ode to his birthplace-Soweto it was produced by his long time producer and collaborator "Omen The Chef". A follow up on that was a song called, "Wozobona" it gained widespread popularity in South Africa and set path for his debut album-Heads & Tales.

Death

Linda Mkhize died on 8 August 2018 after a seizure, while visiting a friend in Johannesburg CBD After the announcement of his death media stations across the country produced tributes to him.

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