Tellaman
Background information
Birth nameThelumusa Samuel Owen
Born (1991-04-14) 14 April 1991
Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
Years active2006–present
Labels

Thelumusa Samuel Owen (born 14 April 1991), better known by his stage name Tellaman is a South African singer, songwriter and record producer. Growing up in a musical background, he is most known for a number one charting single by DJ Speedsta titled "Mayo"[1] which features himself, Yung Swiss, Frank Casino & Shane Eagle.

Early life and career

Tellaman was born and raised in Durban Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. He is a self-taught musician whose interest in music was sparked by his mother, who had him singing at home, at church and in a youth choir.[2] At the age of fifteen he decided to pursue music as a career and began writing and recording his own music.[3]

Tellaman was signed and featured in Soul Candi Record's compilation album titled Sould Candi Sessions 15, alongside MoFlava, Lulo Café, Cueber and Hareal Salko. Tellaman's disc, titled Ntsikelelo, included hit singles "Drinks and Music" featuring Okmalumkoolkat[4] and "Intoxicated" featuring Lastee. The album sales passed Gold status and it was nominated for the Best Compilation Award at the 2015 Metro FM Awards.[3][2][5][6] In June 2016 his EP Mind Vs Heart was released, followed by another EP titled Lucid Dreams which was released in February 2017.[7] On 18 May 2018, he signed a record deal with Universal Music South Africa,[8] and released "No Sharing", on 13 July 2018, as his first official single under Universal Music South Africa.

On 1 February 2019, Tellaman released his fourth album God Decides, through Universal Music South Africa.[9] Lead singles from the album, include: "No Sharing", "Crew Lit", and "Practice". On 29 November 2019, Tellman signed an international deal with Motown Records and Virgin EMI Records.[10] In May 2020, he signed a record deal with Def Jam Recordings Africa.[11]

Discography

Albums

Album Title Album Details
Soul Candi Sessions 15
  • Released: 2 December 2014
  • Label: Soul Candi Records
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Mind vs Heart[7]
Lucid Dream
God Decides

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year
released and album name
Title Year Peak Chart Positions Certifications Album
South Africa (EMA)
Drinks & Music (feat. Okmalukoolkat)[4] 2014 – – Soul Candi Sessions 15
Intoxicated (feat. Lastee) 2015 – – Soul Candi Sessions 15
Noma Kanjan' (feat. Nasty C)[12] 2015 – – Non-Album Single
Wena (feat. J. Something)[13] 2017 – – Lucid Dream
I'm Gone (feat. Nasty C)[14] 2017 – – Lucid Dream
S.A.P (feat. Nasty C & Da L.E.S)[15] 2017 29 – Lucid Dream
Whipped (feat. Shekinah & Nasty C) 2019 1 5× Platinum God Decides
Cross My Heart (feat. Alpha P)[16] 2020 – – Non-Album Single
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Artist Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
SA
Kwesta "Act Like" (featuring. Tellaman) 2016 — DaKAR II
DJ Speedsta "Mayo" (featuring. Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle & Frank Casino) 1 Non-album single 8× Platinum
Nasty C "Don't Do It" (featuring. Tellaman) — Bad Hair Extensions
Nasty C "Dance" (featuring. Tellaman) 2017 — Non-album single
DJ Killamo "On Some" (featuring. Tellaman, Lastee & Rowlene) —

Awards and nominations

Year Award Ceremony Prize Work/Receiptient Result Ref.
2013 South African Music Awards Remix of the Year Select Play Nominated [17]
2020 Best R&B/Soul Album God Decides Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Speedsta's mayo hits number ONE spot". Zkhiphani.com. 24 October 2016. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Tellaman Opens Up About His Music, Friendship & Love Life in Exclusive Interview". quenchsa.com. Archived from the original on 14 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Don't SLEEP ON These Vocalists". Zkhiphani.com. 30 November 2016. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Drink & Music". Yule Dark. 26 September 2014. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  5. ↑ Mangena, Ancillar. "Man Crush Monday: Tellaman". Randburg Sun. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  6. ↑ "TELLAMAN FOR SPREE MAN". spree.co.za. Archived from the original on 14 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  7. 1 2 "Tellaman Drops New 'Mind Vs Heart' Project". hypemagazine.co.za. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  8. ↑ "Tellaman signs with Universal Music South Africa". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  9. ↑ "Whipped hitmaker Tellaman gets candid about his latest album god decides". iol.co.za. Archived from the original on 20 May 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  10. ↑ "Tellaman scores international deal with Motown US and Virgin UK". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  11. ↑ Staff Reporter. "Cassper Nyovest, Nadia Nakai and Tshego join Def Jam Africa". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  12. ↑ Noma Kanjan (feat. Nasty C) – Single by Tellaman on Apple Music, 4 March 2016, archived from the original on 12 February 2018, retrieved 11 February 2018
  13. ↑ "Get Ready For @Real_Tellaman Wena Music Video ft @jsomethingmusic". Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  14. ↑ "I'm Gone (feat. Nasty C)" from Lucid Dream by Tellaman on iTunes, 3 February 2017, archived from the original on 12 February 2018, retrieved 11 February 2018
  15. ↑ "S.A.P (feat. Nasty C & Da Les)" from S.A.P (feat. Nasty C & Da Les) – Single by Tellaman on iTunes, 3 August 2017, archived from the original on 12 February 2018, retrieved 11 February 2018
  16. ↑ Tellaman Enlists Alpha P On Stirring New Single 'Cross My Heart Remix', 6 July 2020, retrieved 25 March 2021
  17. ↑ "All the nominees for the 2015 SAMAs". Channel24. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
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