I am Mpumelelo Khumalo, a versatile musician and composer from Durban. I’m well-versed in music composition for chart-topping tracks as well as traditional music, having contributed to some of the country’s biggest songs. I began my music journey in 2008 and formalized my studies in 2014 with the Music program at UKZN, and since then I’ve expanded into production, editing, and scoring for film and media projects, including a film score released in September 2022.

Mpumelelo Khumalo

I am Mpumelelo Khumalo, a versatile musician and composer from Durban. I’m well-versed in music composition for chart-topping tracks as well as traditional music, having contributed to some of the country’s biggest songs. I began my music journey in 2008 and formalized my studies in 2014 with the Music program at UKZN, and since then I’ve expanded into production, editing, and scoring for film and media projects, including a film score released in September 2022.

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I am Mpumelelo Khumalo, a versatile musician and composer from Durban. I’m well-versed in music composition for chart-topping tracks as well as traditional music, having contributed to some of the country’s biggest songs.

I began my music journey in 2008 and formalized my studies in 2014 with the Music program at UKZN, and since then I’ve expanded into production, editing, and scoring for film and media projects, including a film score released in September 2022.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Service Desk Technician at Mr Price Group
January 20, 2022 - Present
Internal IT helpdesk for all stores; provided hardware/software troubleshooting and user support.
Music Producer / Composer at Dlala Thukzin / Permanent Music / CrossOver Music
January 1, 2019 - Present
Collaborated on electronic music projects; produced tracks for Permanent Music (2020), Permanent Music 2 (2021), Summer Banger (2021); contributed to CrossOver Music (2019-2022) and Gemini (2022).
Film Score Composer at Independent Short Film Project
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Composed the entire score for a short film scheduled for release in the first week of September 2022.
Content Curator / New Music Updates at New Music Updates
January 1, 2020 - Present
Source and curate new music updates; performed advanced editing and normalization using Pro Tools, Studio One and Audacity; completed licensing sheets in Excel/Google Sheets.

Education

BA Musi at University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
February 11, 2014 - November 30, 2026
Jazz Studies (Piano 1st Practical), Electro-Acoustic Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2014 - April 8, 2026

Qualifications

Best Producer
October 19, 2024 - October 19, 2024
SADMA (South African Dance Music Awards)
CompTIA A+ Certification
January 1, 2021 - April 8, 2026
CompTIA A+ Certification
January 1, 2021 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Retail, Education