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Bonolo Solomon
Bonolo Joel Solomon (Born 06 April 1998) is a South African Recording Artist and Record Producer.

Early life
Bonolo was born in Kuruman, Northern Cape. He first took passion in music after his uncle got him Eminem’s Encore Album as a gift at the age of 7. He attended from Primary to High School in Kuruman although he ended up going through different schools after the passing of both his parents in 13 March 2009. He went on to live in Batlharos Village with his Uncle, Aunt and two brothers, around this time his passion for music grew as he used it as way to deal with the grief of his parents. In 2014 after his friend introduced him to August Alsina, He was so inspired that he began venturing into R&B/Hip-Hop and tought himself how to sing.



2018:The Trailer EP
Bonolo’s first Body of work was an EP titled” The Trailer” which was released online for free in 2018. The project was compiled of 7 songs and 2 skits of both Hip-Hop and R&B/Hip-Hop genres. The EP earned him respect amongst fellow musicians and came as a first step to building him a fanbase. He got featured in Glitch Magazine and got nominated for Live You Dream Awards which was held in Durban.



2019:Bipolar LP
In the first term of 2019 Bonolo released 2 Singles titled” Monster” and” Outlet” which brought even more eyes onto him. Later that year on 13 July he then released a 12 Song LP titled Bipolar LP on multiple digital Music Stores. The project was so successful in terms of earning him respect that he went on to win a Provincial Hip Hop Award the next year.

2020-Present:First HIP-HOP Awars


On 3 February 2020, Bonolo won his first Hip Hop Award for AGB Northern Cape Hip Hop Awards 2019 under” King of JTG District” Category, which he found out a day after the event because he was unable to attend the event. Later that he got featured on Gauteng Lifestyle Magazine and Hype Magazine Zambia.

Artistry
Bonolo’s music falls under alternative R&B and House as it fuses Hip-Hop and occasionally House element. His heavy influences are August Alsina and Eminem.

2018
The Trailer EP

2019
Monster(Single)

Outlet(Single)

Bipolar LP

Awards and Nominations
Live You Dream Awards Nominee (Best Upcoming Artist)2018

Northern Cape Hip Hop Awards Winner (King of JTG)2019