The Dogg
| The Dogg | |
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The Dogg performing in Zoo Park 2006
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Martin Morocky |
| Also known as | The Kwaito Master, Mr. Skeleton, TeeDee |
| Born |
31 March 1983 Maheba, Zambia |
| Origin | Onayena, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Genres | kwaito, hip hop, house |
| Occupation(s) | musician, producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards, drums |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Mshasho |
| Associated acts | Sunny Boy, OmPuff, Kanibal, Elvo, Qonja |
| Website | mshashoonline, mshashoarmy, myspace |
Martin Morocky (born 31 March 1983), known by his stage name as The Dogg, is a Namibian musician. He is considered a kwaito artist. His debut album, Shimaliw' Osatana, was released in 2004 to mixed reviews.
The Dogg was part of the group Omalaeti O'Swapo, which released one album in 2004. His music is enjoyed internationally, in countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Dogg has performed in France, England and Canada. He is well-known on Africa's number one music channel, Channel O, where he earned two awards and three nominations. He is the highest awarded artist in his country, as well as one of the highest selling.
Morocky is the owner of the Mshasho Productions record label and the associated Mshasho Clothing.
Morocky began his formal education at Onayena Primary School situated in Onayena, a village in east Ondangwa, where he has been living since returning from exile in Zambia, in 1989. Morocky is the youngest child of four siblings. His aspiration as a child was to become a mechanical engineer while music remained a dormant passion. In 1997, he moved to Windhoek City to attend his secondary education at Augustineum Secondary School in Khomasdal. After graduating from high school, Morocky chose to study for a Science degree at the University of Namibia. He left the university after one academic year to pursue a career in music.
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