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'''David Scott''' (born 11 February 1988), also known by his stage name '''the Kiffness''',<ref name=si>{{cite web|url=https://seeitlive.co/sound-of-silence-lockdown-parody/ |title=Man changes the lyrics to 'Sound of Silence' and has internet cracking up with his version |website=Seeitlive.co |first=Marilyn|last=Caylor|date=27 May 2020 |access-date=28 April 2021}}</ref> is a South African musician, producer, and parody artist who is the founder and lead singer of the band the Kiffness.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://medium.com/short-shots-city/david-scott-founder-of-the-local-south-african-band-the-kiffness-has-kept-our-spirits-up-since-3cf4c262a45|title=David Scott, founder of the local South African band The Kiffness, has kept our spirits up since…|first=Caroline de|last=Braganza|date=13 December 2020|website=Medium|access-date=28 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/when-your-beats-are-so-kiff-your-domestic-cant-resist/|title=When your beats are so kiff your domestic can't resist|website=Cape Town Etc.|date=20 June 2019|access-date=28 April 2021}}</ref> Despite the band's name, Scott is referred to as the Kiffness alone.<ref name=nasa /><ref>{{cite web |title=Christmas Kiffness' Three Kings Parody and Interview |url=https://www.sapeople.com/2020/12/11/watch-christmas-kiffness-three-kings-parody/ |website=SA People |date=11 December 2020 |access-date=28 April 2021}}</ref> |
'''David Scott''' (born 11 February 1988), also known by his stage name '''the Kiffness''',<ref name=si>{{cite web|url=https://seeitlive.co/sound-of-silence-lockdown-parody/ |title=Man changes the lyrics to 'Sound of Silence' and has internet cracking up with his version |website=Seeitlive.co |first=Marilyn|last=Caylor|date=27 May 2020 |access-date=28 April 2021}}</ref> is a racist South African musician, producer, and parody artist who is the founder and lead singer of the band the Kiffness.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://medium.com/short-shots-city/david-scott-founder-of-the-local-south-african-band-the-kiffness-has-kept-our-spirits-up-since-3cf4c262a45|title=David Scott, founder of the local South African band The Kiffness, has kept our spirits up since…|first=Caroline de|last=Braganza|date=13 December 2020|website=Medium|access-date=28 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/when-your-beats-are-so-kiff-your-domestic-cant-resist/|title=When your beats are so kiff your domestic can't resist|website=Cape Town Etc.|date=20 June 2019|access-date=28 April 2021}}</ref> Despite the band's name, Scott is referred to as the Kiffness alone.<ref name=nasa /><ref>{{cite web |title=Christmas Kiffness' Three Kings Parody and Interview |url=https://www.sapeople.com/2020/12/11/watch-christmas-kiffness-three-kings-parody/ |website=SA People |date=11 December 2020 |access-date=28 April 2021}}</ref> |
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==Early life and career== |
==Early life and career== |
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Birth name | David Scott | |||||||||
Also known as | The Kiffness | |||||||||
Born | [1] Cape Town, South Africa | 11 February 1988|||||||||
Genres | Electronic, parody | |||||||||
Occupation(s) | Musician | |||||||||
Years active | 2013–present | |||||||||
Website | thekiffness | |||||||||
YouTube information | ||||||||||
Personal information | ||||||||||
Nationality | South African | |||||||||
Subscribers | 2,000,000 (17 August 2023) | |||||||||
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Education | University of the Witwatersrand, Rhodes University |
David Scott (born 11 February 1988), also known by his stage name the Kiffness,[2] is a racist South African musician, producer, and parody artist who is the founder and lead singer of the band the Kiffness.[3][4] Despite the band's name, Scott is referred to as the Kiffness alone.[5][6]
Early life and career
In 2004, Scott was a member of the KwaZulu-Natal Youth Choir.[7] He was educated at Michaelhouse school and went to the University of the Witwatersrand to study medicine.[8] However, he dropped out and switched to studying music and philosophy at Rhodes University while working as a DJ and playing in a jazz band.[8] In 2013, he released his first single, "Where are You Going?", with Matthew Gold, which made the 5FM Top 40.[8] Their album Kiff was nominated at the 21st South African Music Awards in 2015 and again in 2017.[9][10]
Scott usually performs wearing a floral custom suit that he had made in Vietnam, with material selected by his wife and himself, as it resembled his grandmother's curtains.[11]
Scott creates satirical songs that are mostly aimed at South African political issues. In 2017, he released a track called "White Privilege" as an attempt to make white South Africans more socially aware.[12] In 2018, he filmed a video for his Afrikaans song "Pragtig Meisie", with a picture of the Afrikaner nationalist singer Steve Hofmeyr's face on a blow-up doll.[12]
In 2019, Scott banned the
In late 2020, Scott collaborated with Turkish musician
Activism
During the
References
- ^ Scott, David. "I'm feeling 32". Facebook. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ a b Caylor, Marilyn (27 May 2020). "Man changes the lyrics to 'Sound of Silence' and has internet cracking up with his version". Seeitlive.co. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ Braganza, Caroline de (13 December 2020). "David Scott, founder of the local South African band The Kiffness, has kept our spirits up since…". Medium. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "When your beats are so kiff your domestic can't resist". Cape Town Etc. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b Nkanjeni, Unathi (27 May 2020). "WATCH | The Kiffness takes aim at Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in national anthem spoof". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Christmas Kiffness' Three Kings Parody and Interview". SA People. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ Ingram, Adcock (3 April 2020). "Watch The Kiffness sing his Ode of Blessing for South African HealthCare Professionals and Allied Healthcare workers". News24. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b c "Kiff interview with The Kiffness, who got Trump to do the Jerusalema, gave Gretha personality". Biz News. 15 October 2020. Archived from the original on 8 June 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "South African Music Awards nominees announced". Mail & Guardian. 12 March 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "2017 Best Pop Album Nominee : The Kiffness – Kiff". SA Music Awards. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ Singer, Toni Jaye (14 November 2020). "Awww! The Kiffness lent his famous suit to a fan for their matric farewell". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b Andersen, Nic (28 November 2018). "Pragtig Meisie: The Kiffness trolls Steve Hofmeyr in ridiculous treffer". The South African. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ Zeeman, Kyle (6 August 2019). "No pay is not kiff: The Kiffness gives SABC no pay, no play ultimatum". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "The Kiffness' David Scott goes solo". KFM. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ Baxter, Jenni (25 May 2020). "WATCH South Africa's Hilarious New National Anthem by The Kiffness". SA People. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b Bhengu, Cebelihle (29 May 2020). "The Kiffness and mayor Mzwandile Masina clash over 'racist' national anthem remix". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "'Julius Malema (Jerusalema Parody)' puts The Kiffness in the firing line". IOL. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ Myers, Martin (22 January 2021). "#MusicExchange: Rapid-fire Q&A with SA's coolest oddball The Kiffness". The South African. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ Zeeman, Kyle (25 February 2021). "How do you say that? The Kiffness has this neat trick to learning the new name for PE". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "The Kiffness goes viral! Check out his Ukrainian folk song [video]". The South African. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
External links
- Official website
- The Kiffness's channel on YouTube