Vigro Deep Biography, Musical career & Facts

Kamogelo Phetla, popularly known as Vigro Deep, is a South African DJ, pianist, and record producer who’s making waves in the music scene. Born on September 6, 2001, in Atteridgeville, South Africa, Vigro Deep inherited his passion for music from his father, Victor “DJ Spring” Ngcongwana, a founding member of the influential Godfathers of House duo.

Vigro Deep

Facts
Born
Kamogelo Phetla

6 September 2001 (age 22)

Atteridgeville, Pretoria, South Africa
Nationality South Africa
Occupation
  • DJ
  • Pianist
  • Record producer
Years active 2017-present
Known for Pioneering amapiano
Parents
  • Victor “DJ Spring” Ngcongwana (father)
  • Dimakatso Phetla (mother)
Awards Full list
Musical career
Genres Amapiano
Instruments
  • DAW
  • Sampler
  • Piano
  • Turntables
Associated acts
  • Focalistic
  • Kabza De Small
  • DJ Maphorisa
  • Skrillex
Website Instagram.com/vigrodeep

Vigro Deep’s journey with music began at a young age, and by 2017, he was already producing beats and songs. Despite his love for music, he faced challenges balancing fame and academics and made the tough decision to drop out of school in the 10th grade to pursue his music career full-time.

Musical career

Specializing in the amapiano genre—a fusion of house, jazz, and kwaito music—Vigro Deep quickly made a name for himself as a pioneering DJ in the scene. At just 17 years old, he released his debut album, “Baby Boy,” followed by “Baby Boy 2 Reloaded” and “Baby Boi III” in 2019. Some of his hit tracks include “Vula Vala” featuring Nokwazi, “Come To Me,” “Kamogelo,” “Abashwe (Pheli Bass Mix),” “Untold Story,” and “Bundle of Joy.” His collaboration on “Ke Star” with Focalistic became an African hit, further cementing his status in the industry.

Beyond South Africa, Vigro Deep has taken his music to international stages, performing in countries like Botswana, Mozambique, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. He’s also hosted his show, “Vigro Deep One Man Show,” featuring top-notch guests like Busiswa, A-Reece, and Njelic.

Songs

Here are 20 songs by Vigro Deep:

  1. Vula Vala (featuring Nokwazi)
  2. Come To Me
  3. Kamogelo
  4. Abashwe (Pheli Bass Mix)
  5. Untold Story
  6. Bundle of Joy
  7. Ke Star (with Focalistic)
  8. Ghost Producer
  9. International
  10. Amablesser (with DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small)
  11. Money
  12. Alalala (feat. Sdala the Vocalist & King Jazz)
  13. Ufunani (feat. Nokwazi)
  14. Rise of a Baby Boy
  15. Blue Monday (feat. Focalistic)
  16. Kulange
  17. Lengoma (feat. DJ Bucks)
  18. The Mummy
  19. Like Father Like Son (feat. Rethabile)
  20. Manana (feat. DJ Bucks)

Albums

Here are some albums by Vigro Deep:

  1. Baby Boy
  2. Baby Boy 2 Reloaded
  3. Baby Boi III

In recognition of his talent, Vigro Deep has won the South African Award for Best Produced Album and received nominations for prestigious awards like the MTV Africa Music Awards. While he keeps his personal life private, focusing on his music career, Vigro Deep enjoys spending time with his family and friends, remaining dedicated to his craft and pushing boundaries in the music industry

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