Tshepo Leshaba(born 29 September), is better known as Scotty Lloyd. He is a mercurial African soul indie singer, songwriter, producer & performer extraordinaire from the rich historical streets of Soweto. He lights up the stage with his great energy and continues to amaze the crowds with his vocal range and capabilities.
Scotty Lloyd is an artist with a purpose and a story to tell. He captivates audiences and wins the hearts of the masses “kae kapa kae” (worldwide) with lyrics that transcend all his love for humility, joy, peace, love and unity.
As a song-writer, his compositions have been remixed by local upcoming House Music DJs and producers and have been released as recordings.
He has also successfully hosted live concerts all around Johannesburg called, ‘The Live Hive with Scotty Lloyd’ and has performed at major venues, events and festivals in and around Johannesburg such as Roodepoort Theatre, Soweto theatre,Soweto Camp Festival, Vilakazi Street Festival, Melville, Roodepoort Youth Festival, Newtown and The Soweto Arts Fair Festival to name a few. Some well known artists that he has supported include Cassper Nyovest, Monique Birnam, Nothende, Kabomo, Ringo, NtsikiMazwaiand Gloria Bosman.
Most recently Scotty Lloyd was part of the South African reality music talent show –Clash of the Choirs South Africa 2016 –under Kelly Khumalo’s mentorship.
He released his thought provoking single ‘Changing Minds’ on the 16thof June 2016 to commemorate the 40 years’ celebration