Da L.E.S


Leslie Jonathan Mampe, Jr.,, better known by his stage name Da L.E.S, is a South African and American hip hop recording artist and record producer. He achieved early success with his band, Jozi, and is most known for his solo single, "Heaven", which was released in 2013, and features fellow South African hip hop recording artists, AKA, and Maggz.

Early life and music career

Mampe was born in Washington D.C., United States, to South African parents, Leslie Jonathan Mampe, an IT specialist who worked at IBM, and his wife, Priscilla. Mampe, Sr. was a collector of music LPs and was known for hosting parties. It is through this that Mampe discovered his musical talents at a young age, while living in the United States with his parents.
In 2014, Mampe starred in a South African television series, The Real Jozi A-Listers, as a lead character alongside South African television and media personality Maps Maponyane, both playing fictionalized versions of themselves.

Personal life

Mampe and Aurea Alexander welcomed the birth of their daughter, whose godfather is South African hip hop recording artist and good friend AKA. Da L.E.S is the godfather to AKA's daughter.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

YearTitleCertificationsAlbum
2013"Hape Le Hape, Part 2"
Lost in Time
2013"Bunny Jump"
2013"Kontrol"
Levels
2014"All Eyes on Me"
RiSA: PlatinumLevels
2014"Poppin'"
2014"Bad Chick"
2014"Light a Lighter"
2015"Shake"
2015"Bank Roll"
North God
2015"Summer Love"
2015"Birthday"
2016"Savage"
2016"One For The Team"
F2D Presents: Hall of Fame
2017"Who Shot Ya"
F2D Presents: Hall of Fame
2017"4Ways"

Videography

YearArtistTitleAlbumDirectorRef
2008Da L.E.STippy ToesFresh 2 Def
2008Da L.E.SWe On Fire Fresh 2 Def
2013AKAKontrolLevels
2013Da L.E.SHeaven Mandela Money
2014Da L.E.SFireMandela Money
2014Da L.E.SDiceMandela Money
2014Khuli ChanaHape Le Hape 2.1 Lost in Time
2014AKAAll Eyes on Me Levels
2014DJ SpeedstaBad Chick Non-album single
2015Da L.E.SP.A.I.D North GodSesan
2015Da L.E.SSummer Time North GodSesan
2015YBKSummer Love Non-album single
2016Da L.E.S6 A.M. North God
2016Da L.E.SReal Stuff North God
2016Da L.E.SUp to SomethingDiamond in AfricaYeahLenzo