1020 Cartel is a South African independent record label established in 2019 by Sjava and Ruff.
Since its formation, the label has signed and released projects for artists including Sjava himself, Yallunder, Nue Sam, Anzo, Mzukulu and Ruff.
History
1020 Cartel was formed in 2019 by Ruff and Sjava.
Labels first project iSambulo compilation studio by signee Sjava, Nue Sam, Mzukulu, Anzo, and Yallunder was released on August 28, 2020.
On December 4, 2020, extended play Umsebenzi, was released, upon its release it debuted number 1 on South African albums chart and surpassed 5 million digital streams.
In-house producers Ruff
Discography
Studio albums YearArtistAlbum title Album detailsCertification 2020Sjava, Yallunder, Nue Sam, AnzoiSambulo Released: August 28, 2020 Label: 1020 Cartel Formats: Streaming, digital download2020YallunderUthando Lwam Released: November 13, 2020 Label: 1020 Cartel Formats: Streaming, digital download 2020 Sjava Umsebenzi Released: December 28, 2020 Label: 1020 Cartel Formats: Streaming, digital download Gold2021Anzo3310 Released: August 27, 2021 Label: 1020 Cartel Formats: Streaming, digital download2021Mzukulu Ivila Laselawini Released: December 10, 2021 Label: 1020 Cartel Formats: Streaming, digital download2022Nue_Sam Sipho Released: February 25, 2022 Label: 1020 Cartel Formats: Streaming, digital download2022MzukuluPhendula Released: April 15, 2022 Label: 1020 Cartel Formats: Streaming, digital download 2023SjavaIsibuko Released: January 27, 2023 Label: 1020 Cartel Formats: Streaming, digital download Platinum 2025 SjavaInkanyezi (Live) Released: January 31, 2025 Label: 1020 Cartel Formats: Streaming, digital download2026Ruff, Sjava, Emtee, SaudiThe Trap Temptations Released: 16 June 2026 Label: 1020 Cartel, OVOLOE Monopoly, Emtee Records Formats: Streaming, digital download
Accolades
! |- |rowspan=3|2026 |rowspan=3| |Best Independent Record Label | |rowspan=3| |- |Best Independent Music Publisher
|Best Artist Management Company
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