Mega Belot began his rap career with 81GHTY-ONE, a Hip-hop rap group from Bloemfontein, South Africa. The group is an independent act that began in 2001 made up of 6 members, ranging from graphic designers, photographers, entrepreneurs and a producer. 81GHTY-ONE began recording in 2001 with REBIRTH RECORDS (the then ENTYCE RECORDS) owned by Bobby Johnson. In 2008 81GHTY-ONE decided to stream line the group to 4 members, returning to the music industry and recording a trial single called “THE REALEST” with Modise for M.D.S. RECORDS. 81GHTY-ONE also recorded an E.P. titled “81 MIXTAPE APPARENTLY” predominantly with 2NYCE for G.M.E. RECORDS as well as one single “WINE DRUNK” with M.D.S. RECORDS which was the flagship single for the E.P. in 2009. In 2012 81 published the first single after a three year hyatus. The group also released a club track called “Rock That Body” featuring Kalvin K., produced by 2Nyce. The track was well received by local and national radio stations such as 5FM (C-Live’s show), YFM, KovsieFM and Motheo FM. 81ghtyone continued to record music on a very small and informal scale until 2016. This is what then sparked the move for Mega Belot to embark on a solo career in the spirit and vision of 81ghtyone, the foundation from which his artistic endevours began. Currently working on his debut solo project entitled “Late for work”