Tha Inq

Christopher Baloyi (born 13 May 1985), known as Tha Inq (pronounced The-Ink), is a South African R&B, Gospel and hip hop recording artist.

Early life
Christopher was born in Phalaborwa, South Africa to Sydney and Christina Baloyi, and was raised at Makhuva, Limpopo. He is the youngest of three boys.

Music career
Christopher started singing at 15, in churches, first with his cousins and then solo. One of his songs was nominated for the 2008 ML FM Awards. In 2016, Tha Inq changed his stage name from Unqle Chriz in 2016. Kelvin K Chill Harris (Who was the A&R of Krazy Swag Ent), eventually signed Tha Inq, but the contract was terminated before Tha Inq could release an album. In 2013, Tha Inq released his debut EP, Butterflies. In December 2014, Tha Inq was one of Cassper Nyovest's opening acts at Europa, Sunnyside, Pretoria. On 2014 December 6, he released a hit single, "Limpopo so beautiful" on iTunes. On 3 April 2015, it was announced that Tha Inq was nominated for the F.A.M.E SA Awards.

Singles

 * 2008, "N'wa Mathebula"
 * 2009, "Mbhuri"
 * 2013, "Butterflies"
 * 2014, "Limpopo, So Beautiful"
 * 2015, "Love You Tonight"
 * 2015, "You"
 * 2015, "Goodbye Love ft K Chill"
 * 2016, "Pay Me Money"

Awards

 * ML FM Awards Nominations
 * 2008, Best R&B Artist: "N'wa Mathebula"
 * F.A.M.E SA Awards Nominations
 * 2015, Best Newcomer: "Limpopo, So Beautiful"
 * 2016, Best R&B, Hip Hop Artist