DJ Speedsta | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Lesego Nkaiseng |
Also known as | Speedy |
Born | Vaal Triangle, Gauteng, South Africa [1] | 4 May 1992
Origin | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) |
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Years active | 2008–present |
Website | www |
Lesego Nkaiseng (born 4 May 1992), better known as DJ Speedsta, is a South African DJ and TV personality from Johannesburg, South Africa. He is best known for his hit single, "Mayo". [2]
In April 2015, he joined YFM to host two shows includes: The Hip Hop Floor and Hot 9Nine – Hip Hop. [3] In 2017, he also joined Metro FM to host Absolute Hip Hop alongside Luthando Shosha. [3] On January 25, 2019, his debut studio album Bottlebrush Street was released. [4] The album features Zoocci Coke Dope, Casper Nyovest and Riky Rick. [5] At the 2019 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards he was nominated for Favourite DJ. [6] Following year at the 2020 South Africa Hip Hop Awards, he was nominated for Best DJ. [7]
On July 9, 2021, he co-host SABC 1 music show Live Amp alongside with DJ Lamiez. [8]
In 2021, he co-hosted season 6 of the talent show competition 1's and 2's on SABC 1. [9]
On August 13, 2021, his single "Pardon My French" featuring Zoocci Coke Dope & Lucasraps was released. [10] Speedsta received a nomination for DJ of the Year at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards. [11]
Mixtape Title | Mixtape Details |
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The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23 [12] |
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018–present | Live Amp | Himself | Host |
1's and 2's | Himself | Co-host |
Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Work/Recipient | Result |
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2014 | South African Hip Hop Awards 2014 | DJ of the Year [13] | Himself | Nominated |
2015 | South African Hip Hop Awards 2015 | Best Collabo [14] [15] | Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) | Nominated |
DJ of the Year [14] [15] | Himself | Nominated | ||
Video of the Year [14] [15] | Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) | Nominated | ||
2016 | South African Hip Hop Awards 2016 | DJ of the Year [16] | Himself | Won |
2017 | 16th Metro FM Music Awards | Best Collaboration [17] | Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle and Frank Casino) | Nominated |
Best Hit Single [17] | Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle, and Frank Casino) | Nominated |
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