DJ Speedsta

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DJ Speedsta
Birth nameLesego Nkaiseng
Also known asSpeedy
Born (1992-05-04) 4 May 1992 (age 32)
Vaal Triangle, Gauteng, South Africa [1]
Origin Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • TV Personality
Years active2008–present
Website www.djspeedsta.joburg

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]

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Career

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]

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Mixtape TitleMixtape Details
The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23 [12]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018–present Live Amp HimselfHost
1's and 2'sHimselfCo-host

Awards and nominations

YearAward CeremonyPrizeWork/RecipientResult
2014
South African Hip Hop Awards 2014DJ of the Year [13] HimselfNominated
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] HimselfNominated
Video of the Year [14] [15] Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii)Nominated
2016
South African Hip Hop Awards 2016DJ of the Year [16] HimselfWon
2017
16th Metro FM Music AwardsBest 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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