Shimza (DJ)

Last updated

Kholofelo Ashley Raphala [1] , professionally known as Shimza is South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Tembisa, Shimza developed musical interest at the age of 15 [2] , signed recording deal with Soulistic Music and release his debut studio album Shimuzic, in 2015. [3]

Contents

Discography

Studio albums

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Higher" (featuring Nobuhle)2022Non-album single
"Darling" (with Aloe Blacc)2024Non-album single
"Parachute" (featuring Rachel Chinouriri)Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Achievements

DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2017HimselfFavourite DJNominated
2022Won [4]

South African Dance Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2019HimselfBest Male DJWon [5] [6] [7]
One Man ShowBest FestivalWon

Related Research Articles

Beatport is an American electronic music-oriented online music store owned by LiveStyle. The company is based in Denver, Los Angeles, and Berlin. Beatport is oriented primarily towards DJs, selling full songs as well as resources that can be used for remixes. It also operates a specialized music streaming service oriented towards DJs.

The Essential Mix is a weekly radio show on BBC Radio 1 currently broadcast between 0:00 and 2:00 a.m. UK time on Saturday morning. Originally broadcast on 30 October 1993, the Essential Mix features contemporary DJs and music producers of electronic dance music. The show has been presented since its inception by Pete Tong and features an uninterrupted two-hour mix from a different artist each week, overlaid with occasional continuity announcements delivered by Tong. With a broadcast run of over 30 years, the Essential Mix is one of the longest-running programmes in the current BBC Radio 1 schedule. It is one of very few Radio 1 shows which is not broadcast live.

<i>DJ Mag</i> British monthly magazine dedicated to electronic dance music and DJs

DJ Magazine is a British monthly magazine dedicated to electronic dance music and DJs. Founded in 1991, the magazine is adapted for distribution in the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain, France, Italy, Latin America, China, South Korea, Brunei, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Canada, Russia, Belarus, and the Netherlands.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Black Coffee (DJ)</span> Musical artist

Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, better known by his stage name Black Coffee, is a South African DJ, record producer and songwriter. His accolades include eight South African Music Awards, four DJ Awards, two Metro FM Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nasty C</span> South African rapper, songwriter and producer

Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, known professionally as Nasty C, is a South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer.

Themba Sekowe, known professionally as DJ Maphorisa, is a South African DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. As a record producer with a blend of house music, amapiano and afropop, he has worked with and has received production credits from several notable artists, including Wizkid, Sizwe Alakine, Kwesta, Uhuru, Drake, Black Coffee, Major Lazer, Runtown, C4 Pedro, TRESOR, Kabza De Small, Era Istrefi, Mpura, Young Stunna and Killer Kau. He was signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records prior to establishing his own record label, BlaqBoy Music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marshmello</span> American music producer and DJ (born 1992)

Christopher Comstock, known professionally as Marshmello, is an American electronic music producer and DJ. His songs "Silence", "Wolves", "Friends", "Happier", and "Alone" have received multi-platinum certification in several countries including the US, and charted within the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. His musical style includes groove-oriented, synth and bass-heavy electronic dance music.

Kholile Elvin Gumede,, better known as DJ Clock, is a South African DJ and record producer.

Gqom, gqom tech,sghubu or 3-Step) is an electronic dance music genre and subgenre of house music that emerged in the early 2010s from Durban, South Africa, pioneered largely by music producers Naked Boyz, Sbucardo, DJ Lag, Rudeboyz, Nasty Boyz, Griffit Vigo, Distruction Boyz, Menzi Shabane and Citizen Boy. It was developed from kwaito, a subgenre of house from South Africa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Moonchild Sanelly</span> South African musician and dancer

Sanelisiwe Twisha, known professionally as Moonchild Sanelly is a South African musician and dancer. She is known for her signature blue-coloured hair and her self-created music genre called "Future ghetto funk". Originally from Port Elizabeth, the singer first came into limelight in the Durban poetry and music scene before relocating to Johannesburg, where she has continued her musical career.

Amanda "Ami" Faku is a South African singer, performer and songwriter. Born and raised in the township of eZinyoka, Gqeberha. Faku rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice SA season 2 in 2017, prior getting recognition in the music industry.

JazziDisciples were an amapiano DJ and producer duo originating from South Africa. They were composed of two record producers known by their stage names Mr JazziQ and Josiah De Disciple.

Sanele Tresure Sithole, known professionally as Sun-El Musician, is a South African disc jockey, music producer, and songwriter. Born and raised in Mooi River, he attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal but dropped out to pursue a career in music. His debut studio album Africa to the World (2018), was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu, is a South African record producer, podcaster and DJ. He creates house music containing elements of deep house, deep tech, Nu Jazz, broken beat and Lounge music.

Black Motion is a South African afro house duo formed in Soshanguve, Gauteng and founded in 2010. The group is composed of Roy Thabo Mabogwane (Smol) and Kabelo Koma.

Nicodimas Sekheta Mogashoa, professionally known as Da Capo, is a South African DJ and record producer. Born and raised in Seshego, Da Capo rose to prominence after remixing the single "Pretty Disaster" by Moneoa. He then signed a recording deal with Soulstic Music and his studio debut album Indigo Child (2017), which was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Kabelo Petrus Motha is a South African DJ and record producer, popularly known as Kabza De Small. He is a major figure in the amapiano genre of house music. Aside from his solo career, Motha is a member of the Scorpion Kings. Motha gained international recognition after the release of "Umshove", in 2018.

Kabelo Motsamai, professionally known under the alias of Prince Kaybee, is a South African DJ and music producer.

Afro tech, is a sub-genre of house music and afro house which originates and is predominantly made in South Africa. It emerged in the 2000s. South African DJs and music producers who pioneered and popularized the genre globally are Black Coffee, Culoe De Song, Bekzin Terris, Euphonik, Punk Mbedzi, DJ Tira, Zakes Bantwini, Shimza and Da Capo.

Afro house is a sub-genre of house music mainly developed in South Africa. The genre emerged in the 1990s. It was broadly internationally spearheaded by Malaika, Black Coffee, DJ Fresh, DJ Tira, Zakes Bantwini, DJ Cndo, Da Capo, Bucie, Culoe De Song, Shimza, Punk Mbedzi, Enoo Napa and Black Motion.

References

  1. Sithole, Bongiwe (October 8, 2014). "DJ Shimza sticks to what he knows". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  2. Rizzello, Luca (August 20, 2022). "Shimza Proves his Status as a Leading Afro-House DJ with a Defected Mix". Grayarea. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  3. "SHIMZA GOES INTERNATIONAL - MAKING BEATS, CREATING JOBS AND GIVING BACK". The Insider South Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  4. Vikilahle, Luthando (2022-06-25). "Here is the full list of the DSTV MVCA winners". GQ. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  5. Zeeman, Kyle (October 4, 2019). "Shimza, Black Coffee and Prince Kaybee win big at Dance Music Awards". TshisaLIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  6. "All the winners of the 2019 Dance Music South Africa Awards". BIZ Community. October 4, 2019.
  7. "Congrats! Shimza Bags Two Major Awards At The DMASA19". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-06.