What is DJ?
A disc jockey, more commonly abbreviated as DJ, is a person who plays recorded music for an audience. Types of DJs include radio DJs, club DJs, mobile DJs, and turntablists.
Top DJs In South Africa
Below are some of the Top DJs.
- 1. Black Coffee
Born in 1976 as Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, celebrity DJ Black Coffee is regarded currently as the best of his kind in South Africa. He is well acquainted with the entertainment industry in South Africa, being a singer and record producer too (although despite all the other stuff he indulges himself in, he is best known as a DJ).
- 2. DJ Oskido
The name Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa might not quickly ring a bell, but the name DJ Oskido should do, in the ears of some South Africans. Well, the same individual bears the name – the skillful DJ from the Northwestern part of the country. Oskido is a vast guy who is good at house music and other genres such as Afropop.
- 3. DJ Euphonik
Born in 1983 as Themba Mbongeni Nkosi here is another superb South African DJ who is reputed as one of the best DJs in the country. Apart from being a DJ, Themba is also a music producer and a radio presenter. His career was given a boost in 2013 with “Cool and Deadly’’, which became the best on the 5FM list of Top 40 songs.
- 4. DJ Maphorisa
Born in 1987 as Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe, DJ Maphorisa is another superb DJ who is also a record producer that deals with house music and Afropop. He used to be with Kalawa Jazmee Records before starting his own BlaqBoy Music. He is a superb and skillful DJ that is well-known for his crafts in the South African entertainment sector.
- 5. DJ Kent
Up next is DJ Kent. He was born in Soweto, SA, and has grown into one of the most known entertainers in the country. He has some albums to his name (I Can’t Survive and The Weekend) and has proven that he is a guy who is good with his game. His exploits in the industry have been rewarded at different occasions, and he has been given different awards, including the South African Music Award for Best Remix of the Year.
- 6. DJ Fresh
Born in 1972 as Thato Sikwane, DJ Fresh (who is also known as The Big Dawg) is another big DJ in South Africa. He has been around for a while now and has started doing his stuff in the country’s entertainment world as far back as 1997. Apart from his job as a DJ, he is also a producer, a musician, and an entrepreneur. He is married to Thabiso Sikwane and he also lives in the country.
What equipment does a DJ need?
While the choice of equipment combinations differs among DJs, an essential setup for every DJ usually includes:
- Monitor speakers.
- Mixer.
- Turntables.
- Headphones.
- Vinyl records or a laptop computer.
- DJ software.
What are the qualities of a good DJ?
Here are the 6 most important qualities you’ll find in good DJs:
- They have great equipment.
- They have a passion for their work (music)
- They know how to put on a performance.
- They have strong people skills.
- They are up to date with the latest songs and trends.
- They’re kind and professional.