DJ Shimza
| DJ Shimza | |
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| Birth name | Ashley Raphala |
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15 May 1989 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Origin | South Africa |
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| Instruments | Vocals, sampler, percussion |
| Years active | 2006–present |
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djshimza |
Ashley Raphala, also known as DJ Shimza is a South African DJ and music producer born in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni. [1] He ventured into House Music as a DJ in 2003 which steered him to win the Red Square DJ Competition in 2006. He then went on to win the South African Music Conference which was a DJ Spin off Competition.[2]
Early life and career
The highlight of his career, so far, came when he won the Gauteng Carnival DJ Competition in 2011. Winning this competition gave him the much needed exposure and start up equipment. He established and hosts the prestigious annual festival Dj Shimza's One Man Show whereby he ploughs back into the community by creating awareness of his contributions.[2]
Dj Shimza plays in the country's big concerts including the Spring Fiesta and YFM gigs with DJ Fresh, Black Coffee and Oskido.[3]
DJ Shimza has travelled to several countries such as Mexico, United States of America and the UK, eventually displaying his musical talents. He has also performed in ibiza,[4] following the footsteps of Culoe De Song and Black Coffee.[5]
Discography
Albums
| Album Title | Album Details |
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| Shimuzic[6][7] |
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| One Man Show[8] |
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As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| SA | |||
| "Akulalwa" | 2015 | 8[9] | Shimuzic |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Work/Recipient | Result |
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| 2016 | 15th Metro FM Music Awards | Song of the Year | Akulalwa | Nominated[10] |
References
- ↑ "10 Things You Didn't Know About DJ Shimza". YouthVillage. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- 1 2 "Introducing DJ Shimza". MTV Base. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ↑ "News: DJ Shimza is on another level". The Voice of SA. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ↑ "ibiza is totally in love with DJ Shimza". MTV Base. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ↑ "News: DJ Shimza performs in ibiza". Timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ↑ "DJ Shimza talks about Shimuzic album". house legend Magazine. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ↑ "Shimuzic(album) by DJ Shimza". ITunes. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ↑ "One Man Show(album) by DJ Shimza". ITunes. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
- ↑ "Entertainment Monitoring Africa :: Local Chart: Akulalwa". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ↑ "Nominees for the 15th Metro FM Music Awards". mymtvnews. Retrieved 13 January 2017.