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From a random caller on The Touchdown - hungry to achieve, yearning to be recognized and determined to stop at nothing; to now having his own show, Exquisite is here to show you that dreams really do come true. Join him every Saturday from 15:00-18:00, as he plays you the hottest urban music, and creates a platform for young unsigned talent to also realize their dream on his immaculate feature Ex Put Me On and you don't wanna miss the weekly dosage of the #Exquisite440Mix with mixes from guest Dj's. This is The Autonomous Experience. TOUCH BASE
Born Thabang Lescious Mathebula in November 1993 and raised in Ivory Park with his older sister. He started learning music at the age of 7, by playing the Piano as his father taught him. He learnt a lot from his father musically, and this influenced him to learn more about music. As time went on he started falling in love with house music. In 2007 he started deejaying up until now.
Mmatema was raised in a village called Moletlane in Zebediela, Limpopo by Disego Moremi & Lucky Moraila with her 3 siblings. A the age of 5 years old she would sing at the pre-school assembly during morning prayer sessions. At that time she just enjoyed singing and had no idea that she was gifted with a voice that would go on to bless thousands of people in years to come. It was only when she was attending Matladi Senior Secondary School did people around her start telling her she could sing and so she joined the school choir.
Niico born and raised as Nicholas Peter John Allison II. He is a South African Rapper from Johannesburg, and is known for his versatile melodies and hard-hitting lyrics. #ExPutMeOn
Kasi Gains is a specialized network that supports aid in project management, specialising in economic, social and spatial development.
Kasi Gains is focused on the relationship with informal entrepreneur to their consumer engagement and business to business (B2B) market as well as providing effective management administration to resolve issues that effect township business negatively.
Bheki Sibusiso Ngoma, better known as Bekzin Terris, is a producer and DJ who hails from Vosloorus, Gauteng. Studied at Germiston Technical College. He has worked at AM-PM Productions, which is home to successful acts such as DJ Clock and DJ Mshega. He is currently a mix dj on DJ Euphonik’s radio show called My House on 5FM.
She stands for everything that screams “growth, progress and success...” Keke Mphuthi is the perfect prototype of an independent hustling woman who does not only dream but actually chases her dreams. From the streets of Kimberly to prime-time slots on our TV screens, Keke has come full circle.
She's gorgeous, humble, funny and God fearing. Born and raised in the city of diamonds Kimberley, 2nd born of 3 girls, a PK's daughter, business graduate, Keke Mphuthi is a South African actress best known for her starring role as Lesego, the hottest of the group who uses her looks to get what she wants, in the 1Magic drama series Unmarried. In 2014, she had a guest starring role in an episode of the E.TV anthology series eKasi: Our Stories.
Red Button, real name Neo Modise is a talented musician and producer from Soweto. Popularly known for his skill of rhyming in vernacular rap, with hard hitting punch lines. Red Button started rapping in 2005, however took it upon himself to make a career out of his passion for the rhymes and flow in 2007. In 2009, he sung with his mentor and role model Pro Kid under Money First Entertainment, adhering to the call from the streets to finally release a studio album. #ExPutMeOn
Khathu Litshani was born in Tembisa on the 14th August 1988. He went on to do media studies at Boston Media House where he graduated. That landed him a job as a breakfast show producer of South Africa’s biggest youth radio station -YFM.Khathu also produced the ‘Full Clip ‘which is one the biggest South African Hip Hop radio shows. This helped him to build his career as a Hip Hop deejay. He rose to more popularity when started doing comedy skits as well as being an MC for some popular events.
It all started with a video clip that he created for an event that he was hosting. The manner which he created the video and his ‘signature’ accent that caught a lot of people’s attention. He has since been doing a lot of work on TV as well as in print media.
South African rapper/musician, dancer and songwriter Lindo. Sithole, more commonly known by his stage name - Lin Dough, was born on 13 December 1990 in a small village called Kwavala in Escourt but was primarily raised in a township in Durban called Ntuzuma. His interest in the arts manifested after matric when he arrived in city of Johannesburg. There, he went on to become a dancer - getting roles at the Jo'burg Theatre for productions like Peter Pan and Snow White just to name a few.
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MalumzOnDecks are a dynamic House music DJ dou, formed by the talents of Oscar Nyathi and Mandla Mtshali, hailing from Ekhuruleni, east of Johannesburg. The pair has brought a breath of fresh air to the South African house music scene with the release of their debut album, “The Journey”. The Album was released on the 29th of August 2017 and is available at Musica, CNA Stores, Tokzen Records and worldwide through major digital online stores such as iTunes, Deezer, Spotify and Google Play.
TeamMosha is a collaboration between Mpho Coty Talana aka Shuffle Muzik and Mantshane Malala aka MRD (the new age Mawillies). The two have met long time ago at one of the gigs and have continued to be friends but have never thought about working together. They just recently decided to work together as a vocalist and a Producer. #TeamMosha is currently working on the up-coming album which is scheduled to be released soon.
Tembie Craft has been independent for years. Tembie Craft who was born as Tembeka Mabija in the mid-80s is a is a creative vocalist and singer. She grew up in Cape Town in her teenage years before moving to Johannesburg where she is currently based. Tembie Craft is currently signed to CIA Music Records based in Boksburg (Gauteng province) in South Africa. CIA Music is committed in nurturing fresh talent and Tembie Craft has the angelic voice that attracted the company – she is no doubt a game changer. Tembie Craft joined CIA Music in November 2017.
Dayo Morris , well known as Dj Da Lootz and dubbed #TheBlackColouredWhiteGuy due to his versatility in music and lifestyle, is a DJ that hails from Pretoria, South Africa; home of the young home of the young, fresh and ambitious. In the 5 years of being in the industry he has made quite a name for himself in and around the country.
He fell into DJ’ing due to his unquenchable appetite and appreciation for music. He is fuelled by a burning passion to share this hunger for music and love of a “Rocking Time”, ever determined to give people an unforgettable performance and experience. Given the opportunity, DJ Da lootz is destined to succeed through genuine hard work, Ambition, Humility & Perseverance as seen in the seven successful events he has Hosted & Accomplished in 2017 alone. Travelling at least twice a month (including travels to Mozambique and Maputo), DJ Da Lootz has been to places as far as Upington, Limpopo, Lephalale Welkom, Kroonstad, Parys, Vaal, Hamanskraal, Rustenburg, Witbank, Middleburg, Taung, Soweto and Secunda to name a few.
Stilo Magolide is one of the most coolest rappers in Mzansi . Johannesburg born musician Micheal Chirwa is an artist, entertainer and businessman. Where fashion and hard work meet in the form of music. Stilo Magolide AKA Choc/Seruno/HorseRide/Mr 2190 is a guy setting his own trends. Stilo started rapping since he was a kid but it was never a serious thing. He started rapping seriously 2 years ago, he says he pursued rap as a career because he felt there were a lot of whack rappers in the mainstream and he thought he could do it better.
Leon Dumisane Themba, populary know as DJ Zero in the music scene is a South African disc jockey and music entertainer. This phenomenal DJ has over 10 years industry experience and has shared stages with local and global giants. The Sowetan born DJ started his career over a decade ago when he first heard the hit house track titled ‘Flowers’ by Armand Van Heerdeen, a moment he describes as “the cradle of his Djing career”.
Mzansi’s youngest club DJ, Oratilwe Hlongwane, best known as DJ Arch Jr has broken the Guinness World Record by becoming the youngest club DJ in the world. DJ Arch Jnr from Alexandra township has been showcasing his skills on a mixing deck from the age of just one after his father introduced him to a DJing app. After playing around with it, the youngster discovered a love for music and his ability for mixing developed from there.
The five-year old DJ sensation was officially inducted into the record books on Wednesday, September 13, after successfully beating Japanese six-year-old Itsuki Morita’s record. The young DJ performed his record-breaking one hour-long set on June 10, after his father Glen Hlongwane managed to sneak the youngster into the Platinum Lounge in Cosmo City.
This was DJ Arch Jr's third attempt. His first attempt was two years ago when the young boy couldn’t concentrate long enough to complete the hour
Awards 2015 SA's Got Talent Winner World Youngest Club DJ Record Holder
Lady X as she is known in the industry is a force to be reckoned with and has set her sights on being one of South Africa's most recognized artists. This is one goal that is within reach. She caught the eye of music listeners with MO Flava's 2011 remix of Mr Cee's "Xivumba" by DJ Micks of Kalawa Jazmee. This remix became an instant hit and fast became one of the highest rotating songs on youth and urban radio stations.
Mblee is known for being one of two ladies who handled and stood her own against the gents in the competition on Vuzu’s The Hustle.The Johannesburg born rapper is clearly doing things right and has not slowed down since appearing on the show. She told us that she is fighting for the “femme rap struggle” because she believes that it is tough for a female rapper to break into the industry. #ExPutMeOn
Mpho Sebeng is a South African actor best known for his television roles as Siso Ledwaba in Zero Tolerance (2001-2006) and as Slay in Soul Buddyz, in 2011 Mpho was born in Soweto and raised in Witpoortie, Roodeport. He is the eldest in the family and attended West Ridge High, matriculating in 2011. When he was 12 years old, his mother's friend spotted him in a school production and encouraged him to pursue acting. His major roles were in Justice for All, Zero Tolerance and Bay of Plenty.
Soweto's Finest is a powerful and charismatic dance crew and recently turned musicians with amazing stage presence. They describe themselves as the kings of prime-time entertainment, who can be added to a line up with headline acts and match the quality of performance and receive the same awesome responses. Soweto‟s Finest is a talented dance crew that choreographs and performs a relatively new dance style, termed “Sbhujwa” Other dance genres they perform include Hip Hop, Pantsula, Krump, and Traditional dance. #ExPutMeOn
Mbuyiselo Dyubeni, also known as Bhuts Tunz is an urban socialite and DJ born on October 14th. He resides in Mofolo, Soweto where leaders are born and trends are trailed. He studied at Sound Of Sounds Class of 2008 ·Mastering & Mixing Engineering, Recoding, Engineering, Radio. Growing in skill into Lounge, Soulful House, Nu-Jazz, Neo Soul, and Kwaito music beats and not conforming to the industry “norms” of playing mainstream music, quickly earned him a lot of credit in the Deep House circle within Gauteng and its surrounding areas. What sets him apart from other DJs in the industry is his ability to intermingle different genres of music.
Afrikan Roots is an international and unique house music band based in the capital city of South Africa, Pretoria. The five-member band was founded in 2010 by the versatile percussionist Kenneth “Nyekx” Manyemula and consists of five members. Other music maestros in the band are Disc Jockeys Dj Maspila (Katlego Mabasa) and Dj Mosco (Musa Mmotsa), pianist Mercedes Boshego and guitarist Sbusiso Masilela, the latter two who goes by their roots names.
Born Junior Khathi in the 90’s, KIDTANK is a Kwa Zulu Natal born Durbanyt rapper focused on his musical artistry, outstanding performances all inspired by the culture of Hip Hop. #ExPutMeOn
Bongani Gumede is a South African actor best known for his role as Oupa Dube in the SABC1 drama series Mzansi, from 2006-2007.He also played the role of Ntuli in the first season of the SABC3 drama series The Lab (2006) and the role of Richard in the e.tv anthology series eKasi: Our Stories, in 2009.
DJ Cleo (real name Tlou Cleopas Monyepao) is a South African kwaito and house DJ, producer and entrepreneur who has worked with several industry luminaries including Brickz, Pitch Black Afro, Mzekezeke, Brown Dash, Mandoza, Kabelo and Skwatta Kamp. He started out as a producer of the Unrestricted Breakfast Show hosted by DJ Fresh on YFM. He then established his own recording label - Will of Steel Productions - and the first musician he produced was Pitch Black Afro.
Lemogang Tsipa is a South African actor best known for his role as Dini Masilela in the eKasi+ and e.tv detective drama series Traffic!, in 2014. His first major international supporting role was in, British thriller, Eye in the sky (2015) where he played the role of 'Matt Laver' the Mission Intel Coordinator, in the same year he also landed another international supporting role alongside Sir. Kenneth Branagh in Wallander in which he delivered a memorable and touching performance.
Dj Bongz is an award winning artist and the only Durban Dj to have sold doubt platinum with his classic single “Thina sobabili” which was in his debut Album titled “No retreat No surrender”.Dj Bongz, real name Bongani Dlamini, owns his own record label Emabalabala Records among over business ventures.
This Durban july Dj Bongz had a very successful business season, with his CD launch causing a major storm and his Mabala Noize Marquee being a major success and highlight of the VDJ.
Thulisile Phongolo is a South African actress best known for her portrayal of Namhla Diale on SABC 1’s flagship soap opera, Generations. She began her acting career when she landed the role of Zama on the third season of the SABC 1 drama series, “Tshisa”.Thulisile Phongolo was born 22 January 1994 in Soweto, Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa. She is now a well known Club DJ
Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong
Popular actress Mapaseka "Pasi" Koetle-Nyokong‚ known for her role as Dintle on Scandal!. She was born in Bloemfontein, Free State Province of South Africa. She is an award winning actress, who won the Best Supporting Actress of Royal Soapie Awards 2015
Ayanda Borotho is a South African actress and former model best known for playing the title role in the SABC1 sitcom Nomzamo.She also had a starring role as Phumele Zungu in the Mzansi Magic telenovela isiBaya.
Dj Mshega (the winner of SABC1’s talent show, 1’s and 2’s) is one of Ekurhuleni’s most popular DJ, producer he started DJing in his teens.
She is a South African Stand-up comedian, MC and actress. She studied Technology Science at the Durban University of Technology. Many of you know her from the telenovela isibaya.
Frosty Family SA BlackEm Who is a Recording Artist, Performing Artist, Music Producer, Song Writer and Studio Engineer. Ex Put Me On
DJ since year 2000 at the age of 13. Started playing at Yfm on Oskido's Church Groove's in 2001 till 2009, House and Hip-pop DJ. Son of the living God
Makgotso went on to completing a BA Joint Honours Degree in Theatre Studies, Film and Television in Brunel University. During the three year time period of her degree Makgotso auditioned for the National Youth Theatre where she got in and completed a short course which ended with a final performance at the National Theatre.
Exquisite Vince speaking to Da Capo SA about his latest album Indigo Child on TouchBase.
Exquisite Vince speaking to Mr Kolobe Mamabolo everything Mapungubwe Arts Festival with on TouchBase.
The King of Lituation ExquisiteVince on the Autonomous Experience
@Tumitladi, TheFunny Chef and Teexy
The Autonomous Experience, 5 Nov Exquisite Vince Broadcasting Live From Zen63lounge - Exquisite Broadcasting Live From Zen63 Katlegong, Birthday Celebration
DJ Fortee is one of the hard working DJ/Producer in Pretoria South Africa, he was born in Ga-Rankuwa and raised in a small township in Pretoria Soshanguve. His DJ career started in 2002 hanging around neighborhood friends who were DJs and being a simple tag along, while playing at small event/parties had a huge influence on his DJ’n growth.
In 2006, DJ Fortee began visioning the party goers grooving to his own original produced music. So in the studio he went to begin self-learning the art of music production and out came the beginning to a music producing career.
A year ago FunMasters hosted one of the biggest social event in Soweto at the Nike Stadium and they recently had another one in June 2015, at Zone6 ( The Venue). It’s always an ultimate jump off, but this is not only because of the vibe, the people or the awesome venues these guys choose. It’s the decks masters, one such wizard behind the one’s and two’s is this fellow here. Big Sky, who drops one of the most entertaining and crowd grabbing sets ever and I had the pleasure of experiencing him at work
The fastest way to get famous these days is through social media and Killer Kau has definitely cashed in on this. He has propelled the expression into pop culture lexicon with an amateur video clip that went viral and is now a sought-after music talent.