DJ Shimza

DJ Shimza

DJ Shimza performing in Soweto at the One Man Show Event
Background information
Birth name Ashley Raphala
Born (1984-05-15) May 15, 1984
Johannesburg, South Africa
Origin South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments Vocals,sampler,percussion
Years active 2006–present
Labels Universal Music LLC
Associated acts
Website djshimza.com

Ashley Raphala, also well known as DJ Shimza was born in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni is a Music Producer and DJ.[1]

Early life and Career

He ventured into House Music as a DJ in 2003 which steered him to win the Red Square DJ Competition in 2006.[2] He then went on to win the South African Music Conference which was a DJ Spin off Competition. 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 (DJ) 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
Shimuzic[6][7]

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
SA
"Akulalwa" 2015 8[8] Shimuzic
—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. ↑ "10 Things You Didn't Know About DJ Shimza". YouthVillage. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Introducing DJ Shimza". MTV Base. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  3. ↑ "News: DJ Shimza is on another level". The Voice of SA. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  4. ↑ "ibiza is totally in love with DJ Shimza". MTV Base. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  5. ↑ "News: DJ Shimza performs in ibiza". Timeslive.co.za. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  6. ↑ "DJ Shimza talks about Shimuzic album". house legend Magazine. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Shimuzic(album) by DJ Shimza". ITunes. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Entertainment Monitoring Africa :: Local Chart: Akulalwa". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved November 29, 2016.

External links

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