Английская Википедия:DJ Tira
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Mthokozisi Khathi is a South African DJ, record producer, kwaito and Gqom artist and businessman.He was born on 24 August 1976 in KwaHlabisa, South Africa. He is popularly known as "DJ Tira."
Early life
Khathi was born in KwaHlabisa Village, KwaZulu-Natal,[1] and his family relocated to Durban in 1979.[2] Khathi attended Mlokothwa High School[1] and enrolled at the University of Natal now known as UKZN in 1995, studying human resources.[2]
Career
Khathi developed an interest in being a DJ while he was at university, when he started playing as a DJ in 1996.[3] Around 2001, he released his first record named Real Makoya,[4] which is a compilation album with DJ Khabzela. In 2005, he was signed a record deal with Kalawa Jazzmee.[1] He formed a group named Tzozo En Professor and later formed Durbans Finest together with DJ Sox which also was under Kalawa Jazmee Records.Шаблон:R Tira and Sox together released a series compilation albums named Durbans Finest.
In 2007, he launched his recording studio Afrotainment and signed DJ Cndo as the first artist on his record label. Since he was working at his own production, he became a music producer. Later the same year DJ Tira signed kwaito group Big Nuz after they relocated from Johannesburg to Durban.[1] In 2008, DJ Tira as a featured artist appeared on two tracks on urban radio charts and music shops charts alongside of Big Nuz's "Ubala Lolo" and DJ Clock's "Mahamba Yedwa".Шаблон:Citation needed
In 2008, he released his first solo project under his record label named Ezase Afro Vol:1. The album is supported by the guest appearance of Bricks, Daddy, Big Nuz and Joocy of Afrosoul. Ezase Afro Vol:1 became a hit album and sold more than 20 000 copies.[4]
In March 2019, his single "Amachankura" featuring TNS was released as the lead single from an upcoming studio album. In July 2019, the second single "Thank You Mr DJ" featuring Joocy was released.[5] Tira released Ikhenani on September 13, 2019.[6] Ikhenani won Best Kwaito Album at the 26th ceremony of South African Music Awards.[7]
On August 24, 2020, his fourth studio album 21 Years of DJ Tira was released in South Africa, celebrating a 21 years in music industry. The album was certified platinum by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA).
In March 2021, he co-hosted season 6 of the SABC 1 talent show competition, 1's and 2's.[8]
On June 25, 2021, his fifth studio album Rockstar Forever was released in South Africa. The album features the Q Twins, Makhadzi, Western Boyz, Jumbo, Prince Bulo, Biza Wethu, Mampintsha, Joocy, Ntencane, Proffesor, Beast, Worst Behaviour, Dladla Mshunqisi, BlaQRythm, Mtebza & Khazozo.[9] Rockstar Forever rank number 1 on iTunes charts South Africa.Шаблон:Citation needed
Personal life
DJ Tira is married to Gugu Khathi and they have two sons and one daughter.[3] DJ Tira and his wife hosted a Umabo (traditional Zulu ceremony) at his home in KwaHlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal.[10]
Discography
List of studio albums
| Album title | Album details | Certification |
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| Ezase Afro Vol:1 |
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| Ezase Afro Vol:2 |
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| Ikhenani |
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| 21 Years Of DJ Tira |
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(RiSA):Platinum |
| Rockstar Forever |
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| Malume Way |
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Compilation albums
| Album title | Album details |
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| Real Makoya Шаблон:Small |
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| Durbans Finest Vol:1 Шаблон:Small |
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| Durbans Finest Vol:2 Шаблон:Small |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Prize | Work/recipient | Result | Шаблон:Abbr |
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2004
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AMFMA | Best Compilation album | Durbans Finest Vol:1 | Шаблон:Won | |
2018
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DMASA | Best Live Act | Himself | Шаблон:Nom | |
| 2019 | SAMA | Record of the
Year |
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| 2020 | 26th SAMA | Best Kwaito/Gqom/Amapiano | Шаблон:Nominated | ||
| 1st KZN Entertainment Awards | Special Achievement Award | Himself | Шаблон:Won | [12] | |
| 2023 | Metro FM Music Awards | Best Kwaito/Gqom Song | "Sikilidi" | Шаблон:Won | [13] |
| Best Music Video | Шаблон:Won |
References
External links
- Английская Википедия
- 1976 births
- Living people
- People from Big Five Hlabisa Local Municipality
- Zulu people
- Musicians from KwaZulu-Natal
- South African record producers
- South African DJs
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