THE
PEOPLE.
Artists, producers and creative voices shaping the SKOPPAZ movement.
SIPHO
KA
MABIZELA
Sipho Ka Mabizela is a South African-born music producer, recording artist and audio engineer whose work spans dance music, hip hop and electronic music.
His journey began with producing beats on a computer while monitoring through headphones. A major breakthrough came through the DJU Programme, a partnership between Oskido and the National Youth Development Agency, which provided home studio equipment and helped propel his productions into the underground music scene.
His track "Never Let You Go," released through Something Different Records in the UK, reached No. 4 on the Top 100 Deep House Chart on Tracksource for more than two weeks.
His work has received international attention from publications including Mixmag, Groove Magazine, Ibiza Voice, DJ Mag UK, DJ Mag Spain and Trax Magazine France. He was also invited to contribute a DJ mix to Ibiza Global Radio through Flumo Recordings.
Sipho later completed formal training in studio work, including music business, music law, sound engineering, music production and keyboard technique.
His creative approach is grounded in artistic integrity, technical knowledge and a commitment to authentic musical expression.
JOSIMAR
TSHABALALA
Born in 1986 and lived in the streets of Soweto, Josimar Tshabalala is a young self-made independent musician who has an outstanding ear for melodies. His flair and versatility for the music language has him breathing life into many hopefuls around his neighbourhood.
His music commands people of all races, cultures and age to dance with heart to his genre of music, mainstreaming in Kwaito. Perpetuating nothing but love, laughter and happiness.
His raw God-given talent has had him touring the country and sharing stages with artists like his brother Tokollo Tshabalala, who hails from the highly renowned band TKZ. He has been the opening act for many artists in the industry on big shows like Brown Dash, Zahara, HHP and Mdu, just to mention a few.
His presence has been acknowledged in interviews, including being on screen with Seskhona YoTV.
His album in 2007 with Willy received recognition, being placed in the Top 10 list for YFM. This further led to interviews with mainstream radio stations such as Ukhozi FM and Metro FM.
Botswana is also no stranger to this destined-for- success young man, as he graced Gaborone FM with his presence for interviews. Capricorn FM also did not miss out on the opportunity.
Since embarking on his own and working on his latest album, The Last Generation, he has more recently been on a much smaller frequency, including Ubuntu and West Rand Radio.
After all, music is for everyone and anyone, despite the geographical area you reside in.
Not assigned to any record label at present, his new venture on his own is, of course, a steep hill to climb. Going back to basics where charity begins at home, his vision through his music is to uplift, rebuild and empower communities.
He wants to become intricately involved in the never-ending struggles with teens abusing drugs and the high percentage of impregnated youth.
He wants to bring back the hope of dreams coming true and be part of destinies being lived.
The world is changed by our example and not by our opinions.
Josimar Tshabalala — taking the lead.