Being a DJ is not easy – Chomzin_SD
Mbabane Methodist choir, His Majesty’s Correctional Services choir, Eswatini Royal Police choir and Manzini choir represented the kingdom during the choral festival, Eswatini versus South Africa choral battle, winning themselves E120 000, which will be shared amongst the four choirs. His Majesty’s Correctional Services choir took first place in the category, further getting the E80 000 cash prize for the title. The choral music competition was born out of the need to develop the dormant choral music talent. The competition was held as part of the Tshwane Choral Music Association (TCMA) festival held in Pretoria. Speaking on behalf of the choirs was the President of the Eswatini Choral Music Association Sihle Gumbi, who highlighted that the competition opened so many doors for the local choirs and they are quite happy about the win. It is also worth noting that this was the first time Eswatini was allowed to participate.
Certified DJ Bellinda Chester’s recent collaboration with South African music heavyweights Mthakathi Kush, Sizwe Alakine and Mellow and Sleazy on the track ‘Koti Koti’ has garnered over 10 000 views on YouTube since its release on December 1. The video has currently amassed 10 539 views on the platform. Bellinda Chester, a local female DJ, has had the privilege of sharing the stage with well-known artists such as Bizizi, Leehleza, Vetkuk, Mahoota, Lesego M, Big Nuz, Ezra, MacG, AP Yanos and Sizwe Alakine, among others.
titled ‘Ground Rules’. I am proud to say I am where I am today because of Njabulo ‘Felix Breezy’ Mvelase. I have released an album titled ‘New Flame’. The album is all about love. When you find new love, lots of things start happening in your life. Sometimes you feel like you are already in heaven, so this album actually talks about the happiness that comes with falling in love. The lyrics of the songs will surely get you on cloud nine, you will enjoy.”
Born Mlamuli Motsa known by stage name ‘Mlamza The Centigrate’ is an artist and rapper from Siteki. “Currently I’ve released an album titled ‘it’s all about rap’ and is available on sound cloud. I am about to drop my seventh music video and I would like to alert the people of Eswatini to know that am dropping the music video but still working on it. I started writing music in 2016 until I took it to the studio for the first time in 2020. My brother Mcebisi Motsa popularly known by ESQ bought the studio equipment, he contributed to what my music is today as he also taught me some skills to use when writing music,” the musician said.
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Vspinner Chomzin_SD says being a DJ is not easy. Born Lungelo Ndlovu, professionally known as Chomzin_SD, is a male DJ born and raised in Pigg’s Peak, well-known for Playing Afrohouse, Amapiano and Gqom.
He shared that he started taking his career seriously eight years back.
“I started taking my career seriously around 2016 while I was at school. I would say music was in my blood because I went to the extent of purchasing a laptop and installing some of the music software to do my mixes for skills improvement.
“In 2020 I went to play in Pretoria, Soshanguve, Moagi Wings. 2021 I went to play in Johannesburg, Makoya Rooftop, Spraitview.
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I stayed in Johannesburg for 7 months, working on myself to be a better DJ,” the DJ said.
He went on to share his plight, saying that being a Disk Jockey is not an easy path.
“Being a DJ is not easy, you don’t sleep on weekends. Bookings are very rare, if you want to be booked, you have to know people who know other people.
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“This industry is very cruel and I won’t hide that, but we survive,” Chomzin_SD said.
He further said that he enjoys the local industry, as he is able to network. “I enjoy the local industry and it connects me with people. I shared a stage with SA artists such as Big Zulu, Big Nuz and Sir Trill. In the industry I get to know other DJs and share different views about the music career,” the DJ said.
“If I get the chance to deliver my set, I go for Afrohouse. My biggest inspiration is being able to entertain all kinds of patrons. On my career path,
I was inspired by Zakes Bantwini, Black Coffee and our very own local DJ named DJ Khwanny.
“Before I go out to serve or play my set,
I prepare 3 different genre, of music, which are Afrohouse, Amapiano and
Gqom, but I’ll serve one to the patrons.
Time will determine what genre I should serve,” added Chomzin_SD.