Maphorisa Reveals The Downfall Of SA Artists And What They Need. Themba Sonny boy Sekowe, known professionally as DJ Maphorisa, is a South African record producer, DJ and vocalist. DJ Maphorisa has since his introduction to the music industry blessed us with jams such as Ngud’, Midnight Starring, Suited, Particula, Ngempela, Jazabel among others.
Maphorisa took to social media to reveal what he thinks is the downfall of South African artists, further stating that artist management is something artists need. “In Sauta we missing artist management dats our downfall Im not talking about Booking agent or booking manager “ARTIST MANAGMENT” Also our A&R is lacking whats funny labels hire people who stay at home they dnt even go to groove i mean how will u knw wats popin in da streets,” he wrote.
DJ Maphorisa began his profession at a very young age. He was born into a musical household. The DJ’s mother was a minister, and he grew up listening to gospel music. Drake, Wizkid, and Mlindo the Vocalist are among the musicians with whom he has collaborated.“I collected more than 10 000 music files on my computer. Every day after school, I would run home to share my music with friends. Music is my life and it comforts me when I’m sad,” he told the Daily Sun in an interview.
Getting a salute from one of the world’s most well-known DJs is a huge honour, and DJ Maphorisa recently received one. Black Coffee recently paid respect to DJ Maphorisa, the king of Amapiano, for the incredible work he’s been doing in the music industry recently. The DJ took a minute to express his gratitude to Maphorisa in a Facebook post. On Twitter, Black Coffee commended Maphorisa’s work and assured him that if he ever felt unappreciated, he is here to tell him that he is.
