What DJ Jaivane Used To Work As Before Becoming A DJ. DJ Jaivane is a South African DJ, Recording artiste and Record producer. DJ Jaivane, real name Luyanda Mlonzi who is from Diepkloof in Soweto is one musician who comes from humble beginnings.
In the early days of his disc jockey career, DJ Jaivane got little or nothing from the art, but he had to provide for his family. He then had to work as a cashier at Pick ‘n’ Pay, just to put food on the table and be able to take care of his family.
His love for DJing pushed him though it all. He was sometimes give a plate of food for mixing at an event. The pay got to R150 at some weekends, and there after the pay rose to R350 in 2014. He still had to take care of his family with that money, and was never discouraged. He also revealed that many of those he started his career with have given up and are now drunkards.
Together with DJ stokie, are the ones you think of when you hear the word amapiano. They both increased the popularity of amapiano and played a huge role in the genre. Amapiano is like a combination of jazz, deep house, and lounge music that did not receive immediate love from music lovers. However, it has now taken over the streets so much that having a party without playing one or two of DJ Jaivane’s mix feels incomplete.
The popularity of amapiano was a huge breakthrough in the music career of DJ Jaivane. Today, he is always booked and busy during weekends. The DJ has since his debut being able to produce self songs and collaborations with top South African artistes. DJ Jaivane is known for releasing hit mixtapes that have gone on to become most played at party and club scenes. He has been nominated for various awards and has made appearances at top clubs and festivals in South Africa.
