DJ Speedsta explained

DJ Speedsta
Birth Name:Lesego Nkaiseng
Alias:Speedy
Birth Date:1992 5, df=y
Birth Place:Vaal Triangle, Gauteng, South Africa[1]
Origin:Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Genre:Hip hop
Years Active:2008–present

Lesego Nkaiseng (born 4 May 1992), better known as DJ Speedsta, is a South African DJ and TV personality from Johannesburg, South Africa. He is best known for his hit single, "Mayo".[2]

Career

In April 2015, he joined YFM to host two shows includes: The Hip Hop Floor and Hot 9Nine – Hip Hop. In 2017, he also joined Metro FM to host Absolute Hip Hop alongside Luthando Shosha.[3] On January 25, 2019, his debut studio album Bottlebrush Street was released.[4] The album features Zoocci Coke Dope, Casper Nyovest and Riky Rick.[5] At the 2019 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards he was nominated for Favourite DJ.[6] Following year at the 2020 South Africa Hip Hop Awards, he was nominated for Best DJ.[7]

On July 9, 2021, he co-host SABC 1 music show Live Amp alongside with DJ Lamiez.[8]

In 2021, he co-hosted season 6 of the talent show competition 1's and 2's on SABC 1.[9]

On August 13, 2021, his single "Pardon My French" featuring Zoocci Coke Dope & Lucasraps was released.[10] Speedsta received a nomination for DJ of the Year at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards.[11]

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018–present Live AmpHimselfHost
1's and 2'sHimself Co-host

Awards and nominations

YearAward CeremonyPrizeWork/RecipientResult

2014

South African Hip Hop Awards 2014DJ of the Year[13] Himself

2015

South African Hip Hop Awards 2015Best Collabo[14] [15] Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii)
DJ of the YearHimself
Video of the YearSpecial Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii)

2016

South African Hip Hop Awards 2016DJ of the Year[16] Himself

2017

16th Metro FM Music AwardsBest Collaboration[17] Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle and Frank Casino)
Best Hit SingleMayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle, and Frank Casino)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Show us your hood: DJ Speedsta. Gauteng Tourism Authority. 30 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Congrats flood in for DJ Speedsta as his single Mayo goes gold. channel24. 9 October 2017.
  3. Web site: DJ Speedsta joins Metro Fm to host a new show with Lootlove YoMzansi.
  4. Web site: NEW: DJ Speedsta Drops Long Awaited Debut Album, Bottlebrush Street . Mandisa . Ntsinde. Zkhiphani.
  5. Web site: Listen to DJ Speedsta’s new album, BottlebrushStr. 28 January 2019.
  6. Web site: Mzansi Magic - The DStvMVCA Favourite DJ nominees are dynamite!. December 11, 2019. Mzansi Magic.
  7. Web site: SA Hip Hop Awards 2020: All the winners Music In Africa. Music In Africa. Butchie. Seroto. 13 December 2020 .
  8. Web site: The Celebs that 'Live Amp' gave us - The Citizen . The Citizen. Sandisiwe . Mbhele. July 9, 2021.
  9. Web site: Speedsta And DJ Tira Join 1s And 2s Season Six - ZAlebs. March 14, 2021. Zalebs. 5 July 2021. 25 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211025223530/https://zalebs.com/top-of-the/dj-zinhle/speedsta-and-dj-tira-join-1s-and-2s-season-six. dead.
  10. Web site: DJ Speedsta Drops New 'Pardon My French' Joint Ft. Zoocci Coke Dope & Lucasraps Hype Magazine . Hype Magazine.
  11. Web site: Full list of 2021 SA Hip Hop Awards nominees Fakaza News . Fakaza News. November 2, 2021.
  12. Web site: CHECK OUT DJ SPEEDSTA’S NEW THE GUY MIXTAPE. SA Hip Hop Mag. 30 January 2017.
  13. Web site: SOUTH AFRICAN HIP HOP AWARDS 2014. SA Hip Hop Awards. 30 January 2017.
  14. Web site: Nomination List 2015. South African Hip Hop Awards. 30 January 2017.
  15. Web site: South African Hip Hop Awards: 2015 SAHHA WINNERS. January 9, 2016. Willy. Cashville. 26 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160126191505/http://www.sahiphopawards.com/2015/12/2015-sahha-winners.html. dead.
  16. Web site: FULL LIST: SA Hip Hop Awards winners. channel24. 30 January 2017.
  17. Web site: Metro FM Music Awards 2017 Nominees – See Full List!. Mytvnews. 30 January 2017.

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