The Great EscapeZaziwa - The Story Continues: DJ Shimza
The Great Escape
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Unquestionably one of South Africa&brightest talents, Shimza
real name Ashley Raphala (28) somehow made the transition
from aspirant industry young blood to leading light of the global
afro house scene at almost breakneck speed.
The Tembisa-born DJ, producer and promoter’s musical skills can
be traced as far back as the age of fifteen, fuelled by the support
and encouragement from his family.
His resultant rise to fame is littered with accomplishments too
numerous to list but include winning a string of high profile DJ
competitions to single handedly hosting his One Man Show event
brand - a large scale outdoor party held every Christmas Day to
raise funds for underprivileged children.
A philanthropic focused initiative started in 2009, Shimza’s One
Man Show sponsors school uniforms and stationary for school
kids from his hometown of Tembisa whilst also driving job
creation.
Over the years, the event has showcased some of South Africa’s
most exceptional artists including AKA, Cassper Nyovest, Riky
Rick, Black Coffee, Mi Casa, Black Motion and many more.
Shimza however has not shied from proving that his altruistic
heart by no means overshadows the innate musical talent and
unparalleled technical prowess that he possesses.
In 2013, Shimza was signed to the Soulistic Music record label,
taking up his place on a roster of internationally established
artists including Black Coffee and Culoe De Song.
Over the last few years, the release of his full length album
Shimuzic as well as countless collaborations and singles such as
‘African Woman’ and ‘Akulalwa’ have firmly established Shimza
as one of South Africa’s leading house music producers.
Nicknamed the “Effect Master’ and ’Vinyl Assassin’ by many
adoring fans, Shimza’s playing style is infectious, creative and
technically dazzling Dance floors are rendered speechless by how
deftly Shimza punctuates his sets with complicated queuing and
looping as he weaves together his signature “Afro-tech’ soun
real name Ashley Raphala (28) somehow made the transition
from aspirant industry young blood to leading light of the global
afro house scene at almost breakneck speed.
The Tembisa-born DJ, producer and promoter’s musical skills can
be traced as far back as the age of fifteen, fuelled by the support
and encouragement from his family.
His resultant rise to fame is littered with accomplishments too
numerous to list but include winning a string of high profile DJ
competitions to single handedly hosting his One Man Show event
brand - a large scale outdoor party held every Christmas Day to
raise funds for underprivileged children.
A philanthropic focused initiative started in 2009, Shimza’s One
Man Show sponsors school uniforms and stationary for school
kids from his hometown of Tembisa whilst also driving job
creation.
Over the years, the event has showcased some of South Africa’s
most exceptional artists including AKA, Cassper Nyovest, Riky
Rick, Black Coffee, Mi Casa, Black Motion and many more.
Shimza however has not shied from proving that his altruistic
heart by no means overshadows the innate musical talent and
unparalleled technical prowess that he possesses.
In 2013, Shimza was signed to the Soulistic Music record label,
taking up his place on a roster of internationally established
artists including Black Coffee and Culoe De Song.
Over the last few years, the release of his full length album
Shimuzic as well as countless collaborations and singles such as
‘African Woman’ and ‘Akulalwa’ have firmly established Shimza
as one of South Africa’s leading house music producers.
Nicknamed the “Effect Master’ and ’Vinyl Assassin’ by many
adoring fans, Shimza’s playing style is infectious, creative and
technically dazzling Dance floors are rendered speechless by how
deftly Shimza punctuates his sets with complicated queuing and
looping as he weaves together his signature “Afro-tech’ soun
