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DJ Milkshake, A Flavourful BiographyMilkshake Mover and ShakerDJ Milkshake is a rising star and one of the most sensational DJs-on-the-block.Dynamic, versatile and multicultural, this hip-hop guru is riding the wave ofstardom and everyone wants a piece of him; from the hottest night clubs in Jozi,where he pumps up jam-packed dance floors, to the most popular radio and TVshows, where he is becoming a household name, especially on his edgy hiphop/pop show on 5fm called The Shakedown, which plays out every Friday at22.00. A-list celebrity, DJ Fresh, gives big ups to DJ Milkshake and has been quoted assaying, “If you need to get a party started, then Milkshake is your man. He is apermanent guest (one of only a handful) on my radio show ‘coz he really bringsit. Whether commercial or straight up keeping it real hip hop, Milkshake neverlets up.”Milkshake is Made of…Hip hop may be his music of choice but Milkshake has a talent for mixing it upacross all genres making him one of South Africa’s truly multicultural DJs of ourtime. His music speaks to people from all walks of life, packing out night clubsfrom Sandton to Soweto. Much of DJ Milkshake’s success lies in the fact thathe’s a computer whiz-kid with a passion for music, which gives him the edgewhen it comes to mixing music seamlessly. Where there’s Milkshake, there’s histrusty laptop installed with the type of software that would make any seriousmusic fundi envious, and it’s this technology infused with his diverse knowledgeof music that discerns him from the rest.To top this, the talented DJ has also worked in the corporate world. Mix hisbusiness acumen with his downright funky personality, add his diverseknowledge of music across all genres, plus his deep understanding of the hiphop

culture and you have the ultimate living brand. From radio and televisionairwaves to the hottest clubs, he has the power to influence young, trendyurbanites across South Africa’s different cultures.The Origins of MilkshakeSoweto born and bred, DJ Milkshake’s career began when he helped create theWITS DJ’s Society, where he quickly became one of the Campus’ favourite DJsplaying at events and at some of Jozi’s more exciting night clubs. During thisperiod he gained knowledge and experience while working alongside big nameDJs, the likes of Ready-D and DJ Fresh, to name drop but a few.Milkshake’s passion for music and playing to live audiences soon found himjoining the ranks of South Africa’s mega-DJs and now he has become the nameto drop on South Africa’s social scene.Milkshake Media MagicThe media love him; from print to broadcast, Milkshake has consistentlygenerated media coverage, which has culminated in his brand becoming ahousehold name… and the list just keeps on growing:2003: Metro FM, Zak Dakile’s and Penny Lebyane’s Live Open Mic Set2004-2007: Metro FM on “Rhyme and Reason”, resident mix show DJ.2007-current: DJ Fresh’s “Fresh Drive” (5FM), mix show DJ2007: Official mix show DJ and gig guide on Channel-O radio.2007: Finalist on Go-TV, National DJ Competition2007: Runner up on Hennessey’s Artistry’s National DJ Competition2008: Mix show DJ on Erica Elle’s “Studio 55” on 5FM2008: UCT Radio – Guest appearances2008: Hype Magazine feature

2008: Y Mag feature2009: Mango Juice2010: Cosmopolitan, July2010: Music Lounge, August2010: Citizen, March and July2010: Isolezwe, July2010: ILanga News, July2010: Drum2010: Daily Sun2010: Sowetan2010: Live - SABC1 TV Show2010: Yo-TV2010: Channel O2010: Selimathunzi2010: Vuzu TV2010: Hype Magazine