DJ Speedsta | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lesego Nkaiseng |
| Also known as | Speedy |
| Born | 4 May 1992 Vaal Triangle, Gauteng, South Africa[1] |
| Origin | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | www |
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[edit]
In April 2015, he joined YFM to host two shows includes: The Hip Hop Floor and Hot 9Nine – Hip Hop.[3] 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[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- Bottlebrush Street (2019)
Mixtapes[edit]
| Mixtape Title | Mixtape Details |
|---|---|
| The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23[12] |
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Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–present | Live Amp | Himself | Host |
| 1's and 2's | Himself | Co-host |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Work/Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2014
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South African Hip Hop Awards 2014 | DJ of the Year[13] | Himself | Nominated |
2015
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South African Hip Hop Awards 2015 | Best Collabo[14][15] | Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) | Nominated |
| DJ of the Year[14][15] | Himself | Nominated | ||
| Video of the Year[14][15] | Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) | Nominated | ||
2016
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South African Hip Hop Awards 2016 | DJ of the Year[16] | Himself | Won |
2017
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16th Metro FM Music Awards | Best Collaboration[17] | Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle and Frank Casino) | Nominated |
| Best Hit Single[17] | Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle, and Frank Casino) | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "Show us your hood: DJ Speedsta". Gauteng Tourism Authority. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ "Congrats flood in for DJ Speedsta as his single Mayo goes gold". channel24. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ a b "DJ Speedsta joins Metro Fm to host a new show with Lootlove | YoMzansi".
- ^ Ntsinde, Mandisa. "NEW: DJ Speedsta Drops Long Awaited Debut Album, Bottlebrush Street". Zkhiphani.
- ^ "Listen to DJ Speedsta's new album, BottlebrushStr". 28 January 2019.
- ^ "Mzansi Magic - The DStvMVCA Favourite DJ nominees are dynamite!". Mzansi Magic. 11 December 2019.
- ^ Seroto, Butchie (13 December 2020). "SA Hip Hop Awards 2020: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa.
- ^ Mbhele, Sandisiwe. "The Celebs that 'Live Amp' gave us - The Citizen". The Citizen. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Speedsta And DJ Tira Join 1s And 2s Season Six - ZAlebs". Zalebs. 14 March 2021. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ "DJ Speedsta Drops New 'Pardon My French' Joint Ft. Zoocci Coke Dope & Lucasraps | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine.
- ^ "Full list of 2021 SA Hip Hop Awards nominees | Fakaza News". Fakaza News. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "CHECK OUT DJ SPEEDSTA'S NEW THE GUY MIXTAPE". SA Hip Hop Mag. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ "SOUTH AFRICAN HIP HOP AWARDS 2014". SA Hip Hop Awards. Retrieved 30 January 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c "Nomination List 2015". South African Hip Hop Awards. Retrieved 30 January 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c Cashville, Willy. "South African Hip Hop Awards: 2015 SAHHA WINNERS". Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ^ "FULL LIST: SA Hip Hop Awards winners". channel24. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Metro FM Music Awards 2017 Nominees – See Full List!". Mytvnews. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
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