This brand new album, Malume Way, is a special release on DJ Tira’s birthday, celebrating his life in a big way.
The album showcases DJ Tira’s successful journey in the music industry, where he has made a big impact on the South African gqom music scene. He also assists upcoming musical artists through his label, Afrotainment.
As fans listen to the album and enjoy its different sounds and great artists, they should take a moment to appreciate DJ Tira’s artistic journey as he has worked with famous musicians, including the likes of the late Riky Rick and AKA, among others.
He has collaborated with various producers from across the country, demonstrating his versatile ability to create gqom music.
Below are the titles of the 15 tracks featured on Malume Way:
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Mthokozisi Khathi, also known as DJ Tira, was born on 24 August 1976. He’s a South African DJ, music maker and kwaito artist. He’s most famous for making gqom music popular.
DJ Tira became interested in being a DJ when he was in college and started playing music in 1996.
In 2000, Khathi won the Smirnoff SA DJ Knockout competition, and in 2001, he collaborated with DJ Khabzela on the album, titled The Real Makoya.
Tira signed a contract with Kalawa Jazmee Records in 2005. He also founded the music group Tzozo en Professor, followed by Durban’s Finest with DJ Sox.
Both groups were signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records, with Tira and Sox releasing Durban’s Finest Vol 1 and 2 under the label.
In 2007, he began his own music label, Afrotainment, signing house music sensation DJ Cndo as the first artist in his stable.
In the same year, he signed kwaito group Big Nuz when they made the move from Johannesburg to Durban.
In 2008, DJ Tira featured in the hit songs Ubala Lolo (by Big Nuz) and Mahamba Yedwa (by DJ Clock).
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