A remarkable 18-year-old DJ and entrepreneur Tumelo Mphai, otherwise known as DJ Melzi speaks to his generation with his brand new single Ma2000 – a homage to his generation!
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DJ Melzi’s single is a follow up to his first single Menyonyo that has solidified him as a well-respected artist with a certified stellar fanbase, as shown by his super active Social Media, with over 100k Instagram followers.
Tumelo notes “The single MA2000 is inspired by the generation that I fall under “Ma2000”, children born in the 21st Century (hence the year 2000)”. And according to him, it’s a classic Amapiano hit in the making.
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DJ Melzi started mixing and finding his love for musical instruments at the young age of 6 and that has paved his career path.
Now a prominent DJ for over 3 years, DJ Melzi has shared the stage with South Africa’s well-known artists such as Sho Madjozi, Nasty C, and his favorite spin-master, Shimza. He has also performed at major events around the country like Macufe and the Durban July 2019.
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“The name of the EP Champopo is inspired by a nickname I was given by peers. It comes from me wrapping my car in the color rose gold. Which strongly looks like champagne. From this day on my car was named champopo,” says DJ Melzi.
He also shared that the whole EP was recorded at his parent’s house when he was still 17.
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“We were working and my older brother came in and said “Ma2000s are at work” and from there on I decided to dedicate the song to my fellow 2000s. I myself for one was born in the year 2001,” he shares.
DJ Melzi is an inspiration to his fellow youth and aspires to become a household name in the years to come.
DJ Melzi also runs the Melzi Foundation back home in Kuruman, Northern Cape – helping those in need.
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Melzi is a professional DJ, producer, founder of Melzi Hermosa, and founder of Melzi Events.
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