DJ Tira

DJ Tira
Birth name Mthokozi Khathi
Born (1976-08-24) 24 August 1976
Hlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Genres Kwaito
Occupation(s)
Years active 2000–present
Labels Afrotainment
Associated acts
Website www.Afrotainment.com

Mthokozi Khathi (born 24 August 1976) known by his stage name DJ Tira, is a South African DJ, record producer, Durban kwaito artist and a founder of a record label called Afrotainment.[1] DJ Tira is known for introducing artists such as Big Nuz, DJ C'ndo and DJ Fisherman through his record label Afrotainment. DJ Tira is one of those who discovered Gqom music genre which became popular around 2017.[2]

Earlier Life

Mthokozi Khathi was born in KwaHlabisa Village located in KwaZulu-Natal. He moved from Hlabisa Village to Durban in 1979.He studed Human Resources at the University of Natal.

Music career

DJ Tira in 1996 he developed the interest of Djaing while he was still in varsity and started playing as a DJ. Around 2001 he released his first record named Real Makoya, which is a compilation album along with DJ Khabzela. In 2005 he joint with Kalawa Jazzmee under group named Tzozo En Professor and later formed Durbans Finest together with Sox.[3] Tira and Sox together they released a series compilation albums named under Durbans Finest. In 2007 DJ Tira launched his recording studio Afrotainment and signed DJ Cndo as the first artist under Afrotainment. Since he was working at his own production, he became a music producer. Later the same year DJ Tira signed kwaito group Big Nuz after relocating from Johannesburg to their origin, Durban. In 2008 DJ Tira as a featured artist, he appeared on two biggest tracks on urban radio charts and music shops charts alongside of Big Nuz's "Ubala Lolo" and DJ Clock's "Mahamba Yedwa".

Ezase Afro Vol:1

In 2008 DJ Tira released his first solo project under his record label named "Ezase Afro Vol:1". The album is supported by the guest appearance of Bricks, Daddy, Big Nuz and Joocy of Afrosoul. Ezase Afro vol 1 became a hit album and did remarkable on the market as it sold more than 20 000 copies.

Personal life

DJ Tira is married to Gugu Khathi and they have two sons and one daughter Junior, Chase and Gigi Khathi and they are willing to follow into their father's shoes, and the father was not convinced they will make it because of rough path of the industry and he wanted them to put more effort into their studies. On October 2016 he and his wife hosted a Umabo ceremony at his home in KwaHlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal which indicates he belief in Persecution of traditional African religion. He is also close friends with Zodwa Wabantu

Discography

Studio Albums

Album Title Album Details
Ezase Afro Vol:1
Ezase Afro Vol:2
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Afrotainment
  • Formats: CD, Digital download

Compilation Albums

Album Title Album Details
Real Makoya (with DJ Khabzela)
  • Released: 2001
  • Formats: CD
Durbans Finest Vol:1 (with Sox)
  • Released: 2004
  • Formats: CD
Durbans Finest Vol:2 (with Sox)
  • Released: 2005
  • Formats: CD

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Ceremony Prize Work/Recipient Result
2004
 Metro FM Music Awards Best Compilation album "Durbans Finest Vol:1" Won

References

  1. ↑ "DJ Tira's biography". TVSA. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. ↑ List of people who were involved in influencing shift shaping sound of Gqom. "Gqom music genre discovery". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 22 Jan 2016.
  3. ↑ "Durban's finest music architect". IOL Entertainment. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
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