DJ PROFILES

DJ CARL

Age: 32

Starting his DJ career in Johannesburg some 17 years ago, Carl is one of the few remaining DJ’s around that experienced the dance revolution throughout all its stages as it progressed in South Africa.

There is probably not a single venue's dance floor in JHB from 1990 till 1997 to be found that didn't’ experience his sets in their full glory. From 1997 onwards he moved to CT and carried on his proud tradition of delivering the freshest, funkiest, most mind-blowing sets available to both "dance-floor monkeys" and club goers, with some occasional sets being played outside the CT borders on invites only!!!

He is also the Webmaster of this Website, and still to today entertain people from all around South Africa throughout his travels around the African globe. Numerous CD collaborations and remixes of songs are accredited to his ability to identify punting tunes and transforming them into something special. He is contracted to 2 record labels doing only remixes and mastering for them, as well as mixing some CD’s. His background in sound engineering surely speaks for himself.

He played alongside most of SA’s best DJ’s, including Alex Jay, Nicole Fox, Barney Simon, Sasha, Ian F, Derek the Bandit, Surge, Dizzy, Rob-E, Loft-E, Tim Coe (UK), Eric M, Donzai, Fergie, Nelson, Stevie, Tony, Paul and Theo to name but a few…

Some of the venues he played at, includes Thunder Dome, Presley’s, Synergy, Baghdad Cafe, Shoelaces, Chillers, Waterfront Arms, Morgan’s Cat, ESP, Slippery & Wet, Gallery, 54, 96Degrees, Truth, Gallery, Cottons, Bulldogs, Firlands, Bump, Underground, Finley’s, Fat Boys, the legendary White Horse Inn and even The House of Lords to name but a few.

He plays commercial, house, funky house and trance to name but a few, although you will most probably find music from every era imaginable in his music box!!

He can also change his style of music to suit any event, and is actively involved in Mobile Disco’s for almost 18 years, entertaining people at weddings, birthday parties and other social gatherings. He also gets booked on a regular basis to play major events, intro sets for major gatherings, and year end functions for a couple of SA’s biggest corporate companies.

Having won The Technics Battle of the DJ’s in 2005, 2006 and 2007, makes him the only DJ in South Africa to get it right 3 times in a row… He also participates in numerous other DJ competitions, events and sometimes even gets invited as judge…

DJ Dre

DJ Dre, Aged 21, was born in Johannesburg, graduated at the Technics DJ School, but moved to Stellenbosch in 2001. He played almost everywhere in and around Stellenbosch, and he’s now the resident DJ at CANCUNE LOUNGE, Stellenbosch. This wicket guy basically grew up inside clubs. If you ask him, he’s always single… oooo!!

He plays almost every genre of music imaginable, but specializes in Funky House and Uplifting House.

He can satisfy both small events as well as major gatherings and can also perform at mobile functions. He plays on CD, but will give vinyl a try anytime. He played alongside names such as Mark Pilgrim (5FM) and many other well-known DJ’s.

DJ Eric M

Eric is a talented keyboardist, composer, producer and DJ.

From 1987 Eric played in, and wrote for bands such as Kevin van Staden's "Communique", relatively successful in South Africa during the early 90's and "Mean Mr Mustard". It was during this time that the large record companies started noticing Eric's talent and by 1996 Eric was signed to BMG Records Africa recording various covers as well as original material.

Eric was involved in co-producing tracks for artists like Patricia Lewis, TK-ZEE, Helene Henn, Sugardrive and the Bellissima remix. The remixes he did for the Bellissima Single went on to sell Gold. He was involved in co-producing various singles with DJ Spiro as Heatseeker, and has produced tracks with DJs' Paul Almeida, Dimitri, Nelson, Darren Africa, Anton Olwage, Lea and Scotty, which was featured on albums that was released locally and some in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Asia and Thailand.

He has also co-produced with 5FM's Derek Richardson, Ian F, Sasha Martinengo and Mark Gillman.

In one week Eric had 3 TOP 40 songs on the 5 FM charts with tracks at number 2 "Xplicit - Heatseeker" (Number 1 on South Africa's National Dance Chart and stayed there for 4 weeks). Also Mauritz Lotz at number 17 and "Swimming with Dolphins" at number 5. On the 24th of December 1999 he managed to have "Xplicit" played by Judge Jules on BBC 1. "Xplicit" is also released in Belgium on Club System 16, Serious Beats 33 and on Clockwork (12").

Heatseeker also received the award "Best SA Dance Track 2000" for "Xplicit" by Beat Nation. "Serious Beats 2", a Various International Dance compilation features 3 of his tracks, mixed by himself with DJ Spiro and has gone gold.

He has had 22 originals licensed and remixed for release in the UK and Benelux. "Beyond the Wheel" has been signed by ZTT, a major UK label with artists like Frankie Goes 2 Hollywood. He co-produced "IF I" with Belgium DJ Philip and is also doing remixes for various labels in the UK, working with the likes of Richard Coal, George Miller (The Chemist) and Lee Witherspoon (The Science of Rhythm).

'Eric M Reflections' is his full length studio album released Oct 2002 and features an unreleased version of 'xplicit' as well as 'I'll wait for you', both featured on 5fm. It's a reflection of his work done in the UK and Europe over the past three years, and features remixes done by artists from Holland, Belgium and the UK.

In total he has released 237 tracks on 70 compilations, 16 singles, 16 12" vinyls and 3 albums worldwide. "Sunset Cabriolet" has just been licensed to Ministry of Sound 's local Chill Sessions Album, and Amabala's 'Breathe Sunshine'. It's currently play-listed on German radio stations.

Eric is also an accomplished DJ and has played in clubs such as "Globe", "Flyhouse", "Alcazar", "DNA", "Funkytown", "Madisons", "Millennium", "Evolution", "Nightshift" and "Morgan's", all clubs in Gauteng. He has also played in "Pure", "The Gallery", "96 degrees", "Dockside", "Insomnia" , "Purgatory", "The Fez" and "Getafix" Capetown, "Havanah" Bloemfontein,"The Matrix" Witbank and Nelspruit, "Levels" and "Ledgers" Richardsbay,"Vibe on 222" Durban, "Bourbon Street" Secunda, "The Cave" and "Dirty Vegas"  Plettenbergbaai, "Redemption" Port Elizabeth, "Numbers" East London and "Decadance" Vereeniging.

Internationally he played Belgium at "Illusion's La Noche", "Shaft" and 2 years in a row at "Lazurra" with DJ's like Pulsedriver, Jurgen, DAF, Philip, Wout and Jan. In March 2001 he was one of the first djs to ever play at a major event in Karachi Pakistan. March 2002 saw him at the Rand Easter Show doing a live show with 20 dancers, 8 percussionists and 4 fire eaters all choreographed to his music. He lives in Cape Town at the moment and is busy producing with DJ's and artists, working on a second album and tracks for international release.

DJ HENNIE aka HACKERMAN

Age: 27

Born in Graaf Reinet this friendly fellow started his DJ career at the age of 15.

He made his first break in Stellenbosch at Brolox, where he played alongside Ian F, Sasha, Alex Jay, Barney Simon and Derek the Bandit. He also graced Stones both in Stellenbosch and Cape Town, as well as Springbok Pub with his presence.

He is no stranger to doing mobile functions either. He played various functions for a well-known Hotel Group in SA on a regular basis.

He is currently the resident DJ at Denim & Diamonds, Stellenbosch and plays commercial chart toppers, all your favorite oldies from the 60’s to the 90’s, hip-hop, R&B and commercial house.

DJ JAQLINE

Age: 38

Jaqline is originally from Bloemfontein but recently relocated to Cape Town in November 2006, and has gone from beginner in December 2005 to up-and-coming professional in less than a year.

Her style is unique and can be classified as primarily Electro House, which she stylishly combines with Nu-Skool breaks, Funky and Progressive House.

She likes to play darker and harder Electro and Progressive House with Seductive Vocals to create a sexy ambiance during late night sets, so please kids, close your ears and be in bed early!!…

She has played opening sets for DJ’s such as Ian F, Sasha Martiningo & Shareida Jardine, all from 5FM, as well as club DJ’s such as Speedy, Dizzy Spiro and Paul Almeida.

In April 2006 USM Records accepted her sets and she was chosen as one of 5FM’s Deckalicious DJ’s. She has been given regular slots on the 5FM Deckalicious show with Alan Africa on Friday Mornings.

When Vinyl Frontier was brought back onto the 5FM airwaves, she was a fundamental part of the Line-Up in the opening show in November 2006. Her set promptly followed the set of Troydon, a well-known DJ from New York.

Jaqline has played at Stones in Bloemfontein and well as Orange Grove& That Friday Feeling, The opening of the Sun International Windmill Casino and as a guest DJ at the South African Breweries Parties. In Bethlehem she played at Reflexions and also graced the floors of ODDS in Pretoria.

In July 2006 she went overseas to China where she was part of the DJ line-up for the opening of a new Club in Shanghai, where she played alongside Nat Monday, Marco V & NuBreed.

DJ ROY

Age: 29

Roy, better known as Roy the Boy, being a true Scorpio, surely does not need any introduction in CT. Being a avid supporter of the Jack Daniels Brand, and with a Role model such as Paul van Dyk and his mom to guide him, he has made his DJ career a huge success to say but the least.

Besides the fact that he started to play at the age of 13, he got his first residency at the George Pub in 1995. From there he moved on to a residency at Browns Café from 1997 to 1999. In mid 1999 he started working at Ratanga Junction, doing all their under-18 parties and then ran their in-house radio station for the next year.

He then got a residency at 96 Degrees, probably one of CT’s best-remembered super-clubs. There he played uplifting trance and hard house. When the venue moved to bigger premises, he started playing progressive house in a separate room reserved for VIP’s.

To this day he specializes in this style, although he can master any type of music. He does a lot of pvt functions as well, including birthday parties, weddings, planned events and broadcasts.

He played for the Nukleuz events held in CT, and most of the Tidy Trax events as well. He is also well known in the commercial circuits and venues such as Baseline, Vacca Matta, Mink, Budha Bar, Springbok Newlands, Cubana, Firlands, Altitude and many more…

A DJ we here at Nightguide know all to well, and sure love to work with!!

DJ SETH

Age: 22

This remarkable DJ, nicknamed Boa, has had quite a history up to date. He was born in PE, and established himself as a DJ just as his mom started to train him on the potty.

Besides the fact that he enjoys Spice Gold and Coke, he is also a keen poker-player and enjoys fishing…(Sorry girls… not for the female species… he’s taken). He is also studying his honors at UCT, and therefore normally creates a party where he can enjoy himself as well whenever he plays. With a role model like Norman Cooke, what more do you expect?

He got his first residency in 1996, and the most memorable moment for him to date in his DJ career was when he fetched Carl Cox from the hotel. The rest is history.

He plays whatever the crowd wants, from Banging beats to smooth sounds for Sunday siestas.

Some of the venue’s he performed at include Indigo (PE), Einstein’s (PE), Millennium (PE), R-Bar (PE), Cave (Plett), Al’s (Knysna), Celsius (Plett), Numbers (East London), Baseline (CT), Studio 47 (CT), La Med (CT), Vacca Matta (CT and Durbanville), Billie’s (CT), Springbok Newlands (CT), Denim & Diamonds (Stellenbosch), DNA (Pretoria), Town (CT), Dockside (CT), Fubar (CT), Cubana (CT), Celler (St Francis), The Yard (St Francis)… and that’s just to name a few…

He played alongside Carl Cox, DJ Dizzy, Surge, Lea, Speedy, Morgan, Spiro, Derrek “The Bandit”, Tidy, Craig de Souza, Martin McHale, Lalicia, Nelson, Reddy-D, Munro and Gavin Fitchie… (But the list keeps going….)

Clearly this guy knows his story….

DJ STEVIE

Age: 25

This DJ has been playing for around 5 years now and is well known around the Stellenbosch area. He is currently the resident at Springbok Pub, which is also featured on this website. His styles of music include House, Funky House, Hard Trance, Hard House, Trance, Uplifting and Progressive Trance, and Commercial music as well. There is probably not a type of music this guy does not play.

He has played at quite a few venues in and around Cape Town, which includes Stones all around the Western Cape, Bahama Breeze, Kalabas, Enigma, Rumors, All Stars, Brollox, Fat Boys, Firlands, Sinatras, and Peter Sellers to name but a few.

He also do private functions and outside events.

Students and Stellenbosch residents alike enjoy his sets, and he can change his style of music to suite any crowd.