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DJ Merlon
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Participations

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Songwriter
46
Performer
14
Producer
Bio
Sibusiso Mhlongo, also known as DJ Merlon, is a renowned deejay (Disc Jockey), executive producer and music luminary. In 2012, DJ Merlon worked on his first project "Sound Musical" which became a ground breaking act for his career. He has since collaborated with well-known producers and also shared stages with internally recognized and musical influences. Aside from his successful music career, he has also coordinated and managed events for tertiary institutions, private sectors and government departments throughout South Africa.
Discography
Albums2
Pure Black
Pure Black2017 • AlbumTracks: 10
Original Copy
Original Copy2015 • AlbumTracks: 16
EPs2
Two Zulu Men In Ibiza
Two Zulu Men In Ibiza2022 • EPTracks: 3
Koze Kuse
Koze Kuse2015 • EPTracks: 6
Singles4
Sifunimali
Sifunimali2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Layla
Layla2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Super Africans
Super Africans2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Reflections
Reflections2017 • SingleTracks: 6
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