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DJ Tira
First Name: Mthokozisi
Last Name: Khathi
Stage Name: DJ Tira
Country: South Africa
Born: 1976
Primary Language: Zulu

Participations

55
Co-Performer
80
Songwriter
6
Co-Producer
23
Composer
1
Lyricist
Bio
Mthokozisi Khathi, a.k.a DJ Tira, is a renowned South African DJ, record producer, and Kwaito artist. He began his musical journey in 2000 after winning the Smirnoff SA DJ Knockout competition. Over the course of his career, DJ Tira has released several successful albums. His fourth album, "21 Years of DJ Tira," received platinum by RISA, while his fifth album, "Rock Forever," debuted at number one on iTunes. DJ Tira has established himself as a prominent and respected figure in the music industry.
Discography
Albums4
Malume Way
Malume Way2023 • AlbumTracks: 15
Rockstar Forever
Rockstar Forever2021 • albumTracks: 9
21 Years of DJ Tira
21 Years of DJ Tira2020 • albumTracks: 6
Ikhenani
Ikhenani2019 • albumTracks: 12
Singles2
Bhuwa's Party
Bhuwa's Party2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Cela Skhulume
Cela Skhulume2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Label
Record Label associated with DJ Tira - past and current.
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