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DJ Tira
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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.
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