Shimza & Co

Who they are

• Shimza

  Johannesburg, South Africa · 10 bookings since Aug 2023

  “SHIMZA - BIOGRAPHY Unquestionably one of South Africa's brightest talents, Shimza real name Ashley Raphala (29) has made the transition from aspirant industry young blood to leading light of the global afro house scene at almost breakneck speed.”

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  SHIMZA - BIOGRAPHY Unquestionably one of South Africa's brightest talents, Shimza real name Ashley Raphala (29) has made the transition from aspirant industry young blood to leading light of the global afro house scene at almost breakneck speed.   The Tembisa-born DJ, producer and promoter’s musical skills can be traced as far back as the age of fifteen, fuelled by the support and encouragement from his family. And his resultant rise to fame is littered with accomplishments too numerous to list but include winning a string of high profile DJ competitions to single handedly hosting his One Man Show event brand - a large scale outdoor party held every Christmas Day to raise funds for under privileged children.     A philanthropic focused initiative started in 2009, Shimza’s One Man Show sponsors school uniforms and stationary for school kids from his hometown of Tembisa whilst also driving job creation. Over the years, the event has showcased some of South Africa’s hottest artists including AKA, Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick, Black Coffee, Mi Casa, Black Motion and many more.   Shimza however has not shied from proving that his altruistic heart by no means overshadows the innate musical talent and unparalleled technical prowess that he possesses. In 2013, Shimza was signed to the Soulistic Music record label, taking up his place on a roster of internationally established artists including Black Coffee and Culoe De Song. Over the last few years, the release of his full-length album Shimuzic as well as countless collaborations and singles such as ‘African Woman’ and ‘Akulalwa’ have firmly established Shimza as one of South Africa’s leading house music producers.     Nicknamed the “Effect Master’ and ’Vinyl Assassin’ by many adoring fans, Shimza’s playing style is infectious and creative with dance floors left speechless by how deftly Shimza punctuates his sets with complicated queuing and looping as he weaves together his signature “Afro-tech’ sound.   It’s no surprise that he has his international music career now growing rapidly on the back of touring and performing over the last few years in Europe and North America including New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Manchester, Sicily and many more. In 2016, Shimza made his Ibiza debut at Destino’s Closing Party alongside Luciano to much hype and immense acclaim. The SA born star was featured in a number of Spanish publications following his historic set and was hailed as a new rising star by Ibiza music and party authority Essential Ibiza.   Midway through 2017, Shimza was poised to take his career to the next level with his latest track ‘Destino’ forthcoming on Djoon Experience. The two track EP included a remix from the inimitable Karizma. Further to that, Luciano’s highly revered imprint Cadenza Music released a 4-track EP ‘Ascendant’ from Tembisa’s proudest export. As he continues his journey of world domination Shimza has signed to a full music service agency which landed the DJ / producer a residency at the worlds biggest club Privilege, Ibiza, Spain. He will officially embark on this four-month blazing trail on 7th June 2018 and will headline the SuperMatrXe parties every Thursday from June until the 04th of October 2018. The residency solidifies Shimza’s footprint and provides a platform for him to take his sound to places where music is the universal language.
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  Their RA profile lists Soulistic Music, Soul Candi Records and Kunye.

  Recently at Knockdown Center, Brooklyn Mirage, Superior Ingredients · often with Henry Mora, Miluhska, Tomer, none of them here that night

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  FALYN

  Miami · 4 bookings since Jul 2025

  “Multi-dimensional but based in Miami, Florida, FALYN emerged into the Afro Dance and House music scene in the late months of 2023 and is rising at lightning speed.”

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  Multi-dimensional but based in Miami, Florida, FALYN emerged into the Afro Dance and House music scene in the late months of 2023 and is rising at lightning speed. A national & international DJ Producer, and affectionately loved as “The Queen of Afro House” around the U.S., what started as an underground bedroom hobby during the 2020 pandemic has evolved into global brand & career, with FALYN captivating audiences from Miami to Morocco. Her sound is trance-like, spiritual, and emotionally rich… influenced by Her natural crave for the Spiritual. This sharp gift to recognize soul-hitting sounds is how She intuitively sources, selects, and merges together music to curate her mixing genius… a distinctive sonic journey brought into each set and production. Her sound is a euphoric trance that transforms you, makes you sweat, makes you feel, brings you alive, and places you in another dimension altogether. In the studio, she engineers her ‘femme tech frequency’ sound, brought to life through ethereal textures, driving percussion, and sensual undertones, manifesting into career-driving records like ‘FINDING YOU’ and ‘DEMONS.’ Producing high-energy club and everyday radio sounds, FALYN weaves music not just to move bodies, but to awaken hearts and elevate consciousness. Rooted in ancestral percussion and the pulse of the global underground, her sets and productions are love letters to the soul’s journey. Every sound she selects is intentional, designed to guide her audience through a meditative and ecstatic experience: the dancefloor as a temple, the beat as a portal, the drop as a release. At speed, FALYN is gaining recognition in the Afro House & Afro Tech niche as one of the most exciting new genre-defining figures for American female DJ Producers in Afro Electronic Music.
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  Recently at Superior Ingredients, The Delancey · often with Notre Dame, Papyon, Ramyen, none of them here that night

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