Self-proclaimed #TurnUpGod DJ Liquidator has set his sights on infiltrating the local party scene with his unique style of DJing.<\/p>\n
Also known as Kgaogelo Maluleke, DJ Liquidator, from the Germiston CBD, started his music career in 2011 after the death of his friend, Jerry \u2018DJ Maker\u2019 Makhafula.<\/p>
\u201cJerry motivated me to become a DJ,\u201d said DJ Liquidator.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would help him set up his equipment and carry it to gigs, and he always thought I could make a lucrative career out of being a DJ, since I already had the personality of a DJ.<\/p>
\u201cUnfortunately, the year I began taking my craft seriously, he died a short illness, and never saw me in action.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before dropping out of Tshwane University of Technology in 2015, DJ Liquidator entered the Red Bull Campus Clash Competition.<\/p>\n
Considered the ultimate DJ showdown, the winner of the competition would not only get bragging rights, but the opportunity to visit the Red Bull studios in Cape Town and learn about music production.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Red Bull Campus Clash Competition was one of the highlights of my career as it afforded me the opportunity to battle it out with other talented DJs from across South Africa, in which I bagged third place overall,\u201d said DJ Liquidator.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough this opportunity, I met DJ Switch, who has been a good friend and mentor over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Following the campus clash third place win in Tshwane, DJ Liquidator added to his DJ profile by winning another credible competition in 2016, the Red Bull 3Style DJ Championships.<\/p>\n
According to DJ Liquidator, the competition required contestants to showcase their mixing skills by merging three types of genres in one 15-minute set.<\/p>\n
\u201cI not only showcased my mixing skills on the decks by fusing afro jazz, RnB and house music, but I showed my ability to interact with the crowd during my set, and I think the judges loved that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He went on to win sound equipment by Pioneer worth R100 000.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy winning competitions and working with other artists you learn more about your craft.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt helps you make connections across SA and learn the business side of the music industry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He has since secured a residency on Tshwane FM and performed at big events such as the Spring Fiesta and the Metro FM Spring Jump Off.<\/p>\n
DJ Liquidator is currently working on his upcoming single Tears of Betrayal<\/em>, scheduled to be released on June 7.<\/p>\n \u201cI want to leave a mark everywhere I go, I want the audience and club promoters to remember my set after every gig, my loud personality pierces through my sets and I love it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Follow DJ Liquidator on Facebook and Twitter @DJ Liquidator.<\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nALSO READ:\u00a0Local R&B group makes waves in Cape Town<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n