DJ Speedsta | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Lesego Nkaiseng |
Also known as | Speedy |
Born | Vaal Triangle, Gauteng, South Africa[1] | 4 May 1992
Origin | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) |
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Years active | 2008–present |
Website | www |
Lesego Nkaiseng (born 4 May 1992), better known as DJ Speedsta, is a South African DJ and TV personality from Johannesburg, South Africa. He is best known for his hit single, "Mayo".[2]
In April 2015, he joined YFM to host two shows includes: The Hip Hop Floor and Hot 9Nine – Hip Hop.[3] In 2017, he also joined Metro FM to host Absolute Hip Hop alongside Luthando Shosha.[3] On January 25, 2019, his debut studio album Bottlebrush Street was released.[4] The album features Zoocci Coke Dope, Casper Nyovest and Riky Rick.[5] At the 2019 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards he was nominated for Favourite DJ.[6] Following year at the 2020 South Africa Hip Hop Awards, he was nominated for Best DJ.[7]
On July 9, 2021, he co-host SABC 1 music show Live Amp alongside with DJ Lamiez.[8]
In 2021, he co-hosted season 6 of the talent show competition 1's and 2's on SABC 1.[9]
On August 13, 2021, his single "Pardon My French" featuring Zoocci Coke Dope & Lucasraps was released.[10] Speedsta received a nomination for DJ of the Year at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards.[11]
Mixtape Title | Mixtape Details |
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The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23[12] |
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018–present | Live Amp | Himself | Host |
1's and 2's | Himself | Co-host |
Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Work/Recipient | Result |
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2014
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South African Hip Hop Awards 2014 | DJ of the Year[13] | Himself | Nominated |
2015
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South African Hip Hop Awards 2015 | Best Collabo[14][15] | Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) | Nominated |
DJ of the Year[14][15] | Himself | Nominated | ||
Video of the Year[14][15] | Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) | Nominated | ||
2016
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South African Hip Hop Awards 2016 | DJ of the Year[16] | Himself | Won |
2017
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16th Metro FM Music Awards | Best Collaboration[17] | Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle and Frank Casino) | Nominated |
Best Hit Single[17] | Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle, and Frank Casino) | Nominated |