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Euphonik: Themba Mbongeni Nkosi (born 6 December 1983), better known by his stage name, Euphonik is a South African DJ, music producer and radio presenter. He is known mostly for playing House music. He has won a number of accolades such as a Metro FM award for Best Compilation Album for his album, For The Love of House Volume 5. His song with South African DJ, DJ Fresh and Nyanda, Cool and Deadly, rose to number one on the 5FM Top 40. Since 2006 he has had two weekly radio shows on the South African national radio station 5FM, Ultimix Weekend Edition and My House.

Early Life: Themba Nkosi was born in Mpumalanga, South Africa on 6 December 1983. He spent his childhood in Likazi, later moving to Daveyton and then Benoni. His early love of music was fueled by artists his father listened to - the likes of The Spinners, Marvin Gaye, Stimela and Hugh Masekela. He started DJing during his late teens and quickly established himself as a force in the club music scene. It wasn’t long until his mixes achieved radio play, initially on regional station YFM, and then he was offered the opportunity of hosting his own shows on national radio station 5FM.

Musical Career: Euphonik first started remixing in 2003 and gained recognition in 2004 when he and South African DJ, DJ Kent joined forces and produced an album together, Kentphonik. In 2004 Euphonik started his radio career on YFM, a regional radio station in South Africa, doing mixes on radio shows. Euphonik was signed by recording label, Soul Candi in 2006. He was at YFM until 2006 when he then moved to 5FM where he now has two weekly shows. His Saturday show, Ultimix Weekend Edition, features new music and mixes from DJ’s across South Africa and international borders. The 3 hour show (18:00 – 22:00) was the brainchild from one of 5FMs most popular features the Ultimix @6 with can be heard from Monday to Friday on the Fresh Drive. The show involves 30 minute mixes and is used as a platform to showcase DJ talent of some of the world’s leading dance artists and musos. His Sunday show, My House, is a show dedicated is show case the latest and most popular house tunes from around the world. Euphonik has travelled the world and has played in places such as New York, Miami, Ibiza, Dubai, UK, Spain and around Africa. He has shared stages with Tiesto, Swedish House Mafia, Avicii, Afrojack, Hardwell, Skrillex, Nicky Romero, Deadmau5, Louie Vega and Richie Hawtin.

In 2009 Euphonik and long-time friend, DJ Fresh, formed a brand together called F.eu. Since 2009 they have brought out a total of four albums together. The duo travel to Ibiza and Miami on a yearly basis to play at events. In 2013 F.eu produced a song in Miami with Nyando called Cool and Deadly which rose to number one on the 5FM Top 40. In 2014 F.eu were one of the main acts at the South African Ultra Fest and played alongside Tiesto, Afrojack, Nicky Romero and Kruella.

Philanthropy: Once a year Euphonik puts together a one-day workshop called DJ-101. The workshop is used to share his knowledge about the music and DJ industry with those that aspire to have a career in the industry. He also runs a one year Mentorship Programme, Phuture DJs, where he takes two upcoming DJs from around the country and teaches them the ins and outs of the DJ world. A CD is produced with these two DJs and it is released and promoted around the country.

Cara Frew
Cara Frew, (born 11 September 2016), is a South African Singer, Songwriter and Show Jumper. She is known mostly for playing Afro Pop. In 2013 she featured on an album, Pieces of Me with South African DJ, Black Coffee, "I'll Find You". Since 2006 he has had a weekly radio show on the South African national radio station 5FM, My House which aires on Sunday evenings. He has been nominated for a number of accolades at the South African Music Awards and the Metro FM Music Awards. In 2014 he won his first award - a Metro FM award for Best Compilation Album for his album, For The Love of House Volume 5. He was nominated at the 2014 South African Music Awards for Remix of the Year for his song "Hallelujah Anyway". In 2015 he received two nominations at The Metro FM Music Awards for Best Compilation Album for his album, For The Love of House Volume 6; as well as for Song of The Year for 'Busa'. #MsunuYenuNonke

Early life
Nkosi was born in Mpumalanga, South Africa on 21 December 1983. He spent his childhood in Likazi, later moving to Klerksdorp and then Benoni. His early love of music was fuelled by artists his father listened to – the likes of The Spinners, Marvin Gaye, Stimela and Hugh Masekela. He started DJing during his late teens and quickly established himself in the club music scene. It wasn't long until his mixes achieved radio play, initially on regional station YFM, and then he was offered the opportunity of hosting his own shows on national radio station 5FM.

Musical career
Euphonik first started remixing in 2003 and gained recognition in 2004 when he and South African DJ, DJ Kent joined forces and produced an album together, Kentphonik. In 2004 Euphonik started his radio career on YFM, a regional radio station in South Africa, doing mixes on radio shows. Euphonik was signed by record label, Soul Candi in 2006. He was at YFM until 2006 when he then moved to 5FM where he had two weekly shows. His Saturday show, Ultimix Weekend Edition, featured new music and mixes from DJ's across South Africa and international borders. The 3-hour show (18:00 – 22:00) was the brainchild from one of 5FMs most popular features the Ultimix @6 which can be heard from Monday to Friday on the Roger Goode show. The show involves 30-minute mixes and is used as a platform to showcase DJ talent of some of the world's leading dance artists and musos. The Saturday night show was discontinued in 2014. His Sunday show, My House, is a show dedicated is show case the latest and most popular house tunes from around the world. Euphonik has travelled the world and has played in places such as New York, Miami, Ibiza, Dubai, UK, Spain and around Africa. He has shared stages with Tiesto, Swedish House Mafia, Avicii, Afrojack, Hardwell, Skrillex, Nicky Romero, Deadmau5, Louie Vega and Richie Hawtin.

In 2009 Euphonik and long-time friend, DJ Fresh, formed a brand together called F.Eu. Since 2009 they have brought out a total of four albums together. The duo travel to Ibiza and Miami on a yearly basis to play at events such as The South African Miami Invasion and Ultra Fest Miami. In 2014 and 2015 they headlined Ultra Fest South Africa and also captain the Oh Ship party cruise from Durban, South Africa to the Portuguese Island. In 2013 F.eu produced a song in Miami with Nyanda called "Cool and Deadly" which rose to number one on the 5FM Top 40. In 2014 F.eu were one of the main acts at the South African Ultra Fest and played alongside Tiesto, Afrojack, Nicky Romero and Kruella.

Other Projects
Euphonik invests in properties and owns a total of fourteen properties in Johannesburg, South Africa. Euphonik and Superga (an Italian shoe company) collaborated in 2012 and brought out a limited edition black and gold Euphonik sneaker. In 2013 they worked together on a second pair of black and gold high-top Euphonik Superga sneaker and will be launching a new pair in 2015. His name has been included in The Mail & Guardian's 300 Young South Africans list (a comprehensive and reputable list of people that will shape and define their industries for decades to come).

Mentoring
Once a year Euphonik puts together a one-day workshop called DJ-101. The workshop is used to share his knowledge about the music and DJ industry with those that aspire to have a career in the industry. He also runs a one year Mentorship Programme, Phuture DJs, where he takes two upcoming DJs from around the country and teaches them the ins and outs of the DJ world. When the Mentorship Programme has come to an end the two DJs and Euphonik produce a CD together which then gets released and promoted around the country.

Discography
EP
 * Come Close To Me

Featured Album
 * Pieces of Me (Black Coffee) I'll Find You

Singles
 * Falling (Featuring The Kiffness)
 * Invisible