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Msashi Roski Biography
Msashi Roski whose birth name is Mlungisi Vezi was introduced to the music scene at the age of 13 when he started playing the electronic keyboard at one of the local Christian churches in his Kwa-Zulu Natal hometown Marianhill (Kwandengezi). From the year 1999 to 2000 he attended St. Francis College where he discovered his talent for singing. During this time he participated in choral music where he was a member in three different choirs at the school. He was a lead singer for the St. Francis Boys choir where he was given an opportunity to compose and direct songs for competitions.

In 2003 he was exposed to DJying when he used to attend gigs and night clubs. Drawing his inspiration from the Durban’s Finest movement (Tira & Sox) as well as Christos and Revolution, Msashi developed a great passion for house music production as well as DJying. At this stage he decided to learn more about music production in addition to learning how to operate turntables in order perform a clean mix.

He began doing live performances in 2004. Some of the famous clubs in Durban where he played opening and closing sets include Skybar, Club 144, Oasis Lounge, Coffee Brown, Havanna Music Lounge. His other performances include those that he did at his former tertiary institution- University of KwaZulu Natal- where he dropped his Tourism studies to pursue his music career.

Through true passion, understanding and love for music, Msashi Roski steadily worked his way into the music industry. In 2007 Msashi Roski joined the label called Dustinity Recordz and worked under a multi platinum selling producer Sbusiso Dust Nkosi. He was the third member of the Dustinity Jockerz with DJ’s Bax and Dulaz.

He expanded his knowledge further by working with KZN’s most excellent music producers such as Betasweet, Blaq Soul, Soule Villain, Dust, Snipes and has also produced for artists that are recognized throughout the country including Zuka, Lihle Ngongoma, Oscar Msomi and Nhlanhla Sibisi.

With all the knowledge and experience he had accumulated over the years, Msashi Roski felt the need to go independent and started focusing on building himself to become a brand. In August 2010 he started Samurai Recordings which is an independent record label that aims to give a platform to aspiring musicians of all music genres. As a DJ and entertainer Msashi Roski has been privileged to take part in the country’s most prestigious gigs including 5fm and F.eU NYE Party in 2009, Durbanites Warms up Jozi 2009 and World Cup 2010 South Beach Fan Park.

Alongside these gigs Msashi Roski released a series of mix tapes that have received air play on South Africa’s top radio stations which include 5Fm, Ukhozi Fm, YFM, Gagasi 99.5 as well as on local radio stations in Durban such as DYR, Vibe Fm and Inanda Fm.

Venues that have experienced his mixing skills include; Dela Sol, Boulevard, Tilt, SkyBar, Shoosh (JHB), Zanzu (PTA), Max’s Lifestyle, Madlula’s Place (PMB), Selimathunzi (NC), Comfort Zone (Clermont). During these encounters, Msashi Roski has played alongside some of the industry’s leading talents including: DJ Fresh (SA), Euphonik, Kent, Fistaz, Culoe da Song, Andy X and Nick Holder(Torronto).

Msashi’s passion for music and entertainment continues to grow as he strives to reach new frontiers and become one of the country’s leading artists. His debut album- Bold Samurai is due to be released in October 2012.