User:QMLBeatz/sandbox/SK 95 (Artist)

SK95, whose real name is Shadrack Mashaba, is a South African DJ, producer, singer-songwriter and record executive. SK95 started deejay and producing in 2005 while studying at the Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria. Since then, he has had a radio presenting job in the university’s radio station and produced multiple songs which were featured in major house music labels in South Africa including House Afrika, Soul Candi, and TS Records.

Early Life and Education
Shadrack was born on the 11th September 1985 in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, South Africa. He showed interest in music from the age of 8, joining the school choir at Vukani Primary School.

He showed interest in house music, after being inspired by South African House music legends that include Iggy Smalls, Khabzela, Glen Lewis, Ganyani and DJ Christos.

Career
After completing high school in Soshanguve High, Shadrack continued his tertiary studies in Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) studying Broadcasting. He started deejaying and producing in 2005, gaining prominence at the university. He also gained experience deejaying in the biggest clubs in Pretoria including Latinova in Sandton, Times 4 in Sunnyside, Pretoria, Marcos in Phokeng Rustenburg, and House 22 in Pretoria.

He became a radio presenter at the university radio station, known as Tshwane FM (formerly Top Stereo FM), hosting a house music show called Nocturnal Tribe every Tuesday and Wednesday between 10 PM and 1 AM. At the show, he interviewed prominent artists including DJ Christos, Shana, Andy Compton, DJ Kanunu and Julian Gomez.

2007 – 2010
In 2007, his first release was “Malesela” featuring Black Prince, which was released under Multi-racial records, based in Pretoria. The record was featured on 2 compilations released under the same label, Loxion House Kulca compilation 1 and Capitol House Kollectiv volume 2. He gained popularity after the release of “ (HBL) House beyond Limits”, which was featured on DJ Sbu’s Y-Lense volume 3 released under the TS Records label and DJ Mono-T’s Africa Soul under Kalawa Jazzme.

In 2009, He established 4Dimensional Music with fellow artist and friend QML, Gumzito, Whodini Copperfield and DJ Paulimonic. The label released EPs including “Spirit of Modjaji”, “Son of the South”, “Tired feat. Kele B” and others, which were featured on national and international compilation albums including DJ Stan-Ley’s Afribiza Deep from London Records.

2010 – 2015
In 2011, he released his first self-produced double album called “House Beyond Limits” under the MBS and EMI labels. Singles from the album were featured on prominent local radio stations including YFM and Metro. The album also featured artists including Mpumi Dlamini, Kaygee Pitsong and Ta-Ice.

In 2014, he released digital singles in Canada under DNH Records, owned by Nick Holder. The singles include Land of Dreams featuring V. Cho and Aces of spades featuring rampage. He also did guest mixes for online podcasts including Germany’s Jazzman’s Deep Inspirational Show. He also did remixes familiar house artists and groups including Jon Pierce, DJ Embassy, Websonic, and Deep’enSoul. He also released “Thokozile” with Piano player Rampage, which was released as part of the “House Afrika House Sessions 5” compilations. The compilation was nominated for the Metro FM Music Award for Best Compilation Album.

Additional to making music, He continued with his studies in TUT, completing a diploma in motion picture and majoring in directing, sound and editing. Using these skills he has done work for major TV productions at the SABC including SABC sports, Muvhango, and Generations.

2015 to Present
In 2015, he released multiple EPs under the 4Dimensional Music, Quantize Recordings and Sci-Fi Records. In 2017 he started his own record label named sk95soundz, thus far dropping 2 releases, “Tell” and “Play Time”, which have received airplay on Metro FM and 5 FM, major radio stations in South Africa.

Personal Life
Shadrack is currently married to his wife Thokozile in 2015, December 15th in his hometown, Soshanguve. They met in Lotus Gardens, Pretoria west in 2009. They have 2 children and are currently living in the Roodepoort area.

Album

 * House Beyond Limits

Extended Plays (EP)

 * SK95 and Black Prince - Malesela
 * SK95-HBL (House Beyond limits) Remixes
 * SK95 feat. ST - Khumbule Ekhaya
 * SK95 feat. Swazi – Son from the south
 * SK95 feat. Kele B – Tired
 * SK95 and Rampage feat. Tamlyn G – When I’m with you
 * SK95 and Rampage – Vho Rosinah
 * SK95, Rampage, and AfrikaSoul feat. Tsholo – Tell
 * SK95 – Play time

Remixes

 * Job Pierce – Dreams (SK95 and Rampage Mix)
 * DJ Embassy feat. James T – Tonight (SK95 and Rampage Moody Mix)
 * Websonic feat. Tsholo – Do you remember (SK95 Love Mix)
 * 057HouseManics feat. Biblical Jones – Kissing You (SK95 and Rampage Mix)
 * Deep’endSoul feat. Donald Sheffey – Get Started (SK95 and Rampage Love Mix)
 * Websonic Limpopo Roots and Khosto – Mali Ya Mina feat. Bongz & Box (SK95 and Rampage Piano Sad Mix)
 * DJ Veany – Shadow of the music (SK95 Mix)

Accolades

 * Metro FM Music Awards 14 - Best Compilation Album (Nominee) - House Afrika Sessions 5