WHILE his peers are still trying to find their feet in the music industry DJ Lulo Cafe is already at the top of his game.
The famous club DJ and producer is one of the young musicians who are redefining the South African house music scene.
His creative approach of matching house music with any sound, from traditional music to hip-hop, has taken local sounds to another level.
Lulo was born Sikhululo Maliwa in Tsolo, Eastern Cape, but grew up in Sasolburg, Free State. His arrival and that of other young DJs has breathed fresh life into the dance music genre.
Lulo has managed to work his way up to the A-list of disc jockeys in a short time.
Since his introduction to the industry he has established himself as one of the soul and R&B house maestros.
"I play soul house. I think style is always more important, your own style, because that's what makes you. My own sound is inspired by the music I enjoy, like soul and R&B," the hunky DJ says.
"My sets vary from down-tempo lounge music to deep grooves and I add a bit of funky selections."
Lulo Cafe says South African house music is dominating the genre worldwide because of its uniqueness and quality.
"We're beginning to understand our own sound. We see a lot of people composing original songs. A few years ago many people believed in compiling 'international music'," he says.
"We are exploring a lot of original and traditional sound. At least our sound is now defined."
His second album, What About Soul, has been included in Soul Candi's 10-year compilation CD.
Unlike many musicians who regard performing overseas as a breakthrough, Lulo wants to establish his profile in Africa first.
"I would love to make my name in Africa before really going overseas. That's why in my next project I will work with Nigerian artists Kunle and Waje as well as Antonio of Kenya," he says. "The idea came to me when I did a Portuguese song with Wanda Baloyi."
Lulo says he was always been passionate about music. He dropped out of varsity while doing a hotel management course to pursue his passion.
"I joined the University of Free State campus radio station in Bloemfontein. While learning the skill of spinning I was also working in the retail industry."
In 2009 he released Deep House Chronicles 2, which took the country and the southern African region by storm .
Apart from his club stints, Lulo has a show with the Naked DJ on Metro fm, called Audiogasm.
Lulo Cafe was awarded the 2010 Metro FM Award for the Best Compilation Album.
Soul brother
WHILE his peers are still trying to find their feet in the music industry DJ Lulo Cafe is already at the top of his game.
The famous club DJ and producer is one of the young musicians who are redefining the South African house music scene.
His creative approach of matching house music with any sound, from traditional music to hip-hop, has taken local sounds to another level.
Lulo was born Sikhululo Maliwa in Tsolo, Eastern Cape, but grew up in Sasolburg, Free State. His arrival and that of other young DJs has breathed fresh life into the dance music genre.
Lulo has managed to work his way up to the A-list of disc jockeys in a short time.
Since his introduction to the industry he has established himself as one of the soul and R&B house maestros.
"I play soul house. I think style is always more important, your own style, because that's what makes you. My own sound is inspired by the music I enjoy, like soul and R&B," the hunky DJ says.
"My sets vary from down-tempo lounge music to deep grooves and I add a bit of funky selections."
Lulo Cafe says South African house music is dominating the genre worldwide because of its uniqueness and quality.
"We're beginning to understand our own sound. We see a lot of people composing original songs. A few years ago many people believed in compiling 'international music'," he says.
"We are exploring a lot of original and traditional sound. At least our sound is now defined."
His second album, What About Soul, has been included in Soul Candi's 10-year compilation CD.
Unlike many musicians who regard performing overseas as a breakthrough, Lulo wants to establish his profile in Africa first.
"I would love to make my name in Africa before really going overseas. That's why in my next project I will work with Nigerian artists Kunle and Waje as well as Antonio of Kenya," he says. "The idea came to me when I did a Portuguese song with Wanda Baloyi."
Lulo says he was always been passionate about music. He dropped out of varsity while doing a hotel management course to pursue his passion.
"I joined the University of Free State campus radio station in Bloemfontein. While learning the skill of spinning I was also working in the retail industry."
In 2009 he released Deep House Chronicles 2, which took the country and the southern African region by storm .
Apart from his club stints, Lulo has a show with the Naked DJ on Metro fm, called Audiogasm.
Lulo Cafe was awarded the 2010 Metro FM Award for the Best Compilation Album.
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