Ashley Kholofelo Raphala, famed as DJ Shimza knows his strong points and likes to keep to what he knows best as a mix DJ.

“I am more of a mix dj, I will not force to be a radio presenter I know where my strength lies. I can’t be jack of all trades.”

Making waves in the industry he joined Metro FM mixing for DJ Oskido’s ‘I believe’ show on Metro FM every Saturday.

“I was fortunate to get a slot on YFM doing a YTKO mix and now I am on Metro Fm, something I consider big as it’s national,” Shimza said

At 25 he has accomplished much and it all started with choosing to be a DJ and making a success out of it.

“I honestly wanted to make this a career, I had to choose between school and DJ, and I had to make it work.

“My career had to be a success because my parents wanted to see how this will turn out. I started at 15 and I am here now.”

Shimza believes to crack it as a DJ you have to have the attitude because a lot of work comes with it.

“A lot of guys take it for granted, hard work is needed in this game. Things like the right attitude and being at the right space no for girls. Breaking in is tough.”

Many times we have heard people count buying a house or a fancy car as a success but for Shimza although he has accomplished that he says what defines him is giving back to his community.

“I grew up in Tembisa, what fulfils me is the impact I have in my community, helping those that have the same dreams as me.”

“I do charity gigs to help others and that puts a smile on my face.”

You can catch the vibrant DJ, spinning his ones and two’s at the Rhythm Fest in Bloemfontein this Friday.