Soulful Lite

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At the age of 9, Methenjwa Maurice Machi started playing the Trumpet and the Piano, which started brewing the music in him. He grew up playing Jazz and Classical music, and when he finished high school to further his education at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, he joined a Latin Band called Los Habaneros. This was where his inspiration to produce house music came from.

After also hearing Kentphonik for the first time, he knew what he had to do. "If they can do it, I most certainly can do it too, and I'll do it with all my soul!" He studied a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Musicology and Instrumental Music Studies. Once he obtains his degree, he hopes to take a trip overseas to further his musical studies and come back ready to open his own record label. Currently a freelance DJ, he has been playing in Grahamstown functions, Matric dances and Society parties, on top of playing at Equilibrium, the Grahamstown night club. There is no stopping what he has already started, and the only way for him now is forward and upward. Look out for this boy, because he is setting his sights on the gold.

"If there's one thing that I enjoy the most, it has to be making remixes. I absolutely love the idea of incorporating my own ideas onto a track already made by someone else. There's already a few that I've done, and I love them to bits. I hope this sparks interest to any artist that wants their track to have that South African flavour added to their track. My own production skills are also taking shape and I'm not intending to stop here. I'm going to continue producing more and more so that recognition can take effect. I want people to hear my tracks and say "wow... This guy's really really good at what he does!" Until then, I keep doing what I'm doing, and hope for the best!"

On top of producing music, he found a love in Hip Hop and RnB through meeting DJ PeeWee in 2005 at Rhodes University. Since then, he has grown from strength to strength, collaborating with DJ Willy D in incorporating the 4 decks, 2 DJs concept. He has also started producing Hip Hop tracks, featuring in Pronounsir's album called P.R.O where DJ MaTcH (the Hip-Hop alias) produced " Pistol In Your Pocket". This is only the beginning for him, and a future is looking very prominent.

He now resides in Pretoria, studying at TUKS (University of Pretoria) doing a 2-year BA:Music degree. He is a signed artist under the label JS Muzik, owned by the dynamic group Jenerik Soulz (Neo De Jenero, T-Beatz and Dionne-Song). He has been featured on Jenerik Soulz' debut album entitled "Room Service" with his own interpretation of their hit single "Room Service". He continues to provide remixes and solo productions for the label and is climbing up from strength to strength. There are many things coming soon from him now that he has been recognised, and the intention of slowing down is not an option for the young man. Keep your eyes and ears peeled!

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Member Since:

May 30, 2007

Members:

Methenjwa Maurice Machi (Soulful Lite)

Influences:

Kentphonik (DJ Kent, Euphonik & Tumi), Franck Roger, Osunlade, Jask, Afro-Cuban Allstars, Lady Lea, Masters At Work (Louie Vega & Kenny Dope), Kyle Watson, Vimo, Pimp Squad (Jon S & C-Smoothe), The X-Ecutioners (Roc Raida, Mister Sinista, Total Eclipse & Rob Swift), DJ Ready D, Tiesto



Masters At Work (Louie Vega & Kenny Dope)



The X-Ecutioners (L to R: Mister Sinista, Total Eclipse, Roc Raida & Rob Swift)

Sounds Like:

Soulful House and Progressive House/Trance with uplifting and ambient sounds. Experimental Hip Hop/RnB...

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Record Label:

JS Muzik