Name: Ludwe Runeyi aka DJ Ludz
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Occupation: PR/Marketing Manager at Multi-Racial Records, DJ, Mix DJ on Rhythm 100 Radio for the show “Urban Fusion”, all-round marketer/promoter.
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DJ Ludz, born Ludwe Litha Ntando Runeyi in a small town in the Eastern Cape known as Mthatha, her love for house music dates back to the early 90’s through listening to a community based radio station in her hometown. After completing her high school in 2004, she went and studied at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town. This is where she got the opportunity of interacting with a few DJ’s at the campus and started picturing herself as a DJ as well. The DJ’s she interacted with never took her seriously when she expressed her desire to become a DJ and the only way she could come close to her dream was to start collecting the music for herself.
What’s your Strictly Rhythm?
River Ocean ft India – Love & Happiness
Music Scene:
These are some of the tracks that are big right now:
• Demarkus Lewis – “No Longer The Same” (original mix) [Batti Batti]
• Josh Milan – “Your Body” (Louie Vega Eol Mix) [Honeycomb Music]
• Richard Earnshaw ft Imogan Ryall – “Cry Me A River” (Black Coffee Remix) [Groovefinder Records]
• Zakes Bantwini ft Xolani Sithole – “ClapYour Hands” (Club Mix) [DiverseCity Music]
• Halo ft Maiya – “Glory” (DJ Christos Magic Sessions Remix) & (Atjazz Remix) [CityDeepMusic]
• Atjazz - “For Real” (2011 Edition) Part 1 (Atjazz Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
International DJ Scene:
South Africa has been graced by international DJs in different cities; since the Soccer World Cup in 2010, more international DJs have been visiting our country, blessing us with their presence. Some of the DJs include Louie Vega, Rocco, Halo, Atjazz, Lars Behrenroth, Ralf Gum, Jimpster, to name a few.
Strictly Scene:
Strictly Rhythm sent me Ben Westbeech’s Falling, I must say I was over the moon to hear that Ben is back on the music scene!
From the EP that I got, I am truly loving the original extended mix; a track that I’ve been playing in clubs with great feedback from party goers. This song is a great comeback from Ben, as he has a lot of followers in South Africa.
My Scene:
Clubs: Pretoria and Johannesburg have clubs that are well-known because of the line-ups (whether it be DJs/performing artists):
Pretoria: House 22 (Sunnyside), Cofi Brooklyn, Cofi Hatfield, Moloko (Hatfield), Amaros (Pretoria CBD)
Johannesburg: The Bank (Rosebank), Cofi Rosebank, ZAR Lounge (Sandton), Icon (Sandton), MiBar (Rosebank), Moyo (Melrose Arch)
DJs: Local DJs that are making it big in South Africa include Black Coffee, Culoe De Song, , Keys Snow, Sisco Umlambo, Trancemicsoul, Simza, Infinite Boys, MagicSoul, Mindlo & Essential I, Kent, Point 5, Qness, etc.
Upcoming Events:
NICK HOLDER LIVE at Cubana (Bloemfontein, South Africa)
supported by Diamond Dealer
Date: 14th May 2011
Venue: Cubana Havana Lounge - Bloemfontein, South Africa
FREE ENTRY
DEEP HOUSE SOUNDS 8 CD LAUNCH PARTY
featuring:
- Vinny Da Vinci
- Lady PK
- Stigga
- Bongan'
- C'zwe
- Whisky
Date: 14 May 2011
Venue: News Cafe Witbank (South Africa)
Entrance fee: R50
THE AFTERPARTY with BLACK COFFEE
DJ
Line up:
- Black Coffee
- Jullian Gomes (from G. Family)
- Mitch
- Ellis
Date: 21 May 2011
Venue: AMAROS (Pretoria CBD, South Africa)
Entry Fee: R20 before 10pm
