The Rhythm's journey
DJs rock more than just your world, they also rock their own.
The Rhythm is a well-rounded act that will take you from hip-hop to house and all the way back. They have established themselves as major players on the Namibian DJ circuit and intend to maintain it.
Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle. Those are the words that best describe this duo.
Dj Sandile and Dj Kido are two young upcoming DJs who are based in Windhoek and live by the quote of Napolean Hill: “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle”
Before the Rhythm was founded both DJs were doing their own thing as DJ Sandile explained. He was DJ'ng at a bar in Eveline Street while DJ Kido was at a bar in the vicinity of Golgota. They later, in the year 2014, crossed paths at the well-known Monaco VIP Lounge and came to agreement to form the Rhythm. Since 2014, the Rhythm has been a duo working together to achieve the same goals.
Both DJs have different music genres which they focus on… DJ Sandile is more focused on hip-hop, dancehall, RnB and raggeaton while DJ Kido likes Afro-house; deep tech, blues and electro dance music.
When asked by tjil where they see the Rhythm in the near future Dj Sandile said, “We do not want to set the bar too high but rather grow every day and see ourselves more successful and established in what we are doing as the aim… and not just for fame.”
The Rhythm is of the view that the following will make any artist successful: hard working and confident, patient and working well under pressure, passionate about music, and being humble dreamers.
The Rhythm wholeheartedly believes that there is nothing in this world that should stop you from achieving your dreams.
Tours and Appearances:
2016 - Cassper Nyovest Fill Up Kuisebmund, DJ Maphorisa Revamped Party, Black Motion Ballantine Namibia
2017 - DJ Sox Unlimited Experience Namibia, Chris Taylor Colour Run Namibia, Professor (South Africa), KFC DJ's Bob, Destruction Boys Album Launch and Prince Kaybee Bush Party
2018 - Ultimate Durban Experience (Durban July) and NV Funk King of the Drums
The obstacles the Rhythm is currently tackling includes hosting events without sponsors. “This is to challenge ourselves as it is known that it is difficult to host events without sponsors,” DJ Sandile added.
When asked what it is about being a DJ compared to producing your own music they said that being a DJ goes with art of mixing as you can get creative around the craft. The duo are currently working on their own production and it will be released early 2019.
“It is difficult to single out our achievements thus far as all of the events we have been part of were a wonderful experience, however one event I can recall is when we attended the colour run which was last year along with DJ Chris Taylor, one of the best DJs from South Africa.”
The Rhythm has merchandise as well which was not the initial plan however when they tried out a few Rhythm printed t-shirts the demand spread like wildfire and later they were forced to print more shirts, sweaters, hoodies, and now currently vests and caps as well.
Michelline Nawatises
Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle. Those are the words that best describe this duo.
Dj Sandile and Dj Kido are two young upcoming DJs who are based in Windhoek and live by the quote of Napolean Hill: “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle”
Before the Rhythm was founded both DJs were doing their own thing as DJ Sandile explained. He was DJ'ng at a bar in Eveline Street while DJ Kido was at a bar in the vicinity of Golgota. They later, in the year 2014, crossed paths at the well-known Monaco VIP Lounge and came to agreement to form the Rhythm. Since 2014, the Rhythm has been a duo working together to achieve the same goals.
Both DJs have different music genres which they focus on… DJ Sandile is more focused on hip-hop, dancehall, RnB and raggeaton while DJ Kido likes Afro-house; deep tech, blues and electro dance music.
When asked by tjil where they see the Rhythm in the near future Dj Sandile said, “We do not want to set the bar too high but rather grow every day and see ourselves more successful and established in what we are doing as the aim… and not just for fame.”
The Rhythm is of the view that the following will make any artist successful: hard working and confident, patient and working well under pressure, passionate about music, and being humble dreamers.
The Rhythm wholeheartedly believes that there is nothing in this world that should stop you from achieving your dreams.
Tours and Appearances:
2016 - Cassper Nyovest Fill Up Kuisebmund, DJ Maphorisa Revamped Party, Black Motion Ballantine Namibia
2017 - DJ Sox Unlimited Experience Namibia, Chris Taylor Colour Run Namibia, Professor (South Africa), KFC DJ's Bob, Destruction Boys Album Launch and Prince Kaybee Bush Party
2018 - Ultimate Durban Experience (Durban July) and NV Funk King of the Drums
The obstacles the Rhythm is currently tackling includes hosting events without sponsors. “This is to challenge ourselves as it is known that it is difficult to host events without sponsors,” DJ Sandile added.
When asked what it is about being a DJ compared to producing your own music they said that being a DJ goes with art of mixing as you can get creative around the craft. The duo are currently working on their own production and it will be released early 2019.
“It is difficult to single out our achievements thus far as all of the events we have been part of were a wonderful experience, however one event I can recall is when we attended the colour run which was last year along with DJ Chris Taylor, one of the best DJs from South Africa.”
The Rhythm has merchandise as well which was not the initial plan however when they tried out a few Rhythm printed t-shirts the demand spread like wildfire and later they were forced to print more shirts, sweaters, hoodies, and now currently vests and caps as well.
Michelline Nawatises
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