Real Dokzin - building his momentum on the streets.

On image: Real Dokzin, a lover and maker of great music.

Born in Cala, a rural town in the Eastern Cape, Luzuko Dokolwana is a DJ who currently resides in Port Elizabeth known as Real Dokzin. When asked about why “Real Dokzin” he responded by saying, "Real" is for being realistic to himself as he is not forcing who he is, and Dokzin is derived from his surname DOKOLWANA. Luzuko is from AmaMpondomise royalty, the Dosini Gcwina Ncele iNqabashe clan. He attended his junior school in Khwezi junior secondary school, and went on to do his high school at Ida high school before enrolling with Walter Sisulu University where he did his Bachelor of Education specialising in IsiXhosa and Geography FET Phase.

“I completed my study on record time in 2018. 2019 I went to Boston Media House Soul Candi Music Institute to polish my passion for DJing, and did short course called DJ101. Since I have been residing in the villages I had never had exposure in DJing but I always had passion for it so I had to go to Boston College to shape it up. Also, since I always wanted to do something that would keep my surname living forever I had to come up with Dokzin on my stage name. On my logo I have “AB” which is standing for “AbantuBam” because I believe everyone who gives genuine support to me is umntu wam and I appreciate my people everyday as they are my motivation.

Who inspired you to go for DJing?

“I found my love for music in 2005 and as young as around 10 years old back then. Bojo Mojo, DJ Cleo and the likes of DJ Mujava are the first artists to influence me to love tunes of house music, then my love for DJing was triggered by the combination of DJ Fresh SA & DJ Euphonik. Currently I am being mentored by DJ Welo SA & Pastor The DJ”.

What genre do you specialize in as a DJ and your highlights thus far? “I play Afro Tech mostly and it is the sound that defines me. My highlights includes playing in a couple of radio stations so far, and I believe in the power of the radio airwaves in growing my brand. I have played in radio stations like Vukani fm, Lukhanji fm and uMhlobo Wenene fm breakfast show. I am looking forward to getting a platform in other stations across SA and beyond as I've said that radio is my strongest pillar in growing reputation of my brand as artist. Also I am using my name as an artist for my clothing brand that has been growing fast and available for purchase".

Who would you wish to work with in future? “I would really appreciate to work with the legendary Thebe, I mean his vocals are out of this world. Shota, also knowing his capabilities we would come up with classic production and obvious Pastor The DJ, one of own very experienced and versatile producer. For now I am looking forward to recording a DJ set with best beats and reach TV, a platform that can take my name out to the world".

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