# DJ Speedsta
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{{short description|South African DJ, presenter and TV personality}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| name = DJ Speedsta
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| birth_name = Lesego Nkaiseng
| alias = Speedy
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1992|05|04}}
| birth_place = [Vaal Triangle](/source/Vaal_Triangle), [Gauteng](/source/Gauteng), [South Africa](/source/South_Africa)[{{cite web|title=Show us your hood: DJ Speedsta|url=http://www.gauteng.net/blog/show_us_your_hood_dj_speedsta|website=Gauteng Tourism Authority|access-date=30 January 2017}}]
| origin = [Johannesburg](/source/Johannesburg), Gauteng, South Africa
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| genre = [Hip hop](/source/Hip_hop_music)
| occupation = {{hlist|DJ|TV Personality}}
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| years_active = 2008–present
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| associated_acts = {{hlist|[Shane Eagle](/source/Shane_Eagle)|[Moozlie](/source/Moozlie) |[Yung Swiss](/source/Yung_Swiss)|Frank Casino|[Okmalumkoolkat](/source/Okmalumkoolkat)| [Zoocci Coke Dope](/source/Zoocci_Coke_Dope) | [Gemini Major](/source/Gemini_Major) | [Nasty C](/source/Nasty_C)
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'''Lesego Nkaiseng''' (born 4 May 1992), better known as '''DJ Speedsta''', is a South African [DJ](/source/Disc_jockey) and TV personality from Johannesburg, South Africa. He is best known for his hit single, "[Mayo](/source/Mayo_(song))".[{{cite web|title=Congrats flood in for DJ Speedsta as his single Mayo goes gold|url=http://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/congrats-flood-in-for-dj-speedsta-as-his-single-mayo-goes-gold-20170607|website=channel24|access-date=9 October 2017}}]
== Early life ==
Lesego Nkaiseng was born in the Vaal Triangle and later based in Johannesburg; he began DJing while in his teens and gained a reputation in the local club and radio scenes before moving into national broadcast roles.[{{cite web |title=DJ Speedsta - Afternoon Express guest profile |url=https://afternoonexpress.co.za/guests/dj-speedsta/4710 |access-date=21 August 2025}}]
== Career ==
=== Music ===
In April 2015, he joined YFM to host two shows includes: ''The Hip Hop Floor'' and ''Hot 9Nine – Hip Hop''.[{{cite web|title=DJ Speedsta joins Metro Fm to host a new show with Lootlove {{!}} YoMzansi|url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2017/05/18/dj-speedsta-joins-metro-fm-to-host-a-new-show-with-lootlove/}}]
On January 25, 2019, his debut studio album ''Bottlebrush Street'' was released.[{{cite web|title=NEW: DJ Speedsta Drops Long Awaited Debut Album, Bottlebrush Street |url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/new-dj-speedsta-drops-long-awaited-debut-album-bottlebrush-street/|first= Mandisa |last=Ntsinde|work=Zkhiphani}}] The album features [Zoocci Coke Dope](/source/Zoocci_Coke_Dope), [Casper Nyovest](/source/Casper_Nyovest) and [Riky Rick](/source/Riky_Rick).[{{cite web|title=Listen to DJ Speedsta’s new album, BottlebrushStr|url=https://justnje.com/listen-to-dj-speedstas-new-album-bottlebrushstr/|date=28 January 2019|access-date=7 July 2021|archive-date=26 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026173502/https://justnje.com/listen-to-dj-speedstas-new-album-bottlebrushstr/|url-status=dead}}]
At the 2019 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards he was nominated for Favourite DJ.[{{cite web|title=Mzansi Magic - The DStvMVCA Favourite DJ nominees are dynamite!
|url=https://mzansimagic.dstv.com/show/dstv-mzansi-viewers-choice-awards/news/tthe-dstvmvca-favourite-dj-nominees-are-dynamite/news|date=December 11, 2019|work=Mzansi Magic}}]
Following year at the 2020 South Africa Hip Hop Awards, he was nominated for Best DJ.[{{cite web|title=SA Hip Hop Awards 2020: All the winners {{!}} Music In Africa|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-hip-hop-awards-2020-all-winners|work=Music In Africa|first= Butchie|last= Seroto|date=13 December 2020 }}]
On July 9, 2021, he co-host SABC 1 music show ''Live Amp'' alongside with DJ Lamiez.[{{cite web|title=The Celebs that 'Live Amp' gave us - The Citizen |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/the-celebs-that-live-amp-gave-us/|work=The Citizen|first=Sandisiwe |last=Mbhele|access-date=July 9, 2021}}]
On August 13, 2021, his single "Pardon My French" featuring Zoocci Coke Dope & Lucasraps was released.[{{cite web|title=DJ Speedsta Drops New 'Pardon My French' Joint Ft. Zoocci Coke Dope & Lucasraps {{!}} Hype Magazine |url=https://hypemagazine.co.za/2021/08/13/DJ-speedsta-drops-new-pardon-my-french-joint-ft-zoocci-coke-dope-lucasraps/|work=Hype Magazine}}] Speedsta received a nomination for DJ of the Year at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards.[{{cite web|title=Full list of 2021 SA Hip Hop Awards nominees {{!}} Fakaza News |url=https://fakazanews.com/2021/11/02/full-list-of-2021-sa-hip-hop-awards-nominees/|last=|publisher=Fakaza News|access-date= November 2, 2021}}]
===Radio and television===
Speedsta has hosted hip-hop shows on major South African youth stations. In 2015 he joined YFM where he presented programmes such as *The Hip Hop Floor* and related shows.[{{cite news |title=Everything you need to know about Metro FM's new line-up |work=News24 |url=https://www.news24.com/channel/everything-you-need-to-know-about-metro-fms-new-line-up-20170521 |date=21 May 2017 |access-date=21 August 2025}}] In 2017 he was announced as co-host of *Absolute Hip Hop* on Metro FM alongside Luthando "LootLove" Shosha. [{{cite news |title=Everything you need to know about Metro FM's new line-up |work=News24 |url=https://www.news24.com/channel/everything-you-need-to-know-about-metro-fms-new-line-up-20170521 |date=21 May 2017 |access-date=21 August 2025}}]
In 2021 he joined SABC1 music television programming, co-hosting the revived season of *Live Amp* with DJ Lamiez and later co-hosting the talent show *1's and 2's*.[{{cite news |title=SABC1's music show 'Live AMP' is coming to an end |work=News24 |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/tv/sabc1-cancels-live-amp-after-25-seasons-20210709 |date=9 July 2021 |access-date=21 August 2025}}]
In March 2022 Speedsta publicly announced his departure from Metro FM after several years at the station.[{{cite web |title=DJ Speedsta quits Metro FM |work=RadioInfo |url=https://radioinfo.africa/news/south-africa/dj-speedsta-quits-metro-fm/ |date=14 March 2022 |access-date=21 August 2025}}]
== Discography ==
=== Studio albums ===
* ''Bottlebrush Street'' (2019)
===Mixtapes===
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!Mixtape Title
!Mixtape Details
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|''The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23''[{{cite web|title=CHECK OUT DJ SPEEDSTA’S NEW THE GUY MIXTAPE|url=http://sahiphopmag.co.za/2015/12/16898/|website=SA Hip Hop Mag|access-date=30 January 2017}}]
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* Released: 4 December 2015
* Label: Sid Records
* Formats: [Digital download](/source/Digital_download_(music))
|}
==Filmography==
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
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|-
| 2018–present
| ''[Live Amp](/source/Live_Amp)''
| Himself
| Host
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| ''1's and 2's''
| Himself
| Co-host
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== Awards and nominations ==
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!Year
!Award Ceremony
!Prize
!Work/Recipient
!Result
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| 2014
| South African Hip Hop Awards 2014
| DJ of the Year[{{cite web|title=SOUTH AFRICAN HIP HOP AWARDS 2014|url=http://www.sahiphopawards.com/2014/11/2014-nominees-list.html?m=1|website=SA Hip Hop Awards|access-date=30 January 2017}} {{dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}]
| Himself
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2015
| rowspan="3" | [South African Hip Hop Awards 2015](/source/South_African_Hip_Hop_Awards_2015)
| Best Collabo[{{cite web|title=Nomination List 2015|url=http://www.sahiphopawards.com/2015/10/nomination-list-2015.html?m=1|website=South African Hip Hop Awards|access-date=30 January 2017}} {{dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}][{{Cite web |title=South African Hip Hop Awards: 2015 SAHHA WINNERS |url=http://www.sahiphopawards.com/2015/12/2015-sahha-winners.html |access-date=January 9, 2016 |first=Willy |last=Cashville |archive-date=26 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126191505/http://www.sahiphopawards.com/2015/12/2015-sahha-winners.html |url-status=dead}}]
| Special Somebody (featuring [Cassper Nyovest](/source/Cassper_Nyovest), [Riky Rick](/source/Riky_Rick) and [Anatii](/source/Anatii))
| {{nom}}
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| DJ of the Year2016
| South African Hip Hop Awards 2016
| DJ of the Year[{{cite web|title=FULL LIST: SA Hip Hop Awards winners|url=http://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/full-list-sa-hip-hop-awards-winners-20161215|website=channel24|access-date=30 January 2017}}]
| Himself
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2017
| rowspan="2" | 16th Metro FM Music Awards
| Best Collaboration[{{cite web|title=Metro FM Music Awards 2017 Nominees – See Full List!|url=http://www.mytvnews.co.za/metro-fm-music-awards-2017-nominees-see-full-list/|website=Mytvnews|access-date=30 January 2017}}]
| [Mayo](/source/Mayo_(song)) (featuring [Yung Swiss](/source/Yung_Swiss), Tellaman, [Shane Eagle](/source/Shane_Eagle) and Frank Casino)
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Hit Single