DJ FOXX THA ROC
Joseph Kapandula Jr (born May 9, 1993), professionally known as DJ Foxx Tha Roc, is a Zambian Disc jockey and Radio personality. He was born from Kabwe.[1]
DJ Foxx Tha Roc | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Joseph Kapandula Jr |
| Also known as | Foxx |
| Born | 9 May 1993 Kabwe, Zambia |
| Origin | Itezhi-Tezhi |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Associated acts | Lexy ZM Skinny ZM B'Flow |
Life and career[edit]
Early life[edit]
Joseph Kapandula Jr was born in Kabwe, Zambia. He attended Monze Boarding High School.
Career[edit]
His debut single "Extreme" was released in 2019. His most streamed fourth single on Spotify, ''Busy Day'' was released in 2021.[2] In 2021, Joseph was featured in a BBC News publication which was shared on Twitter and Facebook by the British News company.
In 2022, South African vocalist Daliwonga who featured on DJ Maphorisa single, Izolo reacted to a post by Foxx which appreciated the South African singer.[3][4]
Foxx also released singles such as ''Boss'' (2020), and ''Nyash'' (2020) which all feature artists from Itezhi-Tezhi District.[5][6] His single Kotuzwa received airplay on Amazing Radio in the United States while his single Kotuzwa enjoyed airplay on Hot fm Zambia. Foxx has also worked with B'Flow on an Oxfam project which focused on equality and raised awareness on gender based violence. He has a music publishing deal with ONErpm[7]
Television[edit]
In 2015, Foxx was co-host of Prime TV Zambia entertainment show, The Full Package alongside Nathan Mbawa who was previously working with Muvi TV. Foxx found himself enjoying producing for Television and radio and soon started exploring producing music for himself.[8][9][10][11]
Discography[edit]
Studio Singles[edit]
- Extreme (2019)[12]
- Nyash (2020)[13]
- Boss(2020)[14]
- Busy Day (2021)[15]
- Kotuzwa (2021)[16][17]
- Buchi Ambali (2022)[6]
Awards[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ITT FM Radio Awards | Best Presenter | Won[7] |
References[edit]
- ↑ "DJ Foxx Tha Roc". Music In Africa. 2020-04-02. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ↑ "Zambia : DJ Foxx Tha Roc releases 'Busy Day' music video". Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ↑ "BBC News Joseph". Twitter.
- ↑ Abraham (X-duey (2022-03-03). "South African Musician Daliwonga reacts to DJ Foxx Tha Roc's post". Zed Hype Mag. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
- ↑ Austin (2021-02-05). "DJ Foxx Tha Roc To Support Upcoming Artists » Zedwap". Zedwap. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "DJ Foxx Tha Roc Features New Wave Artist". Zambianplay. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "DJ FOXX THA ROC BIOGRAPHY AND PROFILE". Zambian Music Blog. 2022-04-06. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
- ↑ Codingest (2020-04-24). "DJ Foxx in Covid-19 show for youth". NewsZambia. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ↑ Kodex (2021-02-07). "Zambian Foremost Disc Jockey, DJ Foxx Gets Verified On Facebook". BaseNaija. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ↑ "Foxx biography". Zambian Music Net. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Austin (2021-02-04). "DJ Foxx Gets Verified On Facebook » Download Zambian Music 2022 & 2021 Mp3". Download Zambian Music 2022 & 2021 Mp3. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ↑ "DJ Foxx The Roc Ft. Scard & Lexy - Extreme". Zambianplay. 2019-07-01. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
- ↑ Nyash, 2020-03-03, retrieved 2022-03-05
- ↑ Boss (feat. Scard Tomalisheko, BMC & Lexy ZM) by DJ Foxx Tha Roc, 2020-04-25, retrieved 2022-03-05
- ↑ Busy Day, 2021-03-29, retrieved 2022-03-05
- ↑ "DJ Foxx Tha Roc Ft. Jay Fresh, Skinny ZM & Lexy ZM - Kotuzwa". Zambianplay. 2021-01-27. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
- ↑ Kodex (2022-02-22). "DJ Foxx Tha Roc - Kotuzwa ft. Jay Fresh, Skinny ZM & Lexy ZM MP3". BaseNaija. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
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