DJ Foxx Tha Roc
Joseph Kapandula Jr (born May 9) professionally known as DJ Foxx Tha Roc is a Zambian Disc jockey and Radio personality from Itezhi Tezhi.[1][2] He was born in Kabwe.[3][4]
DJ Foxx Tha Roc | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Kapandula Jr |
| Also known as | Foxx |
| Origin | Itezhi-Tezhi |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Associated acts | Lexy ZM Skinny ZM B'Flow |
Early life
Joseph was born in Kabwe, Zambia. He attended Monze Boarding High School.
Career
His debut single "Extreme" was released in 2019 while his most streamed fourth single on Spotify, Busy Day was released in 2021.[5] Joseph has been featured in a BBC News publication which was shared on the website, Twitter and Facebook by the British News company.
South African vocalist Daliwonga who featured on DJ Maphorisa single, Izolo reacted to a post by Foxx which appreciated the South African singer.[6] His single, Show Me The Way was his first song to receive airplay on MTV across Australia, New Zealand and UK.
[7][8] His single, Kotuzwa received airplay on Amazing Radio in the United States and on Hot FM Zambia. Foxx has also worked with B'Flow on an Oxfam project on equality and raising awareness on gender based violence.[9]
Television
In 2015, Foxx was co-host of Prime TV Zambia entertainment show, The Full Package. He found himself enjoying producing for Television and radio and soon started exploring production of music for himself.[10][11][12][13][14]
Discography
Studio Singles
- Extreme (2019)[15]
- Nyash (2020)[16]
- Boss(2020)[17]
- Busy Day (2021)[18][19]
- Kotuzwa (2021)[20][21]
- Buchi Ambali (2022)[8]
- Tik Tiku[22]
- Your Energy[23]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ITT FM Radio Awards | Best Presenter | Won[9] |
References
- ↑ "DJ Foxx Tha Roc". Music In Africa. 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
- ↑ "Africa Live this week: 19-24 April 2022 - BBC News". BBC News. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ↑ "DJ Foxx Tha Roc". Music In Africa. 2020-04-02. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ↑ "Search". www.malawi-music.com. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ↑ "Zambia : DJ Foxx Tha Roc releases 'Busy Day' music video". Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "DJ Foxx Tha Roc Features New Wave Artist". Zambianplay. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "DAILY NATION Thursday July 30, 2020 by dailynation - Issuu". issuu.com. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
- ↑ "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 Features New Wave Artist". Retrieved 2022-09-16.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Tik Tiku, 2022-01-01, retrieved 2022-09-12
- ↑ Your Energy, 2022-01-01, retrieved 2022-09-12
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