DJ TALPH
DJ TALPH | |
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Birth name | Samuel Jomo Makau Wrightalph |
Also known as | Prod. High Grade Zilla |
Born | Nairobi, Kenya | May 4, 1993
Origin | Kajiado Central Constituency, Kajiado County, Kenya |
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Instruments | turntables, keyboards, sampler |
Years active | 2015–present |
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Website | [1] |
Samuel J. Wrightalph[4](born 4th May 1993),[5] better known by his stage name DJ TALPH[6], is a Kenyan EDM[7] disc jockey[8], record producer, fashionpreneur and businessman .He is the co-creator and member of the music group WeOwnFire and 2012 Best Male DJ act at the Mfalme DJ Awards in Malindi, Kenya.[9]
Early life[edit]
Jomo was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. He grew up around a dad who listened to all genres of music, which helped him in his love for music. A musical prodigy, he sang in the youth choir at his church and mastered the piano and drums at an early age. At age 21, he taught himself how to DJ and, during that period he came across Digital Audio Workstation, FL Studio and realised he could actually create music with it. He began taking music more seriously, dedicating almost all of his free time to programming beats.
Career[edit]
DJ TALPH started his musical career as a rapper in 2015[10] signed a record deal with Mabichwa Records. In 2017, using recording equipment provided by his family he quit rap for record production. DJ TALPH also has collaborated on projects and recordings with numerous performers and musicians.[11] == Awards and nominations ==[12]
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Nominations | 1 |
Mfalme DJ's Awards 2011[edit]
Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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2011 | Himself | Breakthrough Act | Nominated[13] |
Mfalme DJ's Awards 2011[edit]
Year | Nominee/work | Awards | Result |
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2012 | Himself | Best Male DJ act | Won |
Discography[edit]
Albums & EP's[edit]
- WithOut You EP ft The Vintage KE (2019)[14][15]
- Prisoner EP (2019)
- Memoirs of a Serial Killer (2020)
Singles, and Mixtapes[edit]
- Nime-Change (2015)
- Step On (2015)
- Humble People (2016)
- Mixmasterpiece: Muzik's Worst Nightmare DJ Set, Mixtape (2017)
References[edit]
- ↑ "Amazon Music". music.amazon.com. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
- ↑ "@djtalph Instagram profile with posts and stories - Picuki.com". www.picuki.com. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
- ↑ https://vimeo.com/46050728
- ↑ "Biography". Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ↑ "DJ TALPH Fan Page". Facebook Page. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ↑ "get a piece!". Twitter Acct. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ↑ "10 EDM Remixes of Popular Kenyan Songs You Need To Hear". EDM Kenya. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ↑ Daily Nation. "The Dish: Ankole Grill". Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ↑ "Mfalme Awards Best DJ".
- ↑ Daily Nation, Weekend Magazine,A new Kenyan sound on the way
- ↑ https://vymaps.com/KE/Amaddu-Entertainment-GI-Records-583461924999060/
- ↑ "Without You EP - DJ TALPH & The Vintage KE". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
- ↑ http://www.mtvbase.com/news/final-stage-of-nominations-for-mamas/na8xcd/
- ↑ https://music.amazon.com/albums/B07TJDVTHV
- ↑ https://music.amazon.com.mx/albums/B07TJDVTHV
External links[edit]
- Funky dj on Waabeh.com
- Official website
- [2]
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