He was exposed to HipHop through cyphers at high school in the halls during intervals,which inspired him to start writing rhymes.

In 1997 his family moved to Sunbird Park in Kuils River where he became part of a group called Fugitives.

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The year 2000 he was introduced to Chase Lutron who was known as Mastah Blitz at the time.The two, with their friend Jitsvinger formed a group called Mo’Style who was known for their technical writing, flows, lyricism and skill that initially gave birth to a new style of Afrikaans rap. He recorded his first single with  Jitsvinger called Stamina produced by HIPE. He’s known for his compelling story telling ability and introspective content.

 

During 2003 Likwit became addicted to drugs and went through a phase where everything just went on a downwards spiral. He made his return in 2007 through the Gospel scene, writing about his challenges and victories in life.This launched him as an activist in his community and a motivational speaker for youth at risk.

Claudia Witbooi aka YOMA is n Afrikaans Hiphop Kunstenaar oorspronklik van George maar sy woon nou in Johannesburg, Suid Afrika. Vir meer info check YOMA se Facebook blad: https://www.facebook.com/YomaisAfrikaans of stuur n e-pos na info@besembos.co.za

African DJ/Producer/Turntablist/Performer/Drifter/Radio & television personality.

Best known as the DJ for (POC) Prophets of the City, DJ Ready D toured Europe extensively with POC for a period of six years and performed alongside groups like Public Enemy, Fugees, Ice T, Spearhead, James Brown, Rob Swift, Steve D, Will Smith, Black Eyed Peas, DJ Spinna, Jazzy Jeff, etc.

Apart from performing in clubs, DJ Ready D took the art of hip hop DJing into many areas where it was unknown, including big music events around South Africa such as the Ice Festival, Synergy, Camel Experience, Oppikoppi and the KKNK Festival (a week-long tour into rural and underprivileged areas where most of the community do not have electricity), Woodstock Festival, Alex Groll International Inline Skating Championships, Redbull Downhill Extreme Champs, Grahamstown Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and various TRADE and expo shows.

DJ Ready D played at the Presidential Inauguration of Nelson Mandela and the Quincy Jones Montreux Jazz festival in Switzerland. DJ Ready D also appeared alongside POC in the movie Dangerous Ground, starring Ice Cube and Liz Hurley.

DJ Ready D was also Master of Ceremonies, DJ and producer of the group Brasse Vannie Kaap and also reviews DJ equipment and writes DJ advice for music magazines. Currently hosts his own shown on one of South Africa's biggest commercial radio stations Good Hope FM (Mon-Thurs 8pm -11pm www.goodhopefm.co.za and is owner of Scratch Lab DJ Training Facility with DJ Azuhl & E20.



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