Kid Fonque has become a vital part of South African electronic music and club culture over the last 20 years. Uniquely accomplished in both influence and scope, he is an over-achiever in every one of his roles; DJ, Producer Label Owner, promoter and more recently, Radio Presenter.

Firmly established as a tastemaker in South Africa, Kid Fonque’s influence can be felt and heard in the music of the many artists he has helped nurture with his role as label manager of Africa’s seminal dance label Soul Candi Records and now his new venture with Jullian Gomes in their new label Stay True Sounds.

Kid Fonque’s talent is the type that refuses to acknowledge boundaries of any kind – be they genres or borders. The respect he is paid by the industry is a result of his no compromise attitude to playing and making music. Rather than following trends, Kid Fonque has always done things his own way. Importantly, every record he reaches for bares all the hallmarks of the Kid Fonque sound - a golden thread that ties all his sets together somehow. 

Like a painter dabbing his brush into different hues, Fonque’s palette embraces everything from bass and broken beats to bossa nova, hip hop and every shade of house - and with this open-minded approach, he’s been deconstructing dancefloors at home and abroad for well over a decade. Over the last couple years he’s played dates in Hong Kong, Dubai, the UK and Switzerland.

Kid Fonque has just recently started his own radio show called Selective Styles on South Africa’s very own 5FM.  Selective Styles has given Kid the platform to showcase the hidden talent from all over South Africa electronic, house, soul & Hip Hop Community while delving into international releases weekly.

In 2011, Kid Fonque launched his long-running monthly night, #2SIDESOFTHEBEAT as a platform to showcase underground music from all genres at the same venue. Dubstep and house rubs shoulders with hip hop, broken beat and everything in between. Kid Fonque handpicks the line-up which has seen esteemed musos like Dego, King Britt, Swindle, Mala, Nightmares On Wax, Zaki Ibrahim and local stars like Jullian Gomes, Cuebur, Kenzhero and The Brother Moves On all on one stage.

In 2014 Kid Fonque moved into the producer’s chair and released his critically acclaimed debut artist album Kid Fonque and Friends and a string of remixes. 

Two singles from the album “BE”, “Usangikhumbula” and a recent collaboration with D-Malice “All This Time” did serious damage in the charts – all claiming the number 1 spot on the YFM Urban Top 20. His recent studio output has paired him with luminaries like Clara Hill, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Nia Andrews, Jonny Miller,  Kev Brown, Okmalumkoolkat and Atjazz. 

2016 has been music as usual and the year started with a Boiler Room set where he was asked to represent his newfound label ‘Stay True Sounds’ and got to share the platform with label partner Jullian Gomes with a back-to-back set recorded and played in Cape Town’s Langa.

2017 sees plenty of new projects on the horizon for Fonque including a full length collaboration with UK’s D-Malice under the alias rkls due for release on r2 London which features a rich and varied cast of artists including Kev Brown, Melo B Jones, Sio, John Robinson and many more.

Whether he’s behind the decks, running Stay True Sounds, preparing for his weekly radio show or in studio making otherworldly music, Kid Fonque’s sonic adventures continue to fill dance floors and thrill earholes, pay attention!

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Namibia’s very own Gina Jeanz, a prodigious music producer, DJ, and songwriter, is renowned for her electrifying DJ sets and captivating productions. Her exceptional skill and versatility have highlighted her unique ability to create compelling tracks and mixes, cementing her reputation as one of the leading global figures in the Namibian music scene. Her classical training and 12 years in South Africa enriched her artistic vision and broadened her musical influences. With her bold personality and charismatic presence on stage, she effortlessly flows through genres from Electronica, Afro House, Deep House, Indie Dance, Baile Funk and more creating unforgettable sets that have moved and captivated audiences worldwide. Her independent debut album, Lucid Theory, released in 2021 landed her a spot on Billboard's Best New Dance Tracks on her production for “100ml”. She has graced the stages of prestigious festivals and clubs such as Caprices, UNUM, Amnesia Ibiza, Montreux Jazz Festival, and Koko Electronic and, has been recognized by music platforms including Beatport, DJ Mag, Soulection, Earmilk, Rinse FM, BBC 1xtra to name a few. Continuing to expand her influence, she is passionate about giving back to the music community sharing her expertise in music workshops and panel talks with aspiring artists. An African rising star and tastemaker, Gina Jeanz is making history as one of the most exhilarating talents from Namibia while carving her lane in the electronic music scene.

Established in 2012, WeheartBeat is an integrated multi-media beat platform consisting of a concept record store, live events, workshops, listening sessions, monthly podcasts, webisode releases,compilations, clothing and exhibitions. The first of its kind in Africa to be based on electrosoul and jazzy hip-hop instrumental music. WeheartBeat is the home to a niche collective of creative music makers and followers worldwide.The multimedia company is known for throwing some of the hottest electronic hip hop events and thus far have hosted the likes of Eric Lau, Chief & Deheb, OY, Freddie Joachim & Yusai,Soulecton and Young Fathers. 

Join bloggers Kid Fury and Crissle for their weekly podcast covering hip-hop and pop culture's most trying stars. Throwing shade and spilling tea with a flippant and humorous attitude, no star is safe from Fury and Crissle unless their name is Beyoncé. (Or Blue Ivy.)

As transplants to New York City (Kid Fury from Miami and Crissle from Oklahoma City), The Read also serves as an on-air therapy session for two friends trying to adjust to life (and rats) in the big city.

The Read is part of the LoudSpeakers Network and is published every week on iTunes, iHeart Radio Talk, Soundcloud & Stitcher.  

A podcast between two friends where we navigate the intricacies of adulthood | a Poduct production.

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