Young DJ making big waves in Mpumalanga | Mpumalanga News

At just 17, Winston Nxumalo, also known as Sponge 013, is already making a name for himself in the music industry as a DJ and music producer based in Daantjie. Winston’s love for music started at a young age. Inspired by his father who is also a DJ, known as Roman Power, he developed a passion for the art of mixing and entertaining crowds. In 2024, at the age of 15, he made the bold decision to pursue DJing as a career.

ALSO READ: Graskop-born artist develops platform for emerging creatives

“My father has been my biggest inspiration in music. A huge shoutout to him and my mother for always supporting me on this journey,” he said.
Known for his energetic performances, Winston specialises in amapiano, sgija and house music. Despite his young age, he has already performed at popular entertainment venues in Mbombela and KaNyamazane.

He said his growing reputation has seen him share stages with some of South Africa’s renowned artists, including Mas Musiq, 031Choppa, and Russell Zuma.

This year, he managed to secure residency slot at a popular entertainment lounge and club, marking one of his biggest achievements. Winston is currently working on his debut EP alongside local musicians, Prince DJ and Ronjay. While he has not yet released his music due to the costs associated with mixing, mastering and marketing, he remains committed to perfecting the project before sharing it with the public.

ALSO READ: IEC encourages students to participate in local elections

“I spend most of my time in the studio making sure the EP is of the highest quality before it is released,” he said

The young artist hopes to collaborate with industry heavyweights such as Success SA, Shakes & Les, and Shoesmeister, to build his brand and showcase his talent on bigger platforms.