DJ Sliqe – Biography, Real Name, Age and Career

Lutendo Kungoane, better known as DJ Sliqe, is a South African DJ and music producer who made a name for himself in the local hip hop scene after releasing his hit single Do Like I Do, which featured Kwesta and Flabba from Skwatta Kamp. Known for his unique sound and sharp production, DJ Sliqe quickly became one of the standout figures in South African hip hop.

At just 24 years old, he made history by becoming the first hip hop DJ in the country to win an award in that category, taking home the Best Remix award in 2017. Since then, he has kept fans on their feet with one hit after another. Aside from Do Like I Do, another well-loved track from him is On It, which features the talented Shekhinah.

Profile Summary

Real Name	Lutendo Kungoane
Stage Name	DJ Sliqe
Gender	Male
Date of Birth	5 March 1992
Place of Birth	Johannesburg, South Africa
Tribe	Venda
Nationality	South African
Age	33 years old as of 2025
Occupation	DJ, Producer
Record Label	Kennel Music
Instagram	Sliqe (@sliqe) [113k]

Early Life and Education

DJ Sliqe was born into a Venda family and is the oldest of three children. From an early age, he showed strong academic abilities, often being among the top of his class throughout primary and high school. Despite his good grades, he was always drawn to business and creative ventures. His interest in music started when he was very young, and he had dreams of becoming both a DJ and a producer. By the time he reached Grade 10, he was already DJing at school events. After finishing matric, he enrolled at the University of Johannesburg, where he started sharpening his business skills alongside his growing passion for music.

Career

While studying Logistics at the University of Johannesburg, Lutendo Kungoane—now known as DJ Sliqe—was already thinking like a businessman. He was always looking for ways to turn opportunities into profit. During his time at UJ, he and a friend started learning how to DJ and mix beats on their own. They began organizing their own parties, which soon became regular events, attracting crowds and generating money. They reinvested their earnings by inviting well-known DJs and artists to perform. Before long, DJ Sliqe secured spots as a resident DJ at popular clubs like Club Sway in Sandton and Stones in Melville. Eventually, he dropped out of university to follow his passion for music full-time.

His big break came in 2015 when he co-produced the hit single Do Like I Do with Psyfo. The track featured heavyweight rapper Kwesta and the late Flabba, and it quickly gained widespread airplay. The success of the song pushed Sliqe into the limelight, earning him interviews and media buzz. He later dropped a remix of the track, bringing in more artists like Nadia Nakai, L-Tido, Reason, and Riky Rick. The remix ended up being even bigger than the original and went on to win Best Remix of the Year at the South African Music Awards in 2016, making DJ Sliqe the first hip-hop DJ in the country to receive such recognition.

After the wave of success, DJ Sliqe released more singles and, in September 2016, dropped his debut album Injayam Vol. 1, which featured 14 tracks and collaborations with 18 artists. He followed it up with Injayam Vol. 2 in 2018, continued releasing singles in 2019, and finally dropped his five-track EP Championship Music in 2020. That same year, he was appointed Head of Hip Hop and R&B at Sony Music Entertainment South Africa. Still riding the momentum, he teamed up with Maglera and 25K to release a joint project called Champion Music under Kennel Music, and later dropped a sequel, Champion Music 2, also under an exclusive Sony Music license.

Nominations and Awards

• Best Hip Hop Album – Metro FM Awards 2017 (Injayam Vol. 1)
• Mixtape of the Year – South African Hip Hop Awards 2017
• Best Collaboration – South African Hip Hop Awards 2016
• The Best Remix – Metro FM Awards 2016 – Do Like I Do Remix (Won)
• Song of the Year – South African Hip Hop Awards 2015 (Do like I Do)
• Best Collaboration – South African Hip Hop Awards 2015 (iLife & Do Like I Do)
• DJ of the Year – South African Hip Hop Awards 2016
• Best Remix – South African Hip Hop Awards 2016 (Do like I Do)

Discography

Albums

2016 – Injayam, Vol 1

2018 – Navy Black

2019 – Injayam, Vol 2

2022 – Champion Music 2

2024 – Injayam, Vol 3

Singles

2018 – Do It For Me

2020 – Nomayini

2022 – Sta Soft

2023 – Ekhoneni

2023 – Kutsa

2024 – Kiki

2024 – iJuzi