Local musician taps into his calling
DJ Noxious creates music that resonates with his fans.
For Xikombiso Simanga (32), popularly known as DJ Noxious, decks and songs soothe and heal the souls of music lovers. The DJ discovered his calling in the healing power of music.
He encountered his first lessons in music at the age of 12 through his late cousin.
“All my life, music has been at the forefront of my thoughts. When I was younger, most of my activities revolved around music.”
Many people have approached DJ Noxious over the years and told him his upbeat, Afro, deep and soulful house music has helped them get through difficult times.
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“My entire professional life has been dedicated to using music to help people heal. It gives me a special feeling to be able to make a difference in someone’s life. “It’s humbling to be a part of people’s lives, and the fact that you’re entertaining them for the majority of their lives comes with a lot of responsibility. But when everyone has had a good time, there’s nothing left to worry about,” said Noxious.
“I compose music that is linked to something. When I listen to the sound, it transports me to another world, and I believe I can forget about my problems. If I had a particularly bad day, I simply put on a song that I enjoy and all will be fine. “My ability to transform my ideas into reality is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job. “The combination of track range, technical expertise and the artistic mind that ties it all together into an eclectic bouquet of sounds that takes the listener on a ride is what allows me to mesmerise the audience. “What distinguishes me from others is my sense of taste. As a DJ, having good taste is essential. My taste is impeccable, at least on the ears of my fans, who trust me to play what they want, even if they have never heard it before. My capable turntables provide them with the opportunity to enjoy my collection.”
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