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DJ Spilulu
DJ Spilulu mixing live in Lusaka, Zambia
DJ Spilulu mixing live in Lusaka, Zambia
Background information
Birth nameGuelord Mukadi Mbolela
Also known asG'Sparks
Born (1983-04-19) April 19, 1983 (age 41)
Origin Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Genres
Years active2009–present
LabelsBomba Records, Offerings Recordings
Website www.spilulu.com

DJ Spilulu (born Guelord Mukadi Mbolela on April 19, 1983), formerly known as G'Sparks, is a Congolese DJ from Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. He is renowned for his music productions, DJ mixing skills, and collaborations with numerous artists.

Early life and career

Mbolela was born in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, on April 19, 1983. He began his musical journey at an early age, initially as a rapper in school and his neighborhood. In 2001, he moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, for studies, where he developed a passion for house music and taught himself DJing. DJ Spilulu started performing at local venues such as "Hard Hat" in Melville before gaining residencies at popular nightclubs like Aqua Lounge, WooZoo, Vogue Nightclub, and Monaco Lounge. He also ventured into music production, initially focusing on hip-hop.

In 2009, DJ Spilulu was discovered by Mzilikazi wa Afrika Mzee, who signed him to the label "Bomba Record." This marked a significant turning point in Spilulu's career, propelling him into the realm of tribal house music. He was featured in Mzee's album "Tamanini" and collaborated with various artists in a music group called The A-Team. Spilulu's success continued with releases like "Mukubwa" on Offering Recordings, garnering support from renowned figures in the industry such as Little Louie Vega, Black Coffee, and Jerome Sydenham. His international acclaim led to releases on labels worldwide, including Arrecha, Nulu Records, Bomba, and Peng Africa.

In 2015, DJ Spilulu was recognized as one of the top 100 most influential people in Lubumbashi by RDC Top 100 Eloko ya makasi. He also expanded his professional experiences to Kenya and Asia. The following year marked the beginning of his global DJ career with European tours and the release of his album "Shonta Mu Mbingu" on Offering Recordings in 2017.

Discography

Albums

  • 2011: "Mukubwa"
  • 2013: Tusha Mulewa
  • 2014: Kifwebe
  • 2016: Shonta Mu Mbingu

Singles

  • 2010: G'Sparks – Bakishi
  • 2011: G'Sparks – Kimba Bwana feat Wasso
  • 2011: G'Sparks – Mukubwa
  • 2011: G'Sparks – Sodat Aza Na Kati feat Dacosta
  • 2012: G'Sparks – Wa Kanyana ft Mzee Wa Afrika
  • 2012: G'Sparks – À malin, malin, et demi
  • 2013: Spilulu – Tusha Kulewa feat Ivo
  • 2014: G'Sparks – Dilolo
  • 2015: G'Sparks – Twende
  • 2015: Spilulu – Kifwebe Katshokwe
  • 2015: Spilulu – Washala Washala ft Ceda
  • 2015: Spilulu – Babalaze
  • 2015: G'Sparks – Tombosha Bantu
  • 2016: Spilulu ft DJ Alpha – Mapi Mu Mashikiyo
  • 2016: Spilulu – Bass Apana
  • 2016: Spilulu – Iyi Mwaka ft H-Baraka & Karibiona
  • 2016: Spilulu – Shonta Mu Mbingu ft Mustache

References


Early life and career

Mbolela was born in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic Of Congo on 19 April 1983 and began music at an early age, as a rapper, at school and in his neibourghood, in 2001 flew for Johannesburg / South Africa for studies where he felt in love with house music and where he taught himself djaying. G'Sparks started djaying in melville at "hard hat" till landed at local popular nightclubs like: Aqua lounge, WooZoo, Vogue night-club, and Monaco lounge. He started programming Hip-Hop when studio engineers couldn't give him exactly what he needed. At The Start Of His Musical Journey He Was Mainly Recognized As A Steady Hiphop, R&B And Music Producer.

In 2009, Mzilikazi wa Afrika Mzee Quickly Discovered Spilulu And Signed Him To The Label "Bomba Record". This Milestone Turned Spilulu Into A Real "Tribalhouse Beat Monster". As A Result, Spilulu Was Featured In Mzee's Album "Tamanini". Spilulu And Mzee Formed a Music Group Called The A-Team Alongside Jaso Moke, Silly M, Sbonza, Morra Derey, Willie And Godheaven.

After This Huge Success, Spilulu Quickly Followed His Production With Another Musical Breakthrough Named Mukubwa, Released By Offering Recordings. Mukubwa Has Been Supported By Many Living Legends Such As Little Louie Vega, Black Coffee And Jerome Sydenham His Ongoing Success And International Prestige Resulted In Multiple Releases On Quality Record Labels Around The Globe, Including Arrecha, Nulu Records, Bomba And Peng Africa.

2015 Was A Glimpse Of What Is Yet To Come For Spilulu, One The Top 100 Most Influential People Of Lubumbashi by Rdc Top 100 Eloko ya makasi. He Also Had His First Professional Experiences In Kenya And Asia. 2016 been The Big Kickoff Of His Global DJ Career With European Tours And 2017 The Release Of His Up and Coming Album "Shonta Mu Mbingu" On Offering Recordings.

Discography

Albums

  • 2011: "Mukubwa"
  • 2013: Tusha Mulewa
  • 2014: Kifwebe
  • 2016: Shonta Mu Mbingu

Singles

  • 2010: G'Sparks – Bakishi
  • 2011: G'Sparks – Kimba Bwana feat Wasso
  • 2011: G'Sparks – Mukubwa
  • 2011: G'Sparks – Sodat Aza Na Kati feat Dacosta
  • 2012: G'Sparks – Wa Kanyana ft Mzee Wa Afrika
  • 2012: G'Sparks – À malin, malin, et demi
  • 2013: Spilulu – Tusha Kulewa feat Ivo
  • 2014: G'Sparks – Dilolo
  • 2015: G'Sparks – Twende
  • 2015: Spilulu – Kifwebe Katshokwe
  • 2015: Spilulu – Washala Washala ft Ceda
  • 2015: Spilulu – Babalaze
  • 2015: G'Sparks – Tombosha Bantu
  • 2016: Spilulu ft Dj Alpha – Mapi Mu Mashikiyo
  • 2016: Spilulu – Bass Apana
  • 2016: Spilulu – Iyi Mwaka ft H-Baraka & Karibiona
  • 2016: Spilulu – Shonta Mu Mbingu ft Mustache

References


Category:Living people Category:Deep house producers Category:People from Lubumbashi Category:Democratic Republic of the Congo songwriters Category:Democratic Republic of the Congo musicians Category:Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


DJ Spilulu
DJ Spilulu mixing live in Lusaka, Zambia
DJ Spilulu mixing live in Lusaka, Zambia
Background information
Birth nameGuelord Mukadi Mbolela
Also known asG'Sparks
Born (1983-04-19) April 19, 1983 (age 41)
Origin Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Genres
Years active2009–present
LabelsBomba Records, Offerings Recordings
Website www.spilulu.com

DJ Spilulu (born Guelord Mukadi Mbolela on April 19, 1983), formerly known as G'Sparks, is a Congolese DJ from Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. He is renowned for his music productions, DJ mixing skills, and collaborations with numerous artists.

Early life and career

Mbolela was born in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, on April 19, 1983. He began his musical journey at an early age, initially as a rapper in school and his neighborhood. In 2001, he moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, for studies, where he developed a passion for house music and taught himself DJing. DJ Spilulu started performing at local venues such as "Hard Hat" in Melville before gaining residencies at popular nightclubs like Aqua Lounge, WooZoo, Vogue Nightclub, and Monaco Lounge. He also ventured into music production, initially focusing on hip-hop.

In 2009, DJ Spilulu was discovered by Mzilikazi wa Afrika Mzee, who signed him to the label "Bomba Record." This marked a significant turning point in Spilulu's career, propelling him into the realm of tribal house music. He was featured in Mzee's album "Tamanini" and collaborated with various artists in a music group called The A-Team. Spilulu's success continued with releases like "Mukubwa" on Offering Recordings, garnering support from renowned figures in the industry such as Little Louie Vega, Black Coffee, and Jerome Sydenham. His international acclaim led to releases on labels worldwide, including Arrecha, Nulu Records, Bomba, and Peng Africa.

In 2015, DJ Spilulu was recognized as one of the top 100 most influential people in Lubumbashi by RDC Top 100 Eloko ya makasi. He also expanded his professional experiences to Kenya and Asia. The following year marked the beginning of his global DJ career with European tours and the release of his album "Shonta Mu Mbingu" on Offering Recordings in 2017.

Discography

Albums

  • 2011: "Mukubwa"
  • 2013: Tusha Mulewa
  • 2014: Kifwebe
  • 2016: Shonta Mu Mbingu

Singles

  • 2010: G'Sparks – Bakishi
  • 2011: G'Sparks – Kimba Bwana feat Wasso
  • 2011: G'Sparks – Mukubwa
  • 2011: G'Sparks – Sodat Aza Na Kati feat Dacosta
  • 2012: G'Sparks – Wa Kanyana ft Mzee Wa Afrika
  • 2012: G'Sparks – À malin, malin, et demi
  • 2013: Spilulu – Tusha Kulewa feat Ivo
  • 2014: G'Sparks – Dilolo
  • 2015: G'Sparks – Twende
  • 2015: Spilulu – Kifwebe Katshokwe
  • 2015: Spilulu – Washala Washala ft Ceda
  • 2015: Spilulu – Babalaze
  • 2015: G'Sparks – Tombosha Bantu
  • 2016: Spilulu ft DJ Alpha – Mapi Mu Mashikiyo
  • 2016: Spilulu – Bass Apana
  • 2016: Spilulu – Iyi Mwaka ft H-Baraka & Karibiona
  • 2016: Spilulu – Shonta Mu Mbingu ft Mustache

References


Early life and career

Mbolela was born in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic Of Congo on 19 April 1983 and began music at an early age, as a rapper, at school and in his neibourghood, in 2001 flew for Johannesburg / South Africa for studies where he felt in love with house music and where he taught himself djaying. G'Sparks started djaying in melville at "hard hat" till landed at local popular nightclubs like: Aqua lounge, WooZoo, Vogue night-club, and Monaco lounge. He started programming Hip-Hop when studio engineers couldn't give him exactly what he needed. At The Start Of His Musical Journey He Was Mainly Recognized As A Steady Hiphop, R&B And Music Producer.

In 2009, Mzilikazi wa Afrika Mzee Quickly Discovered Spilulu And Signed Him To The Label "Bomba Record". This Milestone Turned Spilulu Into A Real "Tribalhouse Beat Monster". As A Result, Spilulu Was Featured In Mzee's Album "Tamanini". Spilulu And Mzee Formed a Music Group Called The A-Team Alongside Jaso Moke, Silly M, Sbonza, Morra Derey, Willie And Godheaven.

After This Huge Success, Spilulu Quickly Followed His Production With Another Musical Breakthrough Named Mukubwa, Released By Offering Recordings. Mukubwa Has Been Supported By Many Living Legends Such As Little Louie Vega, Black Coffee And Jerome Sydenham His Ongoing Success And International Prestige Resulted In Multiple Releases On Quality Record Labels Around The Globe, Including Arrecha, Nulu Records, Bomba And Peng Africa.

2015 Was A Glimpse Of What Is Yet To Come For Spilulu, One The Top 100 Most Influential People Of Lubumbashi by Rdc Top 100 Eloko ya makasi. He Also Had His First Professional Experiences In Kenya And Asia. 2016 been The Big Kickoff Of His Global DJ Career With European Tours And 2017 The Release Of His Up and Coming Album "Shonta Mu Mbingu" On Offering Recordings.

Discography

Albums

  • 2011: "Mukubwa"
  • 2013: Tusha Mulewa
  • 2014: Kifwebe
  • 2016: Shonta Mu Mbingu

Singles

  • 2010: G'Sparks – Bakishi
  • 2011: G'Sparks – Kimba Bwana feat Wasso
  • 2011: G'Sparks – Mukubwa
  • 2011: G'Sparks – Sodat Aza Na Kati feat Dacosta
  • 2012: G'Sparks – Wa Kanyana ft Mzee Wa Afrika
  • 2012: G'Sparks – À malin, malin, et demi
  • 2013: Spilulu – Tusha Kulewa feat Ivo
  • 2014: G'Sparks – Dilolo
  • 2015: G'Sparks – Twende
  • 2015: Spilulu – Kifwebe Katshokwe
  • 2015: Spilulu – Washala Washala ft Ceda
  • 2015: Spilulu – Babalaze
  • 2015: G'Sparks – Tombosha Bantu
  • 2016: Spilulu ft Dj Alpha – Mapi Mu Mashikiyo
  • 2016: Spilulu – Bass Apana
  • 2016: Spilulu – Iyi Mwaka ft H-Baraka & Karibiona
  • 2016: Spilulu – Shonta Mu Mbingu ft Mustache

References


Category:Living people Category:Deep house producers Category:People from Lubumbashi Category:Democratic Republic of the Congo songwriters Category:Democratic Republic of the Congo musicians Category:Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo


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