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Nothing good ever comes out of Hillbrow. Those words can only come from a cave dweller who has yet to be acquainted with the super-talented DJ, Freedom Lindokuhle Makeng, also known as KingFreezy.
Born and raised in the notorious part of Johannesburg that has over the years become synonymous with drugs, prostitution and societal decay, the young man rose against the odds and used music to escape the likelihood of falling into the trap of criminal activity that his childhood home has become ill-famed for.
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After having played at places like the Royal Park Hotel, Liquidchefs and Bafokeng Corner, Makeng's skills on the decks inevitably landed him the resident DJ spot at the Doek on Fleek Lifestyle.
KingFreezy’s love for music started blossoming at the tender age of 13 when the average teenager typically starts noticing members of the opposite (or same) sex.
Since embarking on his journey with Doek on Fleek Lifestyle four years ago, the event has been booking him back-to-back and giving him what he refers to as a wonderful experience that has given him the opportunity to share his talent with the country through travel. Makeng says that this partnership has helped him grow in both his professional and personal life.
Makeng broke down what Doek on Fleek stands for:
An only brother to four sisters and uncle to a few nieces, Makeng has been surrounded by women all his life, so it is hardly surprising that he would gravitate towards women-empowerment initiatives in his adult life. When asked about important lessons to impart to girl children, the DJ replied:
The hardworking DJ will release his debut single in October, with his EP scheduled to release in November. The EP features the likes of DJ Eddie from Botswana.
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Makeng is also passionate about giving a platform to up-and-coming artists and one such new kid on the block is Nontokozo Mkhize, also featured in the EP. The next Doek on Fleek events are due to rock Dundee and Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal this month.
