Widely regarded as one of the most innovative South African producers of his generation, Thakzin has become a defining force in the global rise of African electronic music. His music has earned the support of legends including Black Coffee, Louie Vega, Keinemusik, and Laurent Garnier, with airplay on BBC Radio 1 (Benji B, Gilles Peterson, Pete Tong, Jamz Supernova) and performances at festivals and clubs worldwide: from Ultra, Spring Fiesta, Rocking the Daisies, Bushfire, and Kunye in Africa to Fabric, Paradiso (ADE), Montreux Jazz Festival, and Djoon across Europe, and far-reaching tours in Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. A quiet, grounded leader, Thakzin positions himself as a vessel for music rather than an ego-driven performer. For him, music is service to the ancestors, to the present community, and to future generations.
Born of a South African & Mozambican family of musicians, Thakzin is a contemplative life observer who discovered djing in his early teenage years & dived into the culture to become the versatile & uplifting DJ he is today. In 2010, he started to learn music production, drawing a long path of experimentation, and developing the musicality & versatility of his sound signature. Inspired by the spiritual traditional healers (based on drum rituals to heal physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually), Thakzin has a profound belief in the healing power of music and the virtues of spiritual elevation & positive energy through the universality of dancing.
In 2023, Thakzin's rise has been unstoppable thanks to strong singles such as Don't Let Me See (released on Foliage and remixed by Jimpster) or the very hyped Possessed (released on Shimza's Kunye imprint). Additionally, some of his remixes became game changers, installing him at the forefront of the most spectacular rising artists : Yes God of Oscar MBO (reworked with Mörda & Mhaw Keys) and Dj Kent's classic Horns In the Sun (featuring catchy new vocals of Brenden Praise) helped him to take the world by storm & gaining momentum in UK, the US & Central Europe. Thakzin is also co-producer of Zakes Bantwini's Mama Thula (alongside Suffocate SA, Drega & Samurai), which became the anthem of the World Champion South African Rugby team & won the Metro FM award of Best Dance song of 2024.
A DJ at heart since his early years, Thakzin became an in-demand performer at major South African Festivals such as Ultra Festival, Spring Fiesta, El-World Festival, Rocking The Daisies, Bushfire or Kunye. He has also been one of the few performers selected by Black Coffee (for the send-off party of his historic Madison Square Garden show in Johannesburg) and by Keinemusik (to open at their first-ever Johannesburg event). After debuting his first international shows in Hong Kong, Amsterdam & Paris end of 2023, Thakzin has entered the small circle of South African artists touring the world with highlight gigs in London (Sondela, Deviation, Piano People In The Park, Fabric), Paris (Djoon, Amapiano France), Amsterdam (Open air Festival, Latin Lounge Festival, ADE), Switzerland (Montreux Jazz Festival, Mystika Zürich), Berlin (Rise Music Festival), Lisbon (White Emotion) or La Réunion (Sakifo Festival) ...
In September 2025, Thakzin released his long-awaited debut album, Gods Window Pt.1, inviting listeners on a spiritual and cultural journey that honours the past, embraces the present, and boldly imagines the future.
The Album is a collaborative tapestry woven from the voices and visions of exceptional artists. These collaborators are not simply features, they are integral to the narrative, regarded as full creative partners. Their inclusion aims to celebrate a collective spirit, where each artist brings unique energy, history, and contribution to the 3Step movement and Thakzin's broader vision.
Collaborators include: Thandazo, Suffocate SA, Mörda, Xelimpilo, Sykes, Lyrik Shoxen, Xolani Guitars, Mhaw Keys, Leko M, Mpho WAV, Atmos Blaq, Citizen Deep, Tete, Baby S.O.N, Divine Keys, Jinger Stone, Mo-T, Mas Musiq, Mzizi, Sun-EL Musician, Mici, Mankabosane Cultural Group & Jordan Moozy
Also cherished by DSP's globally, Thakzin was also named one of two Spotify Africa RADAR Artists of 2025, underscoring his role as a torchbearer for the next wave of African innovators. A 6-minute RADAR documentary introduced him to global audiences ahead of the album release with a billboard on New York's Time Square on release week. Also, both leading dj download stores Beatport & Traxsource honored him as one of the artists to watch in 2025 with prominent editorial content.
In 2026, Thakzin freshly released his last single with Thatohatsi, one of Amapiano’s most outstanding songstresses: “Mele Bakuzwe”, a powerful new single rooted in legacy, light, and the sacred act of being witnessed. The record brings together two distinct artistic worlds: Thakzin’s textured, ancestrally rooted yet forward-thinking production and Thatohatsi’s commanding vocal presence, storytelling, and emotional depth. Rather than a simple collaboration, “Mele Bakuzwe” feels like a meeting of spirit, sound, and intention, two artists standing side by side in full expression.