Linda Malinga

Bio

Linda Stanley Malinga AKA “Linda DAGR8” started his career as a mobile DJ in 1998 before working for radio T.W.R (Technikon Witwatersrand) as a DJ and music compiler.

He then worked for Ziyawamo Productions from 2001 to early 2003 as a DJ and Marketing and Promotion Assistant. In 2004 he featured on the Drive Home Show with DJ K.CI on Umhlobo Wenene FM on Fridays from 17h30 till 18h00.
From 2005 to 2013 worked for SONY Music Entertainment SA as a House, Kwaito & Hip Hop Regional and Label Manager.
In 2015/16 worked as an independent contractor for Contento Group (Music division) as head of A&R and Marketing under the directorship of Lindelani Mkhize
He has played alongside Dj’s Monde, Ganyani, QT, Claude, China, Mbuso, Soul T, Zinhle, Naked, Euphonic, Kent, Dollar, Fistaz Mixwell, Mahoota, Oskido, Pepsi, Mavusana, Choice, Lloyd, Tira , Socks, Bongz, Siyanda, Leebe, Positive K and Miggs to name a few.
Currently a resident mix Dj on Vuma FM on the show “The Geespot”with AT Nkosi every Friday from 19:00- 19:20

MUSICAL SELECTION

House***** Kwaito*****R&B***** Hip Hop*****

MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS

Robbie (Mporomporoma), Sbu (Bhodlea), K.B (Beautiful Vibrations), Sharon Dee (Gospel according to Sharon Dee), Khabzela (Mekonoko Vol3), Soul Candi (session 1), Andy (Sengkhona), Slick 1 (inj’bovu), Mmthi’s (Essential Selection Vol 2), X-caliber (Energy Drink),Mnandi reflections vol1,Malaika,Mafikizolo,Recanstraction Vol 1,The experience, by Dj Monde, Justin Timberlake, John Legend and Beyonce.

2010/11
DJ Christos- Magic Sessions, Low Deep T, Spirit Chaser, Rumble in The Jungle, House Afrika Grooves, Lars Behrenroth- Deeper Shades of House, Malaika, Thembi
2012/13
Deep Forest, Kanunu, Spirit chaser, Rumble In The Jungle, House Afrika Sessions 2, House Afrika Grooves, Ralf Gum, Deep House Sounds 9, DJ Christos , Vinny DaVinci, Dj Bongz,Dj Websta, Low Deep T
2015 /2016/

Aziwe KZN Game Changers dance compilation (various artists)
Sbu Noah (Gospel)
Bongi Mthombeni (New Age pop)
Promknights (Electro)
Malee (Hip Hop)
Teddy Cash (Hip Hop)
House Victims ( Deep House)

EVENTS
Aids Awareness bash in Knysna
Aids Awareness bash with “Trust” Condoms in Lesotho
Levis Strauss national campus tour,
Ganyani House grooves 3 Soweto Album tour,
Corporate Governments Events with The Department of Arts and Culture in Pretoria ,
Album Launches- National,
Tight Jamz (once a month event),
Partnership in Red Bull events,
Hollard Insurance Township carwash Tour ,
Soweto annual beach festival ,
Mafikeng pre sixties party at The Garage ,
Macufe after Party at Café Monage ,
Muzikology by DJ Claude CD Launch ,
TS records pre party at the SAMA’s in Sun City .
Lemon revolution in Durban at Plush, Paris and Tilt.
Lemon Revolution in Cape Town at Seasons, Voodoo Lounge and Bamboo café
Afro Fashion Lounge, Scallaz, Zig Zag, Vogue,
033 Lifestyle, Mojo’s, Marimba
Boulevard & Wave Cafe