Based: Johannesburg
Lulo Cafe (Sikhululo Maliwa) is a renowned South African deep house DJ, producer, and radio host known for his soulful, eclectic sets. Rising to fame after a breakout 2003 radio gig, he achieved success with his 2009 Deep House Chronicles 2 album and co-hosts “Audiogasm” on Metro FM. He also founded the independent label Cadence Cartel.
Key Details About Lulo Cafe:
- Real Name: Sikhululo Maliwa.
- Background: Born in Tsolo, Eastern Cape, and raised in Sasolburg, Free State.
- Career Start: He began his career in 2003 after a rapid two-week, self-taught crash course in mixing for a local Bloemfontein radio station.
- Musical Style: Specializes in high-quality, cutting-edge house music, including deep soulful grooves and downtempo lounge.
- Key Achievements: Released the acclaimed Deep House Chronicles 2 (2009) and won a 2010 Metro FM Award for best compilation album.
- Radio & Business: Co-hosts the “Audiogasm” show on Metro FM with Naked DJ. He also launched an indie music label called Cadence Cartel in 2015 and a clothing brand, Lulo Urban Culture, in 2016.
- Education: Studied hospitality management at the Central University of Technology.
