Real name: Nkosinathi (Nathi) Maphumulo

Born in Durban, South Africa, Nathi Maphumulo first cut his musical teeth as part of his school's choir, then studied music theory at the Natal Technikon.

In 2001 he left his native KwaZulu-Natal for the buzz of Gauteng, playing and freelancing at events, parties and clubs before securing a residency at the Voodoo Lounge nightclub. His career was jumpstarted after participating at the Red Bull Music Academy in 2003.

In 2006 he launched the Soul Natives Music label and has also started the "The DJ Black Coffee Foundation" in an effort to uplift and assist people with disabilities in South Africa (his left arm is disabled after a car accident during childhood). In September 2010 he set a world record for the longest DJ set (60 hours) -- using one arm.