DJ Fistoz

Who is DJ Fistoz?

DJ Fistoz is a Zim-Ghetto guy who loves music, good vibes and banter 24/7.

What word would you use to describe yourself?

To be honest I can’t describe myself but people who are close to me always say I’m selfless. But yeah, I think they are right because I always put people first before me.

Please share with us your journey as a DJ in the UK?

Music journey in the UK has been tough - not gonna lie because anyone can do music or be a DJ in UK, but with the support from Tripple-f entertainment and House Amigos, it’s been vibes - because they always book me every year. And when they do, I put my heart down and make it worth it, an experience that I started DJ-ing from back home. I always try not to run away from that Kasi-Style of DJ-ing and people have been ‘vibing’ with it - so yeah all is good.

When did you realize you had the passion for music?

One late family friend (DJ Nqoza) came from South Africa (RSA), around December time and he found me with a laptop ...full of music ‘cause I used to like collecting music from this other ‘plug’ from Pumula - called Que T. He was plugging the whole of Bulawayo with hot house music. Long story short, the family friend got blank CDs ...we burned music and started DJ-ing with DVD players...lol! That was jokes...and I started loving it from that time till now. A Shout-out to my sister Connie, who saw that I was talented and got me a hybrid sound system - as she noticed that I’m into music! After that, I had hybrid entertainment in Bulawayo...madness after madness, in house parties.

What makes you stand out from all the DJs we have in the Zimbabwean community?

What makes me stand out, I think, is that I don’t act up and I don’t have fans! Everyone who’s riding my wave is my ‘geee’ and I respect people... so I’m thinking they give the love back and that, low-key makes me stand out - I believe.

As a well known DJ in our community, you are forced to be in the spotlight. Does this affect you in anyway?

Trust me...if anyone says they want to be like me, I will tell them... don’t! It’s a trap! Sometimes I joke too much, such that people can’t take me seriously and the spotlight... rahhh...! To be in a relationship is hard, ‘cause all gals don’t trust DJs... But not all DJs move mad - some of us, we the sweet ones!

In 2019 you tweeted a screenshot of a threatening message towards you. How do you deal with such negativity?

Ummm... that was a sticky one, still is – ‘cause I’m always there for people and I’m one of those people who bottle things up. Whatever problem I go through, I deal with it myself. Being a DJ, I feel like if I tell someone my problem, they will spice it up...adding insult to injury! And, about the screenshots...I left it in God’s hands - prayed for my safety and God answered me. Shout out to my grandma for teaching me to pray at all times.

To be honest I didn’t expect to win because I was nominated alongside people who are hungry for decks and are talented. I have bare respect for them. So, when I heard ‘the winner is DJ Fistoz – it was after I had had a few drinks! I tried to sober up thinking it’s alcohol playing games. It was a great feeling, even though I can’t remember as I was crushing the boat!

Describe the moment when you heard your name being announced as the winner?

I think it felt real only the next day when I was getting congratulations texts on Social media platforms. Many people were sending cute messages and that made me feel like crying. Sometimes you can feel when people send you a genuine message saying congrats... especially strangers, those that I haven’t met before but just pop up on saying we voted for you, we love your mixes online... and in real life that was mad still...I fully felt it.

How do you deal with promoters who don’t pay their DJs?

For me it’s simple! If you can’t pay my deposit before you print the poster or flyer, you are not professional with what you are doing. I just ask you to replace me with another DJ and that will be the promoter’s loss! I’m low-key, a crowd puller as people know where I’m at - it’s good vibes only... no games. A single - I wouldn’t mind working with a good Zimbabwean rapper and we try to put Zimbabwe on the radar with grime music, cause that’s where the real money is.

Do you give any DJ-ing tutorials?

I do give tutorials to people who are passionate about music, I have one best friend... her stage name is I am DJ Bucie. I gave her tutorials, now she’s a baddes...getting bookings in London, Birmingham etc. I’m open for DJ lessons to anyone, but my prices are high so people run to YouTube tutorials - those who are passionate pay and become professionals, nothing comes easy.

What word of advice would you give to the people who look up to you?

Word of advice... don’t do as I do, my Zim people, stay away from alcohol. Let’s be focused and be prayer warriors - all will be well.

How can we get hold of you for bookings?

For bookings

Instagram @djfistoz_uk Twitter @djfistoz_uk Facebook @djfistoz_uk Snapchat @djfistoz_uk Email: djfistoz@gmail.com

“Sometimes you can feel when people send you a genuine message

saying congrats... especially strangers, those that I haven’t met before

but just pop up on saying we voted for you, we love your mixes online...

and in real life that was mad still...I fully felt it.”