Shimza
- Base
- South Africa
- Active
- Since 2021
- Listeners
- 198K
- Sound
Sonic signature
106 analyzedShimza is a driving tribal house artist from South Africa. Shimza's catalogue here runs a wide 94-125 BPM band (median 122). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 22 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3A, 10B, 4A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The tracks here span 2015 to 2026. Since 2015 the energy has risen from 64 to 88 out of 100. The catalogue traces a label journey from Intercord to Helix Records. Less groove-driven than 91% of tribal house artists.
- Reach:
- bigger than 91% of tribal house artists
- Harmonic focus:
- more harmonically varied than 82% of tribal house artists
Plays across 22 of 24 keys, 58% in minor, most often 3A, 10B, 4A. Genre DNA leans 50% Deep House, then House.
Evolution
Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.
B2B pairings
Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.
- Argento Dust21 keys · 122 BPM · NRG 66
- Vanco21 keys · 121 BPM · NRG 71
- Karyendasoul19 keys · 121 BPM · NRG 69
- Zakes Bantwini21 keys · 122 BPM · NRG 74
Set builder
A set arc from Shimza's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Shimza's catalogue.
Best known
No Shape Without You
6A · 59/100 popularity
Hardest
The One Man Show
12A · energy 93/100
Latest
Entle
1A · 2026
Deepest cut
Tidal Wave
2A · 125 BPM
Discography
107 tracks · 106 analyzed
Singles & EPs
About
Kholofelo Ashley Raphala, professionally known as Shimza, is a South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Tembisa, Shimza developed a musical interest at the age of 15, and signed a recording deal with Soulistic Music and released his debut studio album Shimuzic, in 2015.
FAQ
- What genre is Shimza?
- Shimza plays mostly tribal house, with house, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Shimza play at?
- Shimza's tracks here sit mostly between 94 and 125 BPM, with a median around 122.
- What key does Shimza play in?
- Across 106 analyzed tracks, Shimza favours 3A, 10B, 4A, and 58% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Shimza based?
- Shimza is based in South Africa and has been active since 2021.
- What labels has Shimza released on?
- Shimza has releases associated with Helix Records, Intercord, Mine Recordings, KUNYE.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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