IIN CONVERSATION WITH HERC CUT THE LIGHTS DJ, PRODUCER & SOUND EGINEER ON EVERYTHING MUSIC AND HIS LATEST ALBUM SSG98
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Herc Cut The Lights (born 14 May 1998) is a multi-platinum selling producer, DJ, and sound engineer who has emerged as one of the most versatile "sonic architects" in African music today. Born in Johannesburg and raised in Midrand, South Africa, Herc is of Malawian heritage, a background that informs his unique ability to blend diverse genres.
His journey began in 2015 when he first started making beats, eventually gaining significant traction on SoundCloud in 2017. Since then, he has become a go-to collaborator for the continent’s biggest stars, including Wizkid, Davido, DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, and Sha Sha. As the founder of FrshBeats, Herc is not only focused on chart success but also on mentoring emerging talent and shaping the technical excellence of the next generation. Whether in the studio or performing as a DJ and Musical Director, he continues to push boundaries, seamlessly blurring the lines between Hip Hop, Afrobeats, and RnB.
His journey began in 2015 when he first started making beats, eventually gaining significant traction on SoundCloud in 2017. Since then, he has become a go-to collaborator for the continent’s biggest stars, including Wizkid, Davido, DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, and Sha Sha. As the founder of FrshBeats, Herc is not only focused on chart success but also on mentoring emerging talent and shaping the technical excellence of the next generation. Whether in the studio or performing as a DJ and Musical Director, he continues to push boundaries, seamlessly blurring the lines between Hip Hop, Afrobeats, and RnB.
