DJ Zinhle and Prince Kaybee are replacing DJs Sphectacula and Naves as judges on the 5th season of the DJ talent search show, 1's and 2's starting on Sunday 30 September on SABC1 at 18:00 that is also adding Ayanda Mdluli as the presenter and commercial EDM and Gqom to the music mix.
Ayanda Mdluli, also known as Ayanda MVP, will present the new season that will also have a new studio and stage.
Over the next 13 weeks, 12 South African DJs will battle it out in industry-based music challenges for the title of Mzansi's Master of Spin, with the winner getting R100 000 in studio and DJ equipment.
"I'm very excited to be on 1's and 2's," says Ayanda Mdluli. "It's not only an amazing opportunity for contestants but also a platform that shows the viewer who Ayanda MVP is on screen. Being a hip hop DJ myself, the music industry is very cut-throat but with the guidance and expert advice that 1's and 2's offer, it's a beautiful beginning for the next master of spin".
DJ Zinhle says "I've always wanted to be part of the show and when I got the call to say that I'm one of the new judges, I was over the moon. This is a very important show in unleashing new talent; I'm very proud to be part of such a great project".
"The experience on the show has been great and the highlight for me is experiencing the great talent that the contestants possess".
Jayson Faber, 1's and 2's producer, says the 5th season will feature appearances by DJ Tira, Sun-El Musician, Moby Dixon, Lady Zamar, DJ Merlon, De Capo, Dave Skinz, Lerato Kganyago, DJ Cuebur and Miss Cosmo.
"For the first time, commercial EDM and Gqom are put into the mix which adds an all new flavour and dynamics in the competition. This season we also introduce duos and see the benefits and disadvantages of working as a team. it's the great clash of the genres."
