Liquideep

Liquideep is composed of Thabo ‘Ryzor’ Shokgolo (DJ/producer) and Jonathan ‘Ziyon’ Hamilton (artist/producer). American-born Ziyon, who is a musician and producer, moved to South Africa in 2004 and became really intrigued with the house music culture. In 2006, he met Alexandra native Ryzor through a mutual friend. The meeting was a timely one, as Ryzor was a DJ and Ziyon was interested in learning how to DJ. Since Ryzor wanted to learn how to produce music, the two decided to exchange skills, with Ziyon teaching Ryzor music production and Ryzor teaching Ziyon to DJ.[1]

Even though they never expected the song "Fairytale" to be so big, when the song was sealed, they were very happy with it. The song, according to the duo, was inspired by a split experienced by one of them. The song has captured many music lovers' attention across the country and hasn't lost the momentum since it was released.

On May 25, 2010, their album Fabrics of the Heart was released. Fabrics of the Heart won Album of the Year at 17th South African Music Awards.[2] As for the duo's future plans, Ziyon reveals that Liquideep is composed of two proper musicians and are in the process of putting together a full live band for their stage performances.[1]

Since the success of their smash single "Fairytale" they have shared stages with huge American superstars Akon and Angie Stone and their marketable slick looks have gotten them endorsements from major corporations Chevrolet (General Motors), clothing line Ben Sherman, Sunglass Hut and Rodamat Shuttle.[3]

In January 2013, Liquideep released their latest album, Welcome Aboard, and is currently touring to promote their newest album [4] Liquideep was nominated for Best African Act at 2013 MOBO Awards.[5]