*Kelvin Ibeleme*, professionally known as *DJKNATOR*, is a South African DJ and producer from Durban. He is recognized for his high-energy electronic dance music, specializing in Gqom and Bass House.

Born and raised in Pinetown, Durban, his passion for music began at a young age. Growing up during the peak of the Kwaito era, he fell in love with its sound and never looked back.

In 2022, DJKNATOR showcased his talent at one of South Africa’s most iconic venues, performing at the Durban Business Fair held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban’s city centre.

In 2024, he released his first event music production, _Underground B4ssment_, which amassed over 500,000 streams across all digital platforms.

His momentum continued into 2025 with the release of _Thelinduku_, a collaboration with MotionRSA that surpassed 1 million streams globally. That same year, he teamed up with DJ Lag and Thobeka for the single _WAwawa_, which achieved major success with over 6.8 million streams and was featured on his latest album, _Southside Mixtape_.

In 2026, DJKNATOR made his international debut 26 March with a sold-out performance in Lagos-Nigeria, presented by Group Collective. he performed a landmark Boiler Room B2B set on 12 June in South Africa alongside rising star KC Driller. The set generated significant buzz for pioneering a new sound within Gqom.

Overall, DJKNATOR is a talented DJ and producer who continues to make waves in the South African electronic music scene through his distinctive sound and electrifying performances. And this is only the beginning.