Nhlanhla Fakude better known by his stage name DJ Stoks, is a South African DJ, record producer and songwriter. He was born and raised in Mzimhlophe, Soweto. He burst onto the mainstream after his gold selling single - YELELE in 2019.

DJ Stoks is a visionary and one of the Pioneers of the unique and original South African sound known as AmaPiano. Within this sound, he brings freshness to the ear as he distinguishes himself by blending in a fusion of Jazz and Deep house music.

“Music for the matured” is a term he has coined to describe his distinct sound that he has curated for music lovers.