Niskerone

Niskerone, born Mark Stevens, is a prominent Cape Town-based artist and DJ known for his significant influence on the South African Drum & Bass scene. He started gaining recognition in the early 2000s, notably launching a weekly residency called “It Came From The Jungle” at Fiction DJ Bar in Cape Town in May 2006, which filled a crucial gap in the local music scene for Drum & Bass enthusiasts. Through his career, he has not only shaped the Drum & Bass culture in Cape Town but has also contributed to the broader South African electronic music identity, making him a key figure in this musical genre.

“he has not only shaped the Drum & Bass culture in Cape Town but has also contributed to the broader South African electronic music identity, making him a key figure in this musical genre.”

 Niskerone has been a dominant figure in the South African electronic music circuit since 2004, earning a reputation as one of the most technically skilled artists in his genre. He is a regular headliner at South African festivals and clubs and has been voted into South Africa’s electronic elite by DJ Mag, which highlights his influence and acclaim within the electronic music community.