Music and Blessings: DJ Bullet and DJ Patlama’s Uplifting Collaboration
The Jacaranda city is gearing up to be swept away by the infectious beats and soul-stirring melodies of Music and Blessings, the latest EP from Pretoria’s finest, DJ Bullet who’s real name is Kagiso Mashigoand and Thabo Phallane DJ Patlama.
This dynamic duo who are also residents DJs on Motsweding FM every Saturday mornings with Fino K on Diaroropa has joined forces to create a sound that is equal parts gospel, house, and pure joy, promising to bring people together in celebration and dance.
The EP features five soulful house tracks that are sure to get soulful music lovers dancing this summer.
The collaboration brings together some of the best talented producers and vocalists from Pretoria, including ManQ, DVINE BROTHERS, Ole, Royalty, DNS, and Ayoba.
According to DJ Bullet, the duo drew inspiration from legendary artists such as Oskido, Glen Lewis, Vinny Da Vincy, and Thebe.
“We started working together in 2021 and our first single was titled ‘Ngikhethe wena’ featuring Pixie L. It’s an honour to be sharing the stage with our idols now,” said DJ Bullet.
The EP is the duo’s latest release, following their 2022 album Deep House Politics and singles ‘Doro Doro’ feat Reagile Rey and Mungu, also featuring Reagile Rey, and ‘Save the Music’ feat Ole, released in 2025.
“As summer heats up, our aim is to fill the air with the infectious beats of ‘Music and Blessings’, bringing people together in joyous celebration,” said DJ Patlama.
“We’re anticipating crowds to be dancing, reveling in the soulful house vibe,” he added. DJ Patlama also noted that with every drop and transition, the collaboration will command the crowd, reminding listeners that music is a unifying force.
The duo’s music has been well-received, with their song being playlisted throughout most radio stations in Mzansi. Fans are already buzzing on social media, sharing their love for the EP and celebrating the summer together.
The song features a mix of Zulu, Tswana, and English lyrics, with a gospel-inspired vibe. “This time we came up with a similar concept to our previous song that took Mzansi by storm. We hope people will love this one even more, as it has a gospel feeling and guitar doing magic to the song,” said DJ Bullet.
DJ Bullet and DJ Patlama met at an event in 2010, and their love of Deep House gave birth to a friendship that has delivered hit songs.
They recently performed at a festival, where they took the stage and enveloped the audience in uplifting rhythms that resonated deeply. The festival atmosphere is electric as DJ Bullet and DJ Patlama take to the stage, enveloping the audience in uplifting rhythms that resonate deeply; everyone is united in joy, celebrating the music under the bright summer sky.
Music and Blessings is available to stream on all digital platforms.
Back in the studio, DJ Bullet and DJ Patlama are channeling their creative energy into new tracks, building on the success of the EP.
