Pietermaritzburg-born producer and DJ Orategile Neo Moatlhudi, better known by his stage name 2in1musiq, is carving out a unique space in South Africa’s vibrant music scene. Born on September 20, 2005, Orategile’s journey is a testament to passion, persistence, and a deep-rooted love for sound.
From Sunday Morning Jazz to Studio Beats.
Growing up in a household where music was woven into daily life, Orategile absorbed influences from his grandparents’ gospel records to his father’s jazz collection. Those soulful Sunday mornings before church planted seeds that would later flourish into a career.
By grade 7, curiosity led him to FL Studio, where he began experimenting with drum patterns and melodies. YouTube tutorials became his classroom, and genres like amapiano, hip-hop, and R&B his playground. Initially drawn to aggressive broken beats, his father’s jazz influence shifted his style toward more soulful, layered productions.