DEF EFF

Mzu Ntantiso, aka DEF EFF, is a multifaceted artist who seamlessly combines hip-hop emceeing and acting, transcending artistic boundaries. His microphone presence guarantees five things: unparalleled versatility, captivating lyricism, inspirational messaging, clever wordplay, and crowd-igniting energy. DEF EFF's creative brilliance melds cross-genre music love with a vast array of styles while keeping his hip-hop roots authentic. He crafts intricate and unique rhymes using witty alliteration, similes, metaphors, homonyms, and palindromes.

Hailing from Mthatha, Eastern Cape, and now based in Cape Town, DEF EFF injects a refreshing perspective into the hip-hop scene. From his years with ETC CREW to his solo journey starting in 2016, he collaborates with producer/beatboxer JOHNNY FILTER. His music exudes fresh, head-nodding energy, adding vitality to the ever-evolving hip-hop landscape.

Sharing stages with luminaries like AKIL THE MC, JOHN ROBINSON, KEV BROWN and more internationally, and local talents such as JITSVINGER, ILL SKILLZ, KANYI MAVI, SOUL PROS, CAPTAIN STU and AUTOPILOT. DEF EFF bridges the gap between hip-hop purists and newcomers. His feature on STOGIE T's Freestyle Friday series during the COVID-19 pandemic showcased his lyrical prowess. Frequent appearances on the Selective Live stage keep him in the spotlight, allowing him to release music more frequently in smaller doses, catering to today's diverse music audience.

We had the privilege of creating Def Eff's Artist Bio and creating his Electronic Press Kit.