NTS x Diesel Tracks SA Presents PHAT STOKI
PHAT STOKI—known offstage as Gontse More—is an international DJ, cultural organiser, and one of the most influential forces shaping Johannesburg’s contemporary nightlife. Revered for their electrifying sets and deep community-centred ethos, PHAT STOKI embodies the pulse of South Africa’s club culture, where music becomes both escape and expression.
A Sound Rooted in Freedom, Intimacy, and Healing
PHAT STOKI’s sonic identity is a meditation on nightlife itself. Their sets are loud, sweaty, intimate spaces—where the bass turns the room into a living organism and dancers find liberation through rhythm. Every mix is a journey in connection, a reminder that the dancefloor can be both sanctuary and revolution.
Their artistry is more than performance; it is an ongoing conversation with the communities that bring nightlife to life.
Building Platforms, Powering Community
At the core of PHAT STOKI’s work lies community empowerment. As co-founder of P*ssy Party, they helped establish one of South Africa’s most significant platforms for queer, femme, and women DJs. What began as a Joburg movement has expanded to Cape Town and Durban, hosting events, workshops, and international collaborations.
P*ssy Party has become an incubator for new talent—nurturing DJs and producers, creating safer performance spaces, and reshaping the narrative of who gets to command the booth.
A Global Force in Electronic Music
PHAT STOKI’s influence stretches far beyond South Africa. Their talent has taken them to some of the world’s most respected stages, including:
- OppiKoppi
- Nyege Nyege Festival
- AfroPunk Johannesburg
- Zakifo Festival
- CTM Festival (Berlin)
- Five Boiler Room sets, each showcasing their versatility and cultural command
- A coveted closing set for M.I.A. during her South African tour
Their work continues to spotlight South African nightlife on the global map—authentic, unapologetic, and future-facing.
Listen to PHAT STOKI’s Exclusive Diesel Tracks Mix
As part of the NTS x Diesel Tracks SA initiative, PHAT STOKI delivers an exclusive mix that captures the essence of their artistry—innovative, bold, and deeply rooted in community energy.
🎧 Listen now via Diesel:
https://diesel.co.za/pages/phatstoki
🌍 Also featured globally on NTS:
nts.live/projects/diesel-tracks
This collaboration celebrates South Africa’s diverse musical landscape and honours the artists who continue to expand its cultural reach.
