DJ Sean Samassa’s journey in music is rooted in passion, consistency and a deep love for R&B and soul.
Based in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, his career officially kicked off in 2015 during the era of Society Battles at Two Tone, where he began sharpening his skills and carving out his sound.
A major turning point came in 2017 when the late Thapelo Phelo identified his talent and recruited him into the Soul Family Session (SFS) collective.
Being part of SFS proved to be life-changing for Samassa, as the group brought together some of the finest DJs of that era.
To this day, SFS remains a strong and respected movement, built on quality music and brotherhood.
Over the years, Samassa has held residencies at popular venues including Two Tone, Lashka Lifestyle Bar and DKNY Lounge.
He is currently a resident DJ at Butcher 2.0 in Daveyton, where his smooth, soulful sets continue to win over crowds.
His rise has also seen him sharing the stage with some of the industry’s most respected names, including T-bose from Kaya FM, and Wilson B Nkosi from Metro FM, and several other prominent radio DJs, experiences he credits for refining his professionalism and humility.
His love for R&B and soul dates back to his younger days, when he would borrow cassette tapes and LPs just to immerse himself in the music.
Influenced heavily by ’90s R&B, he believes that era was richer in ballads, rhythm and emotion, compared to the new-school sound, which blends more hip-hop elements.
Musically, he describes his style as sophisticated R&B, rich in sing-alongs and emotional connection.
One track that never fails to move the crowd during his sets is No Love by US singer Kevin Edmonds, older brother of Babyface.
Among artists that have shaped his musical identity, he cites Horace Brown as a key influencer.
He said the audience response to R&B remained strong.
“People truly love R&B jams,” he said.
Beyond the music, being a DJ had taught him humility and respect for fellow DJs, fans and the craft itself, he said.
Fans attending his sets can always expect smooth jams and deeply connected musical journeys.
He is busy working on a new major project with his SFS crew, which will be unveiled soon.
His ultimate dream is to share the stage with international artists and elevate his brand to global recognition.
Driven by creativity, he stays inspired by constantly trying new combinations and pushing his sound to new venues, including taking his craft outside of his township.
His long-term vision is clear: to see SFS reach greater heights and to establish himself as a powerful and respected brand in the music industry. — TimesLIVE