Tony Smith

Tony Smith is a Cape Town DJ and producer whose career is defined by versatility, longevity and an instinctive understanding of the dancefloor. From his early beginnings playing private events to international club bookings alongside some of electronic music’s biggest names, Tony has spent decades building a reputation as a South African DJ with serious range and staying power.

His journey began with his own mobile disco, performing at small private functions before making the move into Cape Town’s club scene. In 1991, Tony secured a residency at the legendary Space Odyssey, one of Cape Town’s popular clubs at the time. He spent three years behind the decks, initially specialising in R&B and Hip-Hop before making a natural transition into House music.

When Space Odyssey closed in 1995, Tony was already firmly established within Cape Town’s emerging house movement. He went on to become a resident at Angels, followed by a residency with Pharcyde Events, opening the door to bookings at some of the city’s leading venues, including D-Lite, G Spot and Nexus.

From Cape Town to the International Dancefloor

Tony’s reputation soon travelled beyond South Africa. In 1996, he was booked to perform in Germany, sharing a lineup with internationally recognised DJs Carl Cox, David Morales and Boy George.

Playing to a packed ballroom of more than 6,000 people, Tony delivered an extended four-hour set — a defining moment in his career and a testament to his ability to command a large international dancefloor.

In 1998, Tony returned to Munich, where he was invited to headline at the renowned house venue Kraftwerk. These international performances established Tony as a DJ capable of taking his distinctly South African energy onto the global club circuit.

DJ, Producer & Remixer

Tony Smith’s career extends far beyond the DJ booth. His work in the studio has seen him explore music production and remixing, working on projects involving The Boyz, The Future Sound of Cape Town and Ernie from Moodphase5ive.

His remix of The Usuals – “The Shape That I’m In” reached #1 on Good Hope FM’s Top 30, remaining at the top of the chart for more than three weeks.

Back in Cape Town, Tony continued building his reputation through a residency at Club Kapital, while performing at major events and venues throughout South Africa.

A DJ Without Genre Limits

One of Tony’s greatest strengths is his versatility. His sets can move effortlessly from Hip-Hop and R&B through to House, Tech House and deeper electronic sounds, adapting his selection to the venue, crowd and time of night.

Tony also performs under his Ace DJ alias, where his focus shifts towards Hip-Hop, breakbeats and urban sounds. Under this name, he has performed at events including Synergy Live, 420 Sundaze, Sizzled and MCQP.

Whether he’s playing classic House, driving Tech House, deep electronic music, Hip-Hop or breakbeats, Tony’s approach remains the same: read the room, find the right record and keep the dancefloor moving.

Tony Smith on Mutha FM

With decades of experience spanning Cape Town nightlife, South African dance music, international club culture, DJing, production and remixing, Tony Smith brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge to Mutha FM.

His sets combine experience with an instinct for discovering and delivering the right music at the right moment — proving that true DJ versatility isn’t about playing everything.

It’s about knowing exactly what to play.

Tony Smith. Cape Town roots. International experience. Serious house music credibility. And always another fire tune waiting to drop. 🔥