Woodblock DJs achieve double platinum with 'Skuta Baba' remix
They stole the spotlight at the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards and now, Woodblock DJs are riding yet another career high.
The genre-bending duo, Sicelo 'ButterNutt' Nkomo and Mthobisi Vuma, have officially received Double Platinum certification for their chart-blazing 'Skuta Baba Remix'.
The remix, which expanded on the already electric original, features a heavyweight lineup of Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta, Buzzi Lee, Tony Dayimane, Kane Keid, Mvelost, and Set Off.
Together, they created an anthem that resonated far beyond the music charts, becoming a cultural movement powered by unity, rhythm, and street-born authenticity.
Speaking to IOL Entertainment, Woodblock DJs shared insight into the remix's creation, their approach to collaboration, and what's next for their ever-evolving sound. When the DJs created the 'Skuta Baba Remix', they had a clear vision.
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