Tárico Caifaz Samuel Simbine known professionally as DJ Tarico, is a Mozambican DJ, sound engineer and record producer from Maputo signed to Geobek Records. The main man of the Yaba Buluku Boyz, Tarico is noted for his production credits and his 2021 self produced single "Yaba Buluku" off his sophomore studio album Moz Piano Vol. 2 which became an instant hit in several countries and helped in popularizing Amapiano,[1] described by Billboard as a hit for all season.[2]
Tarico began disc jockeying in 2014 and began to gain recognition as a record producer in 2016. In 2021, he received 5 nominations at the 2021 AFRIMA awards and 2 nominations at the 2021 AFRIMMA (USA) awards and is a recipient of Best Collaboration award at the 2021 ASEA awards.[3][4][5] In addition to his awards nominations, he received 2 nominations each, at AFRIMA and The Headies awards of 2022 and was nominated for Best African DJ of the Year at the 2023 Soundcity MVP awards.[6][7]
Tarico was born in the capital and chief port of Mozambique, Maputo.[12] At the age of 14, he was taught how to DJ by his Neighbor, the same age he strengthened his love for music while in secondary school where he joined an all boys group Afro Madjaha. At that time, they would go to Reginald Studios where he was taught how to produce, write and make music. After 2 years, one of the members of the group passed away, the group was discontinued and Tarico had to embark on his own to pursue his career.[13]
