Anki Delport - professionally known as Lokka Vox—is a multifaceted South African singer-songwriter, vocal producer, DJ, and performing artist. Since launching her music career in 2011, she has built a global reputation in the electronic dance music scene through collaborations with top-tier producers and releases on esteemed labels.

 

 

Early Life & Education

 

Born in 1987 in South Africa, Delport showed artistic promise early on. In 2006, after matriculating from Pro Arte Alphen Park School of Arts, she joined the all-girls stage production Girl Talk 007 at Richard Lauring Sound Stage as lead pianist, solo/backing vocalist, and dancer—roles she continued to perform across theatre productions until 2009  .

 

Live Performance Career (2006–2015)

 

From 2009 to 2015, Delport was resident singer, dancer, and DJ at Coco Bongo at Monte Casino (Johannesburg), while freelancing at corporate and live venues nationwide  . Her extensive stage experience also includes performances at South African landmarks such as the State Theatre Pretoria, Gold Reef City Casino, and Sun City  .

 

 

Transition to Music Production & Vocal Work (2011–present)

 

Delport transitioned into recording in 2011 under the alias Lokka Vox. Uploading her music on SoundCloud gained her attention as a composer and vocalist, leading to collaborations with producers globally  . Her distinctive vocals have since featured on Beatport Top 10 and radio shows including ASOT, FSO, NCS, Perfecto, and BBC1  .

 

 

Collaborations & Label Affiliations

 

Lokka Vox is a prolific vocal artist and songwriter whose distinctive voice has become a staple in the global trance and electronic music scene. With over 270 individual tracks released across major platforms like Spotify, Beatport, and Bandcamp, she has built an expansive discography that spans genres and styles. Her music has been released on more than 58 record labels worldwide, including leading imprints like Black Hole Recordings, Armada sub-labels, Nu Venture Records, and In Trance We Trust—solidifying her status as one of the most in-demand vocalists in the electronic dance music industry.

 

She most recently, dropped her debut solo DnB single “PLAY ME” on Balkan Electro (Warner Music) — showcasing not just her vocal talents, but her skills as a solo producer.

 

She has contributed voice and songwriting to tracks alongside notable electronic artists, among them Anima, Marlo, Borgeous, Ashley Wallbridge, Blood Groove & Kikis, Judge Jules, Hazem Beltagui, Fabio XB, Antillas, Artisan, and more.

 

Vocal Production & Sample Packs

 

Beyond performance, Lokka Vox has influenced the production world. In 2013 she released a hit vocal sample pack with Function Loops—followed by two sequels—and a 2022 pack containing over 150 royalty-free vocal stems that achieved widespread industry use  .

 

Touring Highlights

 

Lokka Vox has toured widely, performing live and DJ sets across South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Knysna, Plett), the USA (Miami Music Week, Orlando Carnival, Essence Festival), Europe (Malta, Italy), and Asia (Thai island festivals) between 2014 and 2023  .

 

 

Artistic Vision

 

As she herself puts it: “I write, compose, record, produce, edit and mix my own beats… I’m a studio nerd and I don’t like performing or showbiz. I’m here for the music, not for the fame”  . Her work is recognized for strong songwriting, versatile vocal performances, and contributions behind the scenes as a producer and engineer.

 

 

Present & Future

 

Lokka Vox continues to reside in South Africa, splitting her time between studio production, global collaborations, sample-pack development, and curated live performances. She remains a respected presence in electronic music, known for her vocal originality and songwriting expertise.