I did not know that there was anything special in me.
and at the time I was just operating from a talent point of view. “I've had people come to me saying that my music healed them from suicide and things like that. “I always make fun of the story and say that that was the point where I was initiated,” he says jokingly. Reflecting on his life growing up, the DJ says that when he was named uCulo Lethu, after he was first brought home, his grandfather placed him on an organ and would play music to him all the time and that's when he feels he first accepted the calling. So everything about the journey I am on and music, comes under one bag of gifts. considering that music is a part of my calling. listening is the most important element about it and understanding what it's about,” he said.Ĭuloe added, “My gift with music is a part of the journey of connecting with my ancestors. “I am giving myself time to learn and absorb everything that I am being taught in this journey before starting to make assumptions and doing things quickly. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Culoe said the spiritual journey he was on was sacred in many ways and, while he couldn't share most of the process, he was glad he accepted his calling and the teachings that come with it. On Monday, the DJ took to Twitter posting an image of himself wearing tribal clothing and dancing, causing his fans to conclude that he was on a journey to become a sangoma. The biggest disappointment was actually some of the crowd that stood back and watched things as they socialized another disappointment was the screen behind the performers that wasn’t being utilized to their fullest potential with a loop that kept playing.DJ Culoe De Song has accepted his ancestral calling and has been scarce on the socials because he was undergoing the initiation process, which he's shared with TshisaLIVE in an exclusive interview. He played to a point where the crowd asked for 1 more song but he ended up playing 2.īlack Coffee Boiler Room & Ballantine's Stay… by brtvofficialĮverything was done well, a 30 minute hiccup though at the beginning of things but after that everything ran smoothly. Everyone that has seen him play always comes back with an amazing review. This was truly something worth repeating. The drummer really had things going but not to be outdone, the DJ moved around and jumped on the CDJ deck and kept things interesting.īlack Motion Boiler Room x Ballantine's Stay… by brtvofficialĪnd then Black Coffee arrived, this was what everyone was waiting for. An interesting thing is that they don’t play their own songs, which was refreshing. A very tricky move which paid off as their performance went on. He shows what fun 1 can have when doing what they love.ĭJ Shimza Boiler Room x Ballantine's Stay True… by brtvofficialĪfter DJ Shimza we were blessed by Black Motion who dropped the tempo and started all over again. His ability to mix track, play with the cue button and add effects on the songs is something everyone has to see. This might be a new side to Culoe de Song.Ĭuloe De Song Boiler Room x Ballantine's Stay… by brtvofficialĭJ Shimza stepped up and what a master of tricks he was, truly an honour to watch as he mixes and keeps the crowd dancing. All this as 3 people stood behind him in dark clothing and masks on. The real surprise is when he wore an African mask and put an incredible show.
Playing his popular productions and keeping the crowd pleased throughout. Okmalumkoolkat Boiler Room x Ballantine's Stay… by brtvofficialĬuloe de Song followed up and really got people dancing. You cannot deny OkMalumKoolKat as one the performers to watch as he engages with the audience.
OkMalumKoolKat went first, he truly pulled in the crowd, they circled him, danced with him and he jumped in the CDJ decks.
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The attendance was very impressive and those who were there were treated to free Ballantine’s mixed cocktails throughout. Only thing required was to signup of Ballantines South Africa’s Facebook page and it was go, people stood a chance on winning tickets.