The world scene is really looking forward to some African elements, so I do believe that we are somewhere up there.Īt Pulse Radio, we are trying to spread the word of the growing scenes in the rest of Africa, not just South Africa. Are we really where everyone thinks we are? I think Africa in general is receiving some unique love these days. Having performed internationally and locally where would you place the bar on the South African industry when compared to other countries. The fact that this has come true is really big for me! All my tours have been inspiring, meeting different cultural escapes, that big idea that a boy from a smalltown in Zululand can DJ in Bern or Sao Paulo etc. DJing is an art, and my attitude in a big stage is to tell a story. I love the arts and I feel these festivals give artists that space to fully express themselves. Can you tell us about your experiences and highlights performing in these regions? Which event or festival are you still dying to play at? That festival is yet to be born! In Africa! Otherwise, I’d love to play a big festival like Tomorrowland or Coachella. You have performed at Sonar in Barcelona, Djoon in Paris, WMC in Miami and you just recently got back from a quick Euro tour of Paris, Munich and Geneva. So from there it’s been a fulfilled blessing.Īround the same time you started performing internationally in the USA, Europe and even Asia. How did that come about? Innervisions received a number of emails about my music after my first visit to Europe in ’08. A true definition of a good man and as a result, we have a good brotherly relationship because of his forever “Good” influence.Ģ009 saw your release on Innervisions, one of the great pioneering labels in Germany. Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by his sheer aura and what’s your relationship like with him? There’s no one like Black Coffee, from his character and presence. Can you tell us about the working environment at the label? It’s crazy! It’s young! Big dreams are an everyday thing and we inspire each other in a number of ways.
Here at Pulse Radio, we have great love and respect for Soulistic Music, with artists like yourself, Black Coffee, Kabila, Sai & Rabitone, Soulstar, and now the young talent of DJ Shimza. Rhythmic music and social desires in Zululand influenced me big time! My name Culoelethu actually means “Our Song”. So traditional and urban music is something I’d hear everyday growing up from taxis, wedding ceremonies, shops and radio-carrying locals passing by. We know you are of Zulu Heritage, please tell us about how your heritage influenced your music, as well as the significance to your name? I grew up in the homelands of Eshowe, a town centered in Zululand. Is this a true reflection of yourself? It begs the question, who is Culoe – is he the quiet shy guy we all presume him to be? Culoe De Song: Culoe is God’s crazy idea of a shy guy! I find myself appearing where I’m supposed to appear and talk where I’m supposed to talk! I’m basically where my energy is in a moment! So I’m not sure of my shy degree. Pulse: You keep a low profile in terms of media appearances and your overall presence in the lime light unlike other artists. He’s also put together an exclusive podcast for us too. With his new album ‘Exodus’ on the horizon, and with him being quite particular with how he wants it to be received, Pulse took the opportunity to catch up with Culoe to fire him a few questions. That’s not to say that he’s not in it, but his humble demeanor keeps Culoe a little under the radar at times.
With fellow Soulistic artist Black Coffee having just debuted at Circoloco at DC-10 in Ibiza, and Culoe playing his captivating afro-house sets around the world, these guys are making waves and turning heads and ears towards the tip of Africa we call home.Ĭuloe tends to shy away from the lime-light. After I interview him for BBC Radio 1xtra in March which you can check out HERE Culoe de Song has more words and a special mix for the good people of Pulse Radioīeing signed to Soulistic, the Eshowe born, Afro-house DJ and producer Culolethu Zulu – famously known as Culoe De Song – is part of a label that’s busy putting South Africa on the map in a big way.
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