How I Became The Worlds Best DJ With Only One Arm: Black Coffee | E183
- Oct 2, 2022
- 1:07:57
- Full Episode
Black Coffee is one of the biggest DJs in the world, and one of the largest musical artists to ever come out of Africa full stop. Charging up to $300,000 a set, he’s one of the most coveted and in-demand DJs in the game today.
Topics: 0:00 Intro 01:51 Early years 09:18 Are you good with emotion 13:20 What role did music play in your household 20:02 The most pivotal day of your life 32:36 Did the accident make you work harder 37:53 Where you were going to be in 2 years 41:43 Why you over anyone else 44:44 Trouble with record labels telling you how to sound 49:29 How many show have you done this year 52:28 Therapy 54:17 The difference between you (Nathi) & black coffee 01:00:31 What is your happiness 01:02:43 Are there any words you find difficult to say? 01:04:54 The last guest question
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Brief Summary
Black Coffee shares his childhood struggles, a life-changing accident, and how music became his healing force.
Key points
- A Life-Changing Accident. On the night before Nelson Mandela's release, a car plowed through a crowd, changing lives forever.
- The Healing Power of Music. Music became a refuge and a source of healing for the speaker during tough times.
- Childhood Struggles. Growing up, the speaker felt the weight of responsibility and longed for a normal childhood.
- Overcoming Adversity. Despite a severe injury, the speaker learned resilience and the importance of self-reliance.
- The Journey of Acceptance. Navigating the struggles of disability and acceptance in the music industry.
- Music as a Lifeline. How music became a crucial part of his identity and survival.
Episode highlights
- The Healing Power of MusicMusic became a refuge and a source of healing for the speaker during tough times.“Music helped me so much, it brought me peace.”0:47Oct 2, 2022
- Childhood StrugglesGrowing up, the speaker felt the weight of responsibility and longed for a normal childhood.“I wanted to be a kid, you know?”5:49Oct 2, 2022
- Overcoming AdversityDespite a severe injury, the speaker learned resilience and the importance of self-reliance.“I need to learn how to not call anyone for anything.”28:31Oct 2, 2022
- The Journey of AcceptanceNavigating the struggles of disability and acceptance in the music industry.“I just wanted to be understood like everyone else.”30:29Oct 2, 2022
- Music as a LifelineHow music became a crucial part of his identity and survival.“If there's one thing I'm not going to lose is music.”33:14Oct 2, 2022
- From Humble Beginnings to SuccessReflecting on the journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful DJ.“I started with nothing, I'm from like nowhere really.”41:35Oct 2, 2022
- The Importance of Self-WorkDiscussing the necessity of personal growth amidst success.“You need to really work on yourself when you cross that line.”53:15Oct 2, 2022
- Balancing Success and RespectFinding the balance between self-importance and respect for others in the industry.“It's a very thin line between seeing yourself as a king or respecting everyone else.”54:05Oct 2, 2022
