On The Spot Light 'Lee Da Cocktail'

Sho!Mag: They say ‘Music Is A Very Risky Business’ and there are limited rewards within this industry. Do you agree with that or not and why?

Lee Da Cocktail: Every business is risky  Like opening a tuckshop or boutique. You have to believe in yourself,your business that after few months or years, it’ll be recognized. That’s also Faith. So imagine if we were afraid of taking risks due to failure, we wouldn’t be where we are today. To answer the question, I fully disagree. BELIEVE, FAITH, HARD WORK.

Sho!Mag: When did you notice that you that you wanted to be a deejay and what brought about that decision to be a deejay?

Lee Da Cocktail:  I’m not going to mention “when I was 5 years old,I knew blah blah blah…” kind’a story. I never knew I wanted to be one. It only came about when I was 17 old, I was still in my matric, 2010. I used to claim that I’m a DJ  (chuckles). Bragged to my friends how good I was. So I used the saying,“Fake it till you make it”. I also believe that, all what I’m doing is a gift. When GOD shows you the path that you were born to walk on, walk slowly on it and never look back. That’s what I did. Make it your priority,protect it,nurture it.Sho!Mag: I have heard stories about it being hard to get into the Deejaying scene and the Music Industry in general. How has it been for you? And were there any hurdles worth mentioning you had to leap over so as to break into the Music Scene?

Lee Da Cocktail: It has its own ups and downs.Breakdowns and breakthroughs. Just Like the moon and the Sun. Rain and some sunshine. It’s up to you as a brand or an individual why you to be part of the industry. For me,I’ve faced challenges and still facing them. But one thing I can tell you,REMEMBER WHY YOU STARTED! I always remind myself why I got into the industry, everytime I feel the heat. And then I go back to the drawing board. And,I’ve never thought of giving up.

Sho!Mag: I must say that competition is fierce within the Deejaying Scene with a lot of extremely talented deejays within this scene. What is that ‘thing’ which sets you apart from the rest?

Lee Da Cocktail: Self-confidence and perseverance. I am LEE DA COCKTAIL and I play like LEE DA COCKTAIL. Although I’ve been confused, rather complimented on how I play like a “authi” (man) behind decks. Still, I am ME, SHE, HER and not intimidating any one.Yes,I am inspired by few DJs, whom I know personally.