The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

How I Became The Worlds Best DJ With Only One Arm: Black Coffee

Oct 3, 2022

Black Coffee, a celebrated South African DJ and music producer, shares his incredible journey from adversity to stardom despite losing the use of one arm in a childhood accident. He discusses how music became a powerful source of healing and self-expression. The conversation dives into his humble beginnings, the role of family influences in shaping his resilience, and the importance of authenticity in navigating success. Black Coffee also reflects on the psychological challenges of fame and the joy found in vulnerability and shared experiences.

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Episode guests

Black Coffee

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Roots of Resilience: A Journey Through Upbringing and Music

18min

A Night of Chaos and Celebration: Mandela's Release and Personal Trauma

4min

Overcoming Adversity: A Journey with Disability

11min

From Humble Beginnings to Musical Ambitions

6min

Navigating Success and Identity

21min

Bridging Generations: The Challenge of Expressing Love

2min

Embracing Laughter and Vulnerability in Creative Journeys

3min

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.

But what people may not know about him is that he’s climbed to the top of the DJ world while being able to spin with only one arm, losing his ability to use the other in a tragic childhood accident. From the greatest adversity comes the greatest achievement, though, and Black Coffee took it as more inspiration to drive towards his dreams - relentlessly, unrelentingly, fearlessly.

Black Coffee’s story is truly inspiring. He is just one of many we’re bringing to you this Black History Month, during which we’re making a special effort to bring you essential conversations with people of colour who are thought and industry leaders in their fields.

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