Dj Exte-c interview
The multi-talent Charles Mogane hails from the city life of Pretoria he gives us an insight on how it is being a young Dj In South Africa, how his pushed the limits and is doing good for himself. It’s not only about the club life but how people take music from within. His touched souls and his yet to touch yours… this is Exte-c…
Who is Charles Mogane?
His a Dj, producer. Graphic designer, student, business owner and a whole lot more.
Where are you from?
Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga.
How is Pretoria compare to your home town?
It’s lively. There’s a lot of untapped talent in my hometown but music is taboo and you can’t really market yourself.
How did the love of music and being a dj come about?
I grew up watching my uncle play so he played a part on that, he gave me his vinyls and I taught myself from there.
Which one do you enjoy doing most between the two? Dj-ing or Producing?
Playing. I get to play my music.
Was it difficult for you to get in this industry?
It was, people undermine you, take you for granted, call you for gigs and not pay me because they usually think I’m a lil boy who knows nothing and they don’t have respect for.
What was the mission of the of your work?
To make people dance with my music.
What did you learn from dj-ing?
Don’t be selfish, people tend to listen to different songs in the house genre, you have to cater for the commercial and deeper people.
Who is your inspiration?
I am my own inspiration.
What has been your biggest challenge yet?
Making it in this industry and becoming a superstar dj.
What does it mean for you to be young black man in this country?
Doing things the right way, working for my dreams, pushing to always do best and being responsible for my actions.
Do you think young people are active enough in the future of this country?
Yes they trying to their best cause at this present moment being ignorant is being a toxic being.
Has Dj-ing opened other doors for you?
It has, playing in the clubs of Pretoria is exciting I’m yet to blow up.
Any projects you’re involved with? If so tell us about it?
At the moment I’m part of a movement called Public Entertainment Group. We deal with people that play instruments, artist, rappers, designers and the list goes on.
Your biggest achievement yet?
Where I am now. Playing in clubs and being a producer.
If you were a President for one day what would you change?
Poverty and hunger
What do you think are challenges facing South African youth? And how can these challenges be addressed?
HIV/Aids and Fraud, we need to educate people about fraud there’s a lot of scammers in this country, and at this day and age people are not ignorant about the disease we just need to put the word out there.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
Working with local and international stars, young producers, owning my own studio, being a star. All big dreams yea.
What do you do to relax?
Chill with my friends, make my music and play games.
What is your dream car?
Lamborghini.
What kind music are you listening to?
Everything I’m not picky as long as it’s good it’s worth a listen I say.
What is the inspiration behind your music making?
Life, things around me, what I listen to, my mood. My friends I could go on I make my music with everything I am.
Explain why you choose the name EXTE-C?
A friend gave it too actually, he heard me play and he couldn’t believe it was me because he just couldn’t stop dancing he said I made him overly happy hence Exte-c well the C is for Charles. He said with the sound I play you don’t need to even pop a pill. Ooh and I don’t support drug use don’t get my name twisted.
Your advice to young people?
Never undermine your ability to be anything you want to be, were talented so explore yourself. Motivate yourself and untap your potential…
You can download his music www.soundcloud.com/dj-exte-c
