The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast #32 – DJ Cleo: I Don't Know How To Deal With Grief

In this episode of the Relebogile Mabotja Podcast, I am in conversation with DJ Cleo, a legend in the music industry as well as a producer and radio host. We speak about his childhood, where his parents encouraged him to dream big, and explore how his journey began when he taught himself to play the guitar. DJ Cleo opens up about navigating fatherhood, learning from his mistakes, and trying to figure himself out as a young parent. We talk about friendships, the power of forgiveness, and how he sometimes struggles to let go of grudges. He shares the pivotal lesson he learned from Riky Rick, a vital lesson that revitalized his music career. DJ Cleo reflects on his experiences with grief and depression, sharing how he survived those dark times and learning to appreciate life through both the good and the bad. This episode is filled with raw honesty, laughter, and eye-opening life lessons. #RelebogilePod Connect with us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram:   / relebogilepod   X: https://x.com/RelebogilePod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relebogilepod... Threads: https://www.threads.com/@relebogilepo... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/relebogilepo... Pinterest: https://pin.it/6oLzitfKi Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rweJX1... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast... Join this channel's membership to get access to special perks:    / @relebogilemabotja215   01:19 - Why Today's Music Doesn't "Slap the Same" 02:40 - Should the Music Industry Be Regulated? 06:15 - Why DJ Cleo Used American Vocalists 10:25 - DJ Cleo Ranks His Top 5 South African Music Producers 13:55 - The Moment People Realized DJ Cleo is a True Musician 17:14 - Why DJ Cleo Wouldn't Change His Painful Childhood Moments 20:43 - The Pressures of Raising Kids in the Modern World 26:50 - Having Difficult, Open Conversations with His Daughters 31:08 - Supporting Brickz in Prison 32:55 - The Full Story Behind The SAMA Awards Beef with Brickz 39:32 - Can Society Really Help with Rehabilitation? 42:26 - The Biggest Lesson DJ Cleo Learned About Marriage 44:46 - DJ Cleo's Powerful Definition of Love 51:56 - How Losing a Job is a Blessing in Disguise 59:17 - Dealing with Grief 01:03:36 - The Pressure and Pride of Finally Getting His Degree