Culoe De Song , born Culolethu Zulu, is a South African record producer, DJ, and sangoma renowned for his trance-inducing deep house sound that fuses African rhythms with electronic textures.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Culolethu Zulu |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 20, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| State of Origin | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Relatives | Not publicly known |
| Partner | Single |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Record Producer, DJ, Sangoma |
| Labels | Soulistic Music, Innervisions, Mule Musiq |
| Net Worth | 1-5 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Culolethu Zulu was born on August 20, 1990, in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He grew up in a Zulu family and developed an interest in music early on. Without formal music education, he learned production and DJing through self-study and involvement in the local music community.
Career
Culoe De Song began his career in 2007, collaborating with prominent South African artist Black Coffee on the track “100 Zulu Warriors.” He quickly gained recognition and was signed to the Soulistic Music label.
He attended the 2008 Red Bull Music Academy in Barcelona, one of the youngest participants.
His debut album, A Giant Leap, was released in 2009, followed by several successful albums and EPs that established him internationally. His music blends African rhythms with electronic house sounds, making him a leading figure in Afro-house music.
Personal Life
Culoe De Song maintains a private personal life. He practices as a sangoma, a traditional Zulu healer, and is currently single with no publicly known children or partners.
Culoe De Song Net Worth
His estimated net worth is between 1 and 5 million US dollars, earned through music sales, live performances, and production work.
Discography
- A Giant Leap (2009)
- Elevation (2011)
- Exodus (2013)
- Washa (2016)
- Life (2020)
Awards and Nominations
He has received nominations for various South African music awards and won Best Male Artist at the 2014 Metro FM Awards for his album Exodus.
