A man who serves as a police officer by day time and then becomes a Disc Jockey at night, has stunned people with his versatility.
Thabo Mooi aka Staelasoul
Staelasoul is a DJ who says music has brought him comfort and healing. The man works as a police officer during the day and as a DJ at night.
According to Daily Sun SA, Staelasoul, whose real name is Thabo Mooi, is promoting his single Don’t Let Go. He told the People’s Paper his house music album will be available before the end of the year.
The police officer said music healed him after he was wounded. In 2012 he was shot three times by thugs carrying out a cash in transit heist in Ekurhuleni.
The car he was in had 120 bullet holes in it. Staelasoul said he was lucky that only three bullets hit him.
He lives in Wattville, Ekurhuleni. Years after being healed, he still comes up with fresh beats and has been featured on radio stations.
“Music changed how I see life. It helped me to heal from an experience that almost killed me.
“I thank everyone who supported me through the tough times. My album will be dedicated to my fans and those positive people.”
The DJ has shared the stage with Vinny Da Vinci, Mo Flava, DJ Phobia and others.
He was a Metro FM guest mixer on Whose Show Is It Anyway? hosted by Somizi, Khanyi Mbau and Ntombi.
He is a DJ at Ukhozi FM with Chilli M and Mroza on the Nethezeka Midday Show.