By Obakeng Maje

If you’ve ever been to a wedding, birthday party, bar, etc. with live entertainment, you know that the DJ can make or break the event.

And because the quality of service, entertainment and professionalism varies widely from jockey to jockey, it’s important to pick an emcee that has the experience and personality needed to ensure your celebration goes off without a hitch.

We chatting to one of the finest Djs in North West,Dj Les and hear about music,how he make it,who he plays it to, and where?

So come with us to hear more about a Rustenburg-born Dj!!!

Rustenburg-Lesego Morake is a radio presenter,a producer and a club Dj and believes he is the best in everything.

Born and bred at a tiny place of Motlhabe village,near Moruleng Dj Les rose to the occasion and nothing stand on his way to achieve his childhood dream.

“I was born at Bakgatla village in Motlhabe,near Moruleng in Rustenburg and I had only one dream…to become a Club Dj,a Producer & a Radio personality” Lesego Morake said.

Dj Les as he is affectionately known to his followers has once played a professional football too. Morake once played for now defuncted Manning Rangers team.

“I played a professional football as I am also passionate about soccer,but unfortunately a nagging injury cut my career short. That is where I pursue Dj as a career” Dj Les said. 

“I grew up listening to Dj Fresh and I was inspired by him. To become a Dj is not an easy thing as you must always be ahead of your compitator. Offering exactly what music lovers need,your half-job is done” Les outlines.

Morake(29) want to be one of the finest Djs in the country and believes our music is on a right direction.

“We see lots and lots of international Djs coming down to the South and the world love our music. I want to see myself being one of the best Djs and a businessman” he adds.

Lesego Morake has survived all trials and tribulations he went through and he also has that fair share of ups and downs in his life,but he never gave up.

Lesego is running an entertainment company called L’volution Entertainment,for sound hiring,wedding video and photograph.

Even though he just started it,he believe he has all arsenals.

“I am running an entertainment company and offers photography,sound hire & dj. I want to go back to radio and I will be very grateful if that opportunity can arise” he smiles.

Dj Les worked as a radio personality & producer for a year back in 2010. 

He is armed with formal radio training and skills,even though Dj Les has’nt released any album he outlines that in three years time he will be dropping a house album.

“I am little bit have many on my plate for now,but hopefully I will drop my first house album in three years time. I am currently looking for a full time job(especially on radio) and after I find something then I will exercise my options” he giggles.

Lesego Morake studied Electrical Engineering but unfortunately he could not finish the course to financial strains.

He also took time to encourage the youths of South Africa who lost hope.

“I would like to further my studies in the future and to those youths who lost it altogether,they must not lose hope. The harder you work,the luckier you become,so education is a gateway from poverty” Les said.

Morake says he is looking for a manager who could manage him.

“I am looking for a manager and want to concentrate on exploring and breaking all barriers to get to the top” he said.

Dj Les has showcase his skills in Johannesburg and North West,sharing the stage with world renowned Djs.

He also played at Tsitsing stadium during world cup back in 2010.

For bookings djles@mailbox.co.za or call him on 0783949759.