DJ Isaac Muller tells his story: when passion drives ambition
At just age 23, Spin Master Dj Isaac Muller loves bringing his audience to life with his love for reggae music. His skill on the turntables earned him the 2017 Club Dj championship title.
A brief interview with Isaac revealed that there is more to the young disk jockey than just his love for mixing and synchronising different music genres.
Who is DJ Isaac Muller?
My name is Muwanuka Isaac, according to my National ID, but my stage name is Selector Isaac Muller. Muller means money in Germany so that’s why I went with it. I’m 23 years old and I’m in my second year at Nkumba University studying Information Technology.
How did you get into DJ-ing? Is that the proper term for it?
Yes, that’s the proper term. I started DJ-ing in 2007 while still in Secondary school with inspiration from DJ Kuz Magic and DJ Shan. In 2011 I took it on professionally after I finished secondary, with DJ Fredo as my teacher.
What music are you most comfortable mixing, that genre that truly expresses your style?
I love reggae music so much. So I know I cannot go wrong when it gets to that. Reggae has a way of exciting people. Although where I come from people say I’m good at dancehall so I guess you can say I’m all round.
Tell me about your most recent triumph…the Club DJ Awards. Did you see yourself winning the awards that day?
(Laughs) To be honest, I had a good feeling I would win. Although when the day started out, I was not feeling well, I think I was very anxious. I had an exam that Sunday, so when it was done I went directly to Lido beach. I registered my name and waited my turn. Next spin you know, I was walking away with an accolade, 2 million shilling and a best DJ champion title.
Speaking of that 2 Million do you still have any left?
I’m running a mobile DJ group called Frontline mobile DJs, I invested the money there.
Do you spin at any other events besides Lido beach?
Yes. At frontline Mobile DJs we have a PA system so we can work at any event you want. I also personally train the DJs in the group.
Any DJs you aspire to be like?
DJ SK83, Mayday, Simple Simon, Kalungi all inspire me. I also have some children in school that I help and teach about this art so in a way I give back.
Day job?
I wouldn’t call it a job per say. Sometimes I help out at my father’s glass mart where I also perfect my skills in glass molding. My DJ-ing pays my bills.
Any Career ambitions?
My dream to be a big shot celebrity DJ, have a full show at Lugogo show grounds or cricket oval like Diplo when he came to Uganda. Then I would know I have arrived.
