Asked who and what influenced him growing up. Pillay says, “I wasn't one of the popular kids. Neither was I in the category of ‘good looking’. I had a good set of friends, though, who accepted me unconditionally.

"If there is anyone that has influenced me the most, it's my mother and father. Their sacrifices to bring my brother and me up were never-ending.

"We saw them go through the hardest of problems and still managed to provide us with everything we needed as growing boys, including our full education. Another person has to be Durban’s MC and DJ Trevor Williams.”

A memorable experience for Pillay was when he played at The Warehouse in central Durban alongside industry greats such as DJ Devan Singh and DJ Deon Chetty.

“I was so afraid of going up against them, I figured I had to do something to stand out. So, I took a huge bhangra dhol drum and played it on stage during the beat drop of the song. The crowd went wild! And on that night, everyone knew my name.”

2024 has been a significant year for Pillay, especially with the arrival of his daughter, Saanvi, born in December. "That has been the highlight of not just my summer, but my entire life," he says proudly.

With recent changes in his personal life, Pillay took a break from performing to focus on family, embracing his new role as a father.

With the new year here, Pillay has exciting plans in the pipeline. He will be collaborating with entrepreneur Lee Who to elevate the 'Bollyrave' franchise, drawing comparisons to renowned international festivals like Tomorrowland.

Furthermore, he aims to use his platform on Lotus FM to introduce new talent, ensuring that the future of South African music remains bright.