Real name: Cleopas Monyeapao

South African-born DJ/producer DJ Cleo grew up in Gauteng's East Rand and began his musical career at the tender age of ten. A fortunate meeting with Ashifashabba afforded him the opportunity to work in radio at YFM.
After being inspired in producing for radio, an extension of himself started in 2002 when he launched Will Of Steel Productions (Pty) Ltd, a record label based in Johannesburg.