Born Daniel Neyburger (Hebrew: דניאל נייבורגר), Mooki became a musician at the age of 17, when he formed the hip hop act Shabak Samech with a group of friends.

In the years 2016-2019, he starred in the main male role in the first, second and third seasons of the TV series Metumtemet alongside Bat-Chen Sebag.

[3] In 2005, Mooki released his second solo album – Okef Mi'Lemala (עוקף מלמעלה) which was also recorded with Piloni, who composed, produced and arranged all of the songs.

In 2006, Mooki performed vocals on the song "מעצבי דעת הקהל" (Shapers of Public Opinion) on the album Al Ha'Mishmeret by Rami Fortis and Berry Sakharof.

Also in 2008, Shabak Samech, who reunited back in 2007 for a short tour across Israel, released their fourth studio album, Boom Carnival.

Mooki wrote the lyrics and Useless ID frontman and bassist Yotam Ben-Horin was responsible for the music and arrangements.