Multiplatinum, award-winning artist, eclectic producer, and curator Zoocci Coke Dope surprised fans with a surprise music video for TALK SiKK, directed by Pablo Morale and produced by CloutCassette. TALK SiKK visuals encapsulate the marauding mind of an antisocial genius whose jaded worldview is an apocalyptic cage resulting from years of accumulated Anxiety. Spotted in hisContinue reading “Zoocci Coke Dope Unleashes An Armageddon Themed TALK SiKK Surprise Video Ahead of ANXIETY+ Release”
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“If she’s for the streets, don’t cuff her” Ferlando Young Warns With His Latest Single #WithIt
Hip-Hop’s recent history is marked with change that is still met with resistance, albeit mainstream adopting the doctrine of vocal instrumentation. Whether it’s old heads complaining about the new school with its bright colors, emotive nuances, and the use of autotune, be it for mumble rap or melodic rap, purists can’t fight the urge toContinue reading ““If she’s for the streets, don’t cuff her” Ferlando Young Warns With His Latest Single #WithIt”
Bonus: Kami Bleach Talks Music, Sausse Boy Records, and Future Plans.
Nkazimulo Nelisa Dlamini, known affectionately as KamixxBleach is a producer, rapper, and CEO of Sausse Boy Records. Kami hails from Pietermaritzburg, currently residing in Johannesburg, Auckland Park. His name is the byproduct of Japanese culture with a keen adoration for anime. Kami is the Japanese translation for God synonymous with Dragon Ball Z, and BleachContinue reading “Bonus: Kami Bleach Talks Music, Sausse Boy Records, and Future Plans.”
Being The Exception To The Rule.
The 4th industrial revolution predicates its rise on the premise of multi-layered growth. From a technological perspective, constant system updates, features, and other elements that make abstract minimalism have a hint of God, challenging the criteria of excellence. Socially, we are transitioning beyond the cusp of one of the most exciting times in human history,Continue reading “Being The Exception To The Rule.”
T A L L E R: The Soundtrack To Our 20s
We are often told that life is short; some will argue that our 20s are shorter. It is a vivid game of chance where those who are better off make the most of their prime, while other toil and prepare themselves for delayed golden years. It is a time to be young, wild, free, toContinue reading “T A L L E R: The Soundtrack To Our 20s”
Life After A Series of Unfortunate Events
Since the fortunate circumstances that led to A Series of Unfortunate Events and the upward carer mobility that has taken place since we have seen the steady rise of Deekaydidit. While some clap for the progress and others wish ill-will on Deekay’s career prospects, what always peeks my interests is the untold story of becoming.Continue reading “Life After A Series of Unfortunate Events”
See Something? Say Something Now? Njani?
This week has been one where I was on edge, given its been a few weeks in a stressed state with UKZN assignments and all however the underlying stressor is the conversation around Gender-Based Violence where police are not doing enough, where we find more enablers and perpetrators tweeting freely, and women, fearful of theirContinue reading “See Something? Say Something Now? Njani?”
From Johannesburg to the world: Seriously Daniel
With all the energy the world seems to be drowned in, misogyny, materialism, cynicism to name a few it’s rare to find a pocket of music with positive ideals and a production filled with frequencies that induce a great sense of calm and inner peace. In today’s textures of music which has a lot ofContinue reading “From Johannesburg to the world: Seriously Daniel”
A New Age Frequency of Hope
I will be the first to admit this album, has proved yet again the power of not only talent but the correct traction on social media. What caught my attention through a passing tweet with an attractive album cover led to an album that made me call my partner at 2AM just to tell herContinue reading “A New Age Frequency of Hope”
Life At A Funeral
Three of the most anticipated talents who are breaking the boundaries of Hip-Hop in Pietermaritzburg have come together to make the city knock during this never ending Quarantine period with a song that will make you wipe your tears while they kill it! From Xwaneo’s melodic cadence and ever so gripping wit’, to DeeKay whoContinue reading “Life At A Funeral”
Whatever Comes, I Hope It Finds Me Praying.
“If I could paint hope on the canvas of despair what would my colors sound like?” is a question singer, songwriter and Visual artist Malwande wakes up to ask herself on a daily bases About The Musician Malwande is an emerging soulful musician. She is a singer and a songwriter with a new sound; normallyContinue reading “Whatever Comes, I Hope It Finds Me Praying.”
Gold Round My Neck: The Science Behind The Ya$i Verse.
How do you travel into different pockets of the universe while still being present? How do you space out and still be aware in this contextual climate of current sonic wavelengths? simple: Listen to Blakboy Ya$i From the first Ya$i verse to the third and everything inbetween the Hippie Made alumni brings nothing but aContinue reading “Gold Round My Neck: The Science Behind The Ya$i Verse.”
A Series Of Fortunate Clips: Deekay Did All Of Them!
Now I call her Charlie Clips, not becuase of the strength of her bars and her limitless flows, but because she is the supreme being of dropping clips on her Socials where she spits fire flows that no one can ever reproduce! Pietermaritzburg’s Top Tier MCs DeekayDidIt, a Lift As You Rise Competition Winner hasContinue reading “A Series Of Fortunate Clips: Deekay Did All Of Them!”
“I’m More Than A Wig”: Breathing New Life To Entrepreneurship
Born without limits. Raised without fear. Determined to leave a legacy. These are the philosophies to create the redefinition of talent but Professor Utonium accidentally added an EXTRA INGREDIENT to the concoction…. CHEMICAL X! Thus The Powerhouse, Sthandiwe Mhlongo was born! Okay, corny jokes aside, to say she is not multi-talented is an understatement, toContinue reading ““I’m More Than A Wig”: Breathing New Life To Entrepreneurship”
Mungakwazi Uk’naka Ezakho, Nansi Indaba Okmele Uyizwe
Perception is a tricky devil. Often we fall victim to being treated or treating someone a certain manner based on what has been said about them/us. Mek’thiwa ungizwa ngendaba what is meant is you think you know me when you have only heard about me. Such is the notion that Durban Artist’s Nommie and RheaContinue reading “Mungakwazi Uk’naka Ezakho, Nansi Indaba Okmele Uyizwe”
A Dream Deferred Is Not A Dream Denied
Sometimes, we have a dream, a long term goal for us which many who don’t share our vision will call a pipe dream. I have had the honor to see the process of this project unfold in real time, I saw the physical, emotional, spiritual wear and tear that made these songs which shifted theContinue reading “A Dream Deferred Is Not A Dream Denied”
I drink my water and Mind My Business, literally: The Rise of Luhle Shange
As far as dreams are concerned, many in our black community especially women are often told that theirs are not valid. We are told to conform, play within the rules, get by and live for the next day. The beautiful thing about the born frees is that we are exactly that born free. Free fromContinue reading “I drink my water and Mind My Business, literally: The Rise of Luhle Shange”
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