D-Styles, aka Dave Cuasito, was born on July 6, 1972 in the Philippines and raised in the Bay Area of California. He came across “scratching” in 1984 on his dad’s home stereo. Armed with his first Radio Shack-brand mixer and one turntable, D-Styles was motivated by such music as Malcolm McClaren’s “Buffalo Gals,” Herbie Hancock’s “Rockit,” and Run-DMC’s album Raising Hell.

Ready D is arguably South Africa’s number 1 Hip Hop DJ and one of the busiest DJ’s around. He will be performing at All Stars on Thu, 2 October. Pre-sold tickets only, available at All Stars & Michiko, Eikastad Mall. Limited amount so don’t miss out on catching this turntable maestro for the very last time in Stellenbosch this year! Read more for details.

Space has been talking to famous people again and I bring to you a talented vocalist which we just heard on the new J-Zone album. I present to you Dick $tallion! He aint just another rapper but he’s also the owner/editor of Flagrant magazine which has the illest chickens ever! So check this out and hear for yourself as to why you should look out for this dude.

J-Bux, that emcee from the windy city Port Elizabeth recently got down in black n white.  Expect to hear more from this emcee in the coming months as he get’s set to release his debut EP.  You can download the newspaper clipping here. (221kb) Jpeg format.

“Dub-L’s In Town” was produced, written, recorded and performed by a young gentleman by the name of Dub-L. Manhattan born circa 1977, dub-L was surrounded by the urban environment of the Lower East Side. By the age of 19 he was signed to Profile/Smile Records as a producer and artist.

I can still remember when Nas made his first appearance on a track called “Live At The Barbecue” by Main Source. 1994 he dropped Illmatic on us. This album brought Nas to the forefront of the hip hop game. We fast forward to 2003 almost ten years after dropping that influential album as he decides to drop in for a live performance. Not in New York or London but via a new video format that was labeled digital video disk aka DVD. For us that were not fortunate enough to be at the event we have to settle for the DVD until Sony brings Nas out to South Africa. 

Started in early 2000 by El-P (fomer Company Flow producer/frontman and indie music icon) and his manager, Amaechi Uzoigwe, Definitive Jux has quickly become one of the most talked about labels, indie or otherwise, in the music business.

Todd G recently joined the Eastside Records stable and released his album Bail Money. He has toured with Coolio and 40 Thieves. He was also responsible for putting together the Northwest Game compilation which dropped in 2001. He has more friends in jail than on the streets. He has spent much of his time in jail or parole. So what’s rap got to do with it? Let’s find out.

PALM PICTURES and DEFINITIVE JUX join forces to deliver DEFINITIVE JUX PRESENTS THE REVENGE OF THE ROBOTS, a jam-packed 2-disc DVD/CD set featuring live performances from their sold-out 2002 tour, rare behind-the-scenes footage, music videos, and much more!

Spex was born Vongani Rikhotso in the dusty township of Diepkloof, Soweto. He picked up his love for hip-hop while in late- primary school where, to his peers’ bewilderment, he would say the raps he had memorised. This was 1988, in a township school nogal.

So goes the opening line to one of the most eagerly awaited albums of the year. All it is a quote. A simple quote. All together calm, confident and incredibly honest. It’s a line that perfectly sets off the fifth and final album of one of hip-hop’s most beloved and influential heroes. You know the name and you know the man.

On 17 November, The Geraas Music Awards (GMT) will once again shine the spotlight on the very best in Afrikaans music. After the huge success of the first GMT in 2001, entries are being invited across 25 categories that make up the body of this celebration of Afrikaans music. What’s interesting for us is that they’ve added a new category: Best Hip Hop/R&B album.

It’s no wonder 22 year old Proverb has been chosen as once of the new faces and voices of Africa’s hottest music TV channel Channel O. This guy has a way with words – after all he’s one of South Africa’s hottest rappers. But aside from that he’s multi skilled and multi talented and full of dreams and ambition.

Giving respect to the legend. If you’ve ever seen this guy live then you will know why. Richard Quitevis, better known as DJ Qbert to fans throughout the world, has attracted attention since 1985 when audiences realized his skills on the turntables were beyond comprehension.

Wanda Baloyi – the former band member of popular all-girl group, Ghetto Luv – has finally churned out a wonderful solo album, “Voices”, a project which sets her miles apart from her peers.