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[30 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

Be sure to catch J-Bux and Rush every Sunday between 15:00 pm and 18:00 pm South African Time on Bay FM (Port Elizabeth) as they showcase the best in local and global Hip Hop. The show also features live telephonic interviews and next week they will be having an exclusive interview with Crazy Legs.  For those who do not live in the Port Elizabeth area you can catch the show live on the net by visting www.bayfm.co.za.

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[30 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

The Hiphocalypse Radio show is going global with 2 downloadable web-cast sessions available on the Hiphocalypse website www.hiphocalypse.co.nr as well as www.africasgateway.com. Hiphocalypse Shortcuts is a twenty-minute long downloadable MP3 which is produced to coincide with the Hiphocalypse show every Saturday night. Shortcuts is hosted by Hiphocalypse DJs Rob One and Mmabatho, and is designed to showcase the top tracks from each show. Shortcuts will include at least one track from the legendary Hiphocalypse Special or album premier of the night, as well as any exclusives and interviews that find their way onto the show. So if you want a piece of one of the top hip-hop radio shows in Africa, make sure you download Hiphocalypse Shortcuts, every Saturday night…

Events »

[28 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

It is an artistic battlecry to declare elevated music is an obligatory partner to grand dance. In witness to this, the City of Gauteng is set to showcase a veritable creativity marking cross-continent collaborations. This press release is sent to inform you of the upcoming Dance-Music Concert series (02-13 November 2005 at the Tesson Theatre in Johannesburg) which luxuriantly promises to feature a multimedia ensemble of jazz-inspired music and dance courtesy of the BrooklynSowetoConnection (BSC)…

Gaming »

[22 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

On November 15th, Activision will be releasing True Crime – New York City, the much anticipated follow up to 2003’s True Crime – Streets of L.A. Similar to its predecessor, the game features an all-star cast including notables such as Christopher Walken, Traci Lords, Mickey Rourke, and Redman. In fact, two previously unreleased Redman tracks will be featured in the game as well as the option to be his character. Read on for trailers and pics..

Movies »

[22 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

After months of sweating to get a cool line-up together for the very first South African Horror Festacular, Flamedrop, Shadow Realm Inc. and the Labia Theatre assembled a wide range of classic, cult and unforgettable movies to fill up a week of Horrors over the Halloween period. Due to slack venue co-operation, the Johannesburg leg of the Horror Festacular has been postponed, but not cancelled – so watch this space. The Labia in Orange Street, Gardens (the only true independent cinema in Cape Town) will be the venue for the Mother City from Friday 28 October to Thursday 3 November 2005. Read on for detailed info…

Biographies »

[22 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

With the streets buzzing about his incredible rhyme techniques in the battle circuit, New Jersey native Serius Jones is now focusing his attention on the studio for some amazing new music. With an extensive catalogue of new songs already completed, his tracks “Serius” and “Life In The City” with super-producer Needlz and “Get Gwop” with the Supasonics set things off to introduce the young emcee to the world.  Read on for his biography and mp3’s…

Events »

[22 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

On the 27th of October 2005 at the Independent Armchair Theatre, 135 Lower Main Road, Observatory – Cape Town, catch Supadan with guests Southpaw and Stereo Zen. Also features dj’s AK47 and Suga. R30 to enter or R60 and get a cd. Doors open at 9pm. No kids (under 18’s). View flyer.

New Releases »

[22 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

The Verve Music Group is releasing a new remix project entitled, Impulsive! Revolutionary Jazz Reworked on Oct. 25th. The album is a collection of reworked songs from jazz heavyweights such as Charles Mingus, Dizzy Gillespie, Pharoah Sanders, and Yusef Lateef and features production from the likes of RZA, Prefuse 73, Kid Koala and more. Read on for exclusive audio streams…

Radio »

[19 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

Nigerian-born, London-based JJC, frontman of Afropean hip-hop outfit JJC & 419 Squad and producer to UK R’n’B stars Jamelia, Liberty X, Big Brovaz and Lemar, looks at the rise and rise of African hip-hop in this four-part documentary, Afropop from Wednesday, 2 November 2005 on BBC 1Xtra, broadcast as part of the TXU programme, 2 – 4pm GMT…

Events »

[19 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

Over the past years, South African music took significant steps toward a goal of being the most desirable cultural music in the world. AMUSEAFRICA.COM/LIVE!’s goal is to try to create excitement around urban live music, arts & culture in the corporate world. AMUSEAFRICA.COM/LIVE! promises to be the hottest live band events in Jozi and will leverage South African’s iconic music and expertise to create a compelling connection between musicians – old and new. The event takes place twice a month at The Songwriters Club in Newtown…

Events »

[19 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

Revolution is not ‘showing’ life to people, but bringing them to life. A revolutionary organization must always remember that its aim is not getting its adherents to listen to convincing talks by expert leaders, but getting them to speak for themselves, in order to achieve, or at least strive toward, an equal degree of participation. Read on to view the flyer and a map for directions…

Events »

[17 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

Conjured Concepts will be hosting an event on the 29th of October 2005 at the Armchair Theatre in Cape Town. It will feature Rattex with the Maniac Squad, Writers Block and DJ’s Big Dre, Raiko. There will be an open mic session. It will cost you R20 to get in, or R50 and get a Writers Block Compilation Cd.

New Releases »

[16 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

This is a street Hip-Hop compilation project aimed at providing a platform for independent Rap artists and producers to be heard. Formed in 2004, BLACKMIST is a crew of dissenting Hip Hop powerbrokers on the rise. Our mission is to challenge the negative stereotypes associated with street culture through a comprehensive and powerful display of our artform. Based in Cape Town, BLACKMIST addresses the dire lack of media interest and attention in what is seen by its followers as a refined, high quality and important form of expression…

Announcements »

[15 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

Dead Prez will be performing alongside DJ Ready D, Driemanskap and others at the Baobab Urban Youth Conference closing party during December 2005. For more info on the conference click here. For info on ticket prices please phone 021 462 3129.

Announcements »

[13 Oct 2005 | No Comment | ]

A workshop featuring guests, Matt Allison (singer-songwriter and independent record label owner – matt-allison.com) and Grenville (Godessa) will be held on the 22nd of October at ‘Music Connection’, 65 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town.  Read on for more details…