For those who don’t know, Optical Illusion originates from the Vaal Triangle and was co-founded by Logik in 1998. Other members include Genocide, Golden Shovel and Battlekat. With two released albums under their belt these guys aren’t your average emcees like most of these other rappers claim to be. They offer a fresh sound which appeals to both the underground and mainstream markets without compromising the quality of their music. This mini tour is aimed at promoting Optical Illusion’s second album called “The Offering”, released by Outrageous Records in 2005. On this album, the group has worked to exceed all the limitations imposed by the South African music industry, while still appealing to a mass market. Read on for more details…

Their first single titled “Heat Wave” was played on major radio stations countrywide and catered for Hip Hop lovers at all levels. Featuring Pops Mohammed and Lebogang Mashile the album is an experience of words, beats and sounds created by some of the best producers in Mzansi such as Battlekat, Nyambz & Stethoscope to name a few. They have just released a music video for their current single, “Capitol O” which is being well received all round and gets national coverage on Channel O and SABC 1. 

TOUR DATES:

6 October – Horror Café
Collaboration with Poetry Africa
Featuring: Optical Illusion 
Henry Bowers Band (Sweden) 
Ewok (Durban)
Lexikon (Durban)
Mphutlane Wa Bofelo
Dj’s Kenzhero & Bionic
Time: 21h00
R30 @ the door

20 October – 88 Norwood 
Feat: Optical Ill 
Dj’s Kenzhero & Ms Buttons
Time: 20h00
R30 

27 October – State Theatre (Pretoria) 
Feat: Optical Ill 
Nthabi
The Anvilz (Pta)
Black Lez (Pta)
Damola (Pta)
Dj’s Kenzhero, Beatoven (Pta) & D-Uneek
Time: 20h00
R30

4 November – Mystic Boer (Bloem) 
Feat: Optical Ill & Dj Kenzhero
Time: 20h00
R30 

9 November – Rocka 

Time: 21h00
Feat: Optical Ill & Nthabi C.C: R40
Dj’s Kenzhero & Hamma (C.T) 
Time: 21h00
R30

These artists represent an authentic voice that reflects the mind state of the South African youth today thus making the content relevant as well as entertaining. These events will contain socially relevant content and will accentuate the fresh talent that exists within the South African Hip Hop industry today. Through creating a platform that supports independent acts we intend raising the standard of live hip hop performances by merging mediums through expression.

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