The Mission

The First Case Alliance is not simply a Hip Hop crew but should be regarded as a reactionary, but innovative movement striving towards social change and youth upliftment. In a post-Apartheid South Africa and growing up at a difficult and critical time and place, the youth is faced with many challenges and intricacies such as drug addiction, peer pressure, lack of infrastructure for talent and creative development, unavailability of funds to further studies, and poverty, just to name a few. The youth of the township is exposed to unnecessary stress and other negative issues that hinder their progress and dreams. Therefore, the mission of these individuals is to motivate, encourage and inspire the youth (through music and art) especially those coming from disadvantaged communities to rise above circumstances and utilise their talents to realise their dreams whatever they may be.

The "Militant Mind state"

"We're in a limited time and space- walking with a mind state- a militant mind state..."

These lines reflect the mindset these individuals employ in order survive in the ever-challenging capitalistic and competitive world. 

-Why a 'militant' mind' state?

Sometimes one has to think like a soldier to survive the wrath of the beast. Life is hard and competitive. It is survival of the fittest. Mental fitness can be achieved in many ways, exercise, meditation, reading etc. Here are the reasons why we find the importance of having a militant mind state in today's life. 

-To reveal the "knowledge of self" aspect of Hip Hop

-Militarism to neutralise negative forces promoting the regression of the youth.

-To highlight the importance of efficient leadership in our country

-To challenge and think critically about 'generally accepted' notions and norms of society.

-To empower the youth to 'protect' and 'defend' themselves and not rely on dysfunctional services of security.

-To stress the need for soldiers to wear camouflage in the concrete jungle

-To mobilise a movement that consists of dedicated soldiers who are prepared to die for their cause (Hip Hop that is)

Profile of the Soldiers

Native Logik-Lunga

Also known as "Science of Reason," Native Logik paints vivid images of a colourful and vibrant kasi life with his rhymes depicting the lifestyle, the culture, of K'ltsha(7784) and most probably any other township with words like: " Life cycles/coins spinning/shouting 'heads or tails'/skills tailor-made to avoid poverty ..." He is the last soldier to join the troop but his skills have escalated to such an extent that it is only right to say that Native is a soldier with a divine purpose and poetic poise.

Righteous Leadz-Luyanda

"From the dark valleys/villages, alleys/on the daily... there is Righteous Leadz, the Hangover so handover the mic. This soldier goes to battle head on with direct, non-compromising simplicity. He writes clear messages which are not to be confused, misread or undermined. "I produce-and introduce-you to properties of elevation...." Here he mentions his ability to cultivate, fertilise, and germinate gems- hard beats with naturally raw rhythms and sounds. With a mixture of deep love and interest in music, and a King Midas touch, he manufactures melodic harmonies enough to put a baby to sleep and at the same time evoke and awaken heads with inspiration.

K-9-Khanyiso

He is the "Dreaded lyrical journalist- sublime embedded- K9 the spiritual verbalist" He serves lyrical delicacies to the eardrum when he chants on the mic. His stage presence is over-whelming. "Spiritual" is the perfect word to describe his charisma on stage. On a track titled "Survivals best element, "K9 chants: "I 'm mainly relating to the youth/ who unprotectedly/ intercourse sexually/ negligently changing partners on a frequent sequence" 

Zwai-The "Omniscient Narrator"

He's a traveller that documents his day to day observations and retells it orally. 

Information submitted by Zwai a.k.a Senzosakwantu

Note:  Stay tuned for more info.

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