BLACK NOISE
#BLACKISBACK
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Black Noise is South Africa’s 1st hip hop crew, created in 1988 from the remainder of break-dancers from 1982. 2013 sees the 25th anniversary of this now legendary group. ‘Black Is Back’ is the new single from Black Noise as they prepare to celebrate their landmark 25th Anniversary. Black Noise is currently in studio recording a new album. Check their discography at:-
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Black+Noise+%282%29.
Emile YX? (
www.emileyx.co.za) the anchor of Black Noise is on his 3rd season of the popular TV series ‘Step Up Or Step Out’, while also working on a book about the history of Hip Hop in Cape Town. New members DJ Madfingaz & Jean-Pierre contribute a fresh approach to the crew. DJ Madfingaz is a 20 year hip hop veteran that recently won the GHFM’s SMOOTHIES DJ competition and does a weekly live mix on GHFM’s drive show. Jean-Pierre holds numerous commercial radio hits under his belt. ‘Black Is Back’ features the stunning Nikki Autumn on vocals & Dale Costa Fortune on the songs production and video.
Black Noise contact details:
Emile Jansen
Email: emileyx@gmail.com
Mobile: 082 3958125
Website:
www.emileyx.co.za Black Noise Biog:
Black Noise was started from the remainder of the original Breakdancers/ B-Boys of 1982. Members came from breakdance crews like Pop Glide Crew, Supreme Rockers, Jam Rock crew and Balistic Rock. Originally named The Chill Convention,
In 1988 the legendary pioneer South African Hip Hop Group, Black Noise was formed. In 1990 they released their 1st CD, Pumpin Loose Da Juice with Tusk records. Black Noise have since recorded and released all their CDs independently. They have also toured themselves to Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, Holland, England, Italy, Namibia and the USA. Black Noise has also performed with South African and International musical legends like Robbie Jansen, Hilton Schilder, Basil “Manenberg” Coetzee, The Rockets, Brenda Fa**ie, Hugh Masekela, Manu Dibungo, Salif Keita, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Steve Hofmeyer, Celtic Rumours, Little Sister, Dr Victor, Marc Alex, Prophets of Da City, Goddessa, 2 Unlimited, Shabba Ranks, Duran Duran, Sybil, Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, Black Thought of the Roots, Joe, Snoop Doggy Dog, Pharrell, Sean Paul and many more.
In 1992, through Emile and Desiree, Black Noise created the Do For Self Concept and toured their own community, doing the “What is Hip Hop?” library tour that was followed by workshops teaching breakdancing. In 1993 Emile created Da Juice Hip Hop Magazine. In 1995 they released Black Noise 2nd CD, Rebirth. In that same year Black Noise released a ca**ette named “Black Facts”, in St Louis, Missouri, USA. In 1996 they released Black Noise 3rd CD Hip Hop wont Stop. 1997 Black Noise crew entered Battle of the Year, World Breakdance Champs and won 3rd forSouth Africa in the world. In 1997 Black Noise released a rough sessions CD called Questions. In 1998 Emile was the first to bring Capoeira to Cape Town, in the form of ABADA Capoeira. In 1999 we hosted Battle of the Year South Africa and selected the first South Africa Allstar team to represent South Africa at the World Champs in Germany. In 2000, the South Africa breakdance team won 4th in the world. In 2001 Black Noise released their 4th CD Circles of Fire. A track from that CD, “Keep on Dancing”, was selected for the Battle of the Year compilation. Emile then toured Black Noise to Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Holland. In 2003 Black Noise 5th CD Rotational High. Emile also released his own solo CD called Who Am I? and in 2005 wrote a book called My Hip Hop is African & Proud. In 2006 Black Noise released their 6th CD called Getcha on the Floor. In 2006 Emile released a CD called Conquering Lions with Angolan artist Jamayka Poston which was followed by his 2nd Solo CD called Roar-Live it Loud. Emile also judged at the Red Bull BC One World one on one breakdance Champs hosted in JHB. Through Emile YX? and Heal the Hood Project, Black Noise has released 6 compilations CDs and 5 local artists CDs, Graffit magazine for Mak1 and a book called RAPSS. Black Noise teaches the positive side of hip hop culture globally and through Emile & Heal the Hood hosts the event Shut Just Dance, African Hip Hop Indaba, Battle of the Year, R16, Freestyle Session, Cape Flats Uprising and African Battle Cry.
Some of Black Noise Achievements
1988 – finalists in the regional Shell Road to Fame, change from Chill Convention to Black Noise
1989 – Mayors Award for Greening the City rap
1990 - Most Promising New Artists in Supercurl Contest, performed with Yvonne Chaka Chaka
1991 - Performed with Brenda Fa**ie & Marc Alex. Tour to Johannesburg
1992 – Signed with Tusk records & release Pumpin’ Loose Da Juice
1993 - first place on top 10 on Radio Metro with song “A Day After” & Da Juice Magazine is born
1993 - Perform with 2Unlimited and Duran Duran
1994 - Do For Self Concerts and Concept is born.
1994 – a**isted with Voters Education Tour prior to the first election in South Africa
1994 – Participated in the ANC election campaign, Performed with Shabba Ranks
1994 – Represented South Africa at the Universal Zulu "Hip Hop" Nation anniversary in New York
1995 – Black Noise tour Sweden with the promotion of UN movie about youth
1996 – Record and release “Rebirth” independently in South Africa and Missouri, USA
1997 – winners of 3rd place at Battle of the Year, World breakdancing Champs in Germany
1997 - Toured with Senegalese Rap Group Positive Black Soul
1997 - First group to record on Robben Island with Mike-T-Frank, Artists-in-Residence Programme
1997 – Launch African Battle Cry to teach hip hop in South Africa, toured Namibia & Belgium
1998 – Tour Sweden and Germany, performed with Manu Dibangu
1998 – record and release “Hip Hop Won’t Stop”, independently
1999 – Tour nationally to promote hip hop especially break-dancing
1999 – a**ist in hosting the South African leg of the World Break-dance Champs, Battle of the Year
2000 – a**ist in hosting the first 4 day African Hip Hop Indaba & S.A. leg of World Break-dance Champs
2000 – Tour Germany, Sweden & S.A. Team wins 4th at World Break Champs
2001 – One of first 8 groups to get funded by MMINO
2001 – Release of 4th Album “Circles of Fire”
2002 – Tour Sweden and established Heal the Hood Sweden
2002 - Perform at Black August with Black Thought, Talib Kweli, Dead Prez
2003 – Release of 5th Album “Rotational High” with Integral Music AB , Sweden
2003 – Performed at Alsang Pa Skansen, huge Swedish National live TV broadcast
2004 - Tour Sweden, Holland, Norway and release "Jam Sessions" & Hip Hop How To DVD
2004 - Perform with Joe and a**isted the ANC in their election campaign
2005 – Tour Norway and Sweden
2006 – Tour Sweden and release Hip Hop How to DVD 2
2007 – Tour Schools as part of Anti – tik drug Campaign on the Cape Flats
2007 – Emile YX? releases 2nd Solo Album, ROAR – Live it Loud
2007 – Emile YX? wins Community Builder Award
2007 – Black Noise takes a break from performance as members do solo albums and work
2007 – Emile YX? tours Heal the Hood to Norway, Italy and England
2008 – Black Noise members regroup for 20th Anniversary “Best of Black Noise CD & Tour”
2009 - Black Noise tours nationally with Heal the Hood project
2010 - Black Noise participates in the World Cup Fan-park performances
2010 - Black Noise members Emile YX? and Angelo represent the group in Washington DC as part of an exchange
2011 - Black Noise participate in a Sprite funded tour to promote the African hip Hop Indaba throughout the Western Cape
2012 - Black Noise releases a song and video called "Black noise born and bred on the Cape Flats
2013 - Black Noise regroups with new MC JP and DJ Madfingaz and release Black is Back song and video
Over the years Black Noise has worked and performed on the same stages as many local and international artists like Robbie Jansen, Hilton Schilder, Basil Manenberg Coetzee, The Rockets, Prophets of the City, Brenda Fa**ie,Yvonne Chaka Chaka, TheUsual, Marc Alex, Wired to the Floor, Sons of Sela**ie, Little Sister, Roots Rockers, N2, Tina Schouw, Syndicate Sisters, Steve Hoffmeyer, Kurt Darren, Jitsvinger, Shane Cooper, Vicky Sampson, Jennifer Jones, Zane Adams, The Boyz Manu Dibango, Salif Keita, Baba Maal, Moodphase 5, Godessa, BVK, Zola, Mr Devious, Freshlyground, HHP, Gumshev, Jitsvinger, Jack Parow, Kyle Sheperd, Boomshaka, Daddy Boastin', Fatima Rainey, Black Thought of The Roots, Talib Kweli, Joe, Duran Duran, 2Unlimited, Dr Alban, Shabba Ranks, Dead Prez, Mario, Snoop Dog, Joe, Canibus, Def P, Akwazi, Sean Paul, Pharrel Williams, K’naan and Arrested Development to name a few.
