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[27 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]

Classic Dirt is a compilation by San the Instru-Monumentalist (Lesotho) and Phil the Kritik (Uganda). Classic Dirt brings together on one record, some the world’s finest emcees, producers, vocalists and poets. The album is available for free download, read on to get link.

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[23 Apr 2011 | One Comment | ]

Following the critical success of Diaspora Mixtape Volume 1, Nomadic Wax Records is proud to announce the release of a second installment in the series. With unparalleled levels of innovation, Nomadic Wax’s second Diaspora Mixtape is something the global urban media market has never encountered.

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[21 Apr 2011 | One Comment | ]

Core Wreckah releases his second single, “Yesterday”, a collaboration with San the Instru-monumentalist, a producer whose relationship with Core stretches back a decade. The song is also on San and The Kritik’s forthcoming project, ‘Classic dirt’, a collaborative effort between the two Lesotho-based producers which also features the likes of Moka Only (Canada) and Little Vic (US).

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[21 Apr 2011 | 3 Comments | ]

A few years ago Sifiso Sudan blessed the AG Forums with his now classic track “Once Upon A Time In Africa” which also featured Tumi.  This week we received word of his new single titled “Swazi Gold”, another quality track featuring outstanding production from Nyambz.   Read on to download.

Magazines »

[18 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]

Word Up Ezine, the Digital Culture magazine edited by Cape Town’s Big Dre, just got released. This edition features Auriol Hays, Youngsta, Blakrok, DJ On-Q, inspirational artwork from DAL plus much more. Read on to view/download.

Biographies »

[15 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]

The Fillmore District has bred more rappers per capita than any other district in San Francisco, and although the older generations recall its rich musical history rooted in Jazz, the Fillmore today is rife with drugs, turf wars, and mass gentrification. DaVinci (aka J. DaVinci), a young MC raised in the Fillmore, is a prime example of the duality of this area, who at the age of 13 was homeless, hungry, and hopeful for a way out.

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[15 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]

Born and raised in Pretoria JP better know as the Joint Pusher has always had passion for music. His passion led him to move to Johannesburg where he was able to mc in the underground scene. He studied sound engineering and holds an advance diploma in sound engineering and sound technology.

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[15 Apr 2011 | One Comment | ]

Aries Nuñez, known to the entertainment world as Prince Aries, has quite a few cards up his sleeve. Though his passion lies in music and his love for DJing, Aries became a fundamental player in the Bay Area’s new renaissance – promoter, graphic designer, TV show personality, and producer – with his multimedia background placing him a cut above the rest.

Books »

[15 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]

In the light of the Arab revolutions that currently bring sweeping changes to the Middle East, this amazing book keeps an eye on the fascinating developments of graffiti and urban art in this region.

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[15 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]

Coming from the M.F.U. (Mfuleni) townships in Cape Town near Khayelitsha, Massive Turn, also known as Massive Ten, is a hip hop crew determined to make serious moves in the SA hip hop scene.

Movies »

[15 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]

Taylor Lautner stars as a young man unwittingly thrust into a deadly world of covert espionage in Lionsgate’s action-thriller, ABDUCTION, directed by John Singleton. ABDUCTION stars Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Alfred Molina, Jason Issacs, Maria Bello, Michael Nyqvist and Sigourney Weaver.

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[15 Apr 2011 | 2 Comments | ]

While clearing out the attic we came across some old issues of the Mobshop magazine. The magazine was founded by Ferdinand Isaacs in the mid 90’s and was a South African hip hop orientated magazine. Distribution was tight in those days and only a few copies exist.

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[14 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]

Focus World is proud to bring you AFRICA FIRST: VOLUME ONE, the first in a series of short film collections from some of Africa’s most compelling new talent. Focus’ Africa First program is an initiative designed exclusively for filmmakers of African nationality and residence, and presents annual awards to the best and brightest from around the continent.

Announcements, Events »

[13 Apr 2011 | 5 Comments | ]

The premium glitzy venues La Toscana and Beira Alta Restaurant in Montecasino played host to this years star-studded annual industry party that kicks off the MTN SAMA17 celebrations. A glamorous yellow carpet celebrity affair, the party saw the cream of South African music stars, celebrities, recording industry executives and top media from across the country celebrate the news in style.

Events »

[7 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]

Back to the City is South Africa’s premier hip hop festival, a gathering of heads from across the country and the world, in Newtown Johannesburg – South Africa. The festival will take place on the 27th April 2011, read more to get all the detail.