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General Discussion / Wyclef alongside Admiral and Jah Seed at Carfax
« on: December 15, 2008, 02:19:37 PM »
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Hot Traxxx / JFX Bits #3 - FREE Download
« on: December 10, 2008, 09:09:18 AM »
"Lyon based ultra incredible independent label Jarring Effects has just dropped one of the heaviest albums of the year, for free! The JFX Bits #3 compilation features some of the most relevant artists of the moment such as Ba**nectar, Ghislain Poirier and Ben Sharpa alongside some European acts that we should have been listening to already but only just discovered via this release. Such as: ZôL and France Loisir both from France, or Trash Van Traxxx from Barcelona. Expect gnarly ba**lines and mutated riddims as rhymes crash between Dubstep and Glitchy Hip-hop beats throughout."
- Chrome Kids
Take me to the JFX Bits #3 Download page!
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Humour / Jokes / Tom Green Owns Xzibit in a Freestyle Battle
« on: November 26, 2008, 12:21:02 PM »
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Hot Traxxx / Video for Get Down by Rattex Ft. Kritsi Ye'Spaza
« on: November 18, 2008, 04:04:52 PM »
Check out the new video for 'Get Down' by Rattex Ft. Kritsi Ye'Spaza:
(you can switch to high quality mode if you've got bandwidth to burn)
(you can switch to high quality mode if you've got bandwidth to burn)
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AG Wire / Somali Pirates Don't Play
« on: November 18, 2008, 03:26:52 PM »
Damn!...
Talk about thinking big! Somali pirates hi-jacked this oil tanker...
Read the full story here
Talk about thinking big! Somali pirates hi-jacked this oil tanker...
Read the full story here
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General Discussion / Translation / Transcription - Paid Work
« on: November 18, 2008, 02:11:27 PM »
Roach from African Dope is looking for ill linguists who can accurately transcribe and/or translate music lyrics.
Languages: Tswana, Sotho, Pedi, Shangaan, Tsonga, Ndebele, Bemba
It's just casual work, but it's perfect for anyone who wants a little bit of extra income.
Holla at me via PM if you're interested.
D_
Languages: Tswana, Sotho, Pedi, Shangaan, Tsonga, Ndebele, Bemba
It's just casual work, but it's perfect for anyone who wants a little bit of extra income.
Holla at me via PM if you're interested.
D_
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Hot Traxxx / Street Life - Terror MC
« on: November 17, 2008, 12:36:50 AM »
Terror's debut solo album, 'Street Life' is available for download from the Aevenger Camp website.
You can download it for free, or pay whatever you feel it's worth directly to the artist.
"Ævenger Camp’s philanthropic model is such that the artist receives a payment for delivery of the completed album. The artist furthermore also receives 100% of the proceeds from the album. The label gets the satisfaction of a**isting in making a great piece of art happen."
Check it out:
http://www.aevenger.com/
You can download it for free, or pay whatever you feel it's worth directly to the artist.
"Ævenger Camp’s philanthropic model is such that the artist receives a payment for delivery of the completed album. The artist furthermore also receives 100% of the proceeds from the album. The label gets the satisfaction of a**isting in making a great piece of art happen."
Check it out:
http://www.aevenger.com/
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Chief Rocka - Open Mic / MOVED: Download Black Moss Benchmark vol2 pre tape
« on: November 16, 2008, 11:05:09 AM »
This topic has been moved to [Hot Traxxx].
http://www.africasgateway.com/forums/index.php?topic=24956.0
http://www.africasgateway.com/forums/index.php?topic=24956.0
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Hot Traxxx / Live a Little '08 - Ben Sharpa Ft. Kingpinn
« on: November 14, 2008, 09:48:28 AM »
Live a Little '08 - Ben Sharpa Ft. Kingpinn - MP3 - 7.25 MB:
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Live a Little '08 - Ben Sharpa Ft. Kingpinn - ZIP - 6.89 MB:
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Live a Little '08 - Ben Sharpa Ft. Kingpinn - ZIP - 6.89 MB:
LINK REMOVED/?0ryjnwu2me1
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Media / 5 Cent Downloads & $5 CDs
« on: November 13, 2008, 12:31:53 PM »
Great article...
5 Cent Downloads & $5 CDs:
http://insidemusicmedia.blogspot.com/2008/11/5-cent-downloads-5-cds.html
"give young consumers what they want and you will have a growth business again.
And they want very cheap downloads and reasonably priced products -- oh, and labels that stake their future on music discovery not compilation CDs."
5 Cent Downloads & $5 CDs:
http://insidemusicmedia.blogspot.com/2008/11/5-cent-downloads-5-cds.html
"give young consumers what they want and you will have a growth business again.
And they want very cheap downloads and reasonably priced products -- oh, and labels that stake their future on music discovery not compilation CDs."
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General Discussion / Government Names
« on: November 12, 2008, 11:58:50 AM »
What is it with South African journalists always wanting to 'expose' SA artists' government names? I see it in almost every interview I read. It's like they are trying to bring our local artists down to earth or something.
I bet you no one is gonna ask The Game tomorrow what his 'real' name is!
I bet you no one is gonna ask The Game tomorrow what his 'real' name is!
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General Discussion / Suprising Quote
« on: November 08, 2008, 12:57:46 AM »
"If you're an artist, the expression itself is the gift. It's the thing that, when you have that honest heart and you do it honestly, it's the thing that inspires and it's the thing that, you know, it promotes fulfillment."
"The idea of art... it's one of the few things that really, that you know for sure, will make you express yourself, make you look inside... life's journey is one that's inward - there's lots of things on the outside, but the only thing that matters is the journey inward."
"When I was producing records, I was like, only concerned with getting it out and giving it to the world. Didn't matter about the payment. Get it out. Express yourself. Be creative. Give out your creativity as you get it."
Who do you think said that? Miles Davis? Aesop Rock? Tumi?
Hell no! That's the CEO of Hip Hop, Russ Simmonds!
"The idea of art... it's one of the few things that really, that you know for sure, will make you express yourself, make you look inside... life's journey is one that's inward - there's lots of things on the outside, but the only thing that matters is the journey inward."
"When I was producing records, I was like, only concerned with getting it out and giving it to the world. Didn't matter about the payment. Get it out. Express yourself. Be creative. Give out your creativity as you get it."
Who do you think said that? Miles Davis? Aesop Rock? Tumi?
Hell no! That's the CEO of Hip Hop, Russ Simmonds!
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AG Wire / V Festival Postponed
« on: November 06, 2008, 02:15:30 PM »
From http://www.rage.co.za/
Well today (Thursday 30th November 2008) , it was announced that the Virgin Festival has been postponed. But that some big names are still gonna be here in December. Thought not at the sunny outdoor venues of Emmarentia in Jo’Burg on the 13th and at Cape Town’s Ostrich Farm on the 16th.
“Changes have been made to Virgin Festival by Virgin Mobile in order to ensure an even hotter line-up, and one that will make South Africans proud,” announced Peter Boyd, CEO of Virgin Mobile.
He explained that the festival has been postponed to early 2009 in order to secure the international line-up that is more in line with what Virgin Festival stands for throughout the different countries. “Our criteria for a successful Virgin Festival are a great Greenfield venue, an impressive and eclectic international line-up, a huge local line-up, the Road to V bringing local unsigned bands into the mix, and some quirky brand activations for the crowd from Virgin. Four out of five of these are on track, but we’re not entirely satisfied with the international line-up,” said Boyd. “Some of the bands that South Africans kept asking for were simply not available at that time of the year.”
He went on to say that Virgin Mobile and Big Concerts will work hard together to achieve a line-up that will show South Africans what a festival of this nature is all about, and one that will make South Africans proud.
Road To V has been a band search where fresh new bands stood in line to perform with these superstars. Well the winner of the band search will be announced at a live gig/party at Carfax in Jozi on the 21st of November.
So, as a platform for the Road to V winning band, three concerts presented by Virgin Mobile will still be taking place. On the 13th December in Johannesburg at Coca-Cola Dome, 14th December at Durban’s ICC and on the 17th in Cape Town at Grand Arena at Grandwest. Maroon 5, One Republic, The Parlotones and Goldfish will be lighting up the stage together with Road to V’s winning bands. The grand winner will still open the Virgin Festival by Virgin Mobile when it goes live.
“International acts Maroon 5 and One Republic will still be coming to South Africa, therefore existing ticket sales will still be honoured, only now the concert will be a curtain raiser for Virgin Festival 2009. Unlike the festival it will be indoors, but the dance arena will still be included,” explains Attie Van Wyk, CEO of Big Concerts.
For those who’ve already bought tickets, there’s no need to worry. Current ticket holders have three options:
1. Hold onto tickets for next year’s Virgin Festival, as they will still be valid;
2. Get a full refund from Computicket;
3. Or attend the Virgin Mobile pre-show instead, which will be cheaper, so you will also be entitled to a partial refund of your original ticket price.
“We are confident we have arrived at the best solution for music fans, and it will be worth the wait for Virgin and South Africa.” concluded Boyd.
Well today (Thursday 30th November 2008) , it was announced that the Virgin Festival has been postponed. But that some big names are still gonna be here in December. Thought not at the sunny outdoor venues of Emmarentia in Jo’Burg on the 13th and at Cape Town’s Ostrich Farm on the 16th.
“Changes have been made to Virgin Festival by Virgin Mobile in order to ensure an even hotter line-up, and one that will make South Africans proud,” announced Peter Boyd, CEO of Virgin Mobile.
He explained that the festival has been postponed to early 2009 in order to secure the international line-up that is more in line with what Virgin Festival stands for throughout the different countries. “Our criteria for a successful Virgin Festival are a great Greenfield venue, an impressive and eclectic international line-up, a huge local line-up, the Road to V bringing local unsigned bands into the mix, and some quirky brand activations for the crowd from Virgin. Four out of five of these are on track, but we’re not entirely satisfied with the international line-up,” said Boyd. “Some of the bands that South Africans kept asking for were simply not available at that time of the year.”
He went on to say that Virgin Mobile and Big Concerts will work hard together to achieve a line-up that will show South Africans what a festival of this nature is all about, and one that will make South Africans proud.
Road To V has been a band search where fresh new bands stood in line to perform with these superstars. Well the winner of the band search will be announced at a live gig/party at Carfax in Jozi on the 21st of November.
So, as a platform for the Road to V winning band, three concerts presented by Virgin Mobile will still be taking place. On the 13th December in Johannesburg at Coca-Cola Dome, 14th December at Durban’s ICC and on the 17th in Cape Town at Grand Arena at Grandwest. Maroon 5, One Republic, The Parlotones and Goldfish will be lighting up the stage together with Road to V’s winning bands. The grand winner will still open the Virgin Festival by Virgin Mobile when it goes live.
“International acts Maroon 5 and One Republic will still be coming to South Africa, therefore existing ticket sales will still be honoured, only now the concert will be a curtain raiser for Virgin Festival 2009. Unlike the festival it will be indoors, but the dance arena will still be included,” explains Attie Van Wyk, CEO of Big Concerts.
For those who’ve already bought tickets, there’s no need to worry. Current ticket holders have three options:
1. Hold onto tickets for next year’s Virgin Festival, as they will still be valid;
2. Get a full refund from Computicket;
3. Or attend the Virgin Mobile pre-show instead, which will be cheaper, so you will also be entitled to a partial refund of your original ticket price.
“We are confident we have arrived at the best solution for music fans, and it will be worth the wait for Virgin and South Africa.” concluded Boyd.
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AG Wire / Driemanskap Signs to Pioneer Unit
« on: November 06, 2008, 10:48:07 AM »
Pioneer Unit is proud to announce that we have completed a deal with Driemanskap.
Hailing from Gugulethu, Cape Town, Driemanskap is a 4-man crew made up of members El Nino, Ma-B, Redondo and Dla. Together they form the vanguard of the new generation of proudly South African Hip Hop artists who understand that Hip Hop, more than any other musical art form, is about addressing important issues and representing where you’re from.
Driemanskap are one of the pioneers of the Spaza movement, representing Cape Town with a rhyme style that combines their mother tongue, isiXhosa, with English and Cape Flats slang.
We plan to release Driemanskap's long-awaited full debut album, Igqibhukile Inyongo, in the first quarter of 2009. Expect a lot of new material before then though.
Driemanskap’s full biography:
http://www.pioneerunit.com/artists/driemanskap/
Driemanskap on Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/driemanskap
El Nino in the video for Imbube's Ama Vuvuzela:
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Media / Strategies for the Digital Age
« on: October 28, 2008, 12:24:29 AM »
Essential listening for all independent musicians and label owners...
People Get Ready - Strategies for the Digital Age
People Get Ready - Strategies for the Digital Age