Solange and Miguel to headline AFROPUNK Joburg 2019 festival
AFROPUNK, the world-renowned festival and movement, has announced the lineup for its critically acclaimed, two-day-long annual celebration, AFROPUNK Joburg, which will take place on December 30 and 31 at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. AFROPUNK Joburg’s 2019 edition continues to feature one of the most exciting and inclusive festival lineups in the world. Headlining the festival […]
Jägermeister presents Enter the Woods 2019
Saturday the 1st of June marks the fifth instalment of Jägermeister’s Enter The Woods. The brand’s premier event, it’s anything but ordinary. Enter the Woods is an experience, one that is hallmarked by multimedia exhibitions and displays curated to invoke all five senses. With the theme of this year’s campaign being Escape the Mundane, the […]
Episode 4 of Notes & Noise
Episode 4 of “Notes & Noise” is up. This episode sees Gavin Gutu and Mzwandile Sibanda hosted in studio as we discuss the politics of rappers who rep where they’re from and put on for their cities. We also discuss journalistic duty in growing the music industry, and the art of music critique before talking […]
BudX Launches Kings of Music in Style
Words by Mercia Tucker One of the hallmarks of great artistry is the crafting of exceptional live performances that not only endear yourself to your audience but sets you apart from your contemporaries. It’s the trump card in the suit that is the development of their career, and one that elevates the ordinary fan’s appreciation […]
BudX Presents Kings of Music with Black Coffee
This Freedom Day, Budweiser presents #BudX Kings Of Music. Headlined by the incomparable Black Coffee, this event promises and incredible night of live music performances, bespoke fashion exhibitions, fashion giveaways, and more. In the heart of Braamfontein, Shine Studios will host this epic event overlooking the Johannesburg city skyline. Known around the world, Black Coffee […]
Episode 3 of Notes & Noise
Episode 3 of “Notes & Noise” is here. This episode sees Menzi Mzimela and Sipho Muchindu hosted in studio as we discuss the fluidity of the genre; when is it hip hop and when isn’t it hip hop, and to what degree are artists allowed to play around with the music without dipping out of the […]
MUZI And DEAD. Launch Pop-Up Store
Today, globally recognised South African Producer / DJ, MUZI drops his much anticipated 4-track EP, Stimela Segolide. A WE.THE.BUNDU release, the EP is a sonic commemoration of the historic gold mine migrations in Apartheid South Africa. The EP is released in conjunction with a 4-day pop-up store in Braamfontein (02-05 May 2019), Johannesburg and a 4-day mobile pop-up tour around […]
Episode 2 of Notes & Noise
Episode 2 of “Notes & Noise” is here. A podcast hosted by Mercia Tucker, it sees her waxing lyrical about all things South African hip hop once a month as she attempts to separate the noteworthy from the noise. This episode sees Azizzar Mosupi and Precious Nkadimeng hosted in studio as we talk about artists who […]
Notes & Noise is here
Episode 1 of “Notes & Noise” is here. A podcast hosted by Mercia Tucker, it sees her waxing lyrical about all things South African hip hop once a month as she attempts to separate the noteworthy from the noise. This episode sees Sabelo Mkhabela and Tseliso Monaheng occupying the hot seats in a cornucopia of thoughtful analysis, witty […]
Flavour Odyssey Lights Up Joburg
South Africa’s premium flavoured beer, Flying Fish, gave Johannesburg a much-needed burst of flavour on the 25th of November at their highly anticipated Flavour Odyssey experience. The lush gardens of Victoria Yards were brought to life by the vibrant sounds and stylistic flow of American rapper J.I.D who performed alongside local superstars Moonchild Sanelly, Kitchen […]
Sho Madjozi Set to Elevate the Game at One Source Live
What will the queen of Tsonga do now? Still basking in the afterglow of her successful international music performances, the proudly pan-African Sho Madjozi has gathered an impressive list of nine artists who will collaborate to create magic with her on the Discovery Stage at the second One Source Live festival, at The Sheds at 1 Fox Street on 17 November. […]
Castle Lite presents Hip Hop HerStory
The world is changing with more voices demanding equality and better representation of all people in movies, TV, advertising and corporate but the most popular music genre in the world is yet to see this change manifest. Hip Hop has always spoken out against social injustices, oppression and inequality however this was not extended to the females who […]