Cape Town Witnesses True Music Boiler Room Style
Music and culture go hand in hand; it was so easy to witness this undeniable matrimony at the True Music event in Cape Town brought to the masses by Boiler Room and Ballantine’s Whisky. Set in an indoor skate park in Paarden Eiland the event brought out cool kids from all walks of life who […]
The Sobering Featuring Fred Kayembe
Kitso, Javas and Kabelo are back with another episode of The Sobering Podcast featuring former Hype Magazine editor, Fred Kayembe. The crew discusses Fred’s latest creative endeavours, the MTV Hottest MC list, Cassper Nyovest and the current state of hip hop and creativity in SA. Music: Mdolisto Pu-man – Tuesday Rhwisky Champ – Izondo Odous […]
AKA Launches Beam Digital
South African rap artist, Kiernan Forbes famously known as AKA, The SupaMega, is launching Beam Digital with his business partners MiCore and Celebrity Services Africa this week, set to revolutionize the way in which artists and their fans engage through the application of innovative mobile technologies. Beam Digital will empower celebrities (musicians, actors, models and […]
[VIDEO] Keys Open Doors presents: Vertigo with Shane Eagle
brkfst for dinner, founded by former Hype Magazine Editor, hip hop commentator and creative, Fred Kayembe, recently held a screening for a fascinating short film series titled Keys Open Doors. The first installment, titled Vertigo, is in collaboration with Shane Eagle and explores dark themes such excess, anxiety and escapism. Check out the trailer below.
Absolut Presents One Source Live
Africa is in the midst of a creative revolution. A new breed of artists, musicians, and fashion designers is changing how the world sees and thinks about Africa and its people. Absolut and Khuli Chana continue their collaboration, this time bringing together a heroic league of international artists from across the continent to celebrate and […]
Cassper Announces Support Acts for #FillUpFNBStadium
The Family Tree impresario Cassper Nyovest is gearing up for his biggest moment in his already stellar career. The rapper has a date with destiny – on the 2nd of December he will attempt to pack up the biggest stadium in Africa. Everyone agrees that it’s a tall order but it looks like he might […]
[VIDEO] adidas Originals | Originals Is Never Finished 3
“Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew/ When I bit off more than I could chew/ But through it all, when there was doubt/ I ate it up and spit it out/ I faced it all and I stood tall/ And did it my way” Frank Sinatra’s memorable lyrics reverberate throughout Terence Neale’s soul-stirring short film for adidas originals and […]
Capsule Fest Playlist
As the hugely anticipated Capsule Fest draws near, we’ve compiled some the hottest tracks from Capsule Fest’s mind blowing line-up. Check out our video playlist below and holla with your faves. A$AP Ferg – Shabba (Explicit) ft. A$AP ROCKY AKA – Dreamwork ft. Yanga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrzx10q4xqU Nasty C – Juice Back Kwesta – Ngud’ ft. Cassper […]
AKA and Shane Join Capsule SA Line-up
South Africa’s premier music and cultural celebration, Capsule Festival, has announced two new additions to their already thrilling line-up. The festival, presented by leading sneaker retail brand, Sportscene, has announced our September cover star, AKA, and Shane Eagle, who has just released his brilliant debut album, Yellow, as part of Capsule Fest. With an extensive line-up […]
adidas Originals | AREA CPT ‘17 Wrap Party
adidas Originals has played a pivotal role in contributing to the local sneaker, creative and urban culture landscape. As part of their continued support for local culture and fostering local creative talent, they launched AREA3 in Cape Town, a co-creation space dedicated to the youth. Over a three month period, Cape Town’s passionate youth were […]
PieSlovakia&Dance presents Gorgeous Radio
PieSlovakia&Dance present Gorgeous Radio, a brand new online radio show aimed at facilitating honest and provocative conversations around music, fashion and aspects of South Africa’s fascinating urban culture. Episode 1 of Gorgeous Radio features rising enigmatic hip hop artist, TTGO, and acclaimed creative and photographer, Chisanga Mubanga. The two creatives offer a curated playlist from local emerging […]
AKA Signs 7-Figure Deal With Reebok Classics
Its official, South African multi-award winning hip-hop artist AKA is the new face of REEBOK Classics Africa, joining a global campaign with hip-hop star Future, super model Gigi Hadid and rap duo Rae Sremmurd. The 7-figure ambassadorship deal is the first of its kind in Africa between the sport brand and an artist, aiming to […]