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 […]
Budweiser Presents Maria McCloy
Words by Mercia Tucker If your interest in urban youth culture started to take shape between 1996 and 2009, chances are you were touched by the influence of Black Rage Productions. A media company formed by three Rhodes journalism graduates with a passion for urban culture, one third of the company’s ownership, Maria McCloy, reflects […]
Top 20 Game Changers in Marketing and Media
Words by Sanele Mawisa The spheres of marketing and branding in South Africa have seen a mixture of results both good and bad and actually a whole lot of in between. The landscape has evolved whereby consumers are smarter and more demanding than ever before and the growing importance of representation is a debate that […]
Budweiser presents Austin Malema
Words by Mercia Tucker Austin Malema has grown to become one of the most revered photographers in SA. Coined by Khutso Theledi late last year, the hashtag #EverybodyDeservesAnAustinMalemaPicture has become a testament to the calibre of artist he is and the esteem that he’s held in the South African entertainment landscape. The lens that he […]
The Rise of Artist Owned Festivals
Words by Zee Ntloko In 2015, Cassper Nyovest embarked on the seemingly audacious task of hosting a concert at The Dome and attempting to fill up the 20,000-capacity venue. What was first met with scepticism and even ridicule, the premiere Fill Up event surprisingly succeeded and ushered in the high-profile artist’s festival in South Africa. […]
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 […]
Top 10 Urban Culture Podcasts To Check Out
Words by Misa Narrates Podcasting is having a ‘moment’ in South Africa, and what better way to acknowledge the moment than to indulge. In definition, a podcast is an audio file available for consumption on the internet; however, they can be referred to as “on-demand radio talks.” Where radio hosts have to abide by the […]
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. […]
Trevor Stuurman – Pushing Creative Boundaries
Interview by Nick Kaoma The host of The Daily Show is not the only Trevor that has been repping us on the international stage. Photographer and all-round creative Trevor Stuurman has been clocking serious air miles as he pursues a global platform for his infinite creativity. Trevor is one of the most exciting and gifted […]
The Plug 100: Most Influential People in SA Urban Culture
The Oxford Dictionary defines influence as “the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself”. Additionally, it can also be concluded that influence is “the power to shape policy or ensure favourable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth”. When we embarked […]
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 […]