Tuesday, November 26, 2013
L. Tido x Pele RR x Maggz x Blaklez - "The Rap Imbizo"
The rap imbizo is a mini documentary that delves into the minds of South Africa's trendsetting Hip Hop artists: Pele RR, L-Tido, MAggz & Blaklez as the discuss Money/Power/Respect in the rap game, while working on their new mega mix to Pele's original song "The Takeove". Featuring an arsenal of South Africa's hottest lyriscists. "The Takeover Part II" promises to deliver dope rhymes and a fresh take on Hip Hop
"The Takeover Part II" drops soon exclusivley to djc-live
Tweet us your thoughts on this discusssion
#Imbizo
#TheTakeoverPart2
@L_tido
@MaggzMaDouble
@Blaklez
@PeleRR
Monday, November 25, 2013
Starvation E2B (Hosted by C-live) DL
Debuted in SA on Sunday, we are now playlisted in Zambia/Nigeria/USA & Zimbabwe!! Get it now!
http://www.datpiff.com/StarVation-End-2-Beginning-mixtape.539767.html
http://www.datpiff.com/StarVation-End-2-Beginning-mixtape.539767.html
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Starvation - End 2 Beginning
I teamed up with US group; Starvation to host their mixtape "End 2 Beginning". What came out is a first of its kind monster, we put a feature with Rapper-of-the-moment; Reason on a track called Reason 2 Starve. Here is a short interview with the Starvation and its founder Ojizz The mixtape drops on the 25th November.
Blog: Y'all only officially became Starvation in 2010 but your sound is that of the "Golden Era/boom bap" age, how is that so at a time when being flashy is the style of the day?
Starvation: In actuality, we formed StarVation in 2012. The co-founder and A&R Jerbrel Graves (Brelly G) came up with the name Starvation to demonstrate the hunger that we have for the game and to leave all our listeners wanting more! We've noticed that TODAYs hip hop scene lacks substance. It's a select few that actually show real lyricism. So with that knowledge, we wanted to bring that Old School flava back to let everyone know that hip-hop isn't dead, it's very much alive!
Blog: Talk to me about E2B and the African connect.
Starvation: Well this project is something very special. Our producer Ojizz composed this whole mix tape within one week. His whole vision was to incorporate the old with the new. Merging old-school hip-hop with the new culture of Dub step. It's hosted by one of the best DJs in Africa DJ C-Live .This just shows that hip-hop lives within any culture worldwide.
Blog: You recently opened for Kendrick Lamar at the University of Delaware and performed to a 5000 strong crowd, how did that go down?
Starvation: Opening up for Kendrick Lamar was an amazing experience. You would have thought that we would be nervous but that wasn't the case at all. It was one of the biggest steps in our career. That experience is actually documented on YouTube. We were actually in awe when we saw how the crowd reacted to us especially the females! What can we say they love us "Lol."Kendrick was a very humble and cool guy. We were just happy and blessed that we were able to experience this within our lives. And there's much more to come!
Blog: XXL Mag put you in the top 10 rappers you need to know.
Starvation: Little did we know that that would be a blessing in disguise! It raised so much controversy in Baltimore. We could definitely say we were hated on but actually the love outweighed the hate. We didn't understand because so many people overlook that but it's actually a very big deal. XXL isn't just any little magazine or website, it's huge so why wouldn't people be happy. Hey I guess it comes with the territory.
Blog: You recently collaborated with the legend Tracey Lee, how did that come about?
Starvation: You said it right the legend Tracey Lee. That was another blessing where we had the chance to sit down with Tracey and came up with a concept for the record. Of course it would demonstrate the old-school fused with the new school bridging the gap! We have a saying, if you want to be legendary you have to work with legends and pay homage to them, so this was the best way that we knew how! Anyone that has worked with the late Biggie Smalls aka Notorious BIG is definitely a legend in our book!
Blog: From the collabo we did with Xtatic from Kenya to the SA connection; your footprints can be found throughout Africa, what is your ultimate goal, why Africa?
Starvation: We wanted to do something different! Everyone is so focused on making it in the United States, but in all actuality if you can make it in Africa or any place abroad you can make it anywhere! Africa has the deepest appreciation for hip-hop. Authentic hip-hop that is! We can't wait to come over there and shut it down!
Ojizz: It's not pressure when you're doing something that you love to do. It's not a lot of people that can actually say that. Nothing is perfect and things can get a little rough but we stay strong and I make sure that I'm able to provide the best for my artist. They need me just as much as I need them. So with knowing that, we stay organized and we work as one.
Blog: Future plans for Starvation? That's like asking the sun is it going to rise today! We are going to continue to bring that raw dope fresh hip-hop flavor back to the new school. We're coming for the world!
Blog: Y'all only officially became Starvation in 2010 but your sound is that of the "Golden Era/boom bap" age, how is that so at a time when being flashy is the style of the day?
Starvation: In actuality, we formed StarVation in 2012. The co-founder and A&R Jerbrel Graves (Brelly G) came up with the name Starvation to demonstrate the hunger that we have for the game and to leave all our listeners wanting more! We've noticed that TODAYs hip hop scene lacks substance. It's a select few that actually show real lyricism. So with that knowledge, we wanted to bring that Old School flava back to let everyone know that hip-hop isn't dead, it's very much alive!
Blog: Talk to me about E2B and the African connect.
Starvation: Well this project is something very special. Our producer Ojizz composed this whole mix tape within one week. His whole vision was to incorporate the old with the new. Merging old-school hip-hop with the new culture of Dub step. It's hosted by one of the best DJs in Africa DJ C-Live .This just shows that hip-hop lives within any culture worldwide.
Blog: You recently opened for Kendrick Lamar at the University of Delaware and performed to a 5000 strong crowd, how did that go down?
Starvation: Opening up for Kendrick Lamar was an amazing experience. You would have thought that we would be nervous but that wasn't the case at all. It was one of the biggest steps in our career. That experience is actually documented on YouTube. We were actually in awe when we saw how the crowd reacted to us especially the females! What can we say they love us "Lol."Kendrick was a very humble and cool guy. We were just happy and blessed that we were able to experience this within our lives. And there's much more to come!
Blog: XXL Mag put you in the top 10 rappers you need to know.
Starvation: Little did we know that that would be a blessing in disguise! It raised so much controversy in Baltimore. We could definitely say we were hated on but actually the love outweighed the hate. We didn't understand because so many people overlook that but it's actually a very big deal. XXL isn't just any little magazine or website, it's huge so why wouldn't people be happy. Hey I guess it comes with the territory.
Blog: You recently collaborated with the legend Tracey Lee, how did that come about?
Starvation: You said it right the legend Tracey Lee. That was another blessing where we had the chance to sit down with Tracey and came up with a concept for the record. Of course it would demonstrate the old-school fused with the new school bridging the gap! We have a saying, if you want to be legendary you have to work with legends and pay homage to them, so this was the best way that we knew how! Anyone that has worked with the late Biggie Smalls aka Notorious BIG is definitely a legend in our book!
Blog: From the collabo we did with Xtatic from Kenya to the SA connection; your footprints can be found throughout Africa, what is your ultimate goal, why Africa?
Starvation: We wanted to do something different! Everyone is so focused on making it in the United States, but in all actuality if you can make it in Africa or any place abroad you can make it anywhere! Africa has the deepest appreciation for hip-hop. Authentic hip-hop that is! We can't wait to come over there and shut it down!
Blog: Can you take us through your beat making process, how
do you get into the zone when making a beat?
Ojizz: I've always made music according
to feeling. Some people say that I have two sides. When I'm not in the studio, I’m
just a regular laid-back guy but when I'm in my zone it’s nothing like it. I
turn into a different person! I've always loved the art of sampling. Jazz is my
favorite genre of music, so a lot of my music has jazz influence within it.
Blog: How did It’z Alive Ent come about?
Blog: How did It’z Alive Ent come about?
Ojizz: It was purely taking a stand for what
I wanted to do with the rest of my life! I wanted to do music my own way. I've
been cheated in the past with being in a production groups but I said no more.
And I can admit I was young and dumb at the time and didn't know much about the
business. I took it upon myself to learn as much as I can and conquer it! Now
I'm running a successful indie record label that consists of seven R&B and
rap artists. I couldn't do it without my management team Broadview Corporation
and my label co-founder and A&R Jerbrel Graves.
Blog: Being responsible for the creation of Starvation and its overall sound, how much pressure is put on you to deliver?
Blog: Being responsible for the creation of Starvation and its overall sound, how much pressure is put on you to deliver?
Ojizz: It's not pressure when you're doing something that you love to do. It's not a lot of people that can actually say that. Nothing is perfect and things can get a little rough but we stay strong and I make sure that I'm able to provide the best for my artist. They need me just as much as I need them. So with knowing that, we stay organized and we work as one.
Blog: Future plans for Starvation? That's like asking the sun is it going to rise today! We are going to continue to bring that raw dope fresh hip-hop flavor back to the new school. We're coming for the world!
@IAStarvation
@C_live
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Stunner - Warriors ft Kapital K & P S Quint
http://www.youtube.com/v/gzNEMyMJW0o?version=3&autohide=1&autohide=1&feature=share&showinfo=1&autoplay=1&attribution_tag=D0RQ-0ou4iqTgHzda_o2Dw
TOM FORD - Kapital K & P S Quint
http://www.youtube.com/v/hS5B06UR5nQ?version=3&autohide=1&showinfo=1&feature=share&autohide=1&attribution_tag=RbmPoipHBXw0Jrt0MD815Q&autoplay=1
Nator - Da Vinci Flow (download)
enjoy
"Nator is a 17-year old artist born in Richards Bay on the 30th of december
1995. his musical influence started at an early age, however it was not untill
2010 that he decided to do some actual rapping of his own.
since then he has had a string of local successful songs with his former crew
including a winning song on Hip Hop OpwerNight's "Put It Or Dump" slot.
he is currently busy working on his new project titled "The Da Vinci Flow" and
has released the first single from there titled 'Leonardo'. The single has
caused massive waves by for exceeding all his previous projects, amassing
incredible support from the locals.Without any sort of media coverage or big
cosigns.He hsa been able to stamp his authority working with the scraps he was
given
#TDVF currently does not have a set release date but it is expected to be
brought completion by December of this very year 2013.
He has also worked with a few local producers, one of which has been
responsible for his Leonardo,Recka Beat.
He has also worked (and is still working) with Jo'burg based LunatikBeatz and
Sicksbeeches on other single to be released."
http://www1.datafilehost.com/get.php?file=cf3697a6
"Nator is a 17-year old artist born in Richards Bay on the 30th of december
1995. his musical influence started at an early age, however it was not untill
2010 that he decided to do some actual rapping of his own.
since then he has had a string of local successful songs with his former crew
including a winning song on Hip Hop OpwerNight's "Put It Or Dump" slot.
he is currently busy working on his new project titled "The Da Vinci Flow" and
has released the first single from there titled 'Leonardo'. The single has
caused massive waves by for exceeding all his previous projects, amassing
incredible support from the locals.Without any sort of media coverage or big
cosigns.He hsa been able to stamp his authority working with the scraps he was
given
#TDVF currently does not have a set release date but it is expected to be
brought completion by December of this very year 2013.
He has also worked with a few local producers, one of which has been
responsible for his Leonardo,Recka Beat.
He has also worked (and is still working) with Jo'burg based LunatikBeatz and
Sicksbeeches on other single to be released."
http://www1.datafilehost.com/get.php?file=cf3697a6
Friday, September 27, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Uber - Everyones private driver
A new car service has been launched in South Africa, Uber lets their clients ride in style and class. This service operates from an App on Android and iPhones, you simply click on the closes car to you in the App and uber will track the car for you on your phone screen turn by turn til it gets to you. The cars you get chauffeured in are Merc's C, E, or S Class, BMW 3, 5 or the 750i and Audi A6. All you do is simply download the App and register your details (incl credit card) and payment is automatically deducted and you are sent an emali reciept of your transaction. NO NEED TO TIP.
Apparently this service is not much higher than current cab fees in South Africa. During a demo trip I ordered a car in Paris (they have a presence there too) and saw it turn to come to my destination but I immediately cancelled it. :-)
Checkout Uber's twitter handle @Uber_Joburg
https://www.uber.com
http://business.time.com/2013/05/01/time-tech-40-the-ten-most-influential-tech-ceos/slide/travis-kalanick-uber/
Apparently this service is not much higher than current cab fees in South Africa. During a demo trip I ordered a car in Paris (they have a presence there too) and saw it turn to come to my destination but I immediately cancelled it. :-)
Checkout Uber's twitter handle @Uber_Joburg
https://www.uber.com
http://business.time.com/2013/05/01/time-tech-40-the-ten-most-influential-tech-ceos/slide/travis-kalanick-uber/
MILLER BOOMTOWN PRESENTS KENDRICK LAMAR LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA
"Johannesburg, South Africa – Miller Genuine Draft today announced the return of Miller BOOMTOWN featuring international acclaimed rapper Kendrick Lamar LIVE in SA this summer. The three-city South African tour kicks off at the CTICC in Cape Town on the 7th November before moving to Johannesburg Stadium on the8th November and Durban’s Wave House on the 9th November priced at R350-R1900.
Self-professed ‘King of New York, Compton born rapper Kendrick Lamar is making serious waves in the rap world over the last few days. Recently crowned the ‘Hottest MC in the Game’ by hiphop authority MTV, the 26 year old is taking the scene by storm with his clever rhymes, witty lyrics and forward thinking attitude. He is young, he is fresh, he is ready and destined to change the game as we know it.
“With the recent success and popularity of Miller BOOMTOWN at the Durban July, we decided to take Miller BOOMTOWN on tour for everyone to have access to the experience.”, says Carmen Hobbs the Miller Genuine Draft Marketing Manager. “And who better to align the beer with a fresh take on things than the Freshest MC on the globe right now, Kendrick Lamar. It’s all about keeping things the Fresh with Miller”."
Tickets are available from www.computicket.com, the Computicket call centre on 0861 915 8000 or any Computicket outlet at Checkers and Shoprite. Golden circle tickets cost R650 while General Access tickets are R350. VIP Hospitality tickets will also be available at R1900.
07 Nov Cape Town, South Africa CTICC
08 Nov Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg Stadium
09 Nov Durban, South Africa Wave House
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
2013 Sprite Uncontainable Winners
A big shout out to the winners of the #SpriteHipHop Uncontainable talent search: Pastel Heart (Graff) Taryn (Dance) & Tony (Emcee) They get to fly to the US next and represent at the Sprite Uncontainable Global Hip Hop Experience.
The finals took place this past Sunday at Zone 6 Venue in Deipkloof and I was hosting. The event saw performance from SoCo/iFani/Zues/Teargas/Reason & Khuli Chana. Dj Zakes/Dimplz/Vigi/Ms Comso /Dj Akio/RaikoMyMan & P-kuttah (My dj for reall!! He MURDERED the final set!!!)
The 12 contestants put in their best effort, but by the end of the night it was down to the winners; Pastel Heart (Graff) Taryn (Dance) & Tony (Emcee). We also saw the 2013 Angolan winners, Dj Wal-G also from Angola dropped a memorable set, amazing turntablism as well! Overall it was great night and final, looking forward to next year!
A BEEEG S/O to Sprite for supporting local hip hop on this level!!
OBEY YOU!
The finals took place this past Sunday at Zone 6 Venue in Deipkloof and I was hosting. The event saw performance from SoCo/iFani/Zues/Teargas/Reason & Khuli Chana. Dj Zakes/Dimplz/Vigi/Ms Comso /Dj Akio/RaikoMyMan & P-kuttah (My dj for reall!! He MURDERED the final set!!!)
The 12 contestants put in their best effort, but by the end of the night it was down to the winners; Pastel Heart (Graff) Taryn (Dance) & Tony (Emcee). We also saw the 2013 Angolan winners, Dj Wal-G also from Angola dropped a memorable set, amazing turntablism as well! Overall it was great night and final, looking forward to next year!
A BEEEG S/O to Sprite for supporting local hip hop on this level!!
OBEY YOU!
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Hype Magazine
Get yourself a copy of the new Hype Magazine and be the first to hear my new single "Its Nothing"
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
C-live "Its Nothing" Video Snapshots
Here's a sample of what the video is set to look like, just a few more tweaks before the official debut of both the track and video... COMING SOON.
CLU - Aviation Mixtape Series Vol 1
Check out this banging new mixtape... And its FREE!! Aviation Mixtape hosted by C-live coming soon. (Pardon the error)
CLU - Aviation Mixtape Series Vol 1
CLU - Aviation Mixtape Series Vol 1
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