Universal Motown has announced the signing of Busta Rhymes to its label. As one of hip-hop’s most enduring iconic figures, Busta Rhymes is acknowledged among rap’s greatest lyricists and performers as a hip–hop icon. Busta Rhymes’ first album release on Universal Motown Back On My B S is scheduled for release on December 9th
Few people can accurately say they’ve changed the course of music; count T-Pain among that short list. His bright, polished arrangements have become the in-demand sound across genres, and his scene-stealing vocal performances are among the most coveted in music. Since bursting on the scene in 2005,
T-Pain has been awarded a Grammy, produced and written a plethora of chart-topping and platinum-selling singles, garnered "Songwriter of the Year" and "Producer of the Year" honours at the BMI Urban Awards and earned a BET Award. So it should come as little surprise that the musical maestro’s tremendous, self-produced third album, THR33 RINGZ, stands as a sonic odyssey brimming with innovation.
The name Big Nuz comes from Big because they doing big things and NUZ is the number plate of one of the biggest townships in South Africa, Umlazi, situated on the south coast of Durban. Big Nuz consists of 3 guys Mandla Maphumulo aka Mampintsha, Mzi Tshomela aka Danger and Sbu Khomo aka R Mashesha. The group was formed in 2002 and they were based in Johannesburg where they were hustling and moving from one studio to another in search of a record.
Let’s be blunt, that’s the idea some people still have of South African trio, Flash Republic. But, for every person who pegs the outfit in that way, there are plenty of others who know that since its inception in 2005, Flash Republic has been fleshing out a creative vision that is only just hitting its considerable creative stride.
Every once in a while the world needs a super-group to come along that feels like more than just a band, more than just an institution, more than simply, a vibe. It is THE vibe!
The Crème Brule’ on a dessert tray riddled with Tapioca, whatever that is, and best served hot.
New School elctronica influenced 3 man Rap crew, with roots in the Durban underground as far back as original 031 Hip Hop pioneers Illuminating Shadows, and a sound that spans the sonic spectrum from contemporary dubstep to mid-90s boom bap to the eternal groove of drum and bass.
The first crew to record a demo release throught the prestigious Redbull Studios Cape Town (2008), these three homigos have kept the collective fire burning and are proud to announce the imminent release of their first self-titled full length album, due for audience appreciation as of March 2010
12 Months ago, the world was pretty “safe” – the economy was still in tact, the future was bright and in SA Music, Season 5 of Idols was in full swing. Little did we all realise that someone, and something, special was being unearthed – Graeme Watkins.
With his unique personality and edgy song-choices, Graeme soon became a fans favourite in Idols. And despite achieving “Runner Up” status, Graeme vowed to return to the big stage, on his own terms, as a fully-fledged musician … and that time is now!
