My headphones only been transmitting non hip hop sounds over the last couple of weeks. I’m so in love with the Kyle Shepard album, Fine Art. Yes I said inlove. Kyle is a talented jazz pianist and composer hailing from Cape Town, South Africa. I’m not reviewing this cd just buy it if you love music period! www.kyleshepherd.co.za He will be performing later this month as well. I’m gonna stalk this guy till he says yes to do a track with me, I’m a fan!

Another original source is Marvin Gaye’s “I want you” album. This album though short (in my opinion) is one of hip hop’s most heavily sampled albums besides James Brown off course lol. De La, Pharcyde, EPMD, Ice Cube all got their chance to flip it. I’m sad that I never got to buy the original vinyl and that I have it on cd because I just love the art work that Camp Lo also used for their debut release.

Hopefully this year I will do more non hip hop mixtapes because there’s just too much good music out there. I’m also reading Arrest The Music by Tejumola Olaniyan which is all about Fela Kuti, his rebel art and politics. It’s one of those books that fills some gaps for me because I was (and still is) intrigued by the man and his works. Well for now it’s back to what needs to get done, tonight I can hopefully indulge in that BBE Hugh Masakela cd…

The way it is....

Geesh another year passed and we are to celebrate the second year of Classics hosted by The Chief Rockers and Adidas. I’ve always wanted to do a party of this nature and now I’m content that it’s one of the best events in Cape Town. It’s always inspiring to work with like minded peeps minus the ego, politics and b.s. I’ve always maintained that artists that’s skillfull and humble (not disguising it with arrogance) are the ones that impress me. Mzansi dj’s across the board has so much to offer. We need to move in a direction of ownership and not wait to be booked for events. The South African house scene is the perfect model for all hip hop dj’s in Mzansi. Spindle Crew, Beat Bangaz, X-Rated and a few others are in the forefront of making this happen for the hip hop scene across the board. Respect to Idol Hands, Spindle Crew, Optimus, Codax, Shane Fataar, Beat Bangaz, Chief Rockers for trying to push the envelope in all aspects of hip hop dj culture from radio, mixtapes, turntablism, production, club and events.




I’m busy putting together another “alternative” event for 2010 which I hope will grow on the same level of Classics and Night of The Beat Bangaz. Join the group ” Classics ” on Facebook.

MR.DEVIOUS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEcmXKFOtJQ

Fond memories of Mr.Devious. I especially remember the Nicro jam mid 90's with his partner, PAIN. The illest combo at that time also giving emcees a whipping at spots like Angels. The stuff that Shaheen (P.O.C) and Ready D produced for his album was too nice. R.I.P brother.

Tracklisting 18/04/2010

Tracklisting 18/04/2010

Tonights show featured the E.J Von Lyrik album - The Human Condition and interviewed DJ J-EFX and Lcut all the way from Paarl giving us insights on the scene on their front and their projects.

Jaak - Oppie Spot Rus
Zubs -  Premier MC
Cypriss Hill -Get Higher
D'Angelo Brown Sugar Feat Intuition
E.J Von Lyrik - She's got a gun
E.J Von Lyrik - Foools
EJ - They go Crazy
Jack Parrow - Onder draai die duiwel
Jozi -  Keep it going
Kyle Sheppard - Die Goema
Guilty Sipmson, Black Milk, Elzhi - Fire (remix)
Erakya Badu -  Boogie Night  (live)
Claire Phillips feat Mr. Demus - Hold On
ETC Crew -  Put em up
Evidence - The Layover
Emile Yx - Is 'n Cape Flats Ding
Jean Pierre, Perspective, Pan - Reason why
Garlic Brown - Breakdown
Koncious Fables  -  Konfab & Hympatic Thabs
Lee Urses - Niks Minder as
Ancient Men - Life and Music
Rasco- How many emcees
Rogue state alliance - Indie Take over
Ronnie Joyce -Season for Change
Sean Price - Angel Dust

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G.H.ET.T.O.P.I.MP tracklisting 10/04/2010

Here's some of the tracks we played:

• Claire Phillips feat Mr. Demus - Hold On
• Pangea - Pangea Movement
• Kristsi  -Number one
• Kritsi - Omplo Jam
• Jaak - Oppie spot
• All Star African Mix - Everywhere you go
• Zaki Ebrahim - You Choose
• LMNO - G.O.D
• Kids in The Hall - Get Ill
• Godessa - Armour Get on
• Jits Vinge FeaT dEMUS - Broesse Brasse
• Cash Money and Marvelous - The mighty hard Rocker
• Keith Murray - The rhyme
• Hemelbesem - Lag julle uit
• The Anvils - Where the hip hop is
• Ras - Pan Afrikan

The interviewed M.E.K and featured their tracks - Classic kin, Direction and Rooi mat. The featured cd with review was Kritsi - Number one. Check http://www.mofiremusic.com/.

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Nod Factors.

Besides completing my album, launching it and now doing everything in my power to promote it I've also set up my own company in partnership with Nadine Matthews to handle all my music related biz and also conceptualise events, projects and the execution thereof. The company's name is Platform 7 Productions. Why that name you might ask?? Well The way I see it I'm operating on a certain platform musically and I'm trying to aspire to "perfection" lol in everything I do, hence the name. Besides handling every  facet of my album the company has also been instrumental in Classics, the monthly party hosted by The Chief Rockers and Adidas. It's also the driving force behind a new rejuvenated B.V.K (Brasse Vannie Kaap) and is also responsible for Listener Space, an event geared towards live musicians across genres. I'm excited for the projects we have lined up the current being African Shockwave Vol 1. Visit http://www.djazuhl.co.za/