Mabone : The Mixtape is a 10 track sophomore project by rising South African Hip-Hop star K.pRO dedicated to his late uncle.
As a Skandi Rap Originator, What's your take on the New age Mzansi Rappers who tap into the American trends?
I think it all has been influenced by Skandi and the New Age Rappers have done well to keep black culture alive
How do you balance your careers; Music, Radio and Acting?
I’m not doing anything at the moment but when it happens, it all works itself; work and having management plus an agent
What makes a Good Rapper according to your opinion and experiences?
A good rapper has skills in creative writing, using similes and metaphors. someone who reads well and well spoken. Someone who uses vocabulary and lyrical attractive
During your childhood, what funny character were you known for? Lol
I used to sell cigarettes in school
What can the fans expect from ZuluBoy in the near future?
They can wait for now and when the time is right they will see.
I have over 150 songs published to date, some of them must catch up
Shout Outs
Shout to all my daughters Dady loves you’ll
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Sibongiseni Nqoba Ncube known as Bobo Sway is a hip-hop artist, mc, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. Describing his music as New Age Hip-hop with elements of trap, kwaito and street rap, Sway uses insight to get his message across targeting the demographic of the youth.
Born on the 05th of April 1997, the 26 year old from Kenilworth, South of Johannesburg began his musical journey at the age of 14 after continuously writing his life experiences in a personal diary , being recommended by his friends to start rapping. Sway cites his earliest inspirations to music was Nas and Wiz Khalifa. He started participating in high school cyphers to get his name out there whilst perfecting and mastering his craft. Sway's most recognized accomplishment in his career is that he is a season 1 contestant on South Africa's Music League reality competition show called "Freeburn Music League"
What is the Good and the Bad thing about Hip hop around your hood according to your experiences?
The Good thing about Hip-hop experiences in my Hood is that there is a different bunch of collective kids each moving differently. So instead of like moving in a way to make it pop in the Hood in terms of events, people go outside you see, trying to get industry/regional traction instead of traction in the Hood. Take your Southside Kulturez for e.g
The bad thing about it though is with these cliques or different kids, if you not networked with them or like around them you won't be included in their movement or what's being pushed, which lacks to result in people supporting you in your music and your movement or motion you got going on, like personally I feel people know me in the streets but they don't know my music as much because I'm not associated with certain cliques or peeps but it's all good though I gusss that's how the game goes.
How is the Response from your Family and Friends towards your Music?
So My family in terms of my music really being mom she's chilled, she doesn't really listen to it but she supports heavy like you know putting me on her students she teaches on my music, competitions I'm in getting them to vote for me and rally behind me so she supports like that. My friends at the moment you know like the Gents really enjoy my current project called *Feed The Streets* I guess it's because some of them know my story and where I come from so the development and progress that I'm showing them is something they enjoy seeing since they know where I started out as a person.
Bobo Sway… What is the story behind this Stage Name?
My name Bobo Sway, so originally my nickname here at Home is Bobo right since my full name is Sibongiseni so when you cut it, it's Bobo so my previous stage name was B.O.Squared which = Bobo so now in college 2018 my friend; shout out December Solstice he just added the Sway to Bobo cause he heard my previous stage name and his like use your name Bobo and add Sway to it.
If there was one thing you would like to change about Hip hop around Your hood, what would it be?
One thing I would like to change is that no matter what type of person a music does right, we should support them as long as it's good quality and it resonates with the story of Southside Kenilworth 2190 we really need a straight story that it's common where even someone whose new can get it and understand. So we need to be in support of the culture of South
Which One Song would you say People started loving or noticing Bobo Sway with?
Well it's different because my 1st mixtape I dropped Rookie Season I had a record named *"Bobzin"* it was a New skool Kwaito vibe. But rn it's changed bro people are liking people my new project *Feed The Streets* they noticing songs like The Great and Going Off.
You are a Musician and an Entrepreneur, how do you balance the two?
I look up to God for balance To be Honest but to answer your question like I feel they go hand in hand, look at it like; this as a musician. I am a business and a business I need people to know I do music so how do I do that, via Marketing whether it's social media, guerrilla tactics through Street marketing it's how I balance so because people knew me first maybe when they had an introduction to me was probably via my Hustle and entrepreneurial journey and because now what has happened is that people believe in me they follow my every movement and steps and wanna see me win as a person so that's what makes it dope.
Few years to come, Where will Bobo Sway be?
In a few years Bobo Sway is going to be a Global Superstar and have a massive brand impact and appearance with a massive fellow behind him. His establishing his business slowly but surely its coming along.
Shout Outs
I wanna send a shout out to My Parents, My friends, fans, 20SwayTeen Gang, B4L, the Freeburn Music League, Afrimabonavision, Sahiphopmusicblog, NewEraSaHipHop, Rap Type Mag, The radio stations playing my music, blogs writing about me, shout out to all the event organizers/Promoters who are booking me for Shows, they been showing me love lately???????? and everyone around the world who supports me I appreciate you so much and to the Top we Go.
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Ndonewa Nesengani aka Lester Matthews is Singer, Music Producer, Songwriter and Film Maker, Mainly doing Music in English and the South African native languages of Xitsonga and Tshivenda
What is the Good and the Bad thing about Hip hop at Chavani according to your Experiences?
Good thing is; it’s giving the Youth a second option. The bad is; the need for fame brings out the worst in most.
Would you say you are the King of Tsonga Rap or Hip hop as a whole at Chavani?
Not really, When you have to tell people that you are the King, then you are probably not the King, I prefer to let the people comment on that.
How is the Response from your Family and Friends towards your Music?
My Friends have always been pretty supportive, Family too but in a typical Family way.
Lester Matthews… What is the story behind this Stage Name?
Lester was inspired by a childhood cartoon show (Lester awesome), for some reason I thought it was cool back then and it sort of stuck. Matthews was just a random addition to the name as I also thought it was cool sounding, inspired by Issa Matthews, a rapper I once knew back in the day.
How did Anixbayi Production come about?
I’ve always done production under different names, in 2018 I changed it to Anixbayi production for marketing purposes.
If there’s One thing you would like to change about Hip hop around Chavani, what would it be?
The lack of infrastructure, I’d make it that there are free to use places for events.
Which One Song would you say People started loving or noticing Lester Matthews with?
Nwa Daniel was one of the top songs
Few years to come, Where will Lester Matthews be?
Hopefully, at the top with the stars
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Twitter – @Odd_Lester
Instagram – @real_musanda
Shout Outs
Shout Out to everyone who’s ever played My Music, Viewed My Videos or liked My Posts.
Vans 2023 Brand Campaign Celebrates the Creative Journey to Discovering One's Authentic Self
"Style to me is ... your source, your taste, your identity. When I think of my style— fashion, music, it all makes me who I am. Simz the person, Simz the artist. It's very reflective of my character and what I'm into. To be honest, I don't really think it's what you do, it's how you do it."—Simbiatu Ajikawo, a.k.a. Little Simz
Costa Mesa, CALIF. (Apr. 5, 2023) – Vans, the original action sports brand and global champion of creative exploration, is proud to announce its 2023 brand campaign, "This is Off The Wall," celebrating individuality and self-exploration from the perspective of Vans' most beloved ambassadors on a journey to find their most authentic selves. Supported by captivating, beautifully distorted visuals and bold color schemes, the campaign aims to empower a new generation of creative voyagers as they embark on their own path of self discovery
To bring this campaign to life, Vans highlights the distinctive style of some of the brand's most passionate and inclusive brand ambassadors and creatives, including Little Simz, Beatrice Domond, Felipe Nunes, Irene Kim, Cocona Hiraka, Arthur Bray and Salome Agbaroji. These creative voyagers are fashion disruptors, global action sports athletes and masters of music, seeking authenticity in themselves, their relationships and the world, while propelling culture forward. They are more than a moment – they are passionate representatives of their communities and a brilliant look at their generation's bright future.
"I think you're always kind of learning, and figuring out who you are...Once I started expressing myself through my style and had a platform to do it, that's when I really felt comfortable."—IRENEISGOOD founder Irene Kim
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Vans, "Off The Wall" Since '66
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"Family" Is A Song That Talks About How I want to connect with my fans and how big I want to be. The song also talks about how I want to have a successful relationship with my Girlfriend to a point where I would like to marry her and make her my wife , "Miss Dope"
I Also Wrote the song because I've been getting high fives from people I know and don't know because of the songs I've been Dropping lately.
This Is A Song For My Fans, Friends & Family.
How long did it take for the whole project to complete?
One Week, The Song Was Less Stressful In The Process of making it because I Was Happy When Making The Song , Even Writing it.
Who did you work with on this Song?
Lester Matthews Is behind the production of the the song (Mastering). Anointed beatz itz-Smash made the beat for me, They both did a great work
How is the reaction from fans compared to No Cap?
They Love both songs. Online "Family" is better than no cap , having more streams. On The Physical World No Cap is better , the reason is that i haven't got the chance to perform "Family", No Cap Is On Some Dope Level!!
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Are we expecting a remix for this song anytime soon?
You never know .. The might be a remix or The might be no remix
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Shout Outs
ShoutOut To : AnointedBeatz Itz-Smash, Lester Matthews, Jabulani Jay, Andile Mabasa, Shmurda Nyeleti, Shannel, Nzee, Gman, Drizzle beatz, Vicnie Mnisi, Success Makhubele, Vuthu, Mj Lifa, EmcStyle, NtwBoy, Kbm, Anixbayi Gang, My Mom, My Sister, My dad, My brothers, My Sisters, 9shortz, Hector, Bongani, Osby and last But not least; My Fans
When did Mzansi Hip hop evolve and who were the few artists to be on the Spotlight by the time?
I think Sa hip hop started evolving in the late 80s when P.O.C (Prophets of Da City) became the 1st hip hop act to take it to the limelight. before that, everything, hip hop in SA was very underground. there were others like Senyaka for an example, who had singles but nothing mainstream. Bra Hugh Masekela had a Billboard charting song globally but was not that known in SA
What were the Good and Bad things about Mzansi Hip hop back in the Days according to Your Experiences?
The good about mzantsi hip hop back then is; it was educational and very instrumental in highlighting the social ills of that day
And the bad thing is it; hadn’t found it’s South African identity, it was still Americanized
Back in the days, Crews used to be Stronger, Nowadays Artists Prefer going Solo, How did you guys manage to survive as Crews (Jozi & Skeem)
There was more unity and brotherhood in Crews back then, You had to belong to a Crew to be taken Serious. a sense of belonging was very prevalent.
Jozi:
Skeem
How did Hip hop manage to survive in the Midst of Kwaito?
Hip hop survived in the midst of Kwaito because it was not in competition with any genre. it was doing it’s own thing
Would you Say Amapiano is slowly Silencing or Killing Mzansi Hip hop?
I wouldn’t say Amapiano is responsible for slowing down Hip hop, I think Hip hop alienated itself so much that most people felt excluded from it. with amapiano most people feel welcomed and not discarded.
Please tell us about your latest song “Sangena”
Sangena is my latest Amapiano/Soul single produced by Ceejay.
It’s a song about underdogs who have been denied the shine and they ain’t taking it no more
What is this One thing that people think about Ishmael that is actually not what they think it is?
Most people don’t know that I’m actually a shy guy I just fight it a lot
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Smaddy Wend Drops a Single - “Behind Closed Doors” on Valentine’s Day | Here’s Why
Lester Matthews Celebrates Valentine’s Day with a Single - “Ximatsatsa” ft Thuto SA
AKA’s (Forbes) Family Confirms AKA’S “Mass Country” Album Release to Honour His Legacy
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Smaddy Wend - ɴᴇʟꜱᴛᴀʟɢɪᴄ (Lyrics)
My momma, my momma
My momma, upon my momma yeah
My poppa, my poppa
My poppa, upon my poppa yeah
If it's bad, let's swerve it
Racks, let's get it
To be in this class, gotta earn it
Pop gas, nelstalgic
If it's bad, let's swerve it
Racks, let's get it
To be in this class, gotta earn it
Pop gas, nelstalgic
Nelstalgic, Nelstalgic
Nelstalgic, Nelstalgic
Nelstalgic, Nelstalgic
Nelstalgic, Nelstalgic
These niggas be thinkin' issa dice game
We play chess, nigga fuck fame
Runnin' that quarterback, with full aim
Pullin' up with the racks, like checkmate
Talkin' to my exes like, you should have had faith
But whatever nigga, it was a nice game
Wish you had brains
You could have grew wings
And flew states (flew states)
Down in Taiwan, drinking red wine
No cool aid (Cool aid)
Music & I, we like grapevine
We form braids (cool braids)
Somebody went fuck High Skool (Haii Skool)
That ain't paradise, I gotta chase grades
Been at it since 69
But I never catch cases
My momma, my momma
My momma, upon my momma yeah
My poppa, my poppa
My poppa, upon my poppa yeah
If it's bad, let's swerve it
Racks, let's get it
To be in this class, gotta earn it
Pop gas, nelstalgic
If it's bad, let's swerve it
Racks, let's get it
To be in this class, gotta earn it
Pop gas, nelstalgic
Nelstalgic, Nelstalgic
Nelstalgic, Nelstalgic
Nelstalgic, Nelstalgic
Nelstalgic, Nelstalgic
Jah man
Wah wid dis blood clat chat
(Mi ha fi yuh know)
Dat man cyaa rap wah yuh talkin' bout
Get outta here wid yuh bomboclaat thing
(Wuh yuh sey?)
Unruly
(Take your hat off boy, that's a Dollar Bill)
(Tuu, tuu, tuu, tuu)
These bitches be thinking I might, okay?
Let her in to my room for the night okay?
Hope that bitch sees the light okay?
Ain't tripping
Not, over - What's not mine okay?
(Tuu, tuu, tuu, tuu)
This shit I smoke is high grade, might take you to the grave
Might do you like Cobain, by gads
Might drown you through this wave
Whats love? Stop messing with my brains
On God, I don't shoot before I aim
Pure trust, this flow is over age
Watlanga, na Mr. Muhlanga
(Tuu, tuu, tuu, tuu)
NELSTALGIC, NELSTALGIC
NELSTALGIC, Get this shit into your mind
Mind, mind, mind, mind
Mind, mind, mind, mind
Do it again
I'm done these percs
I'ma run through these laps
Ain't no faking, no staging
I'm silent they asking
If he's getting all these racks
Doing what's best huh
Smoking this grass I
I'm doing me nigga
Tryin'a unfold like Jigga
Watch me rock these Nations
Till they get an orgasm
Whoa, stalgic, whoa, stalgic
Do a nostalgic, do a stalgic
Stalgic, nostalgic, Stalgic
Written by Muhlanga Nel
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