Mayhem KS is an Indie Hip Hop Artist from Mapetla, Soweto. He is a creative with a message who grew up with few friends in his neighbourhood, thus spending a lot of time learning to listen to his inner voice which created a life of fulfillment for him. Now his mission is to make music that helps others follow their intuition.
On the song Pressure, he draws from his real life experiences to craft a relatable series of sonic pictures over an atmospheric soundscape produced by Silas beats, where he tells an emotional story of jealousy, anxiety and insecurity while feeling the pressure of needing the latest clothes, jewellery, car and being a cool kid.
The song then matures to an older character who now feels the pressure to be successful in the black community where he is unemployed and uses substances to get away from it all.
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Mayhem KS - Pressure (Prod. Silas Beats)
Multi-talented musician, Neo Mekwa who is well known by his stage name "TrinkX" (Talented Raw Inhospitable Non-Kindle Xtreme) is a 21 years old born and raised in the East Rand side of Johannesburg.
He started falling in love with being a musician at an early age of 13. Growing up TrinkX used to listen to A-Reece who he highly rates as his favorite artist that inspired him to pursue music as his career.
As an independent artist TrinkX aims to make a mark in the music industry with dedication and hard work, he plans to get his name at the top.
TrinkX started getting recognition when he dropped his official debut single titled "No Pain No Gain" which featured one of South Africa's hit making producer/artist "Msa" and later on released another single "Tonight" which became one of his biggest hit song that got playlisted on more than 6 radio stations, it scored him radio interviews, news paper article feature and a award nomination for 011 Awards Song of The Year.
Who or what got you into Hip hop?
A-Reece is the person that i can say got me into Hip hop, back in 2013 after listening to his music i fell in love with hip hop music.
What is the Good and the Bad thing about Hip hop in your hood according to your experiences?
Bad thing I've experienced about hip hop in my hood is that most people don't really support hip hop music. They more focused more on commercial house music and more trending genres for example Piano music
But the good thing is that a few of those people who love hip-hop in the hood do fully support us hip hop artist. They acknowledge all the moves we make.
You've participated in quite few activities including the awards nominations... what pushes you to work this hard?
Yes, i have been making quite a few activities such as getting award nominations, doing radio interviews, etc.
What pushes me to do that is the love i really have for music, being an artists is what i always dream about and it is the only thing i ever wanted. I don't want any plan B so i have to push to make it to the top.
What is the Motive behind your music (What do you mostly write about? )
The motive behind my music is my life experiences, my hustle, my craft but mostly love stories because most people in our age and time that we live in find it hard to deal with the challenges that come with relationships and tend to get depressed. I'm that artist who strives to heal souls.
How is the response from your family and friends towards your music journey?
My family found it hard to accpet that i want to be a musicians because parents always worry and want the best for us but now that i have been making it big, they seen me on tv, newspapers and they heard me on radios so that really made them proud, happy and understand that this is what i was made for and im going somewhere with my music.
My friends are fully supportive they believe in me so much and that keeps me going.
TrinkX... What is the story behind this stage name?
The name TrinkX really has a deep meaning and that has to do with the person who i am. Back in High School i used to tell my friends that i want my stage name to be TrinkX and one of them helped me create a meaning around it which is: Talent Raw Inhospitable Non-Kindle Xtreme. Thats just me!
Few years from now, where will TrinkX be?
A few years from now i see myself making it in the music industry. I always tell myself that everybody wants to be the best and be a the top so i wouldn't mind being just an avarage main stream artist meaing not being big, big but then just be well known and well streamed/viewed artist.
What mistake do you think other upcoming Rappers do that makes their breakthrough process slow?
One mistake i think other upcoming rappers do that slows their breakthrough process is that they full of pride and they like to compete a lot and by that i mean they always want to make music to prove a point forgetting that the main key is to make nice music for people so they can listen and look up to the music. Therefore Focusing on competition makes you forgot the main point.
Shout Outs
Story teller - actor (both screen play and theatre), writer, voice-over (Both radio and screen), Music producer.
Born in Limpopo, Giyani, Zava Village. 1997 - 01 - 11. Noel Matriculated in 2014 at the age of 17. and enrolled for Sport Management (2015) in Tshwane University of Technology. in 2016 he decided not to register to follow his high-school dream of wanting to be an actor. But due to being disadvantaged, being far from theatres and art centre, he had to go to Soweto where he started at a Community theatre managed by a closed friend Paul Noko named Dala Arts Community Theatre in Soweto in 2016, after few months in theatre, he audition to study N Dip Drama in Tshwane University of Technology and got accepted to study in the year 2017. In 2017 he enrolled at the university, which he is still studying at as a Third year student.
By 2007 Noel was already an actor having being featured in a lot of sketch dramas in church and also got featured in 2014 in a performance dedicated for his principal on his farewell to retirements. In 2016, Noel auditioned in the MTV Shuga but he didn't make it through the audition panel. By 2017 he was featured in theatre (school's projects) Festival after festival, namely; Rostrum Relloute, Dir-Action,s Verve and voice, and he only managed to audition once for Skeem-Saam for the character "Noah", but due language limitation he didn't make it through. Again in 2018 he was heavily featured in these school projects, same year he went to audition again for MTV Shuga and didn't not make it again (2018). In 2019 Noel landed his first television role in the SABC 2 - Xitsonga telanovela called Giyani Land Of Blood, playing the character of Mahlori Pero Baloyi.
When did you start realizing that you have a Gift of Acting?
At first it was in church when we used to create our own sketches. Then in 2011, I was in consideration of making it a career from a hobby ... But never really got the chance cos of lack of information on how to be an actor. In 2014 I was featured on a farewell party celebration which in the program they had A drama and it drew everyone's attention that I had it in me. And some of them that were in with us.
Who is your Main Role Model in the entertainment industry and Why?
Honestly speaking. I have none. Always been inspired by actors who can show their versatility and those who are able not to lie but connect with the audience. Charles Baloyi, Nico Makhabele, Fumani Shilubani and many legends to mention. But Sdumo Mtshali is the reason I wanted to venture in acting. He's studied it in Durban University of Technology and went to win the Amstel class act. That was ignition to me.
Would you say Acting is Talent or a Skill?
Acting is both a skill and talent. Acting like music has techniques and you have to master the technique, as a talent you have to nature it
What is your response to the "Language Limitations" in the entertainment industry?
My view is that all is hard for a black person in SA. It's something that is still coming for all the languages too. Not only Xitsonga but also the likes of Isiswati and other Nguni languages.
What is the Story Behind the Community Theater "Dala Arts"?
Dala Arts is a community theatre, it's serves primarily as the foundation with Writing, Acting, singing, performance, Directing, marketing, promptly class to foundation phases and the youth. Bringing back culture, education, entertainment and the amusing techniques of theatre and it's history.
That's where I met the founder Paul Noko Maja and he was then my neighbor. I worked my ambition and endurance in learning.
You are also into Trap/Hip hop world, How do you survive in the music world together with Acting?
??. Yeah aye. I been doing and still in the music ever since 2007 at the love life project as part of poetry. Had to actually leave for more ambition to literally rap solo. Couldn't record for a while, till I met Perfect "Ndzalama Nukeri" and Maodi "Audrick Ngobeni", that's when Most Intelligent Boys "M.I.B" came about. We spent some time planning till we record in 2011, hardcore diss track. Went on to perform with DNP, DUG, Sphola, Amunation and some others. Not long we disbanded. I went solo, to release "The life I deserve" performed in various places include at school Zava High. Then reunion with M.I.B now with Chizz Collins. Released a mixtapes... Still with them homies on the crew. Still doing art separately. Now I make beats, more on trap beats. I trap in Tsonga and other languages. I can rap and tell a story or poem.
I sell beats. Just name the genre and I give it my creative. With the fusion of mixtures from views.
Tsonga Noel... What is the Story behind that Stage name?
Tsonga Noel. Yeah Aye. My Name is Noel Ntshuxeko Baloyi. Nicknames: KC, Touché, Shorty 6, Trap Gawd, Koel 'n Cruel. Tsonga Noel is the name I feel very humbled and proud. ..."Mina ni Mtondolovhani, ni gwambe, ni Waka Ncila ava ololi. So kahle ka kahle ni rhangela ndzavuko na ririmu ra manana." Tsonga Noel - _Nyiko i Ntshuxeko_ that's more about identity.
What is the difference between Tsonga Noel and Mahlori from Giyani Land of Blood?
I really won't have much on this. But lemme say that's two people and in different world. Life is real, so is Acting. Two worlds though cause I tap into another being's life.
https://youtu.be/4lZwqii3qdY
Few Years to come, Where will Tsonga Noel be?
Neh. Life it's almost about revealing and finding. I guess we will see the fruit. It's only hope and work.
Shout Outs
?. Shout out to cameras, doing the most. Na tlanga. Shout to you Ralph J for reaching out. Shout Out M.I.B. Shout out To Paul Noko, Shout to Rejoinder and Volkano, Shout out to Vest, Shout out Nico Mkhabele. And everyone especially my family mom and grandma. ??
Thabzero expresses his life right now . After the birth of his son “Kai”, a lot has changed he stated. “I was reminded that life is real” says Thabzero as he expresses his love and affection for his family but with all the hardships he has come across, he manages to stay positive.
“On the upcoming single "I DESERVE" I feature JoeDaMc , an old high school friend and brother in music. The single talks about asking God for the life I deserve and also working hard to achieve that life. I aim at reminding every individual that you can reach your dreams and live the life you deserve no matter what obstacles you you’re facing”. Said Thabzero
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Website: https://www.thabzero.co.za
Mosiuoa Monaheng Known to his fans as Troy_M, was born and bred in Free state, Botshabelo. Growing up in a family that loved music and had a large collection of records. The likes of Michael Jackson, DJ Bojo mujo, Stimela and O’jays inspired him to pursue music as a career. The 23yr old recorded his first song in his own bedroom using a cheap dynamic microphone and a computer at the tender age of 15.
As Troy_M’s musical skills developed. He created a fresh and unique sound in the efforts to define his style of music, naming it “Melodic trap’’. This sound is a
mixture of R&B, Trap music and alternative Afro sounds. It’s the fusion of these unconventional musical elements and contemporary sounds and the edition of ad-libs to the rhythm that compliment and complete beats.
You've grown in a Family that Loves Music, do you think there would be a difference in your music career if your family had no love for Music?
Yes, for sure. See the foundation is the most critical stage of a child while growing up, so if it wasn’t for My parents to instill the tone and feeling inside of me, I could have gone for a 9-5 job or furthered my studies and became a lawyer or something. But in short My music is impacted by my foundation so if that foundation was on a different path I think I could have been a lawyer.
What are the Advantages and Challenges in the Music industry around your hood according to your experiences?
Well, the number 1 challenge is Music business in my hood, people are very uniformed when it comes to music, I mean stuff like Copy right, SAMRO, RISA, SAPRA are very far and that’s a challenge itself as they don’t want to know about such, and to think first about travelling to Joburg and getting their music profile straight, by that I mean to visit places like SAMRO to register their Music, again that is a challenge, transport is the challenge, and I’d say that people are very stereotypical, they have the mentality that they want to make it, but they don’t want to make it, if you understand Lol ?
What does it means to you working with one of the biggest Rappers in Lesotho Ntate Stunna?
It’s awesome, very awesome. It’s quite an experience to me, it is something I never anticipated will happen nor something I never did. The experience of the whole EP was just amazing, I’d say that God was responsible and God was the one who actually did the whole EP. it’s Unbelievable what we went through.
The motivation behind the Ep was gained when I’d go to Mountains, malls and just to view the different areas of Lesotho, that gave me amazing experience and it was Amazing.
Would you say Rapping is Talent or a Skill?
In my opinion, rapping is a skill. Because everyone can rap these days, can have their own flow and master them, rapping is art and one needs to master it still. So to me Rap needs passion, authenticity and open mind that’s it.
What is the motive behind your writings especially your latest projects?
The motive would be to directing other people's passion, like if one feels angry, bad, depressed, mad and hopeless, My motive would be to direct people's emotions towards a good thing. My MOTIVE IS GIVE HOPE TO THE HOPELESS IN A SENSE OF MUSIC. That is My Motive
You've Shared and Opened stage with many big artists in South Africa, while a lot of upcoming artists struggle to do... what tips can you share with them so they can also get there?
Interesting Question, well I’d say the most fundamental thing to be on that level would be instead of releasing music they should try to do business with music, learn music on a business side, because business one collaborate with partners not only promoters. They got to lean on a business side in engaging on music workshops, that is the most important factor; to learn on how to maneuver round this Music business and as much as releasing music if the number 1 pointer but learning music business side can move you from ground zero to the Level of Casssper and sharing stage with them, and lastly knowing how to engaging with people.
What is the story behind your stage name "Troy_M"?
Well the name was given to me by the rapper by the name of Nex, well we were having a conversation saying “I want to move from the name current name I am using which was Daddy Pain to a better name for my stage appearance” my first was option was TeeRoy, and after a few month I was signed by Ilema Records and Thembile suggested instead of being TeeRoy rather be Troy and add underscore M for Mosiuoa my real name, since there are a lot of Troy’s in the world. Currently my Name is going to change to Troy Mosiuoa. Yeh that’s the case about the name.
How is the Covid-19SA Lockdown affecting the Music industry?.
In terms of us Artists, the lockdown has impacted us drastically, because the capital is generated through bookings on shows and events, as part of events and shows remember that people are not permitted to attend nor have gigs. So artists don’t generate income.
You are a Rapper, Beat Maker and a Producer, if you were to choose one, what would it be and why?
Uhmmmmm, now that’s a bit steep now!!! But I’d choose Production, because being a producer is a gift from God, I am gifted on that one, because that’s what I do best, no doubt I do best on that. So Production it is.
Follow Troy_M On:
Facebook - Troy Nation SA
Twitter - @Troy_M
Shout Outs:
Obvious, Firstly Shout out to God as He gave me Talent, Secondly my family and my Wife, Shout out to my team and when I say team I mean Tronix, PenyaPlay, SEFI music, Shout out to Tsa Moshoeshoe, shout out to Trey, to my Fans and shout out to everyone man..
STAY HOME AND BE SAFE. sure
Jovislash is one rapper who has no time to waste in the Rap game, He is well known of making hits about the funny trends giving the fans something to Jam on
Now Jovislash takes us back to his previous hits that he made history in the Rap game with
"During this lockdown, the only way we gotta keep going as artists is to drop content constantly. I decided to throw a little throwback every Thursday of some of the songs I've released in the past few years.
Some of the songs bring back memories to my fans. They even got stories to share." Says Rapper Jovislash
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Instagram - @Jovislash
Twitter - @Jovislash
Watch one of the Jovislash Throwback Thursday Videos below:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sZuJTyifSgI
Mthobisi Mayisa (24) who is known as Plagaswiss from Mpumalanga Millikenfarm is a Hiphop /Trap/ Afropop artist who inspire a lot of young upcoming artists in terms of pushing content and making moves
After making his debut national Tv perfomance on Expressions (SABC1) MBV TV and doing extras on eTV's popular show (Rhythm City), the artist career has topped his upcoming circle to a blowing up mode
Like most South Africans, Plagaswiss comes from a very poor backround with his siblings and Grandmother (Gogo shongwe), the young aspiring artist then decided to further his husstle by changing his location to Johannesburg (Guateng) pushing his latest single Kotabag of which opened lot of doors for him in 2019
Being from a Backround with limited resources, it didnt discourage him not in a bit, yet he is still pushing his music without any sponsership or record label, "im not giving up until i reach my goals"... says Plagaswiss
In 2018/ 2019 Plagaswiss made waves on national radio stations and local stations,
he got invited twice on Ligwalagwa FM's "Mid-day Grooves" with (Sfiso Kingdom Mkhabela) and the Mzansi Breakfast Show with (Dumsane Simelane and Lungile Mango)
Plagaswiss also got invited on Metro FM and Ukhozi FM for interviews ..
He got shortlisted as finalist Face of Switch Energydrink Search and nominated as Husttler of the Year on 011 Awards category
Plagaswiss shared stage with Kraizze ATM, Skandi Kid, Kelly Khumalo, Destruction Boys and more...
If you were not a Rapper/Trap artist, What would you be?
I would be a Poet, before I got into Hip Hop i used to write poems, so I guess that's where it all started and the rhythm developed inside me
If you were to choose between Music and Acting, what would you choose and why?
I'd definitely choose Music bro! Acting was just an additional plan to boost my career through media
How was the experience of being an extra cast on Rhythm City and how did that boost your profile?
Doing the Rhythm City extra cast was fun, it boosted My career in a big way, though I was just doing the untitled extras but to me it was big
You've achieved quite a lot of things that most upcoming artists struggle to, What few tips can you share to them so they may also follow?
Upcoming artists need to invest on their music. Don't be lazy, dont beg too much, ask for guidelines on this journey, stick to your own genre, be humble and mostly beleive in yourself
What is the good and the bad thing about Hip hop in your hood according to your experiences?
I'm from a hood of less knowledge, they think music is priceless. developing them to vibe to hip hop is very hard
Good thing is that most people respect my work around my place
What are the best moments / Highlights has Music gave you?
Perfoming at Expressions on SABC 1 / MBV Tv, these are the greatest highlights I'm grateful to my music so far
Plagaswiss... what is the story behind this stage name?
Man I got this name through my hustle, My actions and my music
On the street, when someone is brave and doing the most, we usually say he/she has a plug
I guess that's how I got the name as well
What can we expect from Plagaswiss after lockdown?
I have a lot of things that are recently on hold, I have a new song that I'm planning to push and 3 Tv appearances in line that are on hold due to lockdown, so fans can expect big things
Follow Plagaswiss On:
facebook: Plagaswiss_zar
Twitter : @plagaswiss1
Instagram: @Plagaswiss
Shout Outs
Thanks to everyone who download my music, my fans, Megah from profound lab, nhlanhla stukz who is also assisting me on my career, Tegee Casting Agency
Love You all ??
https://youtu.be/9AbJ1fhzRNo
The song "The Prayer" touches a lot of aspects of life, Such as trust, betrayal anger, repentance and hope. Tory Blaze takes a conscious approach towards writing about his own personal feelings without revealing a lot just to leave the listener with a suspicious feeling
The chorus sung by the talented Prowmiss brings light on the daily challenges and tests an average person goes through also giving hope and faith. There's always a way of looking at situations differently.
The song is meant for everyone who can relate to it. A great chorus to sing along too, with a little dose of lyricism with a commercial appeal
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Born in Lesotho but raised in South Africa, Soweto Orlando West. Stage name “ Angela Sweetness” / Aus Tshepang. Sweetness is a multi talented person who fell in love with the Art from a very tender age.
Born on the 23rd of April 1998. Sweetness went to public schools like most people but refused to get stuck with township mentality. Sweetness is an upcoming Radio and TV host, Actress, Model, Music video vixen and Author. She enrolled with City Varsity for professional acting for camera but couldn’t complete due to nance.
However, that did not stop her from living up her dreams. She told herself that she shall strive for excellence all the time in whatever she does.
Sweetness started her own media club called “It takes a village youth club” and it has excelled since then. She has recently started her own media club called Driven Gear which aims to promote upcoming artists and put them on the map. Sweetness has spread to managing upcoming Youth Artists from South Africa and Neighbouring countries.Her wish is to see upcoming artists making moves and being succesful in the industry, also working towards her own personal goals.
She believes that in life everyone has a purpose, and therefor we should always strive for the best.
Who is your main inspiration in your Media Personality journey?
Bonang Matheba, I live by the statement she once told me; "People have things to do, you're not anyone's Priority". I look up to her
If you were to choose one stream out of all what you do, what would it be
Definitely TV presenting, simply because I enjoy it more than the other streams and I kill it better, I can also express Myself more through it.
When did you start realizing that you have this talent?
I've always been a loud and a very fun child but I couldn't understand what it was until grade 9, that's when I realised I'm actually talented.
What difference do you think there would be if you would have completed your acting course? Would you like to continue studying in future?
I believe I would have been very far by now, however I believe I'm still young and there's still much to achieve, I still have time and yes I'm definitely continuing with my course after this lockdown but this time I will be doing theatre.
What is the story behind "Driven Gear"?
Driven Dear is a platform created for upcoming artists like myself. Artists will get to promote their work on the page and showcase their talents there
What is the good and the bad thing about the media and entertainment industry according to your experiences?
The entertainment industry isn't a walk at the park, as a young female upcoming artist, men who have made it in the industry tend to believe they can emotionally and sexually abuse us because we are young and hungry for work, if You're weak you'll fall for it, but it has its good sides too I like the fact I can engage with a lot of socialites, so motivation is presented to me, leaving me all motivated and hyped up
Few years from now, where will Angela Sweetness be?
Lol definitely she would have secured an impressing role in one of Mzansi's leading TV soapies and owning a SAFTA to her name
How is the response from your family and friends towards your journey?
My family has always been supportive,so they understand my journey and the support I have been getting is really overwhelming
Who is your celebrity crush and why? ?
Lol I'm not sure if it's a crush but I really adore Ntate Stunna, simply because he's a hommie doing the most in Africa and he's so original
Follow Sweetness on:
Facebook - Angela Sweetness
Instagram - @aus_tshepang
Shout Outs
A huge shout out to my family, my ancestors for always guiding me and of course to Rap type Magazine?
Hailing from a small rural area Tembisa Milliken; Mthobisi Innocent Mayisa aka Plagaswiss ka musiq drops a hit "Kota Bag".
This is a sensational hip hop jam of where he pours out his real life experiences, in the song He mentions how life became so hard when he lost his Mom a Decade ago, He also mentions how His Friends and His Baby Mama Switch Up when He went broke... To sum it all up, the Kotabag hit jam is (Autobiography) Plagaswiss's real life compressed into a song
To ease it up "Kota Bag" he means getting Money by chasing His Music Dream
Stream and Download Kotabag on a link Below:
