What got me into hip hop is the rhythm it has. I got excited when I heard any hip hop back in the days,
I started miming on tracks I choose as my favourite. What was important for me was the philosophy the genre had in me and I kept it on lock until now.
Sango has a very wide versatile personality. He is a media studies student at Boston Media House. Sango is an aspiring producer/sound engineer currently involved in film making.
"The best thing that has happened in Mzanzi hip hop is that Casper Nyovest has done a lot for the culture in general.
He has showed that something might seem impossible to do when you talk about it, but when you get to do it and experience the efforts; you end up inspiring a lot of people.
Another thing is that our fellow artists get to collaborate with international acts and open the market widely." Said Sango
The best advice I could give to others is to invest in the craft. Take your work seriously and focus on your lane, people will always talk and only take criticism that is constructive and motivating and let the rest take its course.
What is the Story Behind Your Stage Name?
What inspired my name is my community in my hometown, Oudtshoorn, while I was using a different name “Elrido da Vaughn” a grootman by the name Ta Kola in my home town gave me advice and told me to change my stage name to Sango cause they know Sango, also I should be proud of the name cause it means a lot and they will be able to recognize it and support me fully.
What is the Motive behind Your Music?
The motive behind my music is my authenticity and who I am. I write about what is happening in my daily life. Cheezy Mabena is also making sure that I only do that when we in studio.
Where do you see Sango in the Near future?
We see ourselves up there succeeding and have a greater bond with God, my manager and public relations agent Rachel Sebotja is always coming up with strategies and what is going to be good for the brand.
We are soon starting to host our own shows and doing tours, taking the music to the people and build relationships, make memories that will last forever going to the top.
The things that disturb the market is the issue of piracy and as an upcoming artist we intend to get people to stream at least if they hesitate to buy the actual song/album or Ep.
Another thing is that promoters want us to perform for free in the name of exposure. What improves the market, I think it would be unity amongst each other and be there for each other.
Wise Words
I would say how well you understand your craft and how you are about it, a person that respects the skill and the team that is around him.
Shout Outs
I would like to send a shout out to the team of Sango Xhosa, Rachel, Cheezy, Hlokomelo, Oakley 808, Nomagugu, Marvin M, my family and my supporters
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sango_xhosa/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sango_xhosa
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/Sangoxhosa/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDnDW_Zb9oUILEil5g8-GDQ?view_as=subscriber
SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/sango_xhosa
Thembinkosi Thethwayo A.K.A Mthimb@ni da tsonga rapper, born in 1992/08/27, went to Shiphamele Primary School and dropped out at Baranuka High School in grade 10.
"I'm from Limpopo/Phalaborwa and been doing music since 2012.
I've started with my first producer and chorus singer Thabza Boy, Sister Loveness, J.T.K & I.K, Daniel Brothers and more, I've worked with Xgubu xa Thabza Production in 2012, Brian Force in 2013, Twice is Nice in 2014, from 2015 to 2019 was signed by Masingi Music Prodution, I got nominated in 2015 and 2016 at Munghama Lonene FM, got nominated again at Limpopo Music Awards in 2017, I again got Nominated at Munhana Lonene FM in 2019 and won one award so far, I've worked with a lot of arstists like; Themba Nyathi, Dj Gami, Sunglen, Prince Rhangani and more, I've performed to many events such as Marula, Phangweni Vibes and shared stages with the likes of Nasty C, Ricky Rick, K.O, Ntando, Kwesta and more.
From where you've started to now, how was the journey in the Tsonga Rap industry?
The journey was tough and still is, its not easy to survive especially with the language I'm using and full of corruption
What else does Mthimbani does besides Music?
So far what I do is music only
What is the Good and the Bad thing about Tsonga Rap in your hood?
The good is that poeple are supporting me well, i belive is because of the language, because they can hear every word I say but Jealousy is there too
Would you consider yourself as the King of Tsonga Rap or there's someone whom you can give the title to?
I don't want to brag but the way I deliver my messages, I see no one who can do it the way I do, my Rhymes, Flows and Style, I'm the only Tsonga Rapper who spit my Style, so I dont consider anyone
How is the response from Family and Friends towards your Music Journey?
Friends are responding well, though some are pretending but most like what i do and always encourage me to go forward...
About family, they dont even bother to listen, they dont understand my gift and the genre I chose makes it worse
What makes a Good Rapper in your Opinion
If u don't put ur eyes on Money but concentrate on building ur Name and make hits, Money will come to You.
Socialize with poeole, work with other artists, work hard and don't be shy or afraid to take a risk.
Never listen to people who critisizes You, dont mix Your music with Alcohol, Smoking stuff and Girls. You must feel what You do and love it.
Practice makes perfect, move around the world, Promote Yourself and stay Strong... Don't Give Up
What do you mostly write about on your music and why?
I talk about life, because I belive music heals, so I want to toutch lonely souls, confused minds and stressed hearts.
I'm don't talk about money, cars and girls because I dont have, even if i do have, it what will poeple learn if I tell them that im living large? I want poeple to get a story on my music because this is not just someting I want to do, it is something i was born with, so I belive God sent me to speak with soul's...
Mthimb@ni... Where is this Stage name coming from?
I never wanted to be "Lil bla bla", Wizzy this and that... no. I wanted to be different, so this name came from the name Themba, Themba is not my real name, it is a short cut, my real name is Thembinkosi... and today this name is easy for kidz and grannies to pronounce... so yah!
Please tell us about your Latest Single "I'm Gone"
My latest track "I'm Gone"... I talk about leaving the team I was serving, because it's been 5 years and the manager has done nothing to change my music or make me reach my levels.
Some of the new mambers of the team start hating and jealous and the manager took sides, so i was no longer safe, I felt like I'm sarounded by strangers so i took a desicion...
Shout Outs
My daughter, My First bone Rivoningo...I love her so much...
You can find me on:
Facebook - Mthimb@ni Thethwayo
Instagram - Mthimb@ni Thethwayo
YouTube - Mthimb@ni...
Stream and Download "I'm Gone" on the Link Below :
Mthimb@ni - I'm Gone
• Hoyozela.com
Mawethu Xozwa from Mthatha but currently staying in Johannesburg Tembisa is a young and upcoming Visual Artist.
Xozwa was born with this gift but noticed how good he was at the age of 18 when his Grandma used to motivate him to work hard and give all he can to his work
"So now I have decided to take this talent to the next level and be serious about what God has given me...
All I'm asking for now is for someone who can help me to get sponsors or maybe a scholarship so that I can try and do more professional work." Says Mawethu
"I currently work by getting people who want to be DRAWN but I unfortunately don't get anything from that
I'm trying and working hard to improve my work so that I can get money to buy good material and do more professional Artworks
What is the Good and the Bad thing about Visual Arts according to Your Experiences?
The good thing about Visual Art is that I enjoy it and I take all my time to meditate on my Artworks... and of course I'm doing what I love
-And the Bad thing is that I'm currently not getting anything from it.
While I get people who ask me to draw them but find it a bit hard to pay
How is the Response from Family and Friends towards your Artworks?
I get a lot of support from my family and friends. The way I get this support, everyone wants to do something to help me grow my dream. I really appreciate having them in my life
If you were to Save the World through Art, What would you do?
What i would do to save the world through art?!.. Mmmmh!?... I would advise all schools to train and teach youngsters about Art... Most of the time, we black youth find it hard to get things like these in our communities. The Youth need it so that they can learn more and Achieve their Dreams trough Art
Few years to come, Where will Mawethu be through Visual Arts?
Only God knows ?
What Makes a Good Visual Artist in your Opinion?
Working hard and believing in yourself... give all the time you have and respect your work, then you will make a very good Visual Artist in the future ??
To someone out there who wishes to be where you are, what Wise words can you advise them?
To people who are out there who wanna be where I am... Just believe in yourself, never let anyone tells you that you can't do it.
And the strong thing is... You need to PRAY
Your craft... DRAW ME... What's the story behind it?
DRAW ME is all about making people happy, see the beautiful side of Art and have a picture of you or your loved ones in the Artworks??
-So the reason why I Named it DRAW ME is that; I used to get a lot of people who always asked "Can you please DRAW ME?" I took that and made it a brand name coz everyone gets happy after I've DRAWN them ?
Follow DRAW ME On:
What help do you need and what will you do if you get this help?
Now I'm in a need of sponsors or a scholarship to start my own Business and Brand of T-shirts and Cups, I'll also open my own tattoo shop.
Out of All Your Artworks, Which Artwork would you are as your best and why?
(what you get for exposing crime)
- This Artwork talks alot about the abuse that we get from the law when we talk or expose crime and the corruption that is happening
Shout Outs
I would like to send a Shout out to my family, the whole family of Xozwa, I love them
Shout out to RAP TYPE MAG, BABALWA NDANYA, PHIKOLOMZI HABE and ASIPHE MYKE
Ive always been one to write down my emotions and later discovered that i could put it to good use through poetry, which i did.
I was part of a christian spoken word poetry group called Poetic Gospel and we would occasionally arrange our own shows.
I turned some of my poetry into rap and it was amazing because i got my message accross clearly and since most people are into that genre of music, i figured more people would listen to my work and relate to it.
My stage name is Lyrical Ninx and the reason for the name is because my mind is always full of lyrics. I met my producer in 2012, his name is Joel Tabana and he is the one person that believed in me even when i didnt believe in myself.
I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to be able to speak to people through music and to God for installing this gift within me.
Who or what got You into hip hop?
On Sunday the 8th of September 2019, a Singer Rowlene threw a party at Rockets Restaurant in Bryanston…
The Party was of the Exclusive Launch of her single entitled Curtain Call that set to drop on the 13th of September of the same Year.
So many People including other Celebrities went to witness the sweet sound of Rowlene’s beautiful Voice and her Success.
The event was sponsored by Steve Madden and Flying Fish.
We spoke to Rowlene getting to know her better from her music background to where she is now and where she's going in her music Journey.
She spoke more from her big break single "Boy bye" to her latest single "Curtain Call"
Before the end of the interview, she had a surprise from Shekhinah and she was so happy she couldn't help it but to scream and be emotional.
Talk 2 Jay was Hosted by Jabulani Jay (#Talk2Jay), Captured by Mapitso Rathebe
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Thank you for watching
#CurtainCall #SteveMadden #FlyingFish #Rockets
Upcoming Ambient Trap Artist located in Katlehong , Trae Rixx is originally known as Masande Mfino, Hes a Musician / Music producer born in the Eastern Cape, he Started his Lower School grades at Lukholweni (Soweto) finished off In Mpilisweni Sec School (Katlehong).
"The year of 2013 that's when I saw myself as someone who's gonna end up doing music after recording a farewell song for Matriculants.
I went to Study at the College due to not affording Varsity fees , I pursued a career in Reservation & ticketing on which I couldn't graduate for failing one module.
I had to drop out without a supplement.
A year after, I decided to get my focus back on what I love, Music popped up
In 2016. I kicked off this Career by Working with
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DJ Melefactor
Trix Soul Productions
Digital Spook Beats
A -Pluz
Who or What got you into hip hop?
I Remember doing matric in 2013, Me and my classmates decided to save up some cash to record our farewell song as remembrance, then we did it for ourselves and our class only... but it ended up going viral and liked by all the matriculants.
So that's when I decided that after my studies I'll pursue a music career.
What's your Say about Education vs Music as a Rapper?
Well, nowadays Education no longer comes forward because of the New generation implementation's. Music is nolonger just an entertainment but a career and a business for the record label's and lately it seems like they make more money than you can think of.
So Education & Music are both a way of hustle.
If you could be successful in the Rap Career, would you go back and suplement that one module?
If my music Career can be Successful , Yes I would go back to supplement my module because my dream was not just step on stage, but to create a music company to help the un-heard voices from where I come from.
Few years from now, where will Trae Rixx be?
Few Years from now , Trae Rixx will be the CEO of Crystal Art Records and it will be the company that focuses more on youth Insecurities, Saving Royalty sales for Bursary schemes. Trae Rixx will be spreading positive impact around the township to inspire other kids that dreams do really come true!
What is the Good and the Bad about Hip hop in your hood according to your experiences?
Well for now I can't say there's good impacts that the Hip Hop is doing in my hood because these kids see it as entertainment, and try to copy the American lifestyle
They end up doing drugs, quitting School to do Rap.
Well I just hope Trae Rixx will one day be heard, because my music inspires an individual to be real on every situation (don't do it, because your friends are doing it)
How would you imagine Life without Hip hop?
Life without Hip Hop... Well on my side "There will be no Life" because that's the kind of music that replaced how the message is portrayed like Poetry.
Its more than just kicks there's inspiration in it.
How is the response from your Family and Friends towards your Music?
The Response was great, my mother actually boughts the recording interface to composing and record my own song...
But this year the support started getting mad, the Single "The Cook Up " went for 100 downloads in just 2 days, so yeah the family and friends really got my back on this one.
If you were not in to Hip hop, What would you be doing?
If not Rap... I'll be sitting at an Airport office, making reservations because that's the dream I had while I was still studying.
Whom do you wish to collaborate with in the music industry and Why?
I would like to collaborate with Kwesta, not that he makes the same sound as I do but he comes from my hood, so he will understand when I say let's make a song just to give back to the community.
Shout Outs
I would like to send my shoutouts to Jae Moe Troupe, the company that introduced me to the music business.
Given Samson Kama, Famously Know As Bizzy Gee is a young rapper from South Africa in Pretoria, he was born on the 18th of December 2000 and he grew up in Soshanguve ext 9B. Bizzy Gee is a natural Born rapper who is hungry for success in The South African Music industry and beyond, he grew up listening to the legends like Lil Wayne, Ace hood, Cassper Nyovest, J.Cole, Nas, Nick Minaj, Eminem and 2pac. Thats when he gets most of his inspiration from and he also was inspired by his late uncle Bizzy K, Bizzy Gee started rapping at the age of 10... it was a heart beat so he didn't want people to know that he Raps. Bizzy Gee felt that this musical Journey has been a calling, after all is his first love. He's been writing rhymes when he was thirteen years old and at the age of 16 is where he dropped his single called "Dreams" that he produced himself, Bizzy Gee is ready for everything
Who or What got you into Hip hop?
I Got Into Hip hop Because I Loved Since I was Young and Inspired by My Late Uncle Bizzy K
Who is your inspiration behind most of your lyrics?
I think is My Late Uncle Bizzy K and My Self cause everytime I think of a song, I write about things that are happening or I've been through
Your next project "On My Way" What is the story behind it?
It talks about my music journey, My Hood and things I've been through or happening now
What is the Story behind your Stage name?
After My Late Uncle Bizzy K passed away, there was nobody in the Family who was willing to make his dreams to come true, So I had to take the Bizzy from his stage name and put G with double ee's, that's how I got the name and I'm always Busy
What is the inspiration behind your record label Mofire records?
I Got The inspiration from Cassper Nyovest and Nas. I see most young and talented rappers don't have money to buy Beats, so like I'm willing to help where I can help
How is the response from your family and friends towards your music?
My Family love what I I'm doing, they are proud of me and so as my friends, they love what I am doing... some don't love what I am doing but will never tell you, but I see that
What is the good and the bad thing about hip hop in your hood?
I don't think there is a good thing about Hip hop in my hood... The bad thing is... I think they hate Hip hop in my hood because they know that I'm a rapper but they don't have support.
What is the difference between the responses from your fans to your first single and your latest single
My First Single's response was hurtful... people were talking sh*t, So I had to make sure that I love and stick to what I'm doing. My latest single's responses were like "You dropped a Hit... I'm impressed by your work"... I now feel the love so that's why I'm Willing to drop an Ep
Shout Outs:
To Cassper Nyovest, Zoocci Coke Dope , Touchline , Blaklez , My Family And Everybody Who Is Supporting Me From My Day One
Commonly known by his stage name “Da Saint”, Aleck Sibusiso Mhlongo is a versatile hip hop artist, born and raised in Mpumalanga’s capital city; Mbombela, KaNyamazane.
He was drawn into the music industry in 2011 when he was introduced to hip hop by a classmate through Lil Wayne’s “Drop Tha World” which featured Eminem. He was
fascinated by the way someone could construct such a well-crafted sentence and put it into an instrumental to form a song; his fascination led him to start writing his own rhymes.
Of course this was not rocket science for the 20 year old since he was then one of the poets and public speakers in his primary school days. He continued mastering his craft, his writing and delivering skills throughout his high school years until 2015 when he was in grade 11, he
then started working with a local producer known as 97Beatz, together they mastered their sound and later on during the year he released his debut single titled “Dance”.
Da Saint... What's the story behind this stage name?
Leolin Daniel Jeggels (born June 22, 1995), professionally known as Oakley 808, is a South African record producer and beatmaker.
Raised in Jeffreys Bay (Eastern Cape), Oakley 808 began making beats at the age of 16 with the help of his older cousin using the music production software FL Studio.
Aside from school, Oakley 808 didn't really have other hobbies like playing sports, so he dedicated a large amount of his free time to creating music. Oakley 808 was inspired by famous producers like Kanye West, Metro Boomin, Swizz Beatz, 808 Mafia and alot more, and initially tried to copy their sound while learning to make beats.
Eventually his production transformed into his own style.
Earlier this year, Oakley 808 produced Tedical's second single "Twisted Brains II" Featuring Jay Hood From his second mixtape "Black Butterfly".
The song was released in April 2019, and got aired on various radio stations like Metro FM & VOW FM.
According to Oakley, the beat for the song was originally Shane Eagle's, but Tedical heard it first.
Oakley's distinct signature trap sound is gritty, grimy, and thunderous hip hop street sound which is similar to that of his collaborator/co-producer, Lot Beats (Koketso Mathibe).
Oakley 808 uses FL Studio, along with the Samson Graphite M25 Midi Controller + Drumpad. He often samples his own melodies & slice it up in the FL Studio stock plugin fruity slicer.
On January 2019, SA Hip Hop Reviews mentioned him as " One of the hottest upcoming producers in South Africa ."
AfricanHipHopNews wrote that Oakley 808 is " easily one of the most versatile & outstanding music producers in South Africa. "
What are your Best 5 Beat making Softwares?
* FL Studio
* Logic Pro X
* Cubase
* Reason
* Ableton Live
Amongst those 5... which one do You recommend and Why?
I recommend FL Studio, because it's easy to understand & not too complicated.
With technology changing or improving everyday, do you think this might also improve or destroy the musical productions?
It will definitely improve music producers... With technology changing everyday. It's alot more easier to learn music production online, because 100 % of everything you need to know is on the Internet. Information is right at your fingertips.
What is the best and the worst thing in the producing field according to your experiences?
The best thing is, you learn something new everyday (if you are really really dedicated like me).
The worst thing is, Alot of Artists don't really give credit to the producers.
Beat Maker and a Producer, is there a difference between the two or is one and the same thing?
One & the same thing.
Oakley 808... what's the story behind this stage name?
My nickname since Primary School was Oakley (reason for that, I don't remember)
Where 808 comes from, is I use alot of 808 Basses in my beats, & It's one of the most loudest & freshest sounds you'll hear in my beats.
How would you imagine Life without Music at all?
I can't imagine life without music...
Who is the Artist that you've once worked with whom you can say was the best experience ever?
Definitely Tedical... Reason why : He is such a special breed of an artist & I achieved one of my 2019 Goals with him. His second single "Twisted Brains II" Featuring Jay Hood Produced By Me played on Metro FM & VOW FM. Video is dropping soon btw.
Who do you wish to work with in future and why?
Nasty C... Reason Why : He is one of those artists that's unbelievably great. Everything Nasty drops is a Classic, & his one of Africa's Greatest Muscicans.
From Price City To Strings & Blings, he outdid himself. Zulu Man With Some Power will obviously be a Project that will be talked about for a very very long time. Nasty C is The G.O.A.T & to be on production credits on one of his projects will be a huge Honour.
Shout Outs
I wanna send a shout out to all my Supporters & Friends, The people im currently working with; Mia Liyah, Tedical, Jay Hood, Lot Beats, Sango, McWiz Beats, Sikho Beats, T bang, LD Beats, SiyaCee Beats, Spha & Yung 88 ....
