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Producer Series from Soul Candi featuring Jonny Miller (UK) & Bob’Ezy The new Producer Series from Soul Candi features Jonny Miller (UK) & Bob’Ezy. The tracks are noted to have been made specifically for the album. The first single Give Me All – Jonny Miller featuring Oezlem & V Vowel was released to radio and did […]
Rich Medina (NYC) Heading to Johannesburg Rich Medina (NYC) is heading to Johannesburg this weekend. Red Bull Studio Cape Town and Kid Fonque have teamed up to present one of New York City’s most influential players – DJ, producer, poet, Rich Medina. Medina will be on the couch at Thesis in Soweto this Thursday […]
<Soul/Bossa Nova> What the Layders are doing musically is by no means unique; they’re essentially a six piece band playing a fusion of urban soul, reggae and bossa nova inspired jams. What does set them apart from the proliferation of Raphael Saadiq/D’Angelo sound-alikes though, is an aspect of their live performance that hits you from […]
Soul Candi Records announced that UPZ will assume the spotlight in the latest instalment in The Pioneers of House series. Globally recognized for its inspired fusion of house, soul, latin, afro-carib, urban and nu disco sounds—the UPZ Project has found a firm following in South Africa. In 2009, UPZ had a massive hit— ‘Pure Surprise’, […]
Eliza Day spends some time with Electronic/soul band, BELLERUCHE after their Rocking the Daisies set in 2011 Belleruche arrived at Rocking the Daisies as a dynamic trio that nobody could put their finger on. The genre-less three-piece came all the way from the UK and included us in their tour. Fashioned out of leading lady, […]
Rapper, beat poet and lead vocalist of Kwani Experience, Kwela has worked for 3 and a half years to deliver an eargasmic interpretation of his sound, his life and his purpose. We chat to him about the next chapter is his life, The PO Box Project What is your favourite core instrument and why? The […]
Putumayo announces the launch of the Putumayo World Beat series with the forthcoming albums African Beat and Latin Beat, released this September, 2011. The series follows in the footsteps of Putumayo’s popular Groove series in its exploration of world music blended with contemporary styles such as hip-hop, soul, R&B, electronica and more. African Beat and […]
Artist: Maxey & Fred Spider Title: Voom Voom Grooves Producers: Maxey & Fred Spider Record Label: Spring Strut Records Release Date: TBC Track listing: 1. Heartache 2. What Kind of Lady 3. Batuque Maxey and Fred Spider’s soon to be released EP titled Voom Voom Grooves through Spring Strut records is a Baker’s Assorted Biscuit […]
Label: PENG AFRICA Artist: VARIOUS Title: SILULU VOL 1 Genre: AFRO DEEP HOUSE It’s no secret that all eyes in the world of House are currently focused on South Africa and this album is a perfect example of the talent and diversity which is flourishing in our country. Truth be told, my first impression of […]
Artist: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Title: Back For More (Album) Genre: Hip Hop The best way to describe the latest offering DJ jazzy Jeff and Ayah is easy listening. This is something that will come as no surprise to music lovers, who have followed his career. From the first track on the album, which […]
