Jaak featured on the BBC’s Africa Beats

In September 2012 Jaak shot an episode of Africa Beats, a series of short films shot by the BBC that exposes up and coming talent from the African continent. The episode featuring Jaak recently aired on BBC World and is placed permanently on the BBC website.

In this episode, Jaak talks about reclaiming the Afrikaans language for black and brown people, so they can take pride in it, rather than being ashamed of its association with the former oppressors. He also performs an acoustic version of ’63,000′, a track from his forthcoming album, ‘Galant’, which vividly describes how his slave ancestors were brought to the Cape. Jaak is joined by Tebz (violin), Jonette (vocals) and Nossie (drums).

Jaak’s second album, ‘Galant’, will be out later this year. Stay tuned for more information.

As always, let us know what you think in the comments below…

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Jaak releases digital 12″ ‘Ongerep’ | Music

Supreme Afrikaans emcee, Jaak, recently had a digital 12″ funded via crowd sourcing through our friends at Africa Unsigned. The result is two Hipe-produced hip hop classic, ‘Ongerep’ and ‘Revolusie’, which are now available for you to download via your favourite iTunes store worldwide.

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Listen to both tracks below…

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Let us know what you think in the comments!

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Cape Town Effects live at Les Abattoirs | Photos

The Cape Town Effects team spent 8 days in residence at Les Abattoirs in Bourgoin-Jallieu, a small town near Lyon, France. During that time the team, consisting of KONFAB, El Nino (Driemanskap), Jaak, Tebz, Big Space, spo0ky, Dplanet, FX (lighting technician) and Chris (sound engineer), rehearsed and prepared for their first two shows.

The ‘Cape Town Effects’ project aims to create a snapshot of the South African underground music scene by creating a live show and releasing an album – a beautiful way for Jarring Effects to celebrate 10 years of musical connection with Cape Town.

Putting together a full show in such a short time was quite an achievement but everyone worked hard and the results showed. Check out these photos taken by Hélène Mejza at the first show in Bourgoin-Jallieu.

KONFAB (front), El Nino (background).

Big Space, Dplanet, spo0ky

Tebz feeling it

KONFAB and Jaak get down

Jaak and El Nino

El Nino, Jaak, KONFAN and Tebz share a moment

El Nino bringing the fire

Tebz performing Kodi Ya Malla

Cape Town Effects Crew!

Tebz on the violin

El Nino summoning the spirits

Cape Town Effects is due to be released by Jarring Effects in August 2013. In the mean time, check out ‘All Rise’ by KONFAB and El Nino. Dplanet and Led Piperz on production…

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Driemanskap collaborate with Mr Cat & The Jackal | Video

Check out the video of the collaboration between Driemanskap and Mr Cat & The Jackal from last night’s episode of Jam Sandwich on SABC2. The track is called ‘Stop the Violence’…

Enjoy and please leave a comment below!

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Rattex collaborates with Jack Parow on track for Eksie Ou Special Edition

Spaza rapper Rattex recently featured on a collaboration with Jack Parow for the Special Edition re-release of his smash hit album, ‘Eksie Ou’. The track, titled, ‘The Future’, is a banging joint that’s guaranteed to get clubs and festivals going wild.

The special edition of ‘Eksie Ou’ features 6 new tracks including 2 remixes, as well as a one of a kind drinking game for 2-8 players, real dice and a 12 page comic book! It’s a real collectors item.

Eksie Out Special Edition on Kalahari.com

Eksie Out Special Edition on Look & Listen

Eksie Out Special Edition on iTunes South Africa

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Jesus Walks Spaza Remix – Redondo | New music

Check out this new spaza remix of the Kanye West classic, ‘Jesus Walks’, from his debut album, ‘The College Dropout’ in 2004. The track was produced by Kanye West himself and won a Grammy for ‘Best Rap Song’. Driemanskap’s Redondo gives the track a spaza reworking with his trademark rugged flow and passionate delivery.

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Ben Sharpa & Pure Solid feature on JFX Bits #5

After releasing and touring their ‘4th Density Light Show‘ (4DLS) project, Ben Sharpa and Pure Solid once again collaborate on an electro-bass hip hop track featuring Ben’s sister, Tebz, which has come out today on JFX Bits #5.

French independent label, Jarring Effects, have been putting out their ‘JFX Bits’ compilations for 5 years now. They feature a wide array of hip hop, dubstep and electronic productions by some of their favourite artists. Available as an exclusively digital download, the ‘Bits’ concept was brought about to help uncover and expose artists whose work often goes under the mainstream radar and therefore doesn’t get the attention it deserves.

JFX Bits is always free to download, but that is not a reflection of the quality of the music, or the work that has gone into it. 30 artists, 2 art directors, a graphic designer and a sound engineer worked for several months to realise this project.

You are welcome to download the project for free, or you can make a donation if you wish. You can also increase your involvement by sharing the download link with your network of friends and family.

>>> JFX BITS #5 DOWNLOAD PAGE <<<

Please note: the page is in French. To download, click the green button that says, ‘TELECHARGER LA JFX BITS #5′. To donate money, click the yellow button that says, ‘Faire un don’.

You can also listen to the project on the Soundcloud player below…

JFX Bits #5 Track List
01 – Shadow Huntaz feat. Skhoo – People in boxes
02 – Dope D.O.D – The Strike
03 – Ben Sharpa & Pure Solid – Quarantine
04 – Oddateee feat Skalla – Gadgets nd Gimmicks
05 – Echo doppler feat Marko MNMS – Musical Collision
06 – Brain Damage Dub Sessions feat Zeb Mcqueen – What you gonna do?
07 – Dub Invaders – Dry invaders
08 – Tetra Hydro K – Decroche (U Stone remix)
09 – Lakay – Dub conception
10 – Mr Zan – La dernière luciole
11 – nÄo – Calibrate
12 – Mat3r Dolorosa – The Way of Samouraï
13 – Sonic Area – Eureka
14 – AlgoRythmiK – Insomnia
15 – Virus Syndicate – Rednek
16 – Ruby My Dear – Canzone
17 – Gameboy Physical Destruction – Planet 93 (Stazma Too Many Dead Punxxx remix)
18 – Signal² – Devil Devil Devil
19 – Sibot – Corner
20 – Thavius Beck – Do the doo
21 – Kptn Nemo – My world
22 – Indigenous Invaders – As long as I C
23 – Duberman – The gift

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New: Izulu Lelam by Driemanskap | Video

On Friday, SABC1′s hit music show, Live Amp, hosted the exclusive world premiere of the first video from Driemanskap’s long-awaited second album, ‘Hlala Nam’.

‘Izulu Lelam’ is an epic track with production by Mo Fire Music producer, Khosh, featuring traditional South African choral vocals on the hook and vivid, heart-wrenching lyrics by Driemanskap.

‘Izulu Lelam’, which, translated from isiXhosa, means ‘heaven is mine’, is a song of hope dedicated to anyone going through tough times in life. The message of the song is that one day everyone will be free from the chains of hardship because heaven is a place that doesn’t discriminate between rich or poor, black or white.

The video was directed by Ari Kruger from Sketchbook Studios and features Vincent Ntunja as the wounded warrior. Check out the video, download the track and hit us up in the comments to let us know what you think…

Check out behind the scenes photos from the video shoot.

Also, check out this nice related piece by Mikko Kapanen, Long Walk to Success.

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Ewe Nje by Rattex featured in new Halls commercial

This is one of the reasons we object to being called an ‘underground’ hip hop label. Sure, we put out music that doesn’t fit the standard pop radio format, but don’t get it twisted, we’re not trying to starve out here!

We recently placed Rattex’s street banger, ‘Ewe Nje’, in a Halls commercial. The track, produced by Hipe, is about how mainstream media has turned its back on real street music, preferring the image-conscious to the conscious. In the hook, Rattex proclaims that, ‘they can try, but they’ll never stop us – for real!’

‘Ewe Nje’ can be found on Rattex’s extended EP, ‘Streets, Raps & Us’. You can order the CD or download the music by visiting our online store.

Check out the Halls commercial…

…and check out the video for Ewe Nje…

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Bruin Brood by Cream released today | New Music

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Bruin Brood – OUT NOW!

Cream is a product of both the grimy streets of the Cape Flats, and the long tradition of lyrical hip hop in Cape Town. His music is the soundtrack to his trials, tribulations, hopes and ambitions – it’s his passion, his hunger and his salvation.

Cream is first and foremost a lyricist who’s love for the art of hip hop and wordplay is evident on this, his debut album. Cream’s delivery is like an iron fist in a silk glove – his vicious street flows and dark metaphors are balanced by his trademark melodic, ear-pleasing delivery – you’re gonna get slapped silly, but it will feel good!

Cream effortlessly switches between Afrikaans and English, colliding and fusing them together in a lyrical nuclear reaction that is guaranteed to melt concrete.

Bruin Brood, which, literally translated from Afrikaans, means ‘brown bread’ or metaphorically, ‘food for thought’, was produced entirely by legendary Cape Town hip hop icon, Hipe, who is internationally recognised for his soulful, sample-based production. With Hipe on the boards, you know you’re getting timeless classics.

Together, Cream and Hipe are the sound of the streets of Cape Town and Bruin Brood is a certified classic. In Cream’s own words, believe the Hipe!

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Listen and Buy direct from Pioneer Unit

CDs will be ready to ship on 20th September. Pre-order at our online store NOW!

Also available at iTunes (worldwide), Amazon MP3, Rhapsody, eMusic, Spotify, Zune, Medianet, iHeartRadio and Google Play.

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For more information, check out the catalogue page for Bruin Brood.

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