Kimoohe:
A new upcoming
artist who goes by the name of Kimoohe has reached the airwaves with his
unique style of rapping fusing local slang with American ebonics. Before
leaving for the States in '98, he has endured a brutal life of violence
having to grow up in a bad neighborhood that is drug infested. Coming
back home in 2006 he has refused to being a statistic of his environment
in that saying Kimoohe has a dream to make a change in his community, he
is now a founder of Fourth Rich Entertainment and as Kimoohe is also a
very community oriented member volunteering into a lot of venues around
his resident that he has even started a foundation called First Brick
Clique a community service program that deals with inner-city children
in government schools ages 9 to 16 giving guidance to them on making the
right life choice decisions. With his organisation he has helped many
of his colleagues around his township to reach their goals too as he
has. He would like to come and perform for the young inmates in the
correctional confined facilities, with the 2 tracks "Murder Capital" and
"Cash Flow" which has skyrocketed this artist. The content of the
tracks are self explanatory, in an adequate hindsight the artist is
addressing young minds to rise and not to be proud of their ignorance of
not caring about the future let alone the past.
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Started off in a group bases in Uptown Manhattan called the Young Tigers.
Not
being signed alleviated him to take it serious spending his summer
holidays writing his raps. (At 12 years old)throughout junior High
school he used to go to open mic sessions, involving himself in mc battles
taking this new culture as his own.
He
started to set the bar high when he dropped his first underground
mixtape which was called From Harlem 2 Durban (Kwa Mashu most wanted) in
2008 since then has been making underground noise with his singles of
his mixtape one which we can all remember is "Swingin" from his second
mixtape made in 2010 called kick Off. The track made him a phenomenal
sensation depicting this upcoming rapper from one of the roughest
neighborhoods in the Republic of South Africa had to bring to the rap
game let alone the entertainment industry. Look out for more from this
talented young man as he shoots up in the road stardom star soon to be
born.
Look out for his mainstream mixtape that dropped Dec 16 titled
Durban Legend..
Contacts:
Mobile: +2771 704 0182
Email: sibisiwandile@gmail.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/inngozi-ink-empire
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/inngozi-ink-empire
Lukie Luke:
Thabo Luke Nyathi whom you guys may know as “Lukie Luke” taken from my second name is a youngling in his teens and the product of a black/African woman and coloured man formally known as “parents”.
Just like every artist, I too believe I have something of worth to offer to the public. My interests recline in the fields of music, drama, art, fashion, yes food, money of course, literature, spoken word and God’s creation. These interests are what mould my musical craft. I’m what the masses may call a rapper, but to be quite frank, I don’t really like the term “rap or rapper” because it’s often associated with a lot of negativity and violence.
I’m just a kid with a dream and a pen, hoping to write my story on every heart. I possess what some may call poetic skills and they are evident in the house and hip-hop music I make. My number one inspiration would be God and all that he placed around me.
Blog : Lukielukegraham.tumblr.com
Facebook : Lukie Luke graham
The Antidotes
The Antidotes come to offer a beautiful description of art through
their music. The group compromises of young & talented producers
& deejays,namely;- Tebogo 'Soul Secured' Mojapelo,
- Mmeli Hlanze,
- Sakhile 'Brainz' Mkhonta,
- Samkeliso 'Sam-K' Shongwe
- Sizo 'Dideo' Hlophe.
They have since worked alongside well renowned producers such as Cei Bei, Oscar P & Rocco, Darque, Dj Harris, Deepillusion just to name a few. The Antidotes have featured on labels such as Adaptation Music (UK), Smooth Agents Rec, Open Bar(USA), PengAfrica, Nu Deep(France) and most recently,their self-owned label, Antidote Music.
Here's a sample of their recent works:
For more of their works, check them out Antidote Music on Soundcloud.
If you like what you hear, here's a link to buy their music on Traxsource
For bookings contact these numbers: +27791687926
+26876681020
(international call rates may apply)
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Molovski (Ski-Boi)
Douglas Molefe, known behind the mic as Molovski, is
a rap artist from Pretoria who aims to do extraodinary things with his musical talent.
The 22 year-old storyteller who hails from Mamelodi (a township in Pretoria) and later migrated to the Pretoria Eastern suburb of Garsfontein, describes his talent as God-Given and goes further to quote fellow rap artist A.K.A. in saying "No plan B this is all I know".
"Ski-Boi", as he is affectionately known, started
writting
raps at the tender age of 9, however, he only decided to take his talent seriously when he was introduced to Cyphas in his early high school days. He had been getting good critisism from his close friends for his rap skills, but it was the props that he received from his high school seniors as a junior that made him realize that his rapping ability was a gift, as he stood out amoungst the juniors.
The Pretoria representative is closely associated with the likes of Skhokho GP, Ndukuman, Kay Kay and Alpo whom he considers as his brothers and has worked on several projects with the fore-mentioned, including Lokal Celebz which is a rap group that he is a part of.
raps at the tender age of 9, however, he only decided to take his talent seriously when he was introduced to Cyphas in his early high school days. He had been getting good critisism from his close friends for his rap skills, but it was the props that he received from his high school seniors as a junior that made him realize that his rapping ability was a gift, as he stood out amoungst the juniors.
The Pretoria representative is closely associated with the likes of Skhokho GP, Ndukuman, Kay Kay and Alpo whom he considers as his brothers and has worked on several projects with the fore-mentioned, including Lokal Celebz which is a rap group that he is a part of.
He is currently working on his highly anticipated "Monopoly Money" mixtape which is
scheduled to drop in Spring of 2012,and on it he is working with similarly talented beat-makers Charlie Charles and Mercedes, boasting Donje, Kay Kay and Celow as his sound engineers. He impresses his crowd with his story telling ability as opposed to the usual punchline
rapping and he draws his inspiration and ideas from music genres Kwaito, Bubble Gum Pop and Bacadi (an emerging genre that is dominating in his hometown).
His inspirations include Kapa Kapa, Brenda Fassie, Chicco Twala, Mandla Spikiri and American rappers Jay Z and Mos Def. Judging by his talent and determination, this young man
is a force to be reckoned with and he might just reach the flagship of South African music sooner than he expects. Molovski, remember the name and don't forget where you read about him first.
Molovski - Azang' ka Popa So (Prod. by Charlie Charles)
Contact details:
email: molovski@gmail.com
twitter: @skiboi (Douglas Molefe)
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/molovski
Mobile: 078 583 1484
scheduled to drop in Spring of 2012,and on it he is working with similarly talented beat-makers Charlie Charles and Mercedes, boasting Donje, Kay Kay and Celow as his sound engineers. He impresses his crowd with his story telling ability as opposed to the usual punchline
rapping and he draws his inspiration and ideas from music genres Kwaito, Bubble Gum Pop and Bacadi (an emerging genre that is dominating in his hometown).
His inspirations include Kapa Kapa, Brenda Fassie, Chicco Twala, Mandla Spikiri and American rappers Jay Z and Mos Def. Judging by his talent and determination, this young man
is a force to be reckoned with and he might just reach the flagship of South African music sooner than he expects. Molovski, remember the name and don't forget where you read about him first.
Molovski - Azang' ka Popa So (Prod. by Charlie Charles)
Contact details:
email: molovski@gmail.com
twitter: @skiboi (Douglas Molefe)
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/molovski
Mobile: 078 583 1484
Music is diverse and comes in many different genres. MadLove is the first rock band we've ever featured here at soulToniq. They are a five man rock band based in Johannesburg and they've been together for five years.
Amongst the musicians and bands they count as influences on their music are U2, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Goo Goo Dolls, Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins. They've performed at various venues around Johannesburg and Gauteng and have even appeared on Yo-TV.
The five talented individuals that make up this band are as follows:
Shahir Chundra - Lead Vocals/Keyboards.
Nikolai Viedge - Lead Guitar/Keyboards.
Shahan Chundra - Rhythm Guitar.
Shakti Satyapal - Drums.
Grant Sissons - Bass Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals.
They've released a number of tracks and performed covers of a few popular rock song such as Use Somebody by Kings of Leon. We look forward to watching them play at Staged, hosted by soulToniq at Hotel Lamunu.
You can check out some of their live performances on their YouTube channel and some of their tracks on their MySpace page
Contact details:
Shahir Chundra 0723555786
Pedi Swagg (HALAA BEK)
Pedi Swagg is made up of three male, hip hop artists from the beautiful province of Mpumalanga and they’re currently based in Lydenburg. Unique sounds is what soulToniq is all about and the Pedi Swagg crew are nothing but unique. They rap in five of the official South African languages; Sepedi, Zulu, Afrikaans, Tsonga and Venda. They are currently working on a mixtape album and it is coming along very well. They have already shot two music videos for their tracks On Top of the World and We Going In, in which they have featured various promising artists from their hometown Lydenburg. They have performed alongside some of Mzanzi's top performing artists such HHP, Khuli Chana, Pro, Shugasmakx and Professor. They have also collaborated with the likes of AB Crazy, Charlie Charles, Nemisis, Kelya and Kay-E on a number of tracks and performances.
They may be new to the scene but they have already formed a lot of connections in the industry due to their talent and have also performed at various high level events and places including, Blue Moon in Nelspruit and Thulamahashe Sports Stadium in Bushbuckridge for 2010 FIFA World Cup opening match celebrations. They have also performed at Thembisa Mbafi Lodge, Mashishing Stadium and Soho club in Sandton.
Check them out on Facebook
Contact Details: 0839375032
JVL aka Joey Luu
He started out as a DJ about 3
years ago because of his passion for house and progressive house music. The musicians that have had the biggest impact on his career include Max Vangelli & AN21, Michael Woods, Avicii,
Alesso, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Porter Robinson.
Two years ago, his passion for the music led him to start producing his own tracks, due to his frustration of having to play other people’s music. He wanted to create a new sound and an identity for himself in the house music and club scene. He runs his own production studio, JVL Productions and has produced a number of un-signed hit tracks. He is currently working on 5 collaborations with producers from the U.S.A, the U.K. and South America.
One of his own works, “Culture Shock” was released on BeatPort by Blazz Records on the 10th of March and is doing well on the charts. Here it is below:
This is one of two
current personal projects that are set to hit the dance floors of clubs and the
sound systems of thousands of people across the globe. We expect more tracks from him in the near future, but for now we'll be enjoying the awesome tracks available from his collection.
Give him a shout out on his Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/
Samples and full tracks are available on Soundcloud page
http://soundcloud.com/jvl-
DJ Mtshepang (South Africa)
After the long slog of hard work in studio, he has built a strong international following. He delivers uniquely both on the desks and on his production in terms of technique, tunes and concept of sound in a way few producers/DJs do. Further cementing on his status as one of the young key players in the music scene. His music caught the attention of Carlos Mena the co- founder of Ocha Records (with legendary Osunlade) who immediately signed the youngster to their stable based in Miami, FL USA.
His music much respected by the likes of legendary DJ Mbuso, Clive Bean, Ian Friday, Justin
Imperiale, Lars Behrenroth, Mikki Afflick, Edground and other well- known producers/DJs and it has been licensed by labels like NuDeep Music (Bordeaux, France), Cabana Recordings (New Jersey, USA), Deeper Shades Of House (Los Angeles, USA), Grooveland Music (Taubate, Brazil), Bomba Records (South Africa) and a few others. On his short music career he has worked with international and local artists like CASAMENA, Tamara Wellons, Robert Carvalho, Carolyn Harding, Azee Project (of fame Brazilian Soul Crew), Tshepside and Lulama on track collaborations. He has done remixes for Ananda Projects, SoundQuest, Azee Projects, Brazilian Soul Crew, Sheyi, Carolyn Harding, and other more. Along with production and alias of work he also showcases his radio show Afrika’s Night on Greece based radio station Smoothtraxx Radio.
DJ Mtshepang is the founder of Karanga Records and his goal is to make people happy by not only being a real person but by trying to provide quality music and carrying the tradition of his legends that inspired him.
Bookings contact Miss Bhoza
Call; +27 72 269 1262
Email; missbhoza@bhoza.co.za
Website; http://www.djmtshepang.co.za/
@djmtshepang http://www.twitter.com/
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