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SAFTA Best Feature Film 2015

Four Corners

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Contents Regulars & Features URBAN EXCLUSIVE Noah’s Ark to the Daily Show

URBAN FASHION SA’s 1st Denim Brand

URBAN PICTURES South African Film & Television Awards

URBAN REVIEWS MUSIC | BOOKS | MOVIES | TECH

URBAN NEWS King Don Father & The Godfather Of Kwaito Honoured At The SAMA XXI

URBAN MUSIC Do The Ladies Run This Mother...Hell Yeah

URBAN LIVE 2nd Annual Youth Hip Hop Festival

URBAN BIZ WHAT IS MUSIC PIRACY

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COMPANY STRUCTURE Management

Mr Msizi Mavundla Chief Executive Officer (MME Group) Publisher & Editorial Director Email: msizi@urbansoundsmag.co.za

Urban Sounds Vol1 Now Available On Digital Downloads Mr Ayanda Mlambo Advertising Sales Manager Email: ayandamlambo@urbansoundsmag.co.za

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Contributors Mfundo Nkosi Mashudu Gamede Themba Mbuyisa Hani Thabekhoane

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NUMBER 01 MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

AGENCY TALENT | HOSPITALITY | RECORDING | FASHION | SPORT

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PUBLISHER executives, producers, sound engineers, roadies and etc. We also give respect to music veterans and legends that have paved the way in sustaining and growing urban music in South Africa.

Our publication specializes in entertainment art and music development, with an aim to provide an accessible, affordable and sustainable community based platform which will respond to the needs of emerging and established artists in all genres (music, drama and dance) to ensure that they are developed to the level of marketing and economical viable professionals. We give an insight on the importance of buying original music in a fight against music piracy and look at the opportunities that are available for aspiring musicians and artists as we profile programmes like the Arts & Culture Trust Scholarship.

Hip Hop has taken over this year, as we celebrate the youth month and try to encourage our sons and daughters to grab the opportunities that are before them, it is only right to profile talented young women that have made their mark and claimed the spot in the rap game.

Unleashing only best in the music & entertainment hub As the South Africa's number one music and entertainment magazine we pay a special tribute to the artists that passed away in the 2014/2015 calendar, the likes of Flabba, Johnny Dimba, Bujo Mujo, Lulu Dikane, and many more others that have contributed immensely in creation and promotion of our South African music. Urban Sounds Magazine celebrates 21 years of our democracy with a focus in addressing the ever challenging issues of musicians, independent record companies, event organizers and music promoters.

We serve as an edutainment guide for musicians and music lovers, as we cover entertainment industry news, artist profiles & music reviews, book reviews & movie reviews, television music shows, music venues, concert & festival news, live performances & live shows, music academy institutions, people behind the music label

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Trevor Noah has proven without a doubt that there are huge opportunities in the creative industry, not only locally but as well as abroad, one only needs to love and perfect his or her skill than the sky is the limit. The uncomfortable truth of success and fortune is that it can only be achieved by people who work hard and this has been testified by the true Hustler himself Gayton McKenzie.

Urban Sounds Magazine is all about empowering the youth and unleashing only the best in the music and entertainment hub. “Nothing limits achievement like small thinking, nothing expands possibilities like unleashed imagination�.

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ARTS & CULTURE TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

PROGRAMME GOES NATIONAL ACT, South Africa's premier independent arts funding and development agency, presents the 7th Annual ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships Programme The Arts & Culture Trust Scholarship Programme, sponsored by the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO) and Nedbank Arts Affinity the programme is aimed at learners in their final year of secondary education who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in the performing arts. It targets individuals between 18 and 25 who are not considered to be professional and who are not registered for an undergraduate course during the year of participation.

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exceptional talent in at least one of the disciplines. Three performing arts Scholarships to the value of R 150 000, R 105 000 and R 60 000 are awarded and winners are at liberty to select their preferred performing arts course at any accredited South African tertiary institution.

Since its inception six years ago, the programme has awarded 12 scholarships to the total value of R1 260 000.00 and continues to contribute towards the creation of a more cohesive and thriving society with a commitment to arts, culture and heritage in addition to aspirations of leading transformation and enabling a community of leaders who are as highly involved in the communities we serve.

Auditions for the programme will take place in the following regions as follow:

6, 7 & 8 July: Port Elizabeth 15 July: Pretoria 16 & 17 July: Johannesburg 23 July: Kimberley 25 July: Bloemfontein 28 July: Potchefstroom 30 July: Witbank 01 August: Polokwane Six finalists will be selected and they will be required to showcase their talents at the final round of the programme on 12 October 2015 hosted by The Market Theatre. The registration closing date is 31 May 2015.

For more information on previous winners, finalists, guidelines and registration, visit www.act.org.za; email scholarships@act.org.za or contact the ACT office on 011 712 8403

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1st Genuine African Denim Brand

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original and an authentic signature to how the denim's look and feel from classic to modern denim art, apparel, accessories and specially hand crafted limited garments.

Consumers have an undying love of jeans and it's been over a decade since denim has been considered a premium product. It is still important for trade shows like Denim Friday to promote denim.

Denim is still a staple item in every man, women, and child's wardrobe.

Denim Fridays has its focus – ALL ABOUT DENIM happening every last Friday of the month. The event features DJ's, performances and audience participation, it is inspired by the myriad of attendees to the store in the heart of Johannesburg's revamped CBD. The space attracts the inspirational and young creatives as well as entrepreneurs who enjoy networking. Denim Friday is a platform to shop, unwind, affiliate, associate, and converse. It is also a platform for signed and unsigned artists to showcase their talents.

The brand today stands with a retail point of sales store, consultation office, with an aim of growing its market. Embracing and enduring their denim art, hand crafted and wide range of treated leather wear and accessories the brand says - “We are masters of our craft, and leaders in Lifestyle and high street fashion” – AFRIKANSWISS. Through lifestyle and fashion, Afrikan Swiss celebrates, embraces and retrieves the pride of Africa and the aesthetics of the continent to the world at large. The brand was established in 2006, the first genuine African denim brand in the division of the global apparel market, recognized as high end lifestyle and fashion brand. For AFRIKAN SWISS, Afrika is the genesis and birthplace of mankind – intrinsic and effortless beauty of our Mother continent, where graciousness and humility dwell in abundance in the souls of

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people. The epicentre of spiritual, physical and eternal wealth, whilst Swiss holds the fortune of premium, the brand focuses on marketing both high end and daily wear for men and women fashion and accessories.

Afrikan Swiss premiered in the SA Fashion Week, with the show case of their premium high end apparel, encompassing a wide range of denim from different colours and wash. The stone wash and indigo emphasize the raw beauty that has given an impressive show to the audience. The true blue (indigo) brings about the

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Do the ladies run this mother... hell yeah! television channels like MTV. The rapper, who waxes lyrical in English and Cape Town slang, says she “started rapping six years ago. But it's only recently that my music is out on radio. The difference now, from six years ago, is that I'm pushing a lot harder and I've discovered a formula, which I'm sticking to.”

Patty Monroe

Devour Ke Lenyora Born and bred in Daveyton East Rand Johannesburg Devour Ke Lenyora delivers her music with a laid back

flow that eases out lyrical mastery over gritty boombap beats. Devour works closely with MX Da Fresh Prince and B. Ma to achieve that laid back, hazy sound that she is known for.

Miss Celaneous “With sexually charged lyrics, punchlines to boot and metaphors for days…[Miss Celaneous] aims at liberating woman from all walks of life,” is how Cape Town-based emcee, Miss Celaneous's press biography goes. The lingerie-clad, deep-voiced rapper's style in her latest video “#CheckMeOout”, shows just this, as she evokes the sultry imagery and lyrical finesse of rappers like Foxy Brown and Lil Kim. The founder of her own clothing label, #Tsak Apparel, Miss Celaneous has been featured as a fashionista on

Fresh on the scene for only a few months now, 20year-old Patty Monroe's debut track, “High Fashion,” marks her as a rapper to watch. The rapper's quirky debut single – produced by celebrated house producer Culoe de Song – delivers solidly and is far from cute. “I have a message, I don't just want to talk about tits and ass. There is a bigger picture,” she asserts. Having recently moved from Cape Town to Johannesburg after signing to After Life Talent,

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“High Fashion” made it to the top 10 spot on Joburg youth radio station Yfm and secured her interviews on Vuzu TV and local hip hop magazine Hype. When asked about her love for rapping, Patty says: “I have always been a very outspoken person and music has been close to my heart. There's a way that you can use the two together and people will actually listen.”

fell into place. I've been releasing a few singles, like 'Party' and 'Mi Corozon,' but I'm pushing to drop my album at the end of September.”

Chazz Le Hippie Energetic Chaz Le Hippie might be fairly new to the South African rap industry, but she's already made her mark on it. Crowned the “Queen of Street Rap” last year, the 17-year-old – who is completing her last year of high school – says she wants to focus on her studies before seriously putting her brand out. But that's too late, because the West Rand, Johannesburgbased rapper is already getting heavy airplay and performance time. With her fast-paced raps, Chaz mixes up the local language seTswana and English, a South African rap sub-genre known as Motswako..

Yugen Blakrok Disciple of rap superstar groups like Wu Tang Clan and Organized Konfusion, Yugen Blakrok describes her music as alternative hip-hop, which straddles on the “darker and more lyrical” side of rap. And after

Rouge Pretoria-born and bred rapper Rouge is undoubtedly one of the country's most exciting rappers right now.

Her debut single, “Party,” which she released at the end of 2014, reached the number one spot on national radio station 5FM's hip hop show The Stir Up. The big-haired, punchy lyricist's latest single, “Mi Corazon,” has also received heavy rotation so far.

Having just completed a degree in film and drama, the rapper of Congolese descent says, “I'm 100% focused on my music now. I was lucky that after school everything hearing her 2013 album Return of the Astro-Goth, it's easy to understand why. With its boom-bap-sounding backdrop, the Eastern Cape rapper, who is currently based in Joburg, uses her futurist lyrics to comment on social landscapes. Signed to renowned indie label Iapetus Records, Yugen was nominated for Best Freshman, Best Female Emcee and Best Lyricist at the 2014 SA Hip Hop Awards.

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Skye Wanda Skye Wanda also known as the “Merciless Wanda� grew up in Chesterville near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal with her family.

She comes from a musical background where everyone at her home, from her grandmother to her brothers and sisters can sing. She has

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since been with different groups such as Black Reign, N.V.C and other groups, moving from production houses, such as Moja Pooh Productions, Caz, Zah and working with Lovechild Productions. The urban songstress on a hip hop journey through jazz has released and number of mixtapes including

Touch the Skye and Valedictorian. She has performed at a lot of events, such as Popstars, Hype Awards, Idols and the MTV Base events, while receiving radio airplay from national to community radio stations such as Gagasi 99.5, Y-FM and uKhozi FM to name a few.

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Nadia Nakai 2014 was a breakthrough year for Nadia Nakai. From featuring on one of the biggest remixes, “Amantombazane,” to performing on stage with the cream of African talent at the Channel O African Music Video Awards, this 24-yearold rapper is kicked off 2015 with a bang. “Saka Wena” is the latest single to be released by Nadia Nakai. The song features Nigerian heavyweight rapper, Ice Prince, who has been quoted as saying “the record is amazing”. The collaboration came out of a mutual love for music and a high level of respect that both artists have for each other. Ice Prince, known for the hit “OLEKU”, has worked with almost every major West African artist. Nadia Nakai, who is under the Sid Records stable has ambitions of making 2015 her year and the year that South African female rappers are given the respect they deserve .

Fifi Cooper Refilwe Mooketsi dubs herself the “first lady of Motswako and to her fans, she's “Fifi Cooper”. Like all the other Motswako MC's, she hails from a small township in Mafikeng, in the North-West province. She stepped into the www.urbansoundsmag.co.za

spotlight in 2010 with her single release “Chechella morao” which caused a buzz in the local rap fraternity for this female rapper.

She has since been performing in various music genres, varying from choral, gospel, and jazz until she settled comfortably into

Motswako. Fifi Cooper has featured on some well-known Motswakolistas' songs such as Molemi, Khuli Chana and Lection and she is quite the versatile package being a performer, singer, music writer, Latin and ballroom dancer, traditional dancer and a gymnastic.

managed to release her first mixtape titled El Principio-16 mentorship from names such as Munya "Lym C" Chanetsa, Mitchan "Pinkaso" Adams, and Clint Allin.

Her Inspiration is said to have been taken from Jean Grae, Bob Marley, Brenda Fassie and Tupac Shakur. Gigi LaMayne was the first teenage female rapper in South Africa to be signed to a prominent label at the age of 16. Her background is believed to have moulded her into the lyricist so many identify with. She has won Best female at the South African Hip Hop Awards of 2013 and again in 2014. She is the first female ever to make it through to the finals of Sprite Uncontainable 2013 and in 2015 won the Jack Scouts Challenge endorsed by jack Daniels. Gigi LaMayne is the youngest award winning female in South Africa and she is currently signed to Dream Team SA a 360 degree management company with fellow stable mates Khuli Chana, Ms. Cosmo, DJ ZanD, Tumisho Masha and many more. She debuted her single "Ice Cream" produced by The Mixmasterz in March 2015 which reached 20 000 downloads in the first day. A follow up Remix of "Ice Cream" featuring stable mate and mentor, Khuli Chana, was released and debuted as an official remix on Channel O in May 2015.

Gigi LaMayne Born as Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney, Gigi LaMayne started writing poetry at the age of 11 and narrowed her path into rap at the age of 16. With the assistance of names such as Scratchbeats records, she

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In Celebr ation of 21y ears of Democr acy we pay a special tribute to the black Novelists, Poets, Journalists, Historians & Activists As we celebrate 21 years of our Democracy, the Rainbow Nation and being one of Africa's most prosperous nations, as well as looking back at the pernicious legacy of apartheid, which still haunts our country today. We pay a special tribute to 21 South African writers, who have dealt with social problems in diverse ways within their works, while providing guidance, motivation, inspiration and mentor ship to other aspiring writers of their time. These icons have produced a massive number of classics in literature, covering non-fiction, fiction and poetry and displaying an array of creative writing and distinction.

Icons, Stalwarts & Veterans 1. Samuel E. K. Mqhayi (1875–1945) 2. Benedict Vilakazi (1906–1947) 3. Sibusiso Nyembezi (1919–2000) 4. Es'kia (Ezekiel) Mphahlele (1919–2008) 5. Todd Matshikiza (1921–1968) 6. Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa (born 1921) 7. Can Themba (1924–1969) 8. Alex La Guma (1925–1985) 9. Mazisi Kunene (1930–2006) 10. Miriam Tlali (born 1933) 11. Lewis Nkosi (1936–2010) 12. Keorapetse Kgositsile (born 1938) 13. Sindiwe Magona (born 1943) 14. Mafika Gwala (born 1946) 15. Zakes Mda (born 1948) 16. Mandla Langa (born 1950) 17. Diphete Bopape (born 1957) 18. Gcina Mhlophe (born 1959) 19. Angela Makholwa (born 1976) 20. Mark Mathabane (born 1981) 21. Thando Mgqolozana (born 1983)

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Gayton McKenzie Ex-Con, Motivational Speaker, Businessman & Politician The Uncomfortable Truth This is the best-selling South African relationships book

by Gayton McKenzie, known for his previous hit A Hustler's Bible. In this new title, he tackles the tough subject of his experiences with love, sex and relationships, admitting the truth derived from his own life as a "player", in the hope that the women who read it will feel more equipped to deal with the search for the right kind of man.

A Hustler's Bible In 2003, Gayton McKenzie was released from prison in Bloemfontein after a long jail term. Like most ex-convicts he had no money and very big dreams. He went on to become South Africa's most highly paid motivational speaker and a successful businessman and mining consultant earning millions.

Here are his stories and life lessons that will speak to anyone wanting to make it against the greatest odds.

The Choice This is the extraordinary biography of a man who led one of the biggest prison exposĂŠs in the world. It reads like a thrilling novel, taking you through McKenzie's early life and entry into crime and bank robbery, to culminate in how he smuggled secret video cameras into a maximumsecurity prison, at great risk to his life. It is an inspiring and gripping story of personal change and great courage.

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Top Three SA Films in 2015

Funded by NFVF

1. Four Corners Four lives will change forever as the destinies of a reformed prison general, a local cop, a charismatic gang leader and a surgeon back from London intersect with a young boy's coming of age in a tale of family lost and family regained in the unknown world of the Cape Flats.

Director: Ian Gabriel Written by: Hofmeyr Scholtz Screenplay: Hofmeyr Scholtz and Terence Hammond Producers: Cindy Gabriel and Genevieve Hofmey Lead Cast : Brendon Daniels, Irshaad Ally, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Abduragman Adams and introducing Jezzreil Skei

2. Hard To Get The film tells the story of TK, a handsome young womanizer from a small community who falls for a sexy, reckless young thief named Skiets. Thrust into Joburg's criminal underworld, TK realizes that his best bet is to trust her and hang on for the ride she takes him on.

Genre: Action Romance Director: Zee Ntuli Written by: Zee Ntuli and T.T. Sibisi Screenplay: Zee Ntuli and T.T. Sibisi Producers: Helena Spring and Junaid Ahmed Lead Cast : Pallance Dladla, Thishiwe Ziqubu, Israel Makoe, Paka Zwedala and Jerry Mofokeng

3. Hear Me Move The son of a famous street dancer tries to discover the truth about his father's tragic death 12 years prior. When he joins forces with his father's dance partner, he finds himself embroiled in a bitter rivalry that pushes him to his limit.

Genre: Drama, Dance Director: Scottnes L. Smith Written by: Fidel Namisi Screenplay: Fidel Namisi Producers: Fidel Namisi and Wandile Molebatsi Lead Cast: Nyaniso Dzedze, Bontle Modiselle, Mbuso Kgarebe, Makhaola-Mosuoe Ndebele, S'thandiwe Kgoroge, Wandile Molebatsi

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South African Film & Television Awards The South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA), also known as the Golden Horns, are awards for film and television presented in South Africa and first given out in 2006. They are awarded by the National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa (NFVF). All SAFTA winners are presented with the Golden Horn, the official SAFTA Trophy. The faces on the statues are derived from artifacts of African heritage that date back to 800 AD and were discovered near Lydenburg in South Africa, referred to as the Lydenburg Heads. The three figureheads represent excellence in visual creative arts, performance and drama, only South African film and television productions are eligible for the awards. The 2015 SAFTAs were held on the 20th and 22nd of March 2015. This year, 438 entries were received, 7% more than last year, which we see as a sign of the industry's growing confidence in the awards.

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The 9 South African Film & Television Awards Best Student Film: Ana, Patrick & Nicholas – AFDA Best Children Programme: Challenge SOS - 2 Blonds and a Red Best Youth Programme: Ispani Best Reality Show: Ultimate Braai Master: The Roads Less Travelled Best Magazine Programme: Mooiloop!

Best International Format: Show Clash of the Choirs SA Best Factual /Educational Programme: Think Big Best Current Affairs /Actuality Programme: Safe Haven Best Variety Show: Charly`S Cake Angels Best Talk Show: I Am Woman - Leap Of Faith Best Game Show: Clover Little Big Cook Off Best Wildlife: Hippo Vs Croc Best Short Film Picture: Perfect Heist Best Documentary Short: Port Nolloth: Between A Rock and A Hard Place Best Documentary Feature: Miners Shot Down Best TV Comedy: ZA News: Puppet Nation Best TV Drama: Swartwater Best TV Soap: Isibaya Best Feature Film: Four Corners

SAFTA 2015 Biggest Winners ZA News: Puppet Nation (7x Golden Horns) Isibaya (7x Golden Horns) Four Corners (6x Golden Horns) Hippo Vs Croc (5x Golden Horns) Swartwater (4x Golden Horns)

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SA Top 10 Albums 1. Beatenberg

6. The Soul

The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg

Nostalgic Moments

Genre: Pop Awards: Album of the Year, Duo or Group of the Year & Best Pop Album #SAMAXXI

Genre: Afropop/Soul Awards: Best Produced Album & Best Duo/Group Album #MMA14 Nominated for BET Awards 2015

2. K.O.

7. Sifiso Ncwane

Skhanda Republic

Bayede Baba

Genre: Hip Hop Awards: Best Rap Album, KIA Record of the Year & Best Collaboration #SAMAXXI

Genre: Gospel Awards: Best Traditional Faith Album #SAMAXXI Best Urban Gospel Album #MMA14

3. Cassper Nyovest

8. Thokozani Langa

Tsholofelo

Igema Lami

Genre: Hip Hop Awards: Newcomer of the Year #SAMAXXI Best Hip Hop Album, Best Male Album, Hit Single & Song of the Year #MMA14

Genre: Maskandi Awards: Best Maskansi Album #SAMAXXI

4. AKA

9. Professor

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University of Kalawa Jazzme 1994

Genre: Hip Hop Awards: Male Artist of the Year #SAMAXXI Best Collaboration #MMA14 Nominated for BET Awards 2015

Genre: Kwaito Awards: Best Kwaito Album #SAMAXXI

5. Black Motion

10. McCoy Mrubata

Fortune Teller

Brasskap Sessions Vol2

Genre: Dance/House Awards: Best Dance Album #SAMAXXI

Genre: Jazz Awards: Best Jazz Album #SAMAXXI

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Trevor Noah Born 20 February 1984 is a South African political satirist, writer, producer, DJ, television host, actor, media critic, and comedian. In March 2015, Comedy Central announced that Noah would become the host of The Daily Show, following the departure of Jon Stewart.

Nominated as MTV Africa Music Award for Personality of the Year in 2014, Trevor Noah is a polyglot; he speaks several languages including English, German, Xhosa, isiZulu, Sotho, and Afrikaans. Noah's mother, Patricia Noah, is a black South African (Xhosa), and his father, Robert Noah, is white (of Swiss–German descent). His parents' relationship was illegal at the time of his birth, and his mother was jailed and fined by the South African government. His mixed-race heritage and his experiences growing up in a Soweto township, as well as his observations about race and ethnicity are leading themes in his comedy.

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Noah had a major role on the South African soap opera Isidingo in 2002, when he was 18. He then began hosting his own radio show Noah's Ark on Gauteng's leading youth radio station, YFM. Noah then went on to host an educational program Run the Adventure from 2004–06 on SABC 2. In 2007 he hosted The Real Goboza, a gossip show on SABC 1 and Siyadlala a SABC's sports show. Noah co-hosted alongside Pabi Moloi on The Amazing Date (dating game-show) in 2008 and was a Strictly Come Dancing (celebrity dance competition) contestant in Season 4. In 2009 he hosted the 3rd Annual South Africa Film and Television Awards (SAFTA Awards) and co-hosted alongside Eugene Khoza on The Axe Sweet Life (reality competition series) at the 15th annual South African Music Awards. In 2010 Noah hosted the 16th annual South African Music Awards and also hosted Tonight with Trevor Noah on MNet (in the second season it moved to DStv's Mzansi Magic Channel). Trevor Noah also became a spokesperson and consumer protection agent for Cell C, South Africa's third largest cellular provider.

Noah dropped his radio show and acting to focus on comedy, and has performed with South African comedians such as David Kau, Kagiso Lediga, Riaad Moosa, Darren Simpson, Marc Lottering, Barry Hilton and Nik Rabinowitz and international comedians such as Paul Rodriguez, Carl Barron, Dan Ilic and Paul Zerdin, and as the opening act for

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Gabriel Iglesias in November 2007 and Canadian comedian Russell Peters on his South African tour.

He has performed all over South Africa in The Blacks Only Comedy Show, Heavyweight Comedy Jam, the Vodacom Campus Comedy Tour, the Cape Town International Comedy Festival, the Jozi Comedy Festival, and Bafunny Bafunny (2010). His stand-up comedy specials in South Africa include The Daywalker (2009), Crazy Normal (2011), That's Racist (2012), and It's My Culture (2013).

On 6 January 2012 Noah became the first South African stand-up comedian to appear on The Tonight Show and on 17 May 2013, he became the first to appear on Late Show with David Letterman.

Noah was the subject of the 2012 documentary You Laugh But It's True. The same year he starred in the one-man comedy show Trevor Noah: The Racist which was based on his similarly titled South African special That's Racist. In 2013 he performed the comedy special Trevor Noah: African American and On 11 October 2013 he was a guest on BBC Two's comedy panel show QI. On 29 November 2013 he was a panelist on Channel 4 game show 8 Out of

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10 Cats, and appeared on Sean Lock's team in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown on 12 September 2014.

In December 2014, Noah became a recurring contributor on The Daily Show. On 30 March 2015, Comedy Central announced that Noah will take over as host of The Daily Show when Jon Stewart leaves later in the year. His tenure will begin in either late 2015 or early 2016. Within hours of his announcement as Stewart's successor, several controversial jokes were brought to light on his Twitter feed that some people deemed offensive to women and Jews. Noah defended himself following the backlash. "To reduce my views to a handful of jokes that didn't land is not a true reflection of my character, nor my evolution as a comedian," he tweeted. Comedy Central stood behind Noah, saying in a statement, "Like many comedians, Trevor Noah pushes boundaries; he is provocative and spares no one, himself included...To judge him or his comedy based on a handful of jokes is unfair. Trevor is a talented comedian with a bright future at Comedy Central.

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published or released by the rights holders.

The main feature of pirated music is the fact that on face value it doesn't look the same as the original although all sound recordings on the pirated cassette or disc are usually from a previously released legitimate album.

Simple piracy as referred to by the IFPI, is music which has been pirated, meaning that it has been copied (duplicated) from a legitimate or pirated copy, usually by computer without the consent of the rights holder and for commercial gain.

There are several elements common to most pirated product of this kind. For one the packaging of pirated product differs from the original. Pirated copies are often compilations - for example, purporting to be the "greatest hits" of a specific artist, or a collection of tracks drawn from a specific genre, such as dance music.

Frequently (although not always) these kinds of albums were never www.urbansoundsmag.co.za

Artists and the record companies loose an estimated R500 million each year to piracy. Shwi, Lucky Dube, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Steve Hofmeyr, Chicco, Arno Carstens, Rebecca Malope, Mandoza, Joyous Celebration and the late Brenda Fassie are some of the most pirated artists in South Africa.

Music piracy is one of the main reasons why young and upcoming local artists don't make it as artists in South Africa.

Bootleg It is unauthorised recordings of live or broadcast performances.

They are duplicated and sold often at a premium price - without the permission of the artist, composer or recording company

Counterfeit It is music copied and packaged to resemble the original as closely as possible. The original producer's trademarks and logos are often reproduced in order to mislead the consumer into believing that they are buying a legitimate product.

Internet Piracy It is music being compressed, posted and transmitted globally via the internet without payment to those who invested in the creation.

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Famo music

Famo is a type of music from Lesotho in Africa consisting of a singing accompanied by the accordion, the moropa and skupu drums, these days often made from oil cans because of scarcity of wood and occasionally a bass. Famo consists of male or female singing and ululations; Songs often refer to urban life, and female singers can use their singing to challenge their male counterparts. The music has its origins from the South African mines of the 1920's but is now a popular form of music for Sesotho speakers. It originated in the setolotolo bow, with the

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introduction of European instruments, the korosetina (concertina) and koriana (accordion) were adopted. The concertina was initially favoured as it could be played whilst singing and was easily carried but the accordion was eventually favoured for its bigger sound which was better for dancing.

ensembles that were rounded out by a drummer. The moropa drum they used was a 20 litre tar can topped by a piece of inner tube as the drumhead, with manyenenyene, metal bottle tops or jangles, to provide a jingling alternative to the thump of the drum. The drumsticks themselves were made from slices of tire.

The music and singing combination of famo was performed in the shebeens where the workers drank and chatted and also down in the mines whilst they toiled. The name famo came from the phrase ho re famo, to flare the nostrils or to throw up one's garments. The dancing girls who had followed the men to South Africa and entertained them in the shebeens perfected a dance with their short skirts that allowed them to artfully flick up the skirt, exposing their naked rear.

Since the 1920s music companies had been looking for African music they could commercialise. What turned the music of the shebeens into a national music for the Basotho was the rise of major recording personalities amongst the famo ensembles. In the late 1960s the first major recording artists to

In 1963 reforms to South African regulations meant the repatriation of thousands of women and famo performers and shebeen dancers were forced back to Lesotho. This encouraged the creation of www.urbansoundsmag.co.za

In 1974 he even declared himself "King of Famo" at a concert at Maseru's Airport Hotel that was attended by Her Majesty 'MaMohato, wife of Lesotho's King Moshoeshoe II.

make a living from famo were Tau ea Matšekha (Lion of Matšekha) made up of Forere Motloheloa (accordionist) and Apollo Ntabanyane (vocalist/composer).

The pair met and honed their musical act in the mines and shebeens but their success with albums such as Peete Kea Falla released by EMI led Ntabanyane to leave and set up his own group.

Later successful artists include David Sello Motaung's Tau ea Linare in the 1980s and southern Lesotho's Mahosana Akaphamong. It was hard for many to give up their normal jobs and make a living from famo performances and records, but some shebeens would offer paid competitions for female singers, the most renowned being Puseletso Seema, a veteran with 40 years of performance experience.

music, having performed at the Macufe Mangaung African Cultural Festival and Morija Arts & Cultural Festival. Mosotho Chakela rose to prominence with his first album named Manka le Phallang 1. The album was released in 1999 by the Sheer Record Company, and it sold enough copies to achieve platinum status. The album has hits like "O ka nketsang", "Ha ke noa joala" and "Mosali". He came to the spotlight again the following year with another hit album called Manka le phallang no.2. He has since been consistent, releasing hit after hit. In 2006 Chakela was awarded a South African Traditional Music Award for best musician in the famo music category.

Mosotho Shadrack Chakela commonly known as Mosotho Chakela is a current star in famo

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King Don Father & The Gogfather Celebrated at #SAMAXXI

King Don Father and The Godfather of Kwaito were awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 21st South African Music Awards for their contributions in the pioneering one of our countries most influential and prestigious music genres that stems as a foundation of hip hop music in South Africa.

Mandla “The King Don Father” Mafokeng started his music career as a dancer in 1985, under the guidance of South African musician Sello “Chicco” Twala. He later formed as a disco group called MM Deluxe with friend M'du Masilela in 1988. This duo recorded two successful albums

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in 1989 and 1990 and introduced what came to be known as township kwaito today. He is one of the master minds of the Dangerous Combination Crew and the CoFounder/Director of the most influential record label in Kwaito music Kalawa Jazzmee.

Spikiri is a seminal founder member of the original pantsula group Trompies and has made successful contributions in music production through his musical diversity and talent he has produced award winning tracks for Mafikizolo, Kabelo, Hugh Masikela, Don Laka, Vicky Vilakazi and Hhashi Elimhlophe.

MM Deluxe a disco group consisting of the two biggest kwaito stars of the 90's, inspired

by Sello “Chicco” Twala, “Where were you” was a slick early house album made without any real instruments, the missing link between bubblegum and kwaito. The album featured tracks like New Generation, Hipo-Jo, Muchacho and Hurry Up, released by Cool Spot Productions and produced by Monwa & Son. This was the beginning of another musical journey as the two musicians, M'du and Spikiri later went their separate ways to unleash a string of hits in the new genre

called kwaito music. M'du worked with musicians like Pat Shange, Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Chicco at Dephon to gain more experience and exposure.

He started experimenting with sound, mixing European and township sounds to create new sound. In 1990 he found himself working with Peter Snyman as producer and engineer and released LA Beat, which did very well and encouraged him to continue with production, while Spikiri joined M'Du's brother-in-law Jairus Nkwe, Eugene Mthethwa and Zynne Sibika to form a kwaito music group called Trompies. The name was insipred by a naughty, always-in-trouble but bright kid in an Afrikaans cartoon titled Trompie En Die Boksombende."

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Golden Soul is a House Band based in Soweto, Johannesburg consisting of four members Zulenda (Lead Vocalist/Songwriter), DJ Rebirth (DJ/Producer), Da Meister (Producer/ Pianist) and Deejay Shorts (DJ/Drummer). The band was formed in the early 2014 in Soweto when the all four members met at a studio launch and because of their love for music, diversity in djying, producing and songwriting skills decided to form a group.

Within a few months of ragged and raw sessions they produced songs together and started to perform at Private Parties, Weddings and Corporate Events and also released their smashing hot single “Khuza�. Golden Soul is signed under MNEF Management a talent management company also based in Johannesburg.

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For further information and bookings contact their manager Felicia Modise ||082 098 7643

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Loeries

Recognizing Creative Excellence & Innovation

This year for the first time, the Loeries, Africa and the Middle East's biggest brand communication awards, have included Music Videos as a category.

The Loeries recognize creative excellence and innovation at any point at which a brand touches a consumer. Music videos are now integral parts of the communication of the brand message of musicians, which is why this new award category was launched.

This new award is an opportunity for musicians and creative directors and producers to showcase their music videos and highlight how their production enhances the recording artist's brand. Entries to the category must have aired commercially ahead of the awards, and should demonstrate quality of execution, originality, and relevance to the market and the artist's brand.

CREATIVE WEEK™ DURBAN In an exciting new move of city and month, this year, Loeries® Creative Week™ Durban will take place from the 10 – 16 August at the Durban ICC and along the Durban beachfront. www.urbansoundsmag.co.za

Durban, known for its all-year-round warm climate and concentration of amenities is ideal to host Creative Week. The convenience of location and affordability will make it easier for agencies based in Johannesburg and Cape Town to attend. While the Durban ICC offers increased seating and is also close to the beachfront. View the Creative Week™ programme here.

Key Loeries dates: The DStv Seminar of Creativity will take place on Friday 14 August The awards ceremonies will take place on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August Major Partners of the Loeries 2015 Tourism KwaZulu-Natal (TKZN), the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, KwaZulu-Natal Province (EDTEA), EThekwini Municipality – Durban Tourism, DStv Media Sales, and Gearhouse South Africa

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Great from Experience Magix Music Software Glancing at the broad product portfolio of software specialist MAGIX, Ă­t's easy to forget that everything started years ago with some of the first music software for PC. Music Maker appeared as the first product from MAGIX Technology GmbH. The common idea of making Samplitude's technology accessible to everyone by combining it with musical content (Music Maker) provided the four founders with their first hit in the industry.

From its beginnings with music software to its current product portfolio of over 60 products in Germany alone, the company has grown considerably, changed locations in Germany, opened branches in nearly every European country, and changed its entire corporate structure. However, the vision has remained to make this technology accessible to every PC user. "Our vision to make innovative multimedia technology accessible to

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private users was often doubted back then," outlines MAGIX General Manager JĂźrgen Jaron.

"Computers were purely devices for calculation and not intended for brightening up everyday life with music, videos, and photos. In retrospect, we can say that we took the right step by working to make this vision a reality. Innovation is still our motto, and that's why the majority of our company's investment goes into product development."

In the beginning, there was single vision music software However, advanced users are not left out, since individual song passages can now be edited in detail with the help of the Object Microscope, among other features. It all started with music software, but the vision of making multimedia technology available to everyone has endured for all these years.

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Grahamstown National Arts Festival 2015 ballet or opera; party all night or enjoy a quiet walk through one of the many and varied art exhibitions; or just take in a movie at the annual film festival. Regardless, the National Arts Festival is a thoroughly engaging, entertaining and educational way to take a winter's vacation and indulge in the artier side of life.

Grahamstown National Arts Festival 2015 The Grahamstown National Arts Festival, organised by the Grahamstown Foundation attracts over 50 000 people each year and is South Africa's biggest arts and culture festival. Arts, music, theatre and crafts take centre stage and over 500 different performances, ranging from music to dance and opera are on display.

The programme is divided between the main and fringe performance programmes, with the fringe representing the more independent and upcoming artists and performers. A more recent addition to the Arts Festival in Grahamstown has been the incorporation of the township and its culture into the festival via township tours. The festival programme setup, changes every year and always offers something different. Every part of the town gets involved in the action and anyone that has something to offer is encouraged to participate.

This year, the festival will take place from 2 - 12 July 2015 at various locations around the Eastern Cape town of Grahamstown. Enjoy street performances, buskers and performance art; take in a

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Rick Ross Live @ 2nd Annual Hip Hop Festival

William Leonard Roberts II better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. In 2009, Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009), Teflon Don (2010), God Forgives, I Don't (2012), Mastermind and Hood Billionaire (2014). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC in the Game.

In his early years at Suave House Records, Ross initially made his debut under the pseudonym Teflon Da Don. He made his recording debut on the song "Ain't Shhh to Discuss" on Erick Sermon's album Def Squad Presents Erick Onasis. In the mid-2000s, he

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changed his name to Rick Ross, derived from the former drug kingpin "Freeway" Rick Ross, to whom he has no connection.

After being signed to Suave House Records, former label for rap duo 8Ball & MJG, he eventually signed a deal with Slip-n-Slide Records, which has been under the Def Jam umbrella since 2006. While signed to Slip-n-Slide, Ross toured with fellow rapper Trick Daddy and made guest performances on other Slip-n-Slide albums. His debut album Port of Miami was released in August 2006. Port of Miami received Gold certification from the RIAA on November 8, 2006. Apart from being nominated Man of theYear in 2011 by The Source magazine, Rick Ross has released six studio albums. www.urbansoundsmag.co.za

among others. Rick Ross has recently headlined at the 2nd Annual Youth Hip Hop Festival that took place at the People's Park Moses Mabida Stadium in Durban. The event is by the “Youth Fighting Social Ills by Doing Right".

Ross was supported by HHP, Khuli Chana, Cassper Nyovest, CashTime Fam, Riky Rick, OkMalumeKoolKat, Reason, Kwesta, Dreamteam, Duncan, Zakwe and many more. The festival was a Richie-R Concepts Production in association with the KZN Provincial Government, City of Durban, Gagasi FM, Channel O, Kgolo Daguru, Skyy Vodka and Miller Genuine Draft.

Rick Ross is a Christian, and in an interview with Corey "Coco Brother" Condrey on Lift Every Voice, he indicated that "I had told myself at one point no matter what I go through, I never question God."In addition, Ross indicated that he prays every time he goes on stage to perform.

In March 2014 he released Mastermind, the album received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with first week sales of 179,000 copies. As of April 8, 2014, the album has sold over 290,000 copies in the United States alone. In October 2014, Ross announced he is releasing another album, Hood Billionaire, with features from Jay-Z and R. Kelly

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SHWELE BAWO DATE: 5 - 29 AUGUST 2015 VENUE: MOMENTUM THEATRE WRITTEN BY: MOTSHABI TYELELE DIRECTED BY: LYNNE MAREE STARRING: MOTSHABI TYELELE Shwele Bawo looks at the juxtaposition of old traditions fighting for survival against modern ways in South Africa and the effect this has on society.

Through the story of the protagonist, Dikeledi Nkabinde, told retrospectively from Dikeledi's place of imprisonment, many themes create multiple layers for thought: identity crises among men and women, the disintegration of family structures, women and child abuse, relationships, incest, the power of the media and the inequalities in our justice system, all come under the spotlight. The play reveals how these issues, ignored for far too long, have created a social time bomb of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy our society.

MARIKANA – THE MUSICAL DATE: 16 JULY – 16 AUGUST 2015 VENUE: DRAMA THEATRE WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: AUBREY SEKHABI FEATURING: MESHACK MAVUSO, AUBREY POOE, SIYASANGA PAPU & EMMA MMEKWA

townships where they came from and give faces and names to the fallen brothers, sons, fathers and uncles.

Twenty years into our democracy, can we say that we are a tolerant society if we can lose so many lives at our own hands? The killing did not start on the day of the shooting and after it started it spread like wildfire and “Tomorrow morning, the men will sing again.

Their spears, pangas, inculas and sticks will clatter menacingly. They will recite battle cries from their homelands, and move about in organized columns, raising clouds of dust. But 34 of them will sing for the very last time”.

Marikana the Musical is a new South African Musical adapted from the book “We Are Going to Kill Each Other Today”. This explosive musical returns to the stage after a successful season at The South African State Theatre in 2014. Marikana The Musical will return with the same cast and team and will continue to heal, educate, mourn and most importantly, do justice to the arts and the story. Marikana unleashes a blow by blow account of the events that led to the loss of 44 lives at the hands of the police and the miners. It also goes back to the villages and

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appers Without Borders is a Non-Profit Organisation founded in 2014 with an aim to guide and prepare the youth for life and its possibilities, equip them for meaningful and successful living in a rapidly changing and transforming society.

The organisation is about offering opportunities for equipping the youth in Gauteng with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to face the challenges they encounter as informed, confident and responsible young people.

The aim is to address the challenges that the youth are facing, offer solutions and alternatives in order for our young people to be given skills and values to support non-violent resolution of the conflicts that confront them at personal or societal level, linked with respect for human rights, commitment to civic participation and a responsible attitude towards not only their own health but also that of others. It is about assisting in

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building skills and values and thereby contributes to a more peaceful world, help young people to respect their bodies and each other, and avoid sexually transmitted diseases and substance abuse.

Rappers Without Borders mobilizes the youth to take a stand as well as create a platform for them to voice or utilize their constitutional rights of freedom of speech and freedom of expression in tackling the issues of Tobacco, Alcohol & Drug abuse, Suicide, Rape, Teenage Pregnancy & Safe Sex, RWB is also about career guidance and opportunities, positive living, encouraging and humanizing the youth about UBUNTU and selflessness and their social responsibility of giving back and helping the less fortunate.

youth, We provide a forum for the interchange of ideas and experience among the youth; Provide information on topical issues and moral support for the youth; Organize motivations on life skills and career guidance; Host and organize arts, culture and music events; Organize mentorship program's for the youth in music, media and creative industries; Develop additional programs towards achieving our vision and mission as and when they are required and also pay particular attention to youth social entrepreneurs in Gauteng.

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Sello “Chicco� Twala Laid the foundation

for Afropop & Kwaito Music Born in 1963, Sello "Chicco" Twala developed a passion for music from a young age. His ambition saw him joining soul bands such as Umoja and Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse's Harari in the 1970s. Chicco later formed his own group - Image. The group lifted him to the next level in the industry, recording no less than 12 albums within a period of 10 years. In 1986 Image got the attention of world class music producer Tony Visconti. Visconti was well known for producing for the likes of Paul McCartney and David Bowie.

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In the mid-80s, Chicco became one of South Africa's sought after musicians as a solo artist. An architect of the disco and bubblegum revolution, he became an instant hit with the youth of the time when he released sing-along tracks such as Teacher we Love You and We can Dance. He went on to create major stars such as Yvonne Chaka-Chaka and Brenda Fassie & the Big Dudes. His partnership with Fassie became one of the most successful ones in South African music history.

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In 1989, he released one of his most popular classics, We Miss You Manelo – which was released as calls to have Mandela freed gathered momentum. During a time of sanctions and censorship, the hit, among others played a critical role in sending out a strong message about the struggle and freedom. The song was a commercial success and achieved triple platinum status. His enigmatic work was also exhibited when he composed I am Winning for Yvonne Chaka Chaka.

The song spoke about and paid tribute to Winnie Mandela. To spread his wings and message Chicco along with Secunda Boys

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composed a song of dedication to the then Mozambican President Samora Machel. The song Some More Cherry featured on an album produced by Chicco for allgirl trio “Chimora” in 1989. His somewhat controversial approach challenged the apartheid system and political oppression throughout the continent in some very unconventional ways.

During this time Chicco also catapulted Brenda Fassie to the top with Too Late for Mama. In 1990 Twala went a gear up and wrote Black President for Brenda Fassie, one of the greatest dedications to Madiba. Another one of his great hits was Papa

Stop the War which featured poet, Mzwakhe Mbuli and was a direct cry to Nelson Mandela.

In 1992, he released the peace narrative, the Peace Song, recorded by an all-star South African cast. Peace Song was in line with the late founding democratic President Nelson Mandela's reconciliatory tone for a new South Africa.

In 1996, in the new democratic Republic of South Africa, Chicco released Black Man, White Wife, reflecting on the new democracy and the transformation that South Africa was undergoing as a 'rainbow' nation. In the same year, he produced Brenda Fassie's hit, Memeza, which went on to sell over half-amillion copies and in 1999, he was the force behind the hugely successful DJ Walker project, Chesa Mpama.

Some of the songs he composed were selected by Walt Disney for the 'Lion King II'; in particular, I Wanna See the Moon, in the Return to Pride Rock album, originally released in 1998, and re-released in 2004.

Today, Chicco is still a force to be reckoned with. He has played a pivotal role in the careers of a number of contemporary South African music household names.

Singer, producer, arranger and instrumentalist, Chicco has been a solid icon in the South African music industry and deserves a salute. – SAMRO

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SONGWRITERS CLUB Dedicated to my peers Chorus: People of the ghetto Don't be scared of who you are Express yourself and let go Open your minds and let it flow Verse: Knowledge is the key if you struggling Going to school and studying It's how you push your hustling Don't be drug smuggling Ubheme iWhoonga ne Nyaope coz in jail like a strait jacket you'll be buckled in Passionate and creative minds are energetic They always keep sober And pull through circumstances like a crowbar No matter how hard your challenge is, STAY PRECISE And carefully make your choices And fight against the evil forces Stay away from the wicked posse's Empower yourself with steez and interpersonal skills Recognize and take initiative Drive yourself to success Capture your dreams And knowledge your wiz And you will reign supreme To any teenager you under obligation or the need please your peers, Your friends and koek sisters Establish yourself with position Love peace and respect it's a basic foundation Written by: Sons of Hip Hop

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