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Interview: Funk Deepstar – Let’s Play House
“I looked around for venues that suit my style of music and asked venue owners to play opening sets for the nights for free. I launched my own website where I would post mixes and pictures of myself playing at different venues.” Funk Deepstar has been DJ’ing long enough to have started out spinning on turntables not because of some purist ideal, but because there was nothing else going. Having worked for years to build a solid fan-base, he has managed to translate...
The Young Guru Workshop at SAE, Cape Town
“When you start something, set it up so that it will last and can be built upon in the future. The sound should be yours, so good and so quality that it makes me say, what was that? Be honest and sincere with your music and let it represent who you truly are and where you come from.” On Monday evening a small group of Cape Town’s Hip Hop community, along with a few producers and DJs across the board of Electronic music, assembled to listen to the ideas and stories...
BPM Video: Social Media Expert
We just loved this and thought you would too. Ashley Williams is a ‘social media expert’ being interviewed here on her skills, qualifications and abilities. Quote: “I’m a social media goddess flying on the wings of the internet and people listen to me.” says Ashley Read More
Top Of Our Playlist This Week
Tendai Luwo BPM Mag – Columnist Artist: The Luv Bugz Title: Sunny Daze (QB’s Starry Night Mix) Genre: Soulful House Record Label: Warm Days Release Date: 13 Jan 2011 I like this because… QB Smith managed to elevate an already amazing track without taking anything away from its original beauty. Sheer Genius. Luv Bugz “Sunny Days” (QB’s Starry Nights mix) by QBSmith – Malu Lambert BPM Mag- Feature Writer Artist: James Blake Title: Limit...
Win Tickets: Joseph Capriati (Drumcode) SA TOUR!
Teknotribe hosts international act Joseph Capriati from the monstrous Techno label DRUMCODE for the first time in South Africa. Joseph Capriati begins 2012 in the enviable position of being exactly where he wants to be. Well documented as one of the brightest new stars in techno, 2010 was the year when Capriati’s natural talent and huge potential blossomed; reinforcing the momentum which has been driving the 24 year old Neapolitan’s career forward at an unrelenting pace...
AfrikaBurn: Party In The Desert
“I then realised why so many of us come to see this and just why it feels like the climax. It is Beautiful. Powerful. Two things we all long to be privy to.” So personal is the journey of anyone who sets out to discover what the festival in the desert simply called ‘AfrikaBurn’ is all about. A five hour drive to the Karoo and the longest stretch of dirt-dust road lead us to our destination of sand, rocks, pebbles and scattered thirsty bushes. Amped for the full...
Interview: Deep Xpressions – Soulful Deep House Done The Right Way
They deal in melody driven; emotion packed Deep Soulful House of the highest order. Their distinct sound is always laced with that heart busting rush of melody, shimmering keys and propellant bass lines of potent sonic punches. They’ve so far showcased themselves as producers promising new and refreshing sonic goodness. You’d be hard-pressed to find any who does it better than Deep Xpressions. Smalz chats to them about Deep House in Pretoria, working with BBB music and...
Once Upon a Town by Falko and Rasty
Two of South Africa’s most remarkable graffiti artists, Falko and Rasty collaborate on the Splitpiece project ‘Once Upon a Town.’ “Once Upon a Town” started on the 24th April and runs until the 10th May, this project sees these two artists paint 40 murals, 20 in Mamre and 20 in Pella. This continues Falko’s visionary mission to create an art concept that will become the flagship of mural/street art for South Africa. Through the success of his previous Splitpeice...
Top Of Our Playlist This Week
Nathan Kabingesi BPM Mag – Feature Writer Artist: DJ Spen presents Marc Evans & N’Dinga Gaba Title: My Heart Remembers (DJ Spen’s Re-Edit) Genre: Soulful House Record Label: Code Red Release Date: 1 Aug 2011 I like this because… DJ Spen’s re-edit is a sultry, softened out rendition that works so well because of how deftly he balances all the elements in the track with Marc Evans smooth crooning; well written, superbly put together. Marc Evans & N’Dinga...
Arcade Empire: Christian Tiger School*Spoek Mathambo*Sibot*RudeOne
“An assorted crowd it was too: Sprinkles of metalheads, a generous portion of Grunge types, Hip-Hop kids represented, and the requisite quota of perturbing hipsters in abundance. All swinging to the same beats.” Situated equidistantly between Mamelodi and Silver Lakes, as if between two poles (the latter is a wealth-only vanguard, all mile-high Tuscan security walls and beige bling), Arcade Empire hosted a very very cool quadruple electronic gig this past Saturday. Christian...
Exclusive Interview: Mark Knight (Toolroom Records) Brings that Quality to SA!
“Don’t rush things. Really craft your work and give it longevity. I take my time when producing music or when deciding to release something.” I made a long distance call to the UK at lunchtime last Friday to have a little back and forth with Mark Knight, creative and business head behind one of the world’s most successful Dance music labels, Toolroom Records. Mark and his Tech House goodness, brings his dance floor beat wielding tunes and that undeniable love...
Tour Review: Spoek Mathambo in Durban
“He has, what to me, true artists have. That which sets them apart from the mediocre and the ambitious; he is in himself, his own masterpiece.” My engagement with Spoek Mathambo’s new album, Father Creeper, released under Sub Pop earlier this year, has been odd, disjointed and coincidental. This is utterly perfect because to me, that is what the album is. It’s an ode to schizophrenic, globalised, fragmented, hybrid-art and I love it. To be honest,...
Top Of Our Playlist This Week
Nathan Kabingesi Feature Writer – BPM Mag Artist: Spirit Chaser Title: Yesterday’s Gone (Club Mix) Genre: Soulful House Record Label: Guess Records Release Date: 5 July 2012 I like this because… the vocals are beautifully melancholy without being bleak, an instrumental that’s appropriately ethereal yet vibey; this mix has a lot of the elements that made These Tears (Original Mix) such a huge hit. The lads are on to a good thing here. Spiritchaser – Yesterday’s...
Win Double Tickets to the Mark Knight SA Tour
Toolroom Knights, Mark Knight SA Tour With a focus on fresh, world-class talent and cutting-edge music, Toolroom Records has set the standard as one of the most respected dance labels in the world. Label boss and DJ legend Mark Knight has forged himself a reputation as one of the foremost house producers on the planet shaping the scene with his Toolroom imprint. On the 26th, 27th and 28th of April,Mark Knight brings his signature sound and world-renowned club night “Toolroom...
Interview: PHNTM – The voice behind the mask
Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote, “All great things must first wear terrifying and monstrous masks in order to inscribe themselves on the hearts of humanity” The mask that the Techno phenomenon PHNTM chooses to wear might not necessarily be frightening, but his rampant onslaught of the electronic dance scene in the last year may certainly be called beastly. The groove-based beats he’s crafted for several top labels have darted up the Techno charts; leading to collaborations...
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