Favourite Songs of 2020 Thus Far – The Next Generation of Greats Selections
An exploration of 10 of my favourite songs from the first half of 2020. Continue reading Favourite Songs of 2020 Thus Far – The Next Generation of Greats Selections
Category: Next Gen Spotlights
What of The Next Generation Overview: A Violent Existence
What of The Next Generation aims to unpack some of the insidious ills we face, interrogate what within our society feeds them in hopes of finding more comprehensive solutions in reducing this violent existence we continuously found ourselves in. This piece serves as a contextual background our history with violence. Continue reading What of The Next Generation Overview: A Violent Existence
A Poem for My Grief
For the better part of three years, a majority of my published blog/article writing has been dedicated to promoting and placing a positive outlook on developments and the creative output swirling within South Africa’s entertainment industry. A growing focus on … Continue reading A Poem for My Grief
Producers on The Rise, Volume 2: Elizee, Bubele Booi, Zarro and 808x.
More often than not, producers are the architects behind great music. They create and mould the atmosphere and world our ears inhabit within any piece of music. It’s a great balancing act one has to do when it comes to producing music with vocals; one has to find a way of establishing an indelible sonic footprint whilst providing a canvas for the performing artist to soar and explore their creative vision. In this blog series, I’ll be spotlighting young music producers I’ve found on the net who I feel are making great strides and/or have the potential to be our next great architects in music. This is the second edition. Continue reading Producers on The Rise, Volume 2: Elizee, Bubele Booi, Zarro and 808x.
That Pitori Spirit – An Exploration of Pretoria’s Burgeoning Hip-Hop & R&B Scene
As the Yanos wave continues to ride its gargantuan momentum, a separate tidal has been bubbling within the Pitori streets and digital airwaves and the current lockdown conditions have provided a platform for its relevance to come to the fore. With consistent releases from its indie sector that keep scaling the charts from ThandoNje to Thato Saul, I’m talking about Pretoria’s burgeoning and eclectic hip-hop & R&B scene. Within this piece I aim to explore the development of this sector, especially amongst its younger participants and the tight-knit community that seems to surround it. Continue reading That Pitori Spirit – An Exploration of Pretoria’s Burgeoning Hip-Hop & R&B Scene
South African Artists You Shouldn’t Sleep On, Sixth Edition
It’s been a minute and this one has been long overdue but here we are with the sixth edition of SA Artists You Shouldn’t Sleep On. This is an article series where I cover independent artists who I believe are … Continue reading South African Artists You Shouldn’t Sleep On, Sixth Edition
The Afriquan Movie Club: An Exploration of African Cinema
Change is the law of life… but did it have to be this swift and drastic? In short of two weeks the entertainment industry has been eviscerated more than Thanos’ wildest dreams in the wake of COVID-19. Festivals, Leagues, Awards, … Continue reading The Afriquan Movie Club: An Exploration of African Cinema
The Broke Ass Showcase: One Year In
There’s nothing quite like experiencing something live, there’s a certain element of connectedness, anxiety, excitement and danger that comes out of a shared live experience. One of my favourite Oscar Wilde quotes states that the stage is not merely the … Continue reading The Broke Ass Showcase: One Year In
Oddity – A Space of Creative Exploration
It’s the end of the month and you have found yourself within New Doornfontein at a cafe steaming with the enticing aroma of coffee and youthful optimism. On-stage an aspirant musician tests out their set for the first time in-front … Continue reading Oddity – A Space of Creative Exploration
Tron Pyre’s City of God: The Genesis of a Star
The sun sets on a chilly afternoon somewhere within the Midrand area. A stream of flickering Christmas lights lead towards a sold-out crowd filled with a disarming number of trailblazing creatives; from producers and artists like Zarro, Francis Jay, Una … Continue reading Tron Pyre’s City of God: The Genesis of a Star
Next Gen Greats 