The 3-episode documentary directed by Kanye West’s long-time friends Coodie Simmons and Chike Ozah is a detailed look into the rise of Global Icon Kanye West. What we are shown is a highly inspiring body of work that not only relates seamlessly to the journey that anyone might be going through in their own lives, …
The Importance of Documenting our superstars: What watching Jeen-Yuhs taught us! Read More »
Arguably our generation’s greatest battle is the one that does not take place on an actual battlefield but one that takes place in our minds. Never before has there been such an intense spotlight placed on our mental health, and rightfully so because as we stand and look around, mental illness accounts for a large …
I speak for a lot of us when I say that once again, the entertainment industry has been left reeling after this latest loss. The times we are living in are beyond scary and beyond demoralizing. We are unfortunate enough to live in a time where shortly after one icons death and memorial service, the …
On the 17th of February Kanye West, announced that he would be exclusively releasing his now released album “Donda 2” on his Stem Player product. The Stem Player is a device that allows consumers to isolate and manipulate the vocals and instrumentals from Artist’s songs. This unprecedented move by West was followed up with Ye …
The Major League Djs officially went live with their first NFT on the 22nd of February. The announcement is a first for Amapiano, and naturally, with the statement has come the question. What is an NFT? NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token. What is a Non-Fungible Token, you ask? An NFT, simply put, is a way …
Major League Djs Go Live with The World’s First Amapiano NFT, But What Does This Mean? Read More »
This piece will not be poetic. It will be a piece filled with the utmost praise and reverence for one of the most influential artists this country has ever seen.This piece will not focus on the loss of this Giant but instead will seek to once again highlight his impact not only on the culture …
Cotton Eaters Never Die: The Loss of an Icon, An Ode to Riky Rick Read More »
Cottonfest is making its eagerly-awaited return! The annual event debuted in early 2019 and was a massive success. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it could not have its third installment in 2021. The Corona Virus Pandemic put severe damp on everything entertainment-wise in this country. Out of all sectors, the entertainment industry was arguably the …
The 14th of February saw the world celebrate women’s favorite holiday, Valentine’s Day. Depending on how you feel about valentine’s day, no one can deny that it is a day that demands your attention. All over social media, I could feel the feeling of love and romance in every single post. It was all so …
Valentines Day & Music: The Flip Side to Love When It Doesn’t Go Well Read More »
South African Hip hop finds itself in a very interesting position. South Africa as a whole has been engulfed with the brilliance that is Amapiano. In stark contrast to their hip-hop counterparts, the Amapiano DJs and producers have steadily produced hit after hit at an alarming rate. Many would say that this is one of …
Are Big Egos Holding SA Hip Hop Back And Moving Amapiano Forward? Read More »
