MY TOP 5 TRAX THIS WEEK

1. Euphonik, Chris Sen & Shota - Loose Yourself
2. Jullian Gomes feat Bobby- Lovesong 28 (original)
3. Adele- Set_Fire_To_The_Rain_(Thomas_Gold_Remix)
4. Dj Mbuso feat Harrison Crump- Oh Yeah (Djeff Peakti remix)
5. Dj Clock & Kent- Luv Luv

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!

SHOTA

Who is Shota

For the uninitiated, Shota is in fact Mnqobi Mdabe, with Shota being his clan name. He was born in KZN into a family of 4. He knew at a very young age that he had been bitten by the proverbial music bug, and wanted to do something big in the industry. When he finished school, he together with long-time friend and music partner Nathi (better known as Black Coffee) went on to study for a Diploma in light Music at the then Natal Technikon.
That’s where as they say ‘the eagle took flight’. Shota and Black Coffee met Demor and the trio formed the now very well respected group Shana in 1997 with Shota taking on the Lead Vocalist role.

The Shota we know

Shota is certainly not new to the hits arena. He started his own record label ShotaMusicin 2007, His passion is to build well rounded artists who take their craft seriously. He has since signed and released award winning artist Phila; and Phumeza, who has not only released the popular album “Just Listen”, but has also graces our small screens in TV shows and adverts. Of course not to forget the one and only Zano and Dj Andy XHe doesn’t end there though.
Shota has collaborated with major influences in the dance arena. Dj’s and vocalists alike. We are talking here Culoe de Song on
"YiniNgawe", DJ Euphonik on "Seng’khathele" and a score of songs on several artists’ albums like Big Nuzz, Black Coffee, Theo Kgosinkwe, Kelly Khumalo, Bantu Soul and a lot more.

In 2011 he however released  an album called "AFRO Rawmantic" which features the HITS: Abantu bami, survivor, Etshwaleni and Sengkhathele

MI CASA

Mi Casa is a band with unique individuals who bring their explosive talent together to create a unique and original sound.

The band members (Dr Duda-Producer and club dj, J-Something – vocalist and guitarist and Mo-T – Trumpeter) blend their musical talent to create a soulful sound which incorporates soulful vocals, the guitar, keys and the trumpet.

Dr Duda

The music industry is nothing new for Mi Casa, the producer Dr.Duda band has been in the industry for over 15 years, producing and DJing alongside the likes of DJ Fresh, DJ Mandla, DJ MBUSA and make hit tracks with vocalists talent as Benjamin RJ, and J'Something Zodwa among many others. test

J'Something

J'Something is a talented singer / songwriter. This feeling began to explore music at the tender age of eleven and this is when he started playing guitar. He also worked with a lot of producers in the past, including Ganyani, Giggs Superstar DJ Shimza, Cosmic Gate, V. Underground and Dr.Duda. His enthusiasm for life and music breathes energy into the band.

Mo-T

T-Mo is the band's trumpeter, he oozes with talent and live your life through music. He comes from a musical family rooted. His father Kgasoane Banza, created and played the trumpet for Mango Groove, taught him to play trumpet at a young age and he never looked back.

He played alongside Dj Fresh and Euphonik, Wake DJ, the late and legendary Nana Koyote, Steve Kekana, Alexander and the brass band and also featured in one of the greatest musical, the "Buddy Holly", among many others.

Mi Casa was born when the three individuals “free styled” an unrehearsed piece together and blew the crowd away. Their music will bring change and people closer.

Their debut self titled album is in stores and consists of 14 tracks with hits such as, “These Streets”, “Heavenly Sent”, “All the Glory”, and “La Vida.” Their music and personalities will be sure to move your feet and dress your smile.

“Mi Casa is one of the most exciting new live acts I’ve seen in all my time in this industry, their talent, personalities, hard work and determination are a perfect recipe for success”- Harael Salkow (Soul Candi Records)

“Mi Casa just stands out for me.” – Dj Shimza

CULOE DE SONG

Real name / Culolethu Zulu
Born in the northern parts of South Africa’s east coast, Culolethu Zulu, also known as “Culoe De Song”, hasn’t looked back after putting passion in the forefront of his life. He’s been living music ever since his talent, as a Dj & Producer was acknowledged not too long ago.

 Culoe’s serious music career began in early 2007 where he produced a piece that made him a feature in Black Coffee’s second offering, “Have Another One”. The track was named “100 Zulu Warriors” & carries a fundamental importance for Culoe De Song as he regards it as ‘his beginning’ in the circle of music in South Africa.

Comes the year 2008, he produced a number of projects that gained him international recognition and performed alongside international acts such as Rocco, Manoo, Black Coffee, Vinny Da Vinci... This was after his performance as Dj was noted by the likes of Dj Christos, one of South Africa’s pioneers in the dance music scene.

He then joins Soulistic Music, a label founded by Black Coffee and till this moment it’s been a great adventure for Culoe De Song as a member of this family. Tracks such as “Dwellers of the Jungle”, “Inspiration”, “100 Zulu Warriors (Remix)” made compilation releases in South Africa.

Culoe De Song also achieved a great involvement with the Red Bull Music Academy after being selected to be one of the worldwide participants to attend the Academy in Barcelona, Spain in 2008. During that time Culoe De Song performed in places such as Club Macarena & Fellini in Barcelona.

In 2009, Culoe De Song signed under Germany’s Innervisions, a family of acts such as Dixon, Ame, Henrik Schwarz… releasing tracks such as “The Bright Forest”, “Super Afro” & “African Subway”. Also, he is now working on a number of projects as part of his emerging international introduction, including the Reggie Dokes “ Let Me Go” EP released on Boddhi Satva’s Offering Recordings, Belgium.

 In 2009 he released the Album the"Giant Leap" which featured the Heat "Webaba"... The album also featured artists like Shana,Jimmy Dludlu,Salif Keita,Fatima etc...

 In 2011 he released an album entitled "The Elevation" which saw him feature Big artists like 340ml,Chappel,Ziyon and Shota who does vocals on the HIT track "YINI NGAWE".

www.myspace.com/culoedsong
www.soulisticmusic.com

MY TOP 5 TRACKS FOR THE WEEK

01 Mr O Funk Deepstar Ft Chenz Voucal - I Got This Feeling(Original Mix)
02 Djembe monks - Whispers of Nyaminyami (Tonga mix)
03 Skaiva-Legends of spiritualism
04 Mash.O & Ma V-Angeke Ngivume (album mix)
05 Cabo Snoop - Windeck(Point 5 Remix)

HAVE A GROOVEY WEEKEND!!!!!!

DJEMBE MONKS

Djembe Monks, a Bulawayo djying group, is proving to be the hottest Djying quartet of house music at the moment as they are the talk of the town with their rare djying exploits.

The group has redefined house djying in the country as the group has come up with a rare djying trend.

The quartet comprises of Ndumiso Tshuma (Black Cee),Emmanuel Nkomo (RootzKolosal),Khotso Nare (Tortured Drum) and Ngqabutho Ncube (Slimza Wa Afrika).

“We dared to be different and we were motivated by the fact that we wanted to produce interactive and live music, music which people can see and interact with while we on stage,” said RootzKolosal.

The group, which currently riding high on the wave of success, fuses house dj mixing with live percussion playing-a spectacle which is not known prior in the djying industry of the country.
The group plays tribal deep house music mixing it with African percussion instruments which include a djembe, brain stick, congas and cowbells.

The group has produced two singles Spirit of Njelele and Sorrows of Japan and the tracks are already a hit on You Tube and now the they have releasedWhispers of Nyaminyami featuring X-Mile.

The group said soon they will be releasing an album which will feature some of the greats such as Chiwoniso Maraire, Willis Wattafi and South African poet cum musician Ntsiki Mazwai.

They are still working on an album that is yet to be released before the end of the year *date to be notified*.
They also did a remix of the  Hit "Bhachi" which is a Banger in most South African Clubs and Most Radio Stations, The track Bhachi was done by a local dance group from Bulawayo called "Kwabatsha" and was remixed by Mash "O". They"ve also worked with the local RAP-WIZARDS "KASI LUNATICS" on a tribal track called 'sazojaiva lamaDjembe'.
The Group will however be leaving for Botswana where they have been signed by one of the Biggest Record Label.

"The Cue KID"-MPHOE HOUSEHEAD

Real Name:
Mphoe Aubrey Ndlovu, born and Bred in Bulawayo Zimbabwe on the 23rd of April 1992.  He Fell in love with House Music when he was 14 and started DJ-ing when he was 19years old in Clubs like Kudu BAR, Barlabala, etc. He is also a member of an upcoming Group called the "CUE" kIDZ, this year he has collaborated with Wycliff Masaswi. The Two Househeads Present to you a 67minute mix for Mandela of nothing but deep House-Music for REAL HOUSEHEADS....

Download and Enjoy @  http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?vyf292boyk9rrfs

ENJOY!!!!!!

TRACKLIST:
01Hanna - Sometimes_(Karol XVII & MB Valence Remix)
02Karol XVII & MB Valence - Lost_(Original Mix)
03Spiritchaser - Conch_(Original_Mix)
04Jimpster - Infinity Dub_(Original_Mix)
05Flashmob - Need_In_Me_(Original_Mix)
06Samson Lewis - Pocket Rocket_(Logistix Remix)
07NY_STOMP_aka_Gerd - The_NY_House_Trak_(Original_Mix)
08Hector Couto - You Deserve It_(original mix)
09LEM - European_Boy_(Directors_Cut)
10Kruse_and_Nuernberg_and_Everything - Like_A_Version_(Version_Full)
11Franco De Mulero & Hector Romero - Always_(Original Mix)
12Shur_-I_-Kan - Joy_(Original_Mix)[BONUS TRACK]

My Top 5 Trax This Week

1. Black Coffee feat SoulStar-You Rock My World
2. Mash. O- Teleletshana
3. Otto Knows-Million Voices (original mix)
4. Black-Motion-Thriller
5. Zahara-Lengoma (Renato Xtrova Avacalho Mix)

Blackcoffee

Real Name:

Nkosinathi Maphumulo

Profile:

South African DJ, producer and keyboardist Nathi Maphumulo first cut his musical teeth as part of his school's choir, then studied music theory at the Natal Technikon where he met the other members of his group, Shana.

His career was jumpstarted after participating at the Red Bull Music Academy in 2003, and he's been producing his brand of deep afro-house and remixing both local and international artists ever since.BlackCoffee's eponymous compilation mix CD from 2005 won the "Best Dance Album" award at the 12th SAMAs.

Known and loved for the often jazzy, always soulful, vocal house remixes he releases under his Soulistic Music Label and for delighting crowds around the world spinning the decks in record-breaking sets, the enigmatic Black Coffee is one of South Africa's most internationally renowned songwriters and producers.
Previous albums have gone Gold and Platinum and in the past seven years his Soulistic Label has paved the way for a number of other artists to tour internationally, helping to establish a global presence for South African dance music. His last album, Home Brewed, released in 2009, is heading for Double Platinum sales.

In 2010 he won SAMA awards for Best Urban Dance Album and Best Male Artist; in 2011 he was nominated for an MTV Europe Africa, India and Middle East Category Award for the best Worldwide Act, and for the 2012 SAMA Awards he received two nominations for Best Remix of the Year. With all of this under his belt, it's an understatement to say that Black Coffee is a luminary in the music industry.
And now he's ready to shake things up again with the launch of his new DVD, Africa Rising, in June this year. Filmed live at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, Black Coffee accompanied by a number of guest artists including Bucie, Victor Ntoni, Thiwe, Black Moses, Brothers of Peace, Zakes Bantwini, Tumelo and others, played with a 24 piece orchestra to 8 000 + ecstatic fans, performing the tracks that made him an international phenomenon. The DVD also includes never seen before behind-the-scenes footage and is set to be shown at select cinemas nationwide, broadcast across Africa and streamed through handsets.

The man that is clearly driving a cultural generation has also signed up to become the face of iconic South African coffee brand, Frisco's innovative ‘Wide Awake Shake' campaign, which celebrates the launch of new Frisco Granules. The campaign sees South African celebrities and consumers get the Wide Awake Shake when they are "Mugged" by Frisco and Black Coffee. Black Coffee surprises unsuspecting nominees, who have been set up by friends and colleagues, with a crew of dancers to not only give them a ‘Wake Up!', but to present them with amazing prizes and tickets to the hottest house party of the year, at a top secret venue to be hosted by Black Coffee at the end of June.

Added to this he has also just started touring South Africa on a multi-date Soulistic Music Nights tour which kicked off at the most talked about music event of the season at Hatfield Square on 4 May, where he and others played for 5 000 plus people.
In June he heads off on a European tour to the UK, Portugal, France, Spain and Italy; followed by a Summer Tour in Greece from in late July into August 2012 and then back again, just in time to play at Oppiekoppie in South Africa before he heads to the USA for yet another tour in October.
With such a tight schedule Black Coffee still makes time to give back wherever and whenever possible to his community through the DJ Black Coffee Foundation, set up in the wake of a personal tragedy, to help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and for the orphaned.
"It is my way of giving back to the community and country that has provided both shelter and success in my life", says Black Coffee.

Club Culture mixed by F.eU Track List

01 Lovesong 28 (Original)
02 Do Better (The Layabouts Vocal Mix)
03 Hold Back Love (Lovebirds Remix)
04 At The Club (Dj Mbuso Radio Mix)
05 ENVISION (Ame Remix)
06 Heaven Or Hell (Original)
07 Oh Yeah (Djeff Afrozila Peaktime Vox)
08 Let It Flow (Original)
09 Mawela
10  Horizonte (Gs Straight Mix) and These Streets (Accapella)
11 Hide And Seek
12 Organic (Original)
13 Lovesick (Dj Fresh Re-Fresh)
14 Again & Again (Extended Mix)

Black Motion Preparing Its 2nd Album - Aquarium Drum

The Black Motion boys (Thabo and DJ Murder) .The afro-funk and deep-house group Black Motion spent six weeks on Afrodesia – the international DJ download site. They have worked with internationally renowned artists such as Manoo, Salif Keita, Zvefrhen Saint and Anane Vega. They are the ones behind the controversial track Cassanova featuring Dr Malinga, Cabo Snoop’s Windeck remix and many other tracks. They may be fairly new in music, but are already making waves. Their debut album is called Talking to the Drums and they are currently working on their sophomore album which is due out in August, titled Aquarium Drum.

Kalawa Jazzme 2012 Pre Release Album

Kalawa Jazzme , Undoubtedly one of the best record label in South Africa , also the home of Oskido , Vetkuk & Mahoota , Professor , Winnie Khumalo , Spikiri and many more . Kalawa has released a new album titled "2012 Pre-release " which is a compilation of the talent housed in kalawa . The album also features an exclusive single from the group B.O.P (brothers of peace) , which is also their return song after a long break together. the album also features new tracks from Proffessor , Vetkuk and Mahoota as well as many more . 

DJ Mphoza releases Bring back the Love album

The Mphoza , known for his hit song Power which was first featured in Soul candi session 4 in 2008 , the song has been remixed by international DJ ever since its release . Mphoza has also released a couple of songs under Soul Candi , and was part of Soul Candi presents Candi Roots vol.1 . he has now released his debut album titled "Bring back the Love"

Kenny Kunene to Release House Album - Zar Sushi Mix – JoBurg To Cape Town

Business Man Kenny Kunene , Famously known as the Sushi King is putting final touches to his debut album titled " ZAR Sushi Mix - Joburg to Cape town" . The album is mixed by Kenny Kunene himself  , Apparently he used to be a DJ back in his days. He has worked with Big names on the album such as Big Nuz , Eltonik , Bhekzin terris and many more .

Giggs Superstar - Sounds of a Super Star Vol.3

Giggs super star is set to release a new album titled , Sounds of a super star volume 3 , Giggs is not new to this industry , he has released a couple of albums and has also been featured on many Soul Candi Compilations

DJ Bongs - Love on the dance Floor

DJ Bongs is back with a new bang , an album titled "Love on the dancefloor "

Deep House Chronicles vol 7 - Mixed by Deep Funkstar

The chronicles of deep house is back with the most deepest house that's guaranteed to move the dance floor , The seventh installment is mixed by none other than Funk Deepstar , The album is already out in all music stores

Soul Candi Presents Candi Roots Vol 2

Soul candi records is soon to deliver yet another banging album , titled Candi Roots Vol.2 , Their previous volume 1 was well received and this one is also promising to be a good one ...mixed by guys who are known for rocking the crowd , Bob'ezy a well known producer who brought you the hits "Money  Maker",Money spender , i hope you don't mind & many more , Mind Games who has also had his share in bring rockaz tracks and Lastly but not least V.underground. album will be out soon

Crazy White Boy - Zoma out now in stores

Ryan Murgatroyd and Kosta Karatamaglou (Together forming the duo Crazy white boy) are back with a banger of note, titled Zoma, the titled track Zoma is already getting huge love from fans nation wide  , they featured the talented Nonku on the vocals .

Crazy White Boy has been in the industry for quite a while , they've given us hits such as Love you better , what you do to me and the classic - White boys can't dance.

Now they are back , the album is out in stores now

Lolo releases new album "Breathe"

Lolo releases Debut album titled "Breathe " , after being featured on a lot of house song , mainly with the talented guys from Kentphonik , She has worked with Kent on many songs including 'Hiya Kaya' and more , she has also worked with Euphonik on the hit song Vuma . She has being a vocalist to many House Hits . now she has decided to release her own album . The album is out in stores

DJ Thulz Gets Ready to drop Nine38

DJ Thulz up to this point has had the privellage to work with the finest in the industry, and has created many relationships with some of the most respected & well know nbrands like: Euphonik, QT, China, Kent, SPHEctacula, Lulo Cafe, Franky(from childhood back in 1995), Terance, Curious, Mdoo, Mavusana just to name a few.
He then went on to release his own compilation titled “Shelter House Sessions” in March 2011. He was also vastly involved in compiliting the DJ QT “Quantized Mix 5″ album which featured hit tracks such as “Moments” & “Set me free”.
He now brings you his debut compilation/album  comprising the latest & freshest local tunes & biggest  international bangers in the scene right now. He features 5 self-produced tracks which have a lot of people talking about them & are proving to be sure fire winners in the clubs & big local events

The “Nine38” album is jam packed with hits, currently one of the biggest tunes on radio & clubs is “Children of the Ghetto”, another monster is “Mumi Wango” by Black Motion & both are EXCLUSIVE to the album, another big single is “Let you go” by Risal Sounds again EXCLUSIVE to the album  & a 4^th single & massive club & radio track is “Into my Soul” by Aki Bergen, the Rocco mix, is the one on fire, another to look out for is the “Infinity” single by Tsfendaz. All in all the album is loaded with hits & will have a long shelf & life span & is no doubt going to be a big commerci

YFM Kwaito Generation Legends - We Built The City

 Kwaito is one of South Africa's most popular musical styles, consistently cleaning up all the biggest awards at the SAMA's as well as in the annual sales charts.

YFM, one of the country's leading urban youth brands, has brought the biggest and the best kwaito songs, and artists, to its listeners for a number of years.

Kwaito compilations are a rare breed, so it's only fitting that YFM are behind one of the best kwaito compilation releases in some time. There are two CD releases under ‘YFM Pres We Built This City on Kwaito’ – The New Generation: all your current favorite kwaito stars and hits; and The Legends: all the hit-makers known for putting kwaito on the map.

Vetkuk vs Mahoota 2012 Album - Dinaledi out in stores

Vetkuk vs Mahoota are back again to release their 5th album titled DINALEDI , The album features 30 pumping tracks ... contains hits like Stokvel & more
The album is definitely rocking even before previewing  , we all know anything from Kalawa Jazzmee has to be rocking . This year 's festive is gonna be bananas ...Hololo

CLUB CULTURE

Club Culture is a weekly youth music show presented by 2 of the coolest DJ’s in Mzansi today, DJ Fresh and Euphonik. The show aims to celebrate dance culture as expressed through music, the players and its followers. More excitingly the show will provide viewers with an insider’s perspective of the club scene by featuring a range of hot spots and talent across Mzansi.

“We have always maintained that SABC1 is not just about television but is also a serious player within the youth cultural space. Club Culture affords us the opportunity to play that role as we bring to our viewers the hottest and latest beats straight from the dance floors locally and abroad,” says Vukile Madlala, the Channel’s Publicity Manager. “We encourage our viewers to tune in to the new show as it captures a variety of elements to cater for the broad needs of dance-music lovers everywhere,” she adds.

“Club Culture has been a long time coming and only SABC1 could have done this justice,” comments DJ Fresh and Euphonik. “Finally dance music has a home on SABC 1 Mzansi Fo Sho!.”

“We look forward to seeing Club Culture grow into a significant platform, because it will truly become a multisensory experience from television to events to content downloads. We also want to finally display the depth and range of talent in Mzansi,” said Tumi Rabanye for Bonngoe Productions, the tv show’s production company.

Key segments within the show include: Top 5 tracks of the week, hottest international and local Music Videos; exclusive videos created weekly for the show, capturing the essence of the hottest tracks on the dance floors. The Event Report ‘Club Culture Style’ will show audiences where the vibe is. DJ 101 will provide up and coming Dj’s hot tips. Finally because South Africa is such an influencer in the dance scene Club Culture will profile local talent that is bubbling under, as well as feature a Celebrity DJ, Producer, or Artist from the dance scene.

Beyond television Club Culture will utilize a multiple platforms to interact with audiences and to push the music, including: New Media (website, active face book group, twitter, you tube uploads); Radio (partnerships with relevant stations); Downloadable Mobile Content (including the exclusive music video, behind the scenes content, entertainment industry 101 = education & aspiration); Activations (large-scale national events) and, Merchandise beginning with Club Culture t-shirts soon to launch.  .

BLACK-MOTION

Who is Black Motion?
Black motion is two producers. And on stage there’s a percussionist, Thabo ‘Smol’ Mabogevane, and a deejay Bongani ‘Murder’ Mokosana on the decks. We both produce and form Black Motion.

Where does the name ‘Black Motion’ come from?
The explanation behind ‘Black Motion’ is actually deep. When Murder is on the decks, he causes a motion – he causes people to move. And when I (Thabo) am on the percussion – you just go blank ( a blackout). So that’s the Black Motion Movement.

When did you get into the music scenes?
It started in 2010 when Oskido (DJ) discovered us. He found our track Bonana Mavoka through Afrodesia mp3, liked it and wanted to work with us. That was our breakthrough song.

Your debut album is a double disk, explain that.
On the first disk we feature guests and the second is just us. The second album is only one disk.

Tell us about Nanka Amaphoyisa
Nanka Amaphoyisa is not on our current album. It’s a track that we did with Fresca, it came late. DJ fresca will be featuring it on his upcoming album. And it’s an old song.
Old song but it took a long time to take out a video, why is that?
That’s how we do our thing. We release a track and instead if immediately killing the momentum, we let it ( the track) play on radio, let it get played onto people’s ears and go around. The later on that’s when we release the video. We wanna sustain the track. When the video comes out it’s just fresh, it sounds like its fresh and when it starts playing again at the club you think about the video even though it was released back then. It still has that thing after the video.

So how has the feedback been from all the people?
We’re certainly getting what we didn’t expect what we didn’t expect. Wherever we go, people are always talking about our CD. It’s a shame at some countries where we always perform at like Angola, they don’t have our CDs in stores, so they always ask for people that they know to buy for them when they come to South Africa. People love us.

You’ve performed in Angola?
Yes, more than a million times! We always get bookings that side, more than we do in South Africa.

What have you learnt so far about the industry?
Not to BMF (Blow Money Fast) and buy expensive cars yet.

How did the invitation to play at the Miami Winter Music Conference come about?
Oskido told us that they were wanted us over there, they have heard our music and like it. DJ Fresh said so as well, so many people. We have had a lot of international deejays play our music. We’ll be playing at four gigs this year.

MY TOP 5 THIS WEEK

                                 1.      Dj Shimza & Cuebur ft B.K -8 Bars (original mix)

                                 2.      First Of The Year (Equinox) - Skrillex [OFFICIAL]

                                 3.      Mahoota ft Maphorisa – Stokvel

                                 4.      Sebastian Ingrosso, Alesso - Calling (Original Instrumental Mix)

5                                          5.       Calvin Harris feat Neyo – Lets go