lordkez Drops Debut Album, ‘Testament’.
lordkez has finally released her much anticipated debut album, ‘Testament’. She also shared visuals for a single off of the project, ‘Enthralled’ featuring American rapper, Bas. The 12-song project includes contributions from Shekinah, Bas, Mars Baby, Tyler Linkman and Jelani Blackman. lordkez told Apple Music that this body of work is a result a dark period that she was going through which led to her embarking on a search for light. “I wanted to pay homage to my roots and religion because its something I have not spoken a lot about.” lordkez has successfully intensified anticipation for her now new project through her intriguing rollouts over the past few weeks. She dropped two lead singles; ‘Holy Matrimony’, as well as ‘Flowers’ featuring Mars Baby along with its visuals. Earlier this week, the endowed singer-songwriter announced the now new music video for her single, ‘Enthralled’ by sharing a teaser. Check out the visuals for ‘Enthralled’ featuring Bas and stream lordkez’s brand new album ‘Testament’ below:
Stormzy to headline Rocking the Daisies 2023
British rapper Stormzy will headline the 2023 edition of Rocking the Daisies. The country’s biggest music and lifestyle festival has teamed up with headline sponsor Johnnie Walker once again to give fans a taste of local and international talent from 6-8 October 2023 at Cloof Wine Estate, Cape Town and 8 October at SuperSport Park, Johannesburg. Universally beloved grime and hip-hop mogul Stormzy who has headlined major festivals worldwide such as Rolling Loud, Glastonbury and Coachella, will be coming to South Africa for the first time. Stormzy – real name Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr – started his career in the early 2010s by uploading his Wicked Skengman series of freestyles to YouTube over classic grime beats and has since risen to stardom and established himself as one of the globes most critically acclaimed artists, according to a press release. Climbing out of the underground grime scene with a series of triumphant mixtapes, singles, and freestyles – he made his breakthrough in 2017 with his official full-length platinum-certified, chart-topping debut album, Gang Signs & Prayer, which incorporated a taste of gospel and R&B influences seen on popular songs such as single Big for Your Boots, Cigarettes & Cush with Kehlani, and Blinded by Your Grace, Pt. 2 with MNEK, with other collaborations ranging from the likes of Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy to name a few. His third album titled This is what I mean, was released in November 2022 with guests vocalists including Sampha, Jacob Collier, Arya Star and Nao. REVIEW | Stormzy explores spirituality and success on his third studio album “We’re excited to have Stormzy as one of our headliners at this year’s festival following the unforeseen circumstances brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. He is an unbelievably talented performer with an incredible catalogue of music,” said Festival Director Shannon Valstar. She added: “As a company that’s looking to bridge the gap between South Africa and the World, it’s very exciting to be able to provide international stars with the opportunity to connect with an African audience for the first time in their careers, so keep an eye on our socials because this is only the beginning of what we’ve got cooking with Johnnie Walker for 2023.” On Friday, Rocking the Daisies announced the addition of Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayra Starr and British pop band, The Vamps to their #JWxRTD 2023 line-up. Ayra Starr began her career in fashion as a model at the age of 16 before going viral for doing covers on Instagram. In 2019, she posted her first original song, Toxic, on the social media platform. Since then, she has established a fresh and honest sound with lyricism that glides effortlessly between R&B, Afrobeats, Afrofunk, and neo-soul. The release of her debut studio album in 2021, titled 19 & Dangerous achieved multiple number 1 hits, a number of unprecedented co-signs, and organic virality as she shared a stage with fellow Nigerian giant Burna Boy at his O2 Arena show in London. The Nigerian songstress has since performed at Coachella, collaborated with Wizkid, and had her chart-topping single, Rush, off the deluxe edition of her debut album, including onto former US president Barack Obama’s favourite music list of 2022! Brad Simpson, James Brittain-McVey, Connor Ball and Tristan Evans, better known as The Vamps, formed in 2012 and have gone from strength to strength over the years since releasing their debut album ‘Meet the Vamps’ in 2014, which featured some of the boy bands’ biggest hits, like ‘Wild Heart‘, ‘Last Night‘, ‘Somebody to You‘, ‘Can We Dance‘ and ‘Oh Cecilia (Breaking My Heart). Before becoming headliners in their own right, The Vamps supported huge stars including Demi Lovato, The Wanted, Little Mix and Taylor Swift before establishing a cult following of vampions and vampettes. In 2017, they achieved their first number 1 on the Official UK Albums Chart with Night & Day. Article from News24 | Compiled by Leandra Engelbrecht
FKJ headed to South Africa to perform in Cape Town and Joburg
Announcing the triumphant return of the much-loved music festival, renowned for its eclectic sounds and immersive encounters. In The City is bringing down the enigmatic FKJ, known to the world as Vincent Fenton, who will perform in Cape Town (Old Biscuit Mill) on 23rd of June, and head down to Joburg (Marabi Jazz Club) on the 24th of June, followed by a mesmerizing spectacle at the historic Constitution Hill on the 25th of June 2023. FKJ, alias French Kiwi Juice, stands as a prodigious maestro, producer, and virtuoso of multiple instruments. His groundbreaking fusion of electronic, soul, and funk has garnered international acclaim, establishing him as a true luminary in the realm of music. Renowned for his captivating live shows and unmatched improvisational skills, FKJ has amassed a devoted following across the globe. FKJ’s meteoric rise to fame commenced with the release of his eponymous debut album, “French Kiwi Juice,” in 2017. The album received universal praise, solidifying his status as an emerging star in the music industry. Anthems like “Better Give U Up” and “Skyline” epitomized his talent for crafting infectious, feel-good vibes that effortlessly connect with listeners. In The City has continually pushed boundaries, celebrating the vibrant tapestry of South Africa’s music scene. By enlisting FKJ as their headliner, the festival continues its evolution as a platform for groundbreaking talent and unforgettable moments. Anticipate nothing short of extraordinary performances in Johannesburg and Cape Town as FKJ melds soulful melodies, infectious beats, and his signature style. This extraordinary opportunity invites music aficionados to immerse themselves in an ethereal audiovisual journey and witness FKJ’s unparalleled musical brilliance firsthand. In The City is proudly presented by Steyn Entertainment, a Johannesburg-based powerhouse renowned as South Africa’s premier Entertainment, Hospitality, and Media House. Overseeing various entities, including the iconic music and lifestyle festivals ‘Rocking the Daisies’ and ‘In the City,’ the record label and management company ‘STAY LOW,’ as well as the esteemed inner-city art hotel ‘Hallmark House’—home to the globally acclaimed Marabi Jazz Club and the Bontle Modiselle Dance Studio.
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Media Personality & Choreographer Extraordinaire Bontle Modiselle Dances Her Way Into The Guinness World Records
Mastering one of South Africa’s defining cultural staples, dance, Media Personality, Actress, Entrepreneur, Dancer and Choreographer extraordinaire, Bontle Modiselle has graduated from critical acclaim to record-breaking global recognition. In a meticulous effort with musician Alfa Kat and World of Dance co-ordinator Quintus Jansen Bontle choreographed a first-of-its-kind amapiano dance for e.tv’s Stumbo Record Breakers show with 250 people dancing in synchronisation to Alfa Kat’s latest amapiano song Shaya Lento at the Hector Peterson Memorial in Soweto. The show flew in an adjudicator, Sofia Greenacre, from the Guinness Book of Records London who awarded them a Guinness World Record certificate for the largest amapiano dance. In a passionate Instagram post celebrating this groovy historical feat Bontle expresses: “We’re official Guinness World Record holders for the largest amapiano dance, choreographed by yours truly, performed, and synchronised at the same time. Achieved on Stumbo Record Breakers. Wow! We did it Quintus Jansen! Thank you so much for trusting me with this. A true honour! Shoutout to my bro Alfa Kat on the fire production of the music. I’m blessed and happy to share moments with you two. To every dancer who came and showed up, thank you for making it all possible. It would have been nothing without you. This is an incredible moment for South African dance history to be cherished forever”. Congratulations are in order for the evolving artist, DSTV Ambassador and now, Guinness World Record Holder. Connect with Bontle Modiselle for more entertainment news. Connect With Bontle Modiselle: Twitter: @BontleModiselle Instagram: @bontle.modiselle Facebook: @BontleBaAfrikaM Tik Tok: @bontle_ba_afrika YouTube: @bontlemodiselledancestudio5406 Connect With [STAY LOW]: Twitter: @StayLowOfficial Instagram: @StayLow_Official Website: www.staylow.co.za PUBLISHED Daily Capsule, Urban Lifestyle, SlikourOnlife, IceKream Magazine
Music Producer Shooterkhumz Drops Audio Motion Picture And Launches Interactive Whatsapp Advice Holtline
Following the release of his debut project I WAS OVERTHINKING THIS in late September, artist, composer and music producer SHOOTERKHUMZ delivers a biographical “audio motion picture.” Despite being a SAMA Award-winner for the production of Shane Eagle’s 2017 YELLOW album, a walking hit factory and garnering critical acclaim for writing and production credits on some of the most prominent emerging talents of the last 7 years, ShooterKhumz has been an elusive character in the music industry for the most part. This year the 26 year-old made a bold statement, summoning an AVENGERS-esque squad of his frequent collaborators, including Marcus Harvey, Olotu, Priddy Ugly,ZuluMecca, LORDEKZ,Tyler Linkman, Mars Baby and DIE MONDEZ, for his first solo musical offering, saying more with his music than he could say with his words. The cinematic 8-track EP has already spawned 2 anthems – soulful ballad Harvey’s Prayer and the ZuluMecca and Priddy Ugly assisted lyrical display God’s Incense– for which Khumz has provided equally evocative visuals. The audio motion picture, narrated by Shooter himself, marks a rare case of the producer’s voice being heard, as he warmly reminisces on his Durban up-bringing and lauds over musical influences. The visual ends with a curious poster – which very clearly references those seen on every street corner in Johannesburg inner city – prompting people to send WhatsAPP messages to the displayed number: WHAT ARE YOU OVERTHINKING TODAY? BEST ADVICE GAUARNTEED. 066 139 6797 The WhatsAPP number is live and is said to be occupied by a handful of the artists featured on the I WAS OVERTHINKING THIS EP, with which anyone who texts it will be able to interact. VIEW THE I WAS OVERTHINKING THIS AUDIO MOTION PICTURE HERE CONNECT WITH SHOOTERKHUMZ: Twitter: ShooterKhumz Instagram: ShooterKhumz YouTube: Shooterkhumz Connect With [STAY LOW]: Twitter: @StayLowOfficial Instagram: @StayLow_Official Website: www.staylow.co.za PUBLISHED Zkhiphani, SlikourOnlife
Mars Baby Consoles A Broken-Hearted Ex-Lover With His Latest Single “Be Safe”.
Be Safe is about something that should’ve worked but didn’t
Keep walking towards Music / JWxRTD
Max Hurrell tells us about a life and career
WE’RE BACK BABY!
Yep. ROCKING THE DAISIES IS BACK!
Visual Artist Tumisang Khalipha Signs To [STAY LOW]
While a picture says a thousand words, a painting articulates a story.
