Slikour.com Rewind: Amu feat. Proverb and Selwyn Attention
Damn what a throwback Proverb is so skinny the hat his wearing doesnt even fit him, Amu’s arms look like toothpicks. This doesnt even feel that long ago or maybe it is anyway who’s paying attention this is a classic.
Slikour.com Music: Griffy feat Selwyn,Kay E and Kayla
Press Play: GRIFFY GRIFF FEAT MR SELWYN, KAY E & KEYLA – IN THIS WORLD
So Griff shared with me his story of how this song was composed and brace yourself cause its a bit long. It goes something like this.
Well its late December 2012 i had booked a studio session with Kay E to work on a few tracks for my third tape Young black and Hungry Volume 2. We get to the studio with Mr Selwyn and i start playing random instrumentals for Kay E and we come across 1 from DJ Hitec (In This World) and Selwyn starts freestyling over it, we also had a vocalist Kyla in studio who is vocalist and he starts mumbling the hook.We didnt decide on a concept initally, we just freestyled over the beat for a few minutes, then Selwyn went into the booth, his verse painted a vivid picture of what goes through the mind of a person who sees no other option but to resort to crime so that he can survive the game of life. I dont think i have to explain to anyone how ill Selwyn is and in this track he brings his killer flow and delivary with some very relevant content.Kyla had the hook done : I`m in the game tryna find my self… and with that said, the tone of the song was set.Kay E was next, speaking on the repercussions of crime and on how he doesnt want the next man to go to prison for being a typical thug and chosing not to live on n the straight and narrow. He gives a very vivid explanation of what happens to most criminals i the ghetto (you either go to Prison of you get killed) and uses his witt to use him as an example of some one the community can be proud of “… CALL ME THE GHETTO CALCULATOR… THEY CAN COUNT ON ME…”Then it was my turn, Selwyn, Kyla and Kay E had KILLED this song so far with being real, so i saw it better to do the same, so i used my very own life, making reffrerence to what i normally going through : having our family on your back (financially) when they need you by having a stable job even though you could be out making music as the beginning to my verse. I also touch on current affairs like politics and how unfair and demotivating life ‘In this world’ can be, especially when youre YOUNG BLACK AND HUNGRY.
Slikour.com Video: Big K.R.I.T.
This song feels like it was written for me, you got to play it till the end the only difference between a winner and a loser is that a winner plays it till the end. These words sum it all up for me and its been on repeat in my FJ-Cruiser. Check out the review on his 4evaandaday mixtape next week. The last gem on the song
Dont be eager to roll with crowds stay in your lane/pass the knowledge on to your team but carry the flame/ cause its yours and yours alone to brighten your way/
Slikour.com SAMAs: L-Tido
Another SAMA nominee who was suprised by his nod was L-Tido. He feels award ceremonies show him no love. Well what you know?
Slikour.com SAMAs: AKA
We definatley saw this one coming AKA shares his thoughts on his nomination and talks about how his kicking ass and asking questions later.
Slikour.com SAMAs: Zakwe
Like being hit by a bolt of lightning standing far away from a tree Zakwe came from nowhere and dominated.He confirms his unbelievable sales figures and his view on his nominations.
Slikour.com On TV: Forever Young
Vuzu’s brand new homegrown show takes reality television into a totally new realm – one where big dreams, leaps of faith, inspiration, aspiration, and the pursuit of personal success are the point of everything! Titled Forever Young – with the tagline “Get Busy Living” – the show follows a trio of young South Africans determined to follow their heart and live in the moment in pursuit of their (big) dreams!
Episode one of the show introduces viewers to this trio of guys and the people around them, as they make plans to go to Brazil where the drama and fun is only just beginning. Expect to see full-on conflict (sometimes between the guys themselves), and also great heights as Lungile, Siya and Thomas make a play for success in the fashion and entertainment world.
Forever Young is not just a TV show. It’s about the journey to success. It’s about leaping off a cliff, knowing you will survive. It’s about overcoming obstacles as young people in the 21st century and getting on with those closest to you. It’s about being creative and finding your way. And it’s coming to you.
Get Busy Living with Forever Young on Friday, 9 March at 19:00 – ONLY on Vuzu!
Slikour.com On TV: Jam Alley CrewvsCrew
Catch me tonight on Jam Alley Crewvs Crew,as usual I got the homeboy Dj Jaws, the lady Push and I’m Joined by BOP and Khanyi Mbau.Holler when you see me after plus we got three nominations tonight at the SAFTA’s Best Music Show,Best Youth Show, and Best Game Show.
Slikour.com: The ShugaFactory Birthday Edition
The ShugaFactory Birthday Edition: @BLVD Florida Rd, Durban
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Fri, March 9, 21:00 – Sat, March 10, 06:30 GMT+02:00 |
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153 Florida Road, Berea, Durban ZN, 4001 |
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Slikour.com News; Pro Kid New Album Artwork
Interview: Pro talks about his new album
Pro’s about to release his fifth album Continua, it should be dropping on the 12th of March. I guess he pulled a Jay-Z and dropped the lable by leaving TS Records. This new album will be released by Bentey and EMI- Bentey is the same lable JayR and Redbutton are under. Yeah we looking forward to this.
Slikour.com: SAMAs:
Well the 2012 SAMA nominees for Best Street Urban Album which I think means rap and hip hop have been announced whats your take on the list.I caught up with some of the nominees last night and they gave me their take on what the nomination means.
Slikour.com Review: Tyga Careless World Rise of the Last King
Press Play: Let It Show (feat. J Cole)
Press Play: Celebration (feat. T-Pain)
Under the Young Money stable we’ve seen Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj have phenomenal commercial success.
Slikour.Com Rewind: Snow Informer
Oh my gosh Snow was so cool when we were in primary school or somewhere. This dude was produced by a pioneering rapper called MC Shan who made so much money of this track that he just quit rapping. Well you know I just want to take you back in time. Laugh enjoy and if you arent old enough well take heed
Slikour.com Music:Complex Macaroni and Spaghetti
Press Play: Macaroni & Spaghetti
Story Behind The Track- Its a track about how Thibe and farai are different, thibe representing more of macaroni and Farai being the other side of sphagetti, we are different and the same at the same time!but yet we can both fuse our talents and promise our believers we gonna represent! The meaning of the lingo ( Macaroni& Sphagetti) means all good. This is a banger the beat is probably stolen though but who cares we ride with it.
Slikour.com News: @Butanwear at @Sheshalifestyle stores
The local brand Butan has finally made it inside Shesha doors after doing well in the Menlyn store in December, Shesha has decided to spread the brand in most of their stores. Get world class street swag and represent whats real. Look out for a Shesha store stocking Butan at The Glen,The Zone,Eastgate, Menlyn,Canal Walk. Power to the staff and most importantly you the buyer.
Slikour.com: Trending on SABC1’s Live
Yo big up to everyone that watched gave love keep us trending.
Slikour.com Behind the scenes: Shugasmakx Take It Eazy
We were out in Hartebeest this weekend at the Shugasmakx video shoot for the Take It Easy single featuring Moneoa. Other people that came through were Eezy from Teargas,JayR Pro,Dj Gobbz and Kwesta. Check out the pictures
Slikour.com Movies: Material
Got to check out Material last week and already in the back of my mind I never expected to ball out laughing, because although Riaad Moosa is probably one of the funniest comedians in the game right now, the movie game is a whole different animal. So without expectations I watched this movie and with all honesty I can count on one hand how many local movies can evoke such emotion. What makes a movie good is when you figure out how it will end but you stay glued because the characters manage the story so well. Its a light hearted eye opener of typical Muslim Indians commitment to culture,religion,family and history. In the movie Riaad is embracing all those things but his challenge is following a dream that his family beleive compromises all those values. It’s sounds all serious but thats the core of the movie which is carried through in a non forceful comical manner. Special mention to Joey Rasdien with his chirps and his yellow beetle. I can’t compare this to any Bollywood movie cause I haven’t watched none, but in comparison to most local and international movies that I watch this is definitely one to check out.
Slikour.com:AKA: 2011 and Beyond
Its been a while and im inspired to write, my new years resolutions normally take time to process so my inspiration is a bit delayed. I took sometime to look at the hip hop year in 2011, and I must say the game changed in a major way, well atleast the cats that were in the forefront were replaced by a whole new generation of artists. If you dont know about them by now you must be living in the same planet this blog has been over the past few months they call it Nowhere. The game last year was held ransom by AKA,L-Tido,Kwesta, Cashtime Fam and let say Khuli Chana depending on whether you want to call him new school or not. I’ll be doing weekly big ups of each of them sharing and giving my opinion on their history,albums and what I think. Its all my opinion feel free to drop yours and your thoughts on the local rap game in 2011 and Beyond
When the schoolboy puts down the schoolbag to pick up the new swag in persuit of being a beast and a problem a couple of awards later you realize his probably on the path to achieving his goal. AKA rapping days date back to high school at St Johns with his then crew Entity. Then they were sidelined not only because the focus was on the Motswako movement -a hip hop style introduced by rappers from Mafikeng then lead by HHP,Tuks, and Morafe- but also because one of the members was the son of the then CEO of SABC Dali Mpofu so their street cred was questionable based on the assumption that they were rich boys that got preferential treatment. They also never helped avoiding that perception with their videos that had speed-boats, yachts and yellow bones, all the things that were unheard off even by the most commercially successful acts in South African hip hop at that time.
The groups first album was their last album and with the boys leaving high school hip hop was put on the back burner but AKA then still known as Keenan decided otherwise. I guess when you’ve been kicked around and your credibility has been questioned you either go home crying or you come back with more attitude, charisma, swagger and ofcourse music that we’ll ensure your career doesn’t dejavu. AKA’s chose the latter-Picture the dude who lost a fist fight and ran home to get his fathers gun to solve matters- Teaming up with his new crew IV League he took the full time duty of being the rapper and they dropped his first single “DO IT” which became an instant hit on YFM and 5fm, this opened up doors to collaborate with artists like Pro-Kid and Khuli Chana which gave birth to the hit club banger “I Want It All” AKA’s popularity and fan-base was definately growing but what sealed the deal were those bell and heavy synths of what I’d like to see as AKA prophesizing his future in what he called the Victory Lap.
With the track been number one on the MetroFM charts for 5 weeks, and on the playlist of every trending hip hop club dj and within a few months of the release of his album AKA was nominated and won at the Channel O awards for the most gifted hip hop video all over Africa and if that wasn’t enough he then dominates the Metro FM awards for best hip hop and best produced album and on top of that beating South African IT girl Zahara in best newcomer award. In 2011 AKA opened a bakery which only serves humble pie to all the non-believers. With so much achieved in so little time as a solo artists AKA is on the path to leading a new generation of rappers who rap hard but don’t essentially have the ghetto hardships linked to most successful rappers. It’s groundbreaking and he has all the qualities to fill it as long as he stays consistent.
Slikour.com Video: 50Cents feat.Tony Yayo – I Just Wanna
So your recording company pisses you off, you say fuck em and delay your album’s release date while creating more buzz for your music. Thats the rational 50 seems to be applying after Interscope pissed him off again. He has been complaining about how they not on the same page as he is and until they all get there he aint releasing nothing. This one is from his Big 10 mixtape I think i like this track. What are your thoughts.
Slikour.com Video: Common Freestyle
Its rare to hear rappers freestyle nowadays so it was a quite exciting hearing Common busting some lines of the head.
Slikour.com video: Lil Wayne brings out Drake@ The Dome
Everything this weekend was about the concerts Drake concert was dope minus the little technical glitch. I missed Wayne cause I had booked myself out for a charitable cause in Magaliesburg, from what I hear it was stupid. How was your weekend did you go to any of the concert and what were your thoughts.
Slikour.com Music: Crooked I Feat. K Young- Diamond in the Back
Press Play: Crooked I Diamond In The Back
Crooked I is maybe one of the most overlooked artists in the West Coast with a history at Deathrow and now making his major comeback to the scene with Slaughterhouse. His definately paid his dues and this is one is from his EP In None We Trust, lyrically his one of the best in the west with lines like “ironic a stand up nigga but still chairman”.
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