CAPTAIN OF THE FLOOR ASSASSINS
Sunday, February 19th, 2012
BBoy BIZZO breaks down the inner workings of his crew and their plans to represent at EUROBATTLE PORTUGAL
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Archive for the ‘Artist Profile’ Category
Cup O’Khoza
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Tumelo Khoza speaks her words with a fresh fire. Together with her show CUP O’THOUGHT she is both laying foundations and building the next level of SLAM and SPOKEN WORD culture.
The ART of KEYNOTEZ
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
KEYNOTEZ BAZOOKA is a head in the ground, pounding Poisonous streets as a stand out soldier for the city scene. His show, THE ART OF HIP HOP, is setting new standards in the 031.
“I’m an emcees emcee, I’m a hard-core hip hop head…emphasis on the word LISTEN.” REZ PROPH, EMP MUSIK, KZN SOUTH AFRICA
Monday, April 4th, 2011
Meantime, back in Empangeni, establishing and maintaining some East Coast esteem, MNCEDI “REZ PROPH” KUNENE…
Durban Graffiti Writing can’t STOP won’t STOP
Monday, April 4th, 2011
Durban holds down 3D Graffiti thanks to some superb style, reminding us that all you need to make a point is a full STOP…
“Braaivleis at home…” with BLSTK JOE BANKER, ILLOVO, DURBAN
Monday, April 4th, 2011
Meet BLSTK JOE BANKER, long time cipher cat and terminal head from Illovo, Durban. From the early days of seminal Durban event BLING FREE to the “Terminal Sessions” to the LIFE CHECK movement, this mic checker has proved himself evident, relevant and permanent.
PLAYMAKing in Pietermaritzburg…making moves in the KZN Capital City
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Stamina is more often than not an underrated aspect of any grassroots hustle. Anyone who understands that making it for yourself means constantly balancing failures with success will appreciate the stamina evident in the situation of Pietermaritzburg’s BRIAN THA PLAYMAKA KHOZA. With a posse of known names on his team and a definite eye on the future, for himself AND his city, there is no doubt that this is one cat with his Life in Check. Respect.
A Hustler’s Heart
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
“We are influenced by our guardians to learn how to speak.” So says Durban-by-default Hip Hop hustler MARAZA. It goes far beyond the Open Mic for this cat. His life is one big blend of influence and ambition. If there was ever a reason to be proud of the 031, here he is.
Mixtapes and M.O.S.S.
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
The proliferation of Mixtapes in the South African Hip Hop scene has created a fresh spin on the underground production form that is in many ways unique in the global arena.
POSITIVELY WRECKING HAVOC
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Every scene in every city/town/dorp in SA is represented best by the grassroots sweat and passion of independent crews. If we waited to be lead or entertained by mainstream industry supported artists and groups alone, we would be dipping in a shallow puddle. Thanks to certain groups, we are privileged to be bathing in a deep ocean. Not only are these lads making waves, they’re surfing them to, all the way to legend and glory. LIFE CHECK YDI.com is proud to present WRECKED CRU’: