Posts Tagged ‘Add new tag’
POETRY AFRICA 2009
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Spoken Word is an established element of contemporary Hip Hop culture, and Hip Hop has played a large role in the promotion of Poetry world wide. There can be no denying the connection on many levels between the two. With this in mind it must be noticed that Durban is home to one of the worlds finest and most established Poetry festivals, and celebrates its relationship with Hip Hop for the 13th time this year.
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.
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.
RESPECT REQUIRED
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
We got down with 2on2 and Life Check All Elements Battle champion Bboy Bizzo and the FLOOR ASSASSINS crew. These young cats are responsible for the latest fire in the 031 scene, the SOLO STYLE 1on1 break battles hosted by Life Check.