WIN a VIP Treatment at the Jack Music Scouts Finale, courtesy of Jack Daniel’s & Metro FM

 

Jack Daniel’s & Metro FM are proud to present the Jack Music Scouts Finale. A VIP event at Turbine Hall, Saturday 7 December with a hefty line up of SA’s top Dj’s Vinny Da Vinci, TBO-Touch, Mandla Spikiri & the Jack Scouts finalists. Get ready for a memorable night in an incredible venue, beautiful people & lush treatment. contactjack@rgbc.co.za or SMS Jack and the first 6 digits of your ID number to 35755to stand a chance to win 2 tickets

Musa, the 2013 Idol!





Musa Sukwene



 

Musa Sukwene (26), the gentle giant from eMalahleni made history last night when he became the first contestant ever from Mpumalanga Province to win Idols SA!  The competition between Musa and runner-up 19 year old Brenden Ledwaba from Graskop, also in Mpumalanga, was neck-and-neck over the tense final week of the competition and in the end Musa won by a narrow margin of just over 1 000 votes.

 

“We have never experienced such a close race before on Idols SA,” commented Lani Lombard, M-Net’s Head of Publicity and Special Projects. “It's testament to the calibre of the contestants as well as the passion of the fans. It's fantastic to be able to provide such a phenomenal platform for untapped local singing talent."

 

The top 2 final performance, Musa & Brenden

 

 

As the winner of Idols SA Season 9 Musa walked away with over a million Rand in prizes: 

 

-       A R60 000 voucher towards state-of-the-art musical instruments, as well as a Bi-Wizz Scooter valued at R20 000, from Idols sponsor YAMAHA; 

-       a monitor system valued at over R57 000 and Premiere Wireless Technology Shure UHF-R® Wireless Microphone Systems valued at over R40 000 from SHURE MICROPHONES;

-       R30 000 in fashion vouchers from Idols clothing sponsor Truworths;

-       R350 000 cash from SAMSUNG, an All Share set worth over R50 000 as well as R350 000 from Idols SA.

-       A brand new Ford Fiesta 1.0 (1 litre) Ecoboost Titanium Valued at R238 600 from FORD; 

-       And of course the ultimate Idols prize: a recording contract from UNIVERSAL MUSIC SOUTH AFRICA.

 

 

 

 

 

The 2012 winner of Idols, Khaya Mthetwa was also on the line up of performers who hit the stage before the big announcement.

 

 

Universal will release a 4-track mini-album from their latest Idols SA superstar in time for Christmas, and it will be available exclusively for Samsung customers to download and keep from the KLEEK music app.  Fans can download the Kleek music app from Samsung Apps and the Google Play store, exclusive to Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

 

As Idols SA Season 9 runner-up, Brenden also didn’t go home empty-handed tonight. He took home R10 000 in fashion vouchers from Truworths - and so did the third runner up Sonke Mazibuko; and lastly a R100 000 cheque from Idols SA for his contribution to making Season 9 such a hit season. 

Both Brenden and Musa’s original singles are still available for download and their music videos are on the official Idols website at www.mnet.co.za/Idols.

 

To download Brenden’s single “Fingerprints” simply SMS his number 01 to 39200 and for Musa’s single “I Still Feel It” SMS his number 09 to 39200. Each download costs R15.

 

M-Net and Mzansi Magic also announced that there would be another season of Idols in 2014. Auditions for the tenth season will kick off in February and wannabe Idols can jot down the following audition dates in their diaries:

 

15 February – Johannesburg – Carnival City

22 February – Durban – Playhouse Theatre

7March – Cape Town – GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World

22 March – Pretoria – State Theatre

P-Square to be honoured at the 2013 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards

 

 

The voting is closed and organisers of the annual Channel O Africa Music Awards are preparing to honour the continent’s most gifted musicians with a spectacular LIVE show.

 

Winners in the 14 categories will be announced at the event, which takes place this Saturday, 30 November at Walter Sisulu Square, in Kliptown Soweto. The 10^th Annual Channel O Africa Music Awards will be broadcast live on Channel O at 20:00, giving music fans across the continent the chance to be part of the highs, the lows, the red-carpet glamour, the drama and the joy as the awards unfold in Soweto.

 

The Muffins, photo by Renee Frouws

 

 

 

This year, the annual Channel O Africa Music Awards will confirm its standing as Africa’s leading and most consistently exciting music awards event with a superb line-up of live acts. Among those taking to the stage on Saturday night will be Cassper Nyovest featuring Okmalumkooklat, Burna Boy, The Soil, Khuli Chana, Victoria Kimani, Buffalo Souljah, Wizkid, Aka featuring Da L.E.S., KCee, Lizha James, and Mafikizolo.

 

In the host hot seat is the one-two star-studded combination of Nigerian muso Naeto C and South African hip hopper AKA – both artists already having proved their popularity with Channel O viewers over the past few years.

 

 

 

The only category not voted by Channel O viewers is the Special Recognition, which this year is being awarded to Nigerian R&B duo P-Square.

 

Twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, are being honoured for their significant artistic contributions to music, which have helped place African music and its artists firmly on international stages. They follow in the footsteps of the likes of Oscar “Oskido” Mdlongwa (2012); Nigeria’s Koko Master D’Banj (2011); Somalian born K’NAAN (2010); South African Brenda Fassie (2009) and Ghana’s George Lee (2008).

 

 

 

So tune in at 20:00 when the 2013 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards finally get underway! Remember to join the conversation twitter  - @ChannelOTV and @ChannelOAfrica and the 2013 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards official hashtag is #CHOAMVA

 

Click here on the link see a full list of nominees

 

Eminem's SA tour ticket prices released

Great news for South African fans, Eminem is bringing his Rapture 2014 tour to SA, which is brought to you by Primedia in association with Dainty group. They have secured two South African concerts, Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday 26 February 2014 and Johannesburg’s legendary Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday 1 March 2014. This is Eminem’s first visit to South Africa and the African continent.

Fans get ready for Rapture 2014, a game-changing hip-hop event curated by Eminem, with ears tuned to the streets, and eyes locked on rap’s future. Eminem has handpicked the now, and the next, for the debut dose of Rapture. Over the coming weeks, Eminem will reveal the full line-up of Rapture 2014 in South Africa. A 13-time Grammy and Oscar winner, Eminem has sold 80 million albums, scanned 120 million singles and had 2.5 billion views online

 

 

 

In South Africa, Eminem remains one of the most successful chart acts of all time. Of his eight albums released here, 7 of them went to #1. He has hit the top of the Top 100 airplay Singles Chart 6 times, including "Without Me" and "Lose Yourself", and most recently with his 2010 Rihanna collaboration "Love The Way You Lie" which was the second biggest selling single that year. His new single "Monster" with Rihanna is this week’s highest debut on the South African RAMS chart; the new album "The Marshall Mathers LP2" debuted at #1 on iTunes chart and #9 on the physical albums sales chart.

 

RISA has certified The Slim Shady LP (1999) 1 x gold, The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) 2 x platinum, The Eminem Show (2002) almost 3 x platinum, Encore (2004) approaching 2 x platinum, Curtain Call (2005 1 x platinum ), , "Re-Up (2006) 1 x gold, Relapse (2009) 1 x Gold and Recovery (2010) 1 x platinum."Eminem

The following albums have been number 1 on the sales charts in SA: The Eminem Show, The Marshal Mathers LP, Encore, Curtain Call and Recovery.

 

Tickets for the Johannesburg show range from R400 - R1 250 and tickets for Cape Town range from R350 - R1 250.

Behold..... Culoe De Song's EXODUS is finally here!





Culoe De Song's EXODUS album cover



 

The light at the end of the tunnel this time is neither the long awaited return of Jesus nor the sharp summer morning sun, but Exodus.
 

Indeed Culoe De Song, real name Culolethu Zulu’s long awaited third studio album is titled  EXODUS and has finally hit the shelves after being postponed thrice.  The album with ten impeccably composed and arranged pieces certain to take you on a musical journey a few have ever been to, can easily command a acme position amongst best produced album in 2013.

Exodus presents a much more mature, authentic and incredibly inspired Culoe with each song narrating a different and captivating story. The journey of Exodus begins with what many can easily describe as an African village ditty “Exodus”. Apart from the already popular club bangers such as NO CONTEST, Ma Africa and Lovin’ Marvin the introduction of some fresh talent such as Thandi Draai, Soulstar, Moneoa and veterans such as Shota, Khanyo Maphumulo of Sarafina fame, Kabomo, Ternielle Nelson and more, makes it an easy to listen to album, best described by many musicians and industry peers as Culoe De Song’s most iconic work

 

 

Culoe De Song’s A Giant Leap introduced him to the industry and scored him thousands of fans across the globe, with much laudable collaborations from some of Africa’s musical icons like the late great Busi Mhlongo, Salif Keita, Thandiswa Mazwai and Jimmy Dludlu. It is the same album that saw him perform alongside seasoned DJ’s all over the world. In 2011, Culoe De Song went on to release his second album Elevation, which had all the ingredients of a smash hit album -which in all aspects lived up to. Elevation is the album that got a lot of people taking notice of his talent and certified potential longevity and brilliance. 
 
Exodus is available at all music stores including Look & Listen, Musica, CNA, Game Stores, Makro and on Itunes.  The album exudes a distinct feel to it, fusing all his influences, creating what is now the future sound of house music, refreshing and distinctly African.

 

Zulu TV Auditions

Auditions will be held in Durban next month in search of Zulu TV presenters, actors and voice over-artists…

Leading South African arts entrepreneur Mbongeni Ngema has announced that his company, Committed Artists, is to hold auditions to find presenters, actors and voice-over artists for his new Zulu TV channel, which will be launched early in 2014, in partnership with the King Zwelithini Foundation.

Zulu TV will be flighted throughout sub-Saharan Africa from 22 January 2014 via a new satellite that has been launched into space by SENTECH.

The auditions in search of Zulu TV presenters, actors and voice-over artists will be held at KZN Music House, 1 Derby Street corner Igcuce (Epsom) Road, Greyville in Durban, on Saturday 16 November 2013 between 10 am and 5pm. Those interested in auditioning must be conversant in isiZulu and English. Qualified radio and TV announcers and actors of all race groups as well as aspiring raw talent will be considered for auditions. 

Mbongeni Ngema

It is essential to book a slot in order to secure an audition. Call 031 309 8159 (office hours between 9am and 5pm) or e-mail av@committedartists.co.za to book an appointment.

KZN-based Zulu TV will begin shooting programmes in December 2013. Primarily an entertainment channel, Zulu TV aims to screen high quality programmes in High Definition format, with a strong emphasis on local productions. In addition to music programmes, content will include coverage of heritage, tourism, arts and culture, lifestyle, magazines programmes, as well as musical theatre, drama, sitcoms, movies, short films, documentaries, religion and current affairs, with internet link up through social networking.

Image Credit: Val Adamson

THE SOWETO EXPERIENCE - POOL & TATTOO PARTY @ ZONE6 VENUE ft Dj Kent, Dj Fresh & Magesh

It's been on everyone's lips & a long-awaited mystery in the Southern air...the sun's out, warmer afternoons and we're all in a mood to show off some skin!

The Soweto metropolis skyline's set oh so sweetly for a poolside tropical vibe & a cocktail-infested good time. Think chilled live bands as a starter, sunset hip hop and deep, soulful house as a main and a high-inducing dessert of dancefloor mayhem from the industry's major players...ladies, gents, boys, girls & everyone in between...brace your cool selves for "The Soweto Experience"...!!!

THEE LINE UP:

FRESH
KENT
MAGESH (TK ZEE)
OVET
KATT the DEEPSOULJUNKIE
KAYB
LADY BUHLE
MASTA B
SCHIVITO
ROCBOY
LEE DA COCKTAIL
TINO

PERFORMANCES BY:
LET'S LIVE (House Band) | BLAYZE | MASEVEN | THA CUT | JED (The Beatboxer)

Hot isn't it? Stay away from FOMO folks!!! That's not all there's alotta cool gifts from our SupremeBeing buddies PLUS on-site tattoos! Talk about immersing yourself in an Uber-suave lifestyle...

R80 PreSold tickets will go on sale from 18th September to 25 October, Limited for 1000 people at CompuTicket (www.computicket.co.za)

Door tickets are R100 & VIP All Access Passes are available for R150...

Things kick off at 1pm till the sun comes up...

It's true, the TV & photo cameras will also be in full zoom, so let's do our bikini shopping early, tone up on our abs and put the 26th of October as a MUST DO on all our party calendars...

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The Lyric to host Mr South Africa 2013

After months of stringent selection processes, twelve South African men will be competing for the title of Mr South Africa at a black carpet event.

Since the top twelve finalists were announced on August 1, an overwhelming response of support and pride has poured in from both the local communities and throughout the country. In the last few months leading up to the finals, each contestant has built a brand for themselves by taking part in various charity and community initiatives that care for their fellow South Africans.

The winner will be crowned during the prestigious event, held during the first week of November. The organisers of Mr South Africa have put together a fantastic event which will be attended by some of South Africa’s top celebrities and a star studded line-up will provide the entertainment.

Mr SA 2013 Finalists

The finalists are:
Amro Gabriels is a 22 year old from Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Bohang Moeko is a 25 year old based in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Calvin Peterson is a 25 year old Capetonian.
Dale Horne is a 28 year old from Johannesburg.
Garth Long is a 30 year old from Johannesburg.
Jacques Fagan is a 38 year old living in Pretoria.
Jeandre Lindeque is a 27 year old from Pretoria.
John Owens is a 30 year old from Pretoria.
Lesego Maphanga is a 22 year from Pretoria.
Matthew Cole Fincham is a 26 year old from Pretoria.
Saligh Dolie is a 22 year old year from Paarl.
Steven Heuvel is a 27 year old from the Western Cape.

Venue: The Lyric, Gold Reef City
Date: 7 November 2013
Tickets from R150
Bookings: Computicket, or The Lyric Box Office on 011 248 5000 or www.goldreefcity.co.za.
Dress Code: Ultra Glam (Semi Formal with a Glam Undertone)

A double tot of whisky for Gauteng as The FNB Whisky Live Festival extends to Soweto

South African whisky lovers will once again be treated to a range of the most aspirational & exciting spirits on the market at this year’s FNB Whisky Live Festival taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 06 to 08 November 2013. This premier whisky tasting experience is a celebration of the best whiskies from around the globe and has been hosted in Johannesburg and other international destinations such as Paris, London, Tokyo, New York, Taipei and Shanghai for the past 10 years. Owing to the growing number of whisky drinkers in Gauteng, the FNB Whisky Live Festival organisers announced today that an exciting new venue will be added to the Gauteng segment of the festival: the iconic township of Soweto.

The inaugural FNB Whisky Live Festival in Soweto will take place at the University of Johannesburg Soweto Campus from 24 to 26 October 2013. Capturing the intrinsic values of Sowetan culture, the FNB Whisky Live Festival will be transformed into a new-look whisky lifestyle “village”, offering elements of jazz, fashion, Shisa Nyama outlets and true Sowetan hospitality. Local restaurants, such as Back Room, Nex Dor and Wandie’s Pub, will host whisky lounges – access to these VIP lounges will be the ultimate “badge” statement and certainly the place to be seen savouring whisky. The key focus will remain on whisky education and recruiting new-to-whisky drinkers. Core elements of whisky education, integral to the success of the Sandton event, will be incorporated into the mix.

The FNB Whisky Live Festival in South Africa is still the largest whisky and lifestyle event of its kind and will continue to boast the experiential, “edutainment” format that has contributed to its popularity among whisky enthusiasts over the years. Visitors can look forward to the unique opportunity of exploring the world of whisky from a wide selection of premium brands, and to sampling rare and sought-after whiskies. The experience also includes meeting the producers and master distillers of some of the greatest whiskies in the world.

KEY DATES

Soweto: 24 – 26 October 2013

Sandton: 6 – 8 November 2013

Tickets can be purchased on www.whiskylivefestival.co.za

 

Naeto C and AKA to host Channel O Africa Music Video Awards

Nigerian superstar Naeto C and South African airwaves hotshot, AKA, have been announced as the co-hosts of the upcoming 10^th Annual Channel O Africa Music Video Awards. The two will bring a one-two star punch to the star-studded live show, taking place on Saturday, 30 November at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown Soweto, which is expected to be attended by the who’s who of the African entertainment scene. 

Naeto C and AKA’s star wattage will also be on full display to music fans throughout Africa as the two keep the action rolling during the broadcast, which goes out LIVE on Channel O at 20:00.

Naeto C & AKA

"I'm really excited to host this year’s Channel O Africa Music Video Awards, especially on its 10th anniversary,” says Naeto C. “To be a part of this experience is totally awesome and I look forward to sharing this magical moment with the rest of Africa on November 30th."

The Nigerian artist’s sentiments are echoed by AKA.

"I am very honoured to co-host this celebration of Africa's finest talent with Naeto C. I won my first Channel O Music Video award in 2011 and two years later, being in this position is testament to my loyal following. Thank You to Channel O and the fans, it’s going to be a classic night,” says AKA

Naeto C has enjoyed a lengthy association with the Channel O Africa Music Video Awards. In 2009 he won the highly coveted Video of the Year award for his blowout hit, “Ki Ni Big Deal”, in 2010 the track “Ako Mi Ti Poju” saw him take home the Most Gifted Hip Hop Video award and a year later, Most Gifted African West Video was awarded to "10 Over 10".

Naeto C & AKA

AKA, meanwhile, is a multiple nominee in 2013, with no less than three nods in the Video of the Year category – for his own song “Jealousy” and two collaborations, Xtatic/AKA & Priddy Ugly’s “Hit ‘Em Up” and Zeus ft AKA & Tumi’s “#DatsWasup”. “Jealousy” is also in the running for Most Gifted Hip Hop – a category AKA won in 2011 for another of his growing list of chart-bangers, “Victory Lap”.

The 10th Annual Channel O Africa Music Video Awards have all the makings of a thrilling affair when the live event takes place on Saturday, 30 November in Soweto. Just who will win Africa’s biggest awards on the night is now in the hands of fans! Voting closes on Thursday, 21 November at 00:00 (midnight) and can be done on three different platforms – via sms, web and WAP. To vote via SMS, just SMS the artist voting code to +2783142100415. Standard SMS rates apply. Web and WAP votes can be cast at www.channelo.tv

Below is the full list of nominees as well as their voting codes:

MOST GIFTED MALE VIDEO
DONALD    -    OVER THE MOON	1A
ZEUS FT AKA & TUMI -  #DatsWasup	1B
WIZKID    -    AZONTO	1C
AY/MARCO CHALI    -    PARTY ZONE	1D
IYANYA    -    FLAVOUR	1E
MOST GIFTED FEMALE VIDEO
ZONKE    -    FEELINGS	2A
LIZHA JAMES FT ANSELMO RALPH   -   VAIS ROCHAR	2B
STL    -    STELLA STELLA STELLA	2C
TIWA SAVAGE FT DON JAZZY    -    WITHOUT MY HEART	2D
TOYA DELAZY - HEART	2E
MOST GIFTED NEWCOMER
MONEOA    -    IS'BHANXA	3A
LOLA RAE    -    WATCH MY TING GO	3B
KHAYA MTHETHWA    -    MOVE	3C
VICTORIA KIMANI    -    MTOTO	3D
BURNA BOY    -    TONIGHT	3E
MOST GIFTED DUO, GROUP OR FEATURING
TEARGAS  - WAKE UP	4A
XTATIC/AKA & PRIDDY UGLY - HIT 'EM UP	4B
MICASA - CAN'T GET ENOUGH	4C
EME - BADDEST BOY	4D
NAETO C FT D'BANJ  -  TONY MONTANA (BAD PASS) REMIX	4E
ZONEFAM - CONTOLOLA	4F
MOST GIFTED RAGGA DANCEHALL VIDEO
BUFFALO SOULJAH   -   BASAWINE	5A
KAAKIE    -    TOO MUCH	5B
JESSE JAGZ    -    MURDER DEM	5C
P-UNIT FT COLLO    -    YOU GUY (DAT DENDAI)	5D
RADIO & WEASEL    -    CAN'T LET YOU GO	5E
MOST GIFTED  HIP HOP VIDEO
AKA - JEALOUSY	6A
JAYSO & SARKODIE    -    PIZZA & BURGER	6B
REASON    -    DO IT LIKE I CAN	6C
IFANI FT BLAKSUGA - CHOCOLATE VANILLA	6D
E.L./M.ANIFEST    -    HALLELUJAH	6E
MOST GIFTED  R&B VIDEO
BANKY W    -    YES/NO	7A
VICTORIA KIMANI/M.I.    -    OYA	7B
ANSELMO RALPH - CURTICAO	7C
DANNY K    -    BROWN EYES	7D
CHASE    -    LONELY	7E
MOST GIFTED AFRO POP
THE SOIL FT ZAKWE - IINKOMO	8A
SAUTI SOL    -    MONEY LOVER	8B
2 FACE IDIBIA    -    IHE NE ME	8C
THE MUFFINZ    -    UMSEBENZI WENDODA	8D
DAVIDO  -  GOBE	8E
MOST GIFTED DANCE VIDEO
KCEE    -    LIMPOPO	9A
MAFIKIZOLO    -    KHONA	9B
FUSE ODG FT WYCLEF JEAN    -    ANTENNA	9C
DJ MALVADO FT PETTY  - JAMAICA	9D
DJ GANYANI  FT FB   -    XIGUBU	9E
MOST GIFTED KWAITO
L'VOVO DERRANGO FT PROFESSOR     -    PALESA	10A
PROFESSOR ft Oskido & Charactor    -    FINGER PRINTS	10B
EES   -   WOZA DECEMBER	10C
KABELO - IMPILO	10D
DJ TIRA FT BIG NUZ & JOOCY - SUMMERTIME	10E
MOST GIFTED  AFRICAN WEST
D'PRINCE - GOODY BAG	11A
ICE PRINCE    -    ABOKI	11B
R2BEES    -    LIFE (WALAAHI)	11C
D-BLACK/JOEY B    -    VERA	11D
CHIDINMA/ ILL BLISS/ THA SUSPECT  -   EMI NI BALLER	11E
P SQUARE  -    ALINGO	11F
MOST GIFTED AFRICAN EAST
P-UNIT/COLLO    -    YOU GUY [DAT DENDAI]	12A
SAUTI SOL    -    MONEY LOVER	12B
RADIO & WEASEL    -    MAGNETIC	12C
AY/MARCO CHALI    -    PARTY ZONE	12D
NAVIO    -    KATA	12E
MOST GIFTED AFRICAN SOUTH
DAMA DO BLING   -   MY EISH	13A
OSKIDO    -    TSA MANDEBELE	13B
BLACK COFFEE  FT ZAKES BANTWINI  -    TAKE IT ALL OFF	13C
PAUL G FT FABULOUS   -   GET CONTROL	13D
DJ DIMPLEZ FT L - TIDO & ANATII -    WE AINT LEAVING	13E
KHULI CHANA    -    HAZZADAZMOVE	13F
MOST GIFTED VIDEO OF THE YEAR
AKA    -    JEALOUSY	14A
MAFIKIZOLO    -    KHONA	14B
STL    -    STELLA STELLA STELLA	14C
P SQUARE    -    ALINGO	14D
FUSE ODG FT WYCLEF JEAN    -    ANTENNA	14E
XTATIC/AKA & PRIDDY UGLY    -    HIT 'EM UP	14F
ZEUS FT AKA & TUMI -  #DatsWasup	14G
WIZKID    -    AZONTO	14H
PAUL G FT FABULOUS   -   GET CONTROL	14I
REASON    -    DO IT LIKE I CAN	14J
R2BEES    -    LIFE (WALAAHI)	14K
ICE PRINCE    -    ABOKI	14L