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#SaveTheDate If you’re into Soulection and South African Electronic Music, this is a party you don’t want to miss. #WeHeartBeat

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Afropunk is coming to Joburg this summer with a dream team line up headlined by @saintrecords and @anderson._paak Get your tickets quick. #wethepeople #afropunk #constitutionhill #Solange #Malibu

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Tom Misch recently visited our beautiful shores. We sat down with him to find out if he enjoyed his experience in South Africa, what he thought of our artists and their music, what projects he is currently working on and what he was trying to do with his previous projects.

#Recolo Blog #Tom Misch #Music #Jazz #Hip Hop #Alchemy Music Festival

Alchemy Music Festival On A Mischon By Galaletsang Kgoathe

2017 has been good to us so far. I can’t remember where I was or what I was doing, all I remember is the indescribable joy I felt the moment I heard Tom Misch was coming to South Africa. I also remember how incredibly fast my heart was beating when I found out he was coming to Johannesburg. I’ve been following him for a couple of years now. Ever since my music dealer and homie, Suku, introduced me to Tom Misch’s music. I became an instant fan and become a bigger follower with every beat he makes and every track he drops. I can’t wait to see him live as the headline act for the Alchemy Music Festival which kicks off this Thursday and, literally, ends on a high note Saturday.

Each night of the Alchemy Music Festival will be highlighted by an international act. Thursday’s headline performer will be Mick Jenkins. He released one of the most slept on albums of 2016, “The Healing Component,” completing and expanding on the narrative of his earlier projects like “Water.” His style and lyrical content is the perfect vehicle to launch this year’s Alchemy Music Festival. His presence is going to ensure that the festival has a different energy and vibe, the type that will add to it and start things off on a great note. So expect Mick Jenkins and the first night of Alchemy to set the mood for the 3 day festival.

Friday nights are always great nights at a festival. And it promises to be the same when Low End Theory comes to the City of Gold. This is when DJs like Daddy Kev (founder of Low End Theory), Nobody and D-Styles (both resident DJs at Low End Theory) will bring their experimental hip hop mixes to Industry in Maboneng. They’ll be rocking the decks with Teebs from the indy record label Brainfeeder founded by Flying Lotus. I’m curious to see them play live and to see how the Jozi crowd will feed off their energy.

I’m sad to say that last year I missed out on BadBadNotGood when they launched the first Alchemy. This year the guys have upped the ante. Tom Misch has been making his way into people’s hearts and ears as effortlessly as his music. The addition of Mick Jenkins and Low End Theory has my ears brimming with anticipation.

Written by: Galaletsang Kgoathe for Recolo Blog

#Alchemy Music Festival #Tom Misch #Mick Jenkins #Low End Theory #Music #Hip Hop #Jazz #Recolo #RCL

Now that you’ve (hopefully) read the article, http://recoloblog.tumblr.com/post/156671256277/2016-the-year-we-got-served-by-galaletsang, here’s a mix of my favourite joints from 5 favourite albums last year. Happy listening...

You read the piece, “A Sign Of The Times,” now it’s time to enjoy the mix.

#ATCQ #seat at the table #Mix #soundcloud #coleworld #TDE #Malibu #Aftermath

2016 - The Year We Got Served By Galaletsang Kgoathe

While being “served” might be slang that’s more associated with hip hop, it’s also a term that perfectly describes music in 2016. That’s because 2016 was a year where we were served 1 great album after another. It was a year where we feasted on the freshest tracks and where our ears were filled with the dopest music. Which begs the question “If music was food what would be on your menu?” And while you chew on that, here are the 5 albums that would make mine.

For starters, the first album on my menu is Rihanna’s Anti. It makes the cut because of how simple and uncomplicated it is. It’s a well-thought out album that’s packed with a mix of emotions and tracks that complement each other well. If anything, I dig how it shows Riri’s versatility and range. Anti gives you the feeling that Riri knows who she is, what she wants and where she wants to go as an artist.

Next, we have the appropriately named The Journey by Tumi and Chinese Man. And what I love about this album is that it fuses Tumi’s rhythmic flow with Chinese Man’s tribal beats brilliantly. I can almost picture the 2 of them in studio feeding off each other’s energy while cooking up a storm and putting together this great album.

The Journey is followed by Chance The Rapper’s Coloring Book. An album that was highly anticipated because of Chance’s growing reputation in the hip hop game and his recent work with Kanye West on The Life of Pablo. So, the pressure was on when Coloring Book dropped and boy did Chance deliver. He served up an album that was highly inspirational and incredibly addictive too. Just like any good meal Coloring Book had me humming along to every song and always lifted my mood, even if I was already feeling great.

Then just to switch things up a little and to spice things up I would add Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight by Travis Scott. An album that isn’t just hot but is full of flavour too. Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight is a mix of banging beats, high-octane verses and vigorous flows all wrapped up into 1 mind-blowing meal. It’s a scintillating album that tingles the sense and brings them to life in a spectacular way.

Last but not least, is Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover’s Awaken, My Love. The cherry on top of my 2016 music menu. The crazy thing about this album is that Childish purposely goes out of his way to make every track different. So, while the album had a common theme musically, the execution of the various songs varied from 1 to the other. It’s a highly experimental album that more than paid off as Donald left us with an album that our music palettes will relish and savour for years to come.

So, Voila, my 2016 music menu filled with my top 5 albums from the same year. But like I said at the beginning of this article 2016 served us 1 great album after another and so naturally there are some hot records that didn’t make the cut. Albums like 99.9% by Kaytranada, The Weeknd’s Starboy, the Miles Davis and Robert Glasper Everything’s Beautiful collab and highly palatable joints like Khuli Chana’s One Source. Anyway, if 2016 is anything to go by then 2017 is going to be magnifique. Until then…bon appetit.

Top 5 Albums of 2016: A sign of the times

2016 was one hell of a year. Full of shocks, pleasant surprises, and unbearable heartaches. In terms of music, we lost so much talent and wisdom in Prince, George Micheal, David Bowie and Phife Dawg, The latter hit me the hardest as he was an artist I genuinely grew up on. The funky diabetic was the glue that held Tribe together. His lyricism and wit meant his verses were always memorable and full of quotables.

He complemented Q-tip’s laid-back style with a more fierce and punchy delivery. I was caught off guard when it was announced that A Tribe Called Quest were releasing an album. I feared it was going to be another disjointed posthumously released album that lacks cohesion, but I was taken aback by how effortless it seemed. It was like they never left. They tapped into and captured what was happening in today's world with Q-tip and Ali Shaheed staying true to the sound that has garnered them so many fans over the years. "We The People" is a summation of the America that Trump has left behind in the wake of his recent election. The album as a whole is very much rooted in today's world and the issues that affect us. It serves as a wake-up call to everyone that the world needs to wake up and address its issues before it's too late. It was exactly what was needed at the time.

That was a common them for albums released in 2016. The timing was always just right. Solange released A Seat at the Table at a time where African Americans were being slaughtered what seemed every day by the police and their deaths were broadcast across social media like the latest trending meme. It made many question what is a black life really worth? Locally Gladwin Matsheke and the homies at Marvin.co.za were starting a movement of their own, #WeComingForEverything. It’s about taking back what's yours and leaving your mark on society. Claim your seat at the table because this shit is For Us and By Us. Stop apologising for who you are. It was uncanny the way Solange tapped into all those thoughts and feelings.

Like Pretoria Girls High’s oppression of African hair and the bravery of those young women fighting back for their right to wear their hair naturally. "Don’t Touch My Hair" captured their rage in a beautiful and soulful way. The whole album is full of angst, doubt, and anger but Solange remains composed throughout. The narratives from Master P, Tina Knowles, and Matthew Knowles are powerful and comforting as they recall tales from their past struggles and how they found strength and grounding in who they are and where they come from. It’s a reminder of the strength we yield as black men and women.

The year started off with a bang with Anderson Paak dropping “Malibu.” It was an album that was a slow burn in that as the year drew on the more people caught on to the wave. It had everything from soul to uptempo rhythms, even an ode to fake titties. A song for every moment. "Season/Carry Me" is a recollection of the struggles he endured growing up and finding his way, looking to his Mom for guidance and serenity. "Come Down," produced by the mighty Hi-Tek, is a groovy throwback jam reminiscent of an old block party. “Your Heart Don’t Stand a Chance” is Anderson Paak at his best. His singing/rapping style is unique and raw, the lyrics are encapsulating and the beat is a classic head nodder. Not many people knew him at the beginning of 2016 but going into the new year I' sure he's amassed a few die-hard fans.

Speaking of die-hard fans few are more worthy of the term than J Cole’s fan base. When he announced he was releasing an album they all went crazy. I’m sure one or two were ready to dub it an instant classic. Such is the climate we live in that we don’t give music the necessary time to breathe and settle in. We all want to be a part of the hype. After my first listen to 4 Your Eyez Only I was unsure of how I felt about it, to be honest. 2014 Forrest Hills Drive was a watershed moment for J Cole as a major label artist. He returned to what his core fans loved about his mixtapes, particularly Friday Night Lights and to a lesser extent The Warm Up. Forrest Hills Drive was easy to listen to, whereas 4 Your Eyes Only demanded your full engagement. He was telling a story. At first, it seems like his story as he speaks of love and entering fatherhood but then the last track flips everything on its head. As a whole the album was solid but the context provided by the title track, “4 Your Eyes Only” puts everything in perspective and elevates the entire project. Musically from a production standpoint, I feel this is Cole at his best. The incorporation of live instrumentation (look up Theo Croker by the way he’s dope) really took it to another level. You can see the impact fatherhood is starting to have on him through his maturity and how he views the world. He’s always been a blue collar hero and a humanist but now he’s really embracing it with a fearlessness that is rare in today’s rap artist. A song like "False Prophets," though it didn’t make the album, demonstrates this as he calls out the False Idols of Hip Hop. As a man and a father he is not just sitting back and letting it happen he’s using his voice to put a lens on certain topics and for that, he gets my utmost respect.

Someone who didn’t get enough credit for his album, again due to timing was Schoolboy Q. Blank Face LP was a great album but it came out the same week as another black man was gunned down by the police in America causing it to slip by the wayside. But those who gave it a listen to know it was arguably his best album and possibly the best Hip-Hop album of the year. There was no Kendrick Lamar feature to draw bandwagon TDE fans along, this was an album for SchoolBoy fans and fans of LA Hip-Hop as a whole. It’s dark and gritty, with only one crossover radio single “Overtime” featuring Miguel and Justine Skye. The intro “Torch” sets the tone perfectly. The first real voice you hear is Anderson Paak as he proclaims, “I trade the noise for a piece of divine,” before Schoolboy announces “This that fuck the blogs” while painting a morbid picture of life in LA as a guitar wails in the background. He then lets you know “this is the realest shit he ever wrote,” and after you hear the album in full, it probably is. Blank Face LP tells a story but unlike 4 Your Eyez Only this is more of a scene setter. He immerses you into LA as he saw it growing up and the struggle that continues. “Lord Have Mercy” is a cry for help for the souls claimed by LA’s infamous gang culture. Other standout tracks for me are "Ride Out" feat Vince Staples, "By Any Means", "John Muir" "Neva Change" with SZA and "Black Thoughts." "Black Thoughts" is Q like we’ve never really heard him before. He displays a level of consciousness very few people knew he even had. Again like J Cole’s album you really need to engage with it to appreciate it. Don’t just skim through it.

Those are my Top 5 albums for 2016, in no particular order. There were many other albums I thoroughly enjoyed. Dvsn had the best album of anyone on the OVO roster with a smooth 90s RnB vibe on "Sept 5". Chance the Rapper stole the show with "Coloring Book" and his verse on "Ultralight Beam". Here's my list of other honorable mentions for last year. Can’t wait to hear what 2017 brings our ears.

NxWorries (Anderson Paak & Knxwledge) - Yes Lawd Blood Orange - Freetown Sound Kaytranada - 99.9% Mac Miller - The Divine Feminine Elaquent - Worst Case Scenario Rihanna - Anti PARTYNEXTDOOR - PND3 Kendrick Lamar - Untitled/Unmastered Common - Black America Again

A Revolutionary Called Hip Hop By Galaletsang Kgoathe

For as long as I can remember, my love for hip hop has always been rooted in the fact that it’s a form of self-expression. From the days of NWA and their controversial but powerful hit “Fuck the Police” to Kendrick Lamar’s unofficial Black Lives Matter anthem “Alright”. Hip hop, for me, has always existed out of necessity more than anything else. It reminds me of jazz back in the 1960s when Sophiatown was booming and the likes Miriam Makeba, Letta Mbulu, Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim, and many others used their music as a form of protest and to tell the stories of black South Africans during the times of Apartheid. To a degree, in the mid 90s to early 2000s, it was the same thing with kwaito tracks like Arthur Mofakate’s “Kaffir” and BOP’s “O Kae Molao”. It’s also the reason why I identified with HHP’s (Jabba’s) music because there was quite a bit of social commentary in it.

Anyway, hip Hop has evolved a lot in the last 10 years. We’ve gone from what was known as commercial hip hop, with the likes of Nelly; to Dirrrty South Rap spearheaded by guys like Lil Jon and Ludacris; and now trap that has guys like Travis Scott, Future and Desiigner at the forefront of it. The 1 constant during those transitional years is that there was constantly a voice or 3 to champion the “cause”. Whether it was an old-school rapper in the ilk of a Common, Nas, or Talib Kweli; or a new-age rapper in the form of a Kendrick Lamar or J. Cole. As I mentioned earlier though, hip hop is an art form that’s all about self-expression so it shouldn’t matter if someone drops a verse about a kid being shoot by the police, selling dope just to get paid or flossin’ to get bitches. All that matters is that we honour hip hop and its age-long tradition of telling the stories of the oppressed, giving them hope and making them believe.

In relation to that, there’s no better reference for the “conscious” hip hop vs. the “blingy” hip hop debate than Tupac and Biggie. Two names and two rappers who will forever be a part of every conversation about who hip hop’s greatest is, and whose rap styles and content were as heavily contrasted as their flows. You see, when he was starting off Biggie spoke heavily about being a part of the drug game and using to get through life but as he became more successful he’s subject matter became more about his extravagant lifestyle. When it came to flossin’ and rhymin’ effortlessly over a beat as catchy as his flow, no one could do it better than Big. While on the other hand, as much as he was the people’s (black people’s) champ, Tupac spoke about everything that was happening around him. The women, money, fame, his relationship with his mother, the cops, politics, poverty…everything. If it affected him then Tupac rapped about it.

Which brings me back to my point, hip hop’s continually been at the forefront of any issue that affected black people. It played that the role even at its infancy in South Africa but a lot has changed since then. South African hip hop has taken on more of a flashy persona than a story-telling 1. But like I said hip hop’s always been about giving people who don’t have hope, hope. And it seems that here in SA, hearing our rappers spit bars about their lavish lifestyles and making paper is the thing that gives us inspiration. But to be fair, there’s also more to it than that. Guys like AKA and Cassper have also inspired us by pushing boundaries and showing us that we can do the impossible if we just believe. Now, all we need are rappers who’ll drop bars about the issues that young people are facing today. Things like Fees Must Fall and the recent police shooting in Hatfield.

Hip Hop Homecoming by Suku Gulube

Hip Hop. I can’t think of another word that generates so many emotions and triggers memories. As a “head” Hip Hop means everything to me. All of the memories I hold dear are triggered by hip hop anthems. From the 1st time I heard LL as a kid to Snoop Dogg when he dropped Doggystyle. Redman’s “Muddy Waters” album had me wishing I could one day find a bag a weed on the floor.

Hip Hop is home. It’s the place I retreat to when the world and life in general, proves unbearable. I know I’m not alone. There’s something about Hip Hop that unites us all. And where the game is now it feels like a family reunion with all of our loved ones, aunts, uncles and new relatives with whom our bond will only grow stronger.

A Tribe Called Quest just released their 1st album in almost 20 years, De La Soul dropped an album a few months back and countless other old school greats have remained relevant. Add to that the success of J Cole, Kendrick Lamar and the numerous other new acts keeping the culture alive. It feels like a Thanksgiving feast with all your favourite dishes.

Hip Hop has taken us to many different places and now it feels like it’s come back home. A lot of acts have retreated to their hometowns in retreat from the ills of the world and to recapture the essence of who they are. Take J. Cole for example, since breaking into the mainstream culture in New York he’s released 4 albums, Sideline Story, Born Sinner, Forrest Hills Drive and most recently 4 Your Eyes Only. The first 2 albums felt like he was an artist trying to discover his voice and sound, where as Forrest Hills Drive was him going back to what made him the artist he is. It's no coincidence that Forrest Hills Drive is his most popular album to date. In a way, he helped to usher in Hip Hop’s homecoming towards the end of 2014. At the time the music seemed one dimensional. Internationally especially.

But this did help our local industry grow as it shifted our focus to homegrown talent like Cassper Nyovest. His success can be retraced back to embracing his roots to a certain degree. As most local acts at the time emulated the jiggy rap and braggadocio style of International stars he offered an unmistakably South African sound. I wouldn’t call him the originator of this movement but he certainly helped the now termed New Age Kwaito sound crossover. The guy who really embodied it was OK MalumKoolKat. His stories and lyrics are steeped in South African urban culture.

But I digress. As I mentioned J Cole on Forrest Hills Drive relayed his story to us from his North Carolina upbringing to his inevitable exodus to the big city in search of fame, success and all the pitfalls that life brings with it. In the end he returned home to reconnect with the person he was and celebrate the streets that raised him.

On the west coast, Kendrick Lamar has followed a similar path. Good Kid Maad City propelled him to superstardom and reintroduced us to the LA streets that Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg made infamous. On to Pimp a Butterfly he dug deeper and offered a very introspective view of how his new found fame left him feeling disconnected from his friends and family back home. On the song “Momma” he talks about returning home from his global exploits and feeling like a stranger. Though he learned so much through traveling his accomplishments felt hollow because of the reality of the life he left behind in Compton. He recounts his humble beginnings, his success and how it’s taken him full circle.

“Kendrick is master that mastered it. Isn't it lovely how menaces turned attraction? Pivotin' rappers, finish your fraction while writing blue magic Thank God for rap, I would say it got me a plaque But what's better than that? The fact it brought me back home.”

On the second verse, he goes deeper talking about all the things he’s learned and how he realised it didn’t mean shit, until he got back home.

“I know how people work I know the price of life, I'm knowin' how much it’s worth I know what I know and I know it well not to ever forget Until I realized I didn’t know shit The day I came home.”

This song resonates heavily with me especially when I’m so far from home. The world fills your head with dreams and ideas that can lure you away from who you are. Staying true to yourself isn’t always easy but you will always find truth when you come home.

That truth shines through on the latest Tribe Called Quest album. The group explores issues that affect the world we live in today. From space travel and gentrification to the immigration epidemic and the divisions within our society. Their message speaks to unity and coming together to make a difference. It’s authentic Tribe Called Quest, fully produced by the group themselves and showcases their gift for sampling records.

As an artist, it’s important to be yourself. Not to say you must be a backpacker boom bap rapper, but you must always follow your heart. As a fan that that will always resonate. And as a human being staying true to yourself attracts the right people and opportunities to you. I thank Hip Hop for always reminding us to stay true to the cause and push on.

#hiphop #ll cool j #snoop dogg #Doggystyle #redman #muddy waters #a tribe called quest #de la soul #J Cole #born sinner #Cassper Nyovest #okmalumkoolkat #New Age Kwaito #kendrick lamar #good kid maad city #to pimp a butterfly #Momma #Thank You For Your Service

4 The Worms - A look back at my 1st Music 4 Worms by Galaletsang Kgoathe

#Music4Worms #OldSchool #HipHop #Recolo #RapCulture

Life in Cape Town: A Deferred Dream

Cape Town. It’s one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The infrastructure of the city and way of life are full of promise. One would think it’s the perfect oasis to retreat to when you need a prolonged break from the hustle and bustle of Jozi. At least that's what I thought.

I was excited when the opportunity to move to Cape Town presented itself. I could finally reinvent who I am and blaze my own path. I was going to bring my Joburg hustler mentality to the Cape and take the city over. How ambitious I was. Things started off well enough. I chilled with my coworkers and became part of the culture. But after some time I noticed we were not always on the same page. I understand we all have different backgrounds and insights, but I was worried about the general disconnect the city had from the rest of South Africa.

I quickly realised that Cape Town is not Johannesburg. Vocal and expressive blackness are very subdued here. #Wearecomingforeverything doesn’t resonate as loudly. Black people are a minority, particularly in the city centre. And examples of Black excellence, are few and far between.

It lead me to question a lot of things about Cape Town but mostly myself. I became very introspective and self-aware. At first, I couldn’t figure it out. I was pleasantly oblivious to my new surroundings and how they affected me. Over time I realised it was all about relatability.

I’m a young black male and like to consider myself as part of the emerging black middle class of South Africa. We are a group of people with aspirations and ideals that go beyond what people perceive traditional blackness to be. We are ambitious and enthusiastic about our future. In a city like Cape Town, it’s not an easy trait to have. Historically and geographical the city is divided and segregated by race and economic background.

It feels like success here is a private club that very few people get invited to. A lot of Cape Town’s money is old and foreign money. As a result opportunities and wealth have remained with a certain group of people. This often leaves the young black middle class on the outside looking in, and not just metaphorically. The majority of the black population live outside of the CBD, where the money and action are concentrated. It’s not just black people who are left on the outside looking in. It applies to all races who don’t have a silver spoon background.

The high cost of property makes Cape Town an appealing prospect for foreign investment but it hurts South Africans. Our own culture is subdued and bastardised by ideas of what the rest of the world wants us to be or view us as. The enthusiasm and excitement that is rife in Joburg is non-existent here. Black people in Cape Town have become docile and have no real voice. It’s a harsh example of the difference between Freedom and Democracy. Yes, we live in a democratic environment but how free are we really?

Travel around Cape Town and it’s surrounding areas and you’ll witness first hand how little things have changed. There are relics of the past everywhere and they are celebrated unapologetically. It all adds to the city’s European aesthetic. Don’t get me wrong it’s a beautiful city but it’s heroes and history is exclusive and doesn’t tell everyone’s story. When they do tell our story it is often a coon’s tale riddled with black face and diminishes our existence. I can’t recall the last time I saw a street named after a Black or Coloured man who wasn’t Nelson Mandela. There is even a street named after FW De Klerk.

Those of us who are refugees to the city, as Helen Zille so famously described us as years ago are often left shocked and frustrated by what has become of the “local” black community and the role they are forced to accept in this society. We are still 3rd in line, behind Whites and Coloureds. There is a great sense of apathy and passive acceptance of the status quo that makes it difficult to interact with the black community. I can’t really blame them. The way the city is set up opportunities are few and far between. As “outsiders” we are full of ideas and they often shoot them down saying things will never change here. It’s a sad reality. Must we really accept that a major city in South Africa will never be a land of opportunity for the majority of South Africans?

I’d like to think that's not the case. At some point, something will have to give and our cries will no longer fall on deaf ears. Until then, I will continue to push on and swim upstream through the cold and chilling waters of the Cape in the hope that one day this city will be my oasis.

#capetown #adreamdeferred #langston hughes #SouthAfrica #WeAreComingForEverything #Recolo #raisininthesun

OKMALUMKOOLKAT: 100K MACASSETTE-CARVELAS, GOLDTEETH AND THE QUINTESSENTIAL SOUTH AFRICAN URBAN A piece by Sammy Bronze

A year ago OKMalumKoolKat dropped his classic mixtape “100K Macassette.” Since then his career has been rocky, to say the least. I won’t get into that but ahead of his new collab with K.O, “Don Dada” dropping this Friday, 12 October 2016 Let’s revisit and unpack the impact of 100K.

#okmalumkoolkat #boyznbucks #riky rick #100K #Macassette #ikatielimnyama #Braamfontein

It’s been interesting times at Cashtime with the recent departures of Nomuzi and now Kid X. There’s been plenty of speculation and rumours buzzing online but not much from the Cashtime camp itself, until now.

K.O has released an official statement on the situation and told all the haters to “Fall Back” with a new track. Give it a listen and read his statement below.

#SoundCloud #music #CASHTIMELIFE #K.O #Cashtime Life #GOAT #G.O.A.T

Out of Many, I Am 1. from we-are-awesome on Vimeo.

This Woman’s month has been an awe inspiring celebration full of new frontiers being reached. From Nunu Ntshingila becoming the 1st woman nominated into the Loeries Hall of Fame, to Caster Semenya bringing home the gold at the Rio Olympics, we’ve seen examples all around us of their bravery and determination.

In that spirit Nike and We Are Awesome collaborated to create a short film showcasing some of young creative female talent making waves today. Acclaimed director Adriaan Louw’s piece showcases the talents of media personality LootLove, dancer and choreographer Tarryn Alberts (known as BOOM BOOM) and illustrator Karabo “Poppy” Moletsane.

True to the title, “Out of many, I am 1,″ they discuss want it means being a young woman in the new South Africa and having the freedom to express themselves in their respective fields.

#vimeo #nike #we are awesome #nunu ntshingila #loeries2016 #caster semenya #rio2016 #adriaan louw #lootlove #boomboom #southafrica

Black Coffee’s career continues to scale new heights. He’s flown the flag for SA music for a decade and grown as an artist. From chats with Diddy to cosigns from the likes of Drake and J Cole, the world can’t get enough of him. He’s back again with a remix of Alicia Key’s latest single, “In Common”. Purchase it here on iTunes

#alicia keys #black coffee #in common #Diddy #Drake #j cole

Long Live Supa Mega Live Long by DJ Smokes