URBAN CONCERTS...‘Hip Hop Love Movement’ 28th March 2008

Hennessy in association with Urban Concerts and Primi Forum, pay homage to doyens of the South African Hip Hop industry by celebrating a hot new release by Outrageous Record’s entitled, ‘Hip Hop Love Movement’.

It’s all going down on Friday 28 March 2008. The evening starts off with dinner at Primi Forum, Melrose Arch which is expected to run from 18h30 till 21h00. The dinner is open to all Hip Hop aficionados over the age of 21. There is no admission fee, however attendees are compelled to purchase dinner at Primi.

Light entertainment is provided by none other than Tshepo Mogale, Loyiso Gola and Darren Maule who are sure to bring the house down with their creative comic genius. DJ Beatoven (Roach Inc) will be manning the 1’s and 2’s and is sure to keep the crowd on that feel-good Hip Hop tip. Featured artists of the Hip Hop Love Movement CD and other trend-setting celebs are expected to be in attendance at Primi.

After dinner is served, and the comedians have sung, the party then moves over to the Black Orchid in Northriding. This is where the after-party is at, Prokid, Mo Molemi, Zubz, F-eezy and the Anvils are going to ignite this party with T-Bo-Touch, C-Live and Jaws breaking it down for the peeps.

The first 100 entrants into the Black Orchid receive a complimentary Hip Hop Love Movement CD.

This is going to be the hottest event in Jozi on Friday, and promises raise the bar on contemporary Hip Hop experiences, so you can’t afford to miss out.

For reservations @ Primi Forum, call (011) 684-1648. For general enquiries call SK – 078 767 1655.

Admission for after-party, Normal – R100 and VIP – R200

WELCOME TO THE GOOD LIFE!

Win 3 Double VIP tickets To The Hennessy Dinner Party @ Primi Forum and Afterparty

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Hennessy in association with Urban Concerts and Primi Forum, pay homage to doyens of the South African hip-hop industry by celebrating a hot new release by Outrageous Record's entitled, Hip-Hop Love Movement.

It's all going down on Friday 28 March 2008 The evening starts off with dinner at Primi Forum, Melrose Arch which is expected to run from 18h30 till 21h00.

The competition winners will get a taste of living like bosses - free dinner and welcome drinks. Also VIP acces to the afterparty at Black Orchid

Light entertainment is provided by none other than Tshepo Mogale, Loyiso Gola and Darren Maule who are sure to bring the house down with their creative comic genius. DJ Beatoven (Roach Inc) will be manning the 1's and 2's and is sure to keep the crowd on that feel-good hip-hop tip. Featured artists of the Hip-Hop Love Movement CD and other trend-setting celebs are expected to be in attendance at Primi.

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LETTA MBULU: CULANI NAMI

BIOGRAPHY

In an illustrious musical career of more than 40 years, Letta Mbulu has produced classics that have stood the test of time. She recorded her first album in 1967 titled Letta Mbulu sings through Capitol Records in the USA and hit songs such as There’s music in the air, Maru a pula, Not yet Uhuru. Theme songs of hit movies and great world acclaimed TV series such as Alex Hailey’s Roots and Steven Spielberg’s the colour purple followed. There is no doubt at all that she is one of South Africa and the world’s most acclaimed musician as she also performed with world acclaimed artist such as Miles Davies, Harry Belafonte, Thelonious Monk and many, many more

Now after several years, Letta Mbuli is releasing the long awaited new album titled Culani nami which consists of 10 great new tracks which are bound to quench the musical thirst of all her fans worldwide. The last Letta Mbulu album released four years ago was the highly successful compilation titled The best of letta Mbuli which has thus far sold over 55 000 units and is still going strong. With the new album it clear that she focuses mostly on love matters as evidenced by songs such as Nobody loves me like you, Akekho, That’s what love is for and Su’dlala ngami and also in the title song Culani nami, Letta is requesting her fans, fellow South Africans and the whole world to join and continue singing with her. Yes, it is definitely time to sing with the great lady of song, Letta Mbulu

It is an open secret that since Letta Mbulu’s return from abroad several years ago, her fans have always participated in singing all her songs at all the live performances throughout the country. Sometime during a performance she would stop singing and allow her audience to take over and sing until the end of the song……..Culani nami. One need not be a rocket scientist to notice that Letta Mbulu is adored and cherished by her fans all over the world. She definitely is a legend in her lifetime.

The release of this long awaited new album is like a blessing to all the fans who have throughout the years wondered whether their favourite artist will ever record and release a new album consisting of 10 great songs. The release of CULANI NAMI means the wait is now over

Track listing:

8. SU’DLALA NGAMI

1. CULANI NAMI 9. SIPHAZAME-PHI
2. NOBODY LOVES ME LIKE YOU 10. MEROPA (MHINA-ROUPA
3. KHULUMA
4. MADULO
5. THEMBA LAMI
6. AKEKHO
7. THAT’S WHAT LOVE IS FOR

10th Annual Kennis Music Easter Fiest

Venue: Planet One
Name: 10th Annual Kennis Music Easter Fiesta
Contact:
Email: kekeogungbe@yahoo.com

This Easter and Easter Monday ��' Lagos will be set alight by the hottest artists.

Date: Good Friday, March 21st
Venue: Planet One
From 9.00pm till dawn

Date: Easter Monday March 24th
Venue: Kumaro Beach
Time: 2.00 noon to 6:00pm

Featuring the hottest acts

2Face Idbia
D'Banj
P Square
Kenny Saint Brown [K.S.B.]
Dare Art Alade
Essence
X Project
Baba D
Jazzman Olofin
Sound Sultan
DJ Jimmy Jatt
DJ Vinny
DJ X Cris
Tee A
A.Y.
V.I.P. from Ghana
MZ. Bell from Ghana
Nonhle [Channel O] from South Africa
Brick and Lace from the USA

Music Box Vol.2 Album Launch (20 March)

Venue: Zambezi Lounge
Name: Music Box Vol.2 Album Launch
Contact: N/a
Email: info@soulcandi.co.za

Music Box Vol.2 Album Launch

Kickstart your Easter Weekend. 12Hours, 27DJ's, 3Floors, 1Night, 1Album ((9pm 9pm)!!!

Blue Collar Entertainment

Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 9:00pm
End Time: Friday, March 21, 2008 at 9:00am
Location:

Zambezi Lounge
Street: Old Pretoria Road (Louis Botha

Blue Collar Entertainment launches this years HOTTEST HOUSE ALBUM 'MUSIC BOX VOL.2' mixed by Soulcandis' DJ Terance. 12 Hours (9pm to 9am FRIDAY IS A PUBLIC HOLIDAY).

27 DJ's:
(House)

Black Coffee
Kent
Glen Lewis
Mo Flava
Choice, Gillespie
Q.T
Claude
Euphonik, Sai & Ribatone, Otto B, Mr Anderson, Lulo Cafe, Giggs Superstar, Bobo (Phezulu), Brian Blaq, Pete Roc, Nutty Nys.

(Hip Hop)
CLive, Jaws, Zand, Jack, SPHEctacular, Dimplez, Muzi and Jason!!!

3 Dancefloors

Thursday 20 March. Zambezi Lounge. R60 before Midnight!!!

Step Up 2 Hamper and Nintendo Wii Up For Grabs

The Big O is giving away a Step Up 2 Hamper.

The hamper includes a DVD + Movie Soundtrack! All you have to do is watch the movie to qualify - then - register your profile on the O-Boma Social Network and you could walk away a winner.

If you registered on the O-Network and you still didn't win - You have a second chance - Every Friday - We'll be choosing a GRAND PRIZE winner who'll walk away with a brand new Nintendo Wii!!

Stand a chance of winning a Nintendo Wii by creating your profile on the O-Boma Social Network home page.

Tuka 008' 29th March 2008

27 Awesome Dj's from Jozi & Petori, 18 Hours of non-stop music; 4 Dance floors, Quad Bikes, Water Features, Mobile bars, Beer gardens, Whiskey bouquets & Wine lounges!

When? Saturday 29th March, 2008, 12pm – 6am

Where? The African Sun Lodge

Direction? From N1(From Jozi), off ramp at Olifantsfontein; Turn Right at robot onto Olifants Rd till you get to R101 and turn Right at the robot; Drive straight and turn left onto Douglas, turn Right onto Rossies and turn Right onto Donavan ( the road leads to a gravel area) It's the second plot on the right, THE AFRICAN SUN LODGE!!!!

Cover charge? R30 before 7pm & R50 thereafter

Cooler-boxes R100 only until 7pm

House Suite 286

Choice

Des James (Metro-fm)

Kay G (Joziblu)

Mr Anderson (Y-fm)

Neo De Jenero

Nugget

Hip Hop Candy

Dimplez (Y fm)

Glen Da Dj

JAWZ (Y-fm)

Mpako

SPHEctacular (Metro fm)

Omen (The Chef)

Dj Zan-D

Petori Jam

Bubbles (Urban Touch)

Jimmy Fucken Finger (Africa 2000)

Malankane (Soul Candi)

Paledi

Positive K

Silly B (Wax)

Tani

Lounge 'n Deep Room
Bernie Mac (Y-fm) vs Dj Tebz

Buhle

Daniel Pravda (Coteau Records)

Tim L (Coteau Records)

Rush

Whitey Dvine (Joint Nation Recordings)

General info

bring ur camp chair; secure parking; food & drinks for sale;

Contacts: 078 849 7060(Rush); 082 521 9986(Xola); 084 693 9349(Kay G)

Ma-Willies is no More

Ma-willies of kwaito no more

19 March 2008
Kamogelo Seekoei

NO MORE: Kwaito musician Ma-Willies

Makhubela dies at his home

Kwaito icon William Bongani Makhubela, also known as Ma-Willies, has died.

Makhubela, 38, drew his last breath at his Soweto home last night.

His manager Evo Dos Ramos said Ma-Willies had not been well recently and they had made plans for him to go into hospital today.

He said when he spoke to the rough-throated singer yesterday they agreed that he would go into hospital.

“We do not know what the cause is but we suspected TB because he had the symptons,” he said.

“Base 2 Base would like to pass its condolences to his wife and children,” said Dos Ramos.

Makhubela had just finished recording his latest album, titled Shark is Moving with Base 2 Base Records when he fell sick.

Ma-Willies featured on the albums of Mahoota – Phula, Mandla Spikire, Jacarumba and Brown Dash.

In 1997 he was approached by Mdu Masilela, a popular producer who invited him to join his record label. That’s where his first album Intwenjani, and the name Ma-Willies was adopted.

Ma-Willies was famous for songs like Intwenjani, Gagu, Bomba o Wele Bicycle and Thula Mabota.

He released eight albums including Intwenjan, Liya Khuzikhehla, Hoezet, Ke Tswere Lotto and Kwaito Graduation.

Makhubela is survived by his wife and children.

Dos Ramos said his company would arrange a memorial service for him soon.

Win One Of 5 Double VIP Tickets To The Hype Magazine Launch

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Its all going down this Thursday, with an event that will set a new standard for hip-hop events nationally and you can be there partying in style...VIP!

A balance between event genious, musical perfection and South Africa's leading hip-hop magazine, it promises to be the perfect start to your long weekend. There will also be a preview of the forthcoming Dot3 Mixtape

Performing: DOT3 Mixtape Artists
Morafe
JOZI

M.C: Slikour

D.J's: C-Live
Mzee & Jay
Dimplez
Master M
Sizwe

R60 b4 11
Ladies free before 10
So get there early!

Dot3...more than just an after thought

Paledi's Progression Party 16th March

Final Reminder, Come Rain or High Water. Its On

For some ODD reason I figured you’ll appreciate my story below, correct me if I’m wrong but I’m particularly confident though!!!

Warning Guidelines:

• You’re advised to take LEAVE the Monday following the event due to unforeseen circumstances;
• Again you also encouraged to book a CAMPING SITE for SLEEPING PURPOSES as you would have booked leave for the Monday cause P3 is just Madness
• Perhaps you need to bring two sets of clothing, one for the afternoon ( Shorts, slops, picnic towels/blankets etc.), your evening gear will probably consist of a pair of Jeans, a top and something warm as the evening might get Chilly
• The venue provides for adventure activities such as River rafting and the likes, you also advised to book in advance and the contact numbers are on the flyer. ( There’s provision for showers should you need to freshen up )
• I think you also need to watch out for 3m depth of the Crocodile River considering that the event is just on the River Bank.
• It’s a Cash Bar
• And PLEASE PASS ON TO YOUR FRIENDS!!!

N/B: I Think Its Gonna Be Toooooo NICE

The South African Breweries Limited
Tel: +27 12 621 9124
Fax: N/A
Email: Paledi.Mothapo@za.sabmiller.com

SAMA Performances

Nicholus Louw Performance......

Stuntin like my daddy!!! 2007-2008

Email me and i will post your pics on my blog...

Good2Go@webmail.co.za

Add comments...please better things to come...Comps, parties etc. watch this space....be a greater leader than a follower

Johnny Clegg - SAMA 2008 Nomination

SAMA '08 Nominee for Best Global Chart DVD

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Upcoming Johnny Clegg Tours:

"One Life"

18th - 20th April

State Theatre, Pretoria

"Johnny Clegg - Live"

18th - 25th June

Nelson Mandela Civic Theatre, Johannesburg

Nominees for MTN SAMA 14

What Went down last night..........its your boy in da house!!!

It’s the most anticipated announcement in the entertainment industry, the names of those artists who have been nominated for a MTN South African Music Award. And now, after months of anticipation, speculation and frayed nerves, the nominees list is final. These are the musicians who’ll be going up against each other at the most prestigious event on South Africa’s musical calendar. Here they are: the nominees for the 14th Annual MTN SA Music Awards.

Best Male Solo Artists

• Black Coffee – Have Another One
• Chris Chameleon – Ek Vir Jou
• Hip Hop Pantsula – Acceptance Speech
• Jimmy Dludlu – Portrait
• Mccoy Mrubata – Brasskap Session Vol 1

Best female Solo Artist

• Karen Zoid – Postmodern World
• Kb – My Rhythm
• Louise Carver – Saved by The Moonlight
• Tasha Baxter – Colour of Me
• Zonke – Life, love N Music

Best Duo / Group

• Freshlyground – Macheri
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Ilembe
• Malaika – Sekunjalo
• Seether – Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces
• Soul Brothers – Amacala

Best Newcomer

• Camagwini – Zivile
• Molemi – Amantsi
• Mpumi Dhlamini – Combined Elements
• Tasha Baxter – Colour of Me
• Tumi – No Guarantee

Album of the Year

• Dj Cleo – Eskhaleni Phase 4
• Freshlyground – Macheri
• Hip Hop Pantsula – Acceptance Speech
• Jimmy Dludlu – Portrait
• Zonke – Life, Love N Music

Best Traditional / African Adult Contemporary DVD

• Benjamin Dube – In His Presence (Spirit Music)
• Busi Mhlongo Benefit Concert – Vuka Sizwe (CCP)
• Gauteng Choristers – 8 Years of Music Excellence (CCP)
• Joyous Celebration 11 – Joyous 11: Live At The Sun City Superbowl (Sony BMG Africa)
• Keke – Living Testimony (Spirit Music)

Best Global Chart DVD

• Alan Ladd – County Live (Fantasia Music Distribution)
• Chris Chameleon – Fight Of An Extraordinary Alien (Rhythm Records)
• Harris Tweed – Live Under The Pillows (Just Music cc)
• Johnny Clegg – Live At The Nelson Mandela Theatre (Sting Music)
• Springbok Nude Girls – Live At The Astoria (Sony BMG Africa)

Best Afrikaans DVD

• Gerrie Pretorius – Ek Sing Vir Jou Bles (Fantasia Music Distribution)
• Jan Blohm – Jan Blohm Live At The Performer (Hathor Records)
• Retief Burger – Luidkeels Hersien (Merchant Music)
• Snotkop – Snotkop Live (Next Music (Pty) Ltd)
• Valiant Swart En Ollie Viljoen – Vuur En Vlam: Die Ateljee-sessies In Beeld (Rhythm Records)

Best Music Video

• Freshlyground – Pot Belly (Sony BMG Africa)
• Koldproduk – Hush (Uproot Records (Pty) Ltd)
• Lira – Ixesha (Sony BMG Africa)
• Loyiso – I Want You Feat. Obita (Sony BMG Africa)
• Vusi Mahlasela – River Jordan (Sony BMG Africa)

Extra Information for Finalists in Above Category Mark Hofmeyr & Gwydion Beynon FOR Pot Belly BY Freshlyground Mic Mann FOR Hush BY Koldproduk Lara Hollis FOR Ixesha BY Lira Lourens Van Rensburg FOR I Want You Feat. Obita BY Loyiso Dan Roberts FOR River Jordan BY Vusi Mahlasela

Best Producer

• Freshlyground – Macheri (Sony BMG Africa)
• Jeff Maluleka – A Twist of Jeff (Sheer Sounds)
• Jimmy Dludlu – Portrait (Universal Music)
• Loyiso – Blow Your Mind (Sony BMG Africa)
• Wessel Van Rensburg – Happy@empty (Grasland Records)

Extra Information for Finalists in Above Category, Joe Arthur & Victor Masondo FOR MaCheri BY Freshlyground, Musa Manzini / Lawrence Matshiza FOR A Twist OF Jeff BY Jeff Maluleka Jimmy Dludlu FOR Portrait BY Jimmy Dludlu Crighton Goodwill FOR Blow Your Mind BY Loyiso Wessel Van Rensburg FOR Happy@Empty BY Wessel Van Rensburg

Best Engineer

• Freshlyground – Macheri (Sony BMG Africa)
• Loyiso – Blow Your Mind (Sony BMG Africa)
• Niemand – This Is War (No Man’s Land Music)
• Schalk Joubert – Kayamandi (Lee Thorp Ent.)
• Steve Hofmeyr – Waarmaker (EMI Musiek)

Extra Information for Finalists in Above Category David Langemann, FOR MaCheri BY Freshlyground Crighton Goodwill FOR Blow Your Mind BY Loyiso, Marius Brouwer FOR This Is War BY Niemand Jurgen Von Wechmar FOR Kayamandi BY Schalk Joubert Johan Van Schalkwyk FOR Waarmaker BY Steve Hofmeyr.

Best Afrikaans Traditional Music Album

• Hennie De Bruyn En Die Kitaarkerels – Kitaar Skoffeltyd (Fantasia Music Distribution)
• Mooiplaas Boere Orkes – Jan Botes Se Eie Komposisies (GRC)
• Radio Kalahari Orkes – Die Nagloper (Terraplane Music)
• Ricus Nel, Henning Joubert, Jasper Janse Van Rensburg – Konsertina Buddies (Sony BMG Africa
• Valiant Swart And Ollie Viljoen – Vur En Vlam (Rhythm Records)

Best Tsonga Music (XiTsonga) Album

• Conny Chauke – Titsotsi Bulldozer (CCP)
• Fanie Rhingani – Xirhandwa (Xiavelo Business Solution)
• George Maluleke – No. 23 Swiganga Na Swiehlo (CCP)
• M.J. Hlungwani – Mafundhani (GRC)
• Thomas Chauke – Shimatsatsa (CCP)

Best Mgxobanyawo Album

• Abafana Baka Molo – Induku (GRC)
• Oguluva – Umuntu (GRC)
• Soul Brothers – Amacala (GRC)
• Themba Ngwenya – Impendulo (GRC)
• Thokozani Langa – Phuma Kimi (Bula Music)

Best Maskandi Album

• Ikhansela No Jbc – Ingadlangadla (CCP)
• Imithente – Bambezakho (GRC)
• Izingane Zoma – Amazwi Kashaka (GRC)
• Phuzekhemisi – Sesihlangene (GRC)
• Umgqumeni – I Juke Box (GRC)

Best Traditional A Capella Album

• Afrika Mamas – Bayalibuza (Sony BMG Africa)
• Durban Black Drifters – Obababethu (Universal Music)
• Joe Mafela – The Fort E No. 4 (GRC)
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Ilembe (GRC)

Best Instrumental Album

• Kellerman – Colour (Mastermax Productions)
• Pop Mohammed – Pops Mohammed Presents Healing Sounds From Mother Africa (African Cream Music cc)
• Spha Bembe – Spha Bembe Presents The African Groove Experience (African Cream Music cc)
• Tony Cox – Blue Athem (Sheer Sounds)
• Trio Hemanay (Trio Hemanay)

Contemporary Jazz

• Jimmy Dludlu – Portrait (Universal Music)
• Julian Bahula – Live Again (GRC)
• Mpumi Dhlamini – Combined Elements (Sony BMG Africa)
• Schalk Joubert – Kayamandi (Lee Throp Ent.)
• Steve Dyer – Native Art (Sony BMG Africa)

Traditional Jazz

• Carlo Mombelli & The Prisoners Of Strange – I Stared Into My Head (Instinct Africaine Records)
• Dan Wilson - Mark Huggett Project (Max Roach Park)
• Johnny Fourie – Once Upon A Time – MELT Music Phase Two
• Mccoy Mrubata – Brasskap Session Vol 1 (Sheer Sounds)
• Wessel Van Rensburg – Happy@Empty (Grasland Records)

Best Adult Contemporary Album: English

• Flat Stanley – Between 2wo Worlds (Just Music cc)
• Freshlyground – Macheri (Sony BMG Africa)
• Karen Zoid – Postmodern World (Just Music cc)
• Louise Carver – Saved By The Moonlight (Sony BMG Africa)
• Melanie Louw – Unspoken Truth (Adventure Music)

Best Adult Contemporary Album: Afrikaans

• Andre G Nel – Wegkruip Tussen Lyne (Tenore Recordings cc)
• Chris Chameleon – Ek Vir Jou (Rhythm Records)
• Danie Niehaus – Fynskrif (EMI Musiek)
• Mathys Roets – Fluister (MVA Productions)
• Steve Hofmeyr – Waarmaker (EMI Musiek)

Best Adult Contemporary Album: African

• Camagwini – Zivile (CCP)
• Jeff Maluleka – A Twist Of Jeff (Sheer Sounds)
• Kwela Tebza – King Kwela (CCP)
• Palesa – Phantasy (Bokone Music)
• Phinda Mtya – Yithi Paha (Sheer Sounds)

Best Urban Gospel

• Andile Ka Majola – Chapter 3 Live In Durban (Elinda Productions)
• Benjamin Dube – In His Presence (Spirit Music)
• Intokozo – Repentance (Outrageous Records (Pty) Ltd
• Marion – Your Love Is Like (Sarepta Music Distribution)
• Pascaline Mabushe – Running Back To You (Merchant Music)

African Contemporary Gospel

• Hlengiwe Mhlaba – Blessings (Izibusiso) (Amanxusa Music Productions)
• Jabu Hlongwane – Presents The Crosspower Experience (Sony BMG Africa)
• Joyous Celebration 11 – Live At Sun City Superbowl (Sony BMG Africa)
• Keke & Tshepiso – Konyana (Spirit Music)
• Keke – Living Testimony (Spirit Music)

African Traditional Gospel

• Lundi – Impilo (Bula Music)
• Lusanda Spiritual Group – Ndiphakathi (GRC)
• Rebecca Malope – Amakholwa (CCP)
• Sipho Makhabane – Ngiyamemeza (Sony BMG Africa)
• Winnie Mashaba – Kea Ltshaba Lefase (CCP)

Traditional African A Capella Gospel

• Barorisi Ba Morena – Manyeloi (GRC)
• Vuma Zion – Adam
• Macecilia A St. Paul – Moshe Mohlanka Oa Modimo (Sony BMG Africa)
• Masibuyele Ku Jehova – Indaba Ye-vangeli (Bula Music)
• Thulani Manana – Siyohlangana Egalile (Richie S Records)

Pop/Rock Gospel

• Hanli Slabbert – Draw Me (Merchant Music)
• Pieter McKarthy – Show Me Your Glory (Sarepta Music Distribution)
• Reason (Spirit Music)

Afrikaans Gospel

• Cornel Driessen – Lewendig (Merchant Music)
• Jannie Du Toit – Diepverlange (Maranatha Record cc)
• Juanita Du Plessis – Vlieg Hoog (Fantasia Music Distribution)
• Retief Burger – Luidkeels Hersien (Merchant Music)
• Rina Hugo – Die Nuwe Jerusalem (Maranatha Record cc)

Best Kiddies Album: Afrikaans

• Carike Keuzenkamp – Carike En Ghoempie In Kinderland 5 (Sony BMG Africa)
• Graeme Sacks & Erika Strydom – Goggatjie Se Tradisionele Afrikaanse Kinderliedjies (AKA Records)
• Lienka – Inafrikaans Se Kinderliedjies (Mastermax Productions)
• Lize Beekman – Lize Beekman Lullabies (Lize Beekman)

Best Country Music

• Alan Ladd – Sing Country (Fantasia Music Distribution)
• Cheree – Country Girl (Fantasia Music Distribution)
• Die Campbells – Klein Bietjie Liefde (Select Music)
• Fredi Nest – Kom Kry Vir Jou – (Select Music)
• Ray Dylan – Hier Binne (Klop N Boerehart) (Select Music)

Best Rock Album: English

• Niemand – This Is War (No Man’s Land Music)
• Seether – Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces (Musketeer Records)
• Springbok Nude Girls – Peace Breaker (Sony BMG Africa)
• Taxi Violence – Untie Yourself (Taxi Violence)
• The Parlotones – A World Next Door To Yours (Sovereign Entertainment)

Best Rock Album: Afrikaans

• Andries Botha – Blou Planeet (Vonk)
• Foto Na Dans – Intervensie (Rhythm Records)
• Kobus! – Swaar Metaal (Rhythm Records)
• Mel Botes – Ek Like Jou Ma (Select Music)
• Van Coke Kartel – Van Coke Kartel (Rhythm Records)

Best Alernative Music Album

• Insek – Maaiers (Sheer Sounds)
• Mabi Thobejane & Thabang Thabane – Tm Africa (MELT Music Phase Two
• New Academics – City of Strange (Sheer Sounds)
• Somerfaan – Kyk Of Sy Kyk (Roar Agencies)
• Underbelly – For A Cynical Science (Sheer Sounds)

Best Pop Album: English

• Atom – Famous! (EMI South Africa)
• Caelee – Something More Beautiful (Sony BMG Africa)
• Jacques – The Colour Red (RPM Division of Gallo)
• Tasha Baxter – Colour Of Me (EMI South Africa)
• Wafeeq – Hit N Go (David Gresham Record Company)

Best Pop Album: Afrikaans

• Anton Botha – Jakaranda (Fantasia Music Distribution)
• Juanita Du Plessis – Volmaakte Kring (Fantasia Music Distribution)
• Nadine – As Jy Wonder – EMI Musiek
• Nicholis Louw – Hier Naby Jou (Select Music)
• Shine 4 – So Elektries (Select Music)

Best African Pop Album

• Jaziel Brothers – The Beginning (Sheer Sounds)
• Malaika – Sekunjalo (Sony BMG Africa)
• Martin Phike (Faith Records ex Groove Luv)
• Ntando – Uhambo Lwam (CCP)
• Speedy – Going Live (999 Music)

Best Urban Pop Album

• Kb – My Rhythm (Sony BMG Africa)
• Mina Nawe – Stronger (Sheer Sounds)
• Mxo – Mxfunk (Mlok Entertainment)
• Ntsiki Mazwai – Mamiya (GRC)
• Zonke – Life, Love N Music (Universal Music)

Best Sokkie Dans Album

• Karen Ferreira – Dans Met My (EMI Musiek)
• Klipwerf – Hantam Blokkies (Universal Music)
• Kurt Darren – Voorwarts Mars (Select Music)
• Natasja Lee – Kom Dans Met My (Sony BMG Music
• Rudi Claase – Jambo (Fantasia Music Distribution)

Best Urban Dance Album

• Black Coffee – Have Another One (Universal Music)
• Dj Cleo – Eskhaleni Phase 4 (Ghetto Ruff)
• Dj Ski And Big Dawg – Dj Ski Vs Big Dawg Chapter 1 (Big Dawg Productions (Pty) Ltd)
• Dj Vetkuk Vs Mahoota – Tshiamo (Universal Music)
• Kentphonik (Soul Candi Records)

Best R&B / Neo-Soul Album

• Gift Gwe – Back To You (Sony BMG Africa)
• Loyiso – Blow Your Mind (Sony BMG Africa)
• Seed – Germinating (GRC)
• Tony B – Thanku (Universal Music)
• Tumi – No Guarantee (J2 Records (Pty) Ltd)

Best Rap Album

• Hip Hop Pantsula – Acceptance Speech (CCP)
• Jub Jub – My Shine (Bonzo Music)
• Molemi – Amantsi (CCP)
• Prokid – Dankie San (TS Records)
• Slikour – Ventilation Mixtape Volume 2 (Buttabing Entertainment)

Best Kwaito Album

• Alaska – Kasieology (Universal Music)
• Brickz – Estokfeleni (Ghetto Ruff)
• Howza – Cut To The Chase (Faith Records ex Groove Luv)
• Mandoza – Champion
• Tzozo En Professor – Togetherness (GRC)

Best Comedy Album: Afrikaans

• Hie Kommie Bokke 2 (Leon Schuster – Hie Kommie Bokke 2) (EMI Musiek)
• Jy Vry Lekker (Andries Vermeulen – Jy Vry Lekker) (Fantasia Music Distribution)
• Op Veiling (Thys Bosveldklong – Op Veiling) (Fantasia Music Distribution)
• Ramkat (Zak Van Niekerk – Ramkat) (Fantasia Music Distribution)
• Vat Hom Pappie (Wicus Van Der Merwe – Vat Hom Pappie) (Select Music

Congratulations to all of these MTN SAMA nominees. It was an intensive adjudication process, but these are the artists who have proved their worth by meeting the criteria. Good luck to all of them as the countdown begins to the first weekend in May where the winners for the 14th Annual MTN SA Music Awards will be announced.

Win 10 Double Tickets To The Blues, Jazz and Roots Festival

Get a little taste of entertainment at the inaugural Blues, Jazz and Roots Concert in conclusion of the first season of the Old Mutual Encounters Summer Concerts on the 15 March 2008.

The festival is taking place on the 15th of March and includes a killer line-up of: Michelle Shocked (USA), Valiant and Ollie, Tidal Waves, Radio Kalahari Orkes, Robin Auld, Dan Patlansky, Syd Kitchen, Madala Kunene and Jim Neversink.

The Big O together with Oppikoppi Productions - we are giving away 10 Double tickets. Answer the simple questions and you could be jazzing it up at the Emmarentia Dam.

http://www.mnet.co.za/channelo/shows/displayCompetitionList.asp?selnav=8

Good2Go@webmail.co.za

To win tickets!!!!

FYI: As a creator, there are 5 things you need to know about marketing your work online:

You spend time, energy and money creating. It's an important part of your life. Now it's time to get seen and heard... What if you could market each item you create to a potentially global audience? What if there was a system that allowed you to compete on a level playing field? What if you could earn money for your work, without consumers having to pay?

1. The market is incredibly competitive:
   
   There are over 1.6 Million new blog posts, 500 Thousand new Photos, 100 Thousand new videos, and 15 Thousand new songs being released onto the Internet each day. This is what you compete against! The good news is that there is a potential audience of over 1 Billion people. What if you could somehow reach all the people out there who would be interested in your work?


2. Without effective marketing, nothing will happen:
   
   If you want traffic to your site or people to view your work, you have to market it. Putting up a site or blog, doing the basics, and hoping that visitors will start rolling in is relying almost 100% on luck...and likely doomed to failure. Marketing we can traditionally do online is costly, and not very effective. For example, you can buy traffic from search-based ads, but at $2 (or more) per visit, a 50%+ bounce rate, and little interaction, your odds of making a return are low. What if there was a highly cost-effective marketing system available to you, one that really did work?


3. People don't search for content; they discover it from friends:
   
   Most of the music in our collections hasn't been played much on the radio; it's there because a friend recommended it. It's the same for photos and blogs. Very rarely is any great content found by search. Instead its' pushed to us from people we trust. That's why merely listing your work on a site or publishing your site on the Internet doesn't do enough: You have to market your work to the people who might like it, and encourage them to spread it further. What if your work could be sent out to your peers for review when it's first released? What if there was an easy way for them to share it with their friends and those further afield still?


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   Most consumers still expect songs, photos, blogs, and flash to be free, despite the effort put into producing them. Only a small fraction of the market pays for downloads. What if you could be part of a system that rewarded top creations without consumers having to pay?


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   Buzzfuse works by releasing each new item you produce to the market you choose (initially your friends and fans). We then measure the interaction (the buzz") around each item and use this to generate a score. Luck, for once, has little to do with it. High scoring items are recommended to friends of friends. Really high scoring items make the Daily Top 10, which is sent to all Buzzfuse users around the world.

   Buzzfuse pays real money (premium subscribers only) based on the performance of each item. So a good creator might make money off several items each month - typically bringing in way more than search revenues over the same period, and in many cases more than they would have through paid downloads too. Of course, Buzzfuse work in conjunction with search revenues and will soon offer paid downloads, so there is only upside...

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Joburg fashion week is back!!!

Glamour and cutting-edge innovation will spice up the Jozi catwalks when South Africa’s most exciting designers showcase their Autumn/Winter 2008 ranges.

From the 3-8 March, a dynamic mix of established designers and up-and-coming new talent will afford fashionistas a tantalising glimpse of the hottest homegrown trends that will enhance Joburg’s image as a hotbed of edgy urban fashion inspiration.

Audiences can look forward to ravishing new designs by doyenne Marianne Fassler. Also on the menu are the elegant garments of David Tlale, the bold colours of Maya Prass, the cultural energy of Sun Godd’ess, the street-savvy yet feminine Stoned Cherrie, the tailored sophistication of Klûk CGdT, the ‘local jet-set aesthetic’ of Thula Sindi and the free-spirited creations of Fundudzi under creative director Craig Jacobs.

Fashion, Jozi style
This four-day fashion week will now take place entirely at the Sandton Convention Centre with the organisers having moved the opening day in Soweto to the Sandton Convention Centre as a result of concerns regarding traffic gridlock compounded by traffic light failures around the city. Said Evan Schiff, African Fashion International spokesperson: “The recent power cuts have made any movement in and around Joburg very challenging. We are concerned this may affect attendance at the Soweto collections and have therefore moved the shows to Sandton in consultation with the affected designers.”

Wednesday, 5 March, sees new-generation designers such as Frans Kies, Abigail Keats, Audrey Mokhari and Thembisile Mazibuko taking to the stage, followed by Siphakeme Ndlovu and MosewaMosa. Anchoring the evening will be Fassler, with Thesis and Machere hard on her heels.

On Thursday, 6 March, audiences can look forward to shows featuring Ifa Lethu and Karen Monk Klijnstra, followed by Viyella and after which Klûk CGdT and Sun Goddess will strut their stuff.

Mzansi Designers and Broken Storm open proceedings on Friday, 7 March, after which Prass, Jacobs and Tlale will set the catwalk alight with their respective shows.

Closing off Audi Joburg Fashion Week on Saturday, 8 March, will be Sindi, followed by JJ Schoeman. Stoned Cherrie gets the chance to dazzle at 8pm, with the Audi Collections Show bringing the event to a close in sexy style.

During a recent workshop, British fashion guru Avis Charles told local designers that most of the new ideas in the international fashion arena are inspired by Africa, and that the time is ripe for South African talent to make further inroads into the global fashion scene.

Audi Joburg Fashion Week promises to be an ideal platform for showcasing the best that South African designers have to offer. The event is operated by African Fashion International (AFI), which also runs Cape Town Fashion Week and the spring/summer Joburg Fashion Week.

Tickets for each show cost R100 and are available at Computicket.

And 1.....The Great

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_0d9c2t7KA

1:58 - 2:03 is the funniest move. The guy was still staring at the guy's hands after the ball was thrown over his head because he couldn't believe it.

O:25 if only he had made da basket it would`ve been a sick crossover
1:12,1:25,1:34 hard

damn dat hot sauce kid is wack wit all his crazzy moves!!!

1time Airline Fashion Show 5th March

Fashion TV Sandton will be hosting the

1time Airline Fashion Show on

Wednesday 5 March 2008.

Live Performance from Prime Circle, VIP Guests as well as awesome prize giveaways from Fashion TV, Zorgvliet and 1time makes this the hottest and sexiest fashion show by any airline so far!

As a valued member of the press, we invite you to attend this awesome event!

How They Do That? (Funny Video)

How the hell do you do this...Check out this funny video.........

Magesh Walks Free

Seven years of stress, seven years of fear that he might be hanged or spend his rest of his life in prison came to a happy ending for kwaito star Tokollo “Magesh” Tshabalala.

Magesh was acquitted on Friday (29 Feb) Tshabalala after the magistrate said the police didn't do their investigation properly. Magesh's trial started on Wednesday (27 Feb) at the Village Magistrate Court in Gaborone, the investigating officer, Inspector Moses Serumota, gave a contradictory version of how the accident occurred, which prompted Magistrate Lot Moroka to ask him to submit the true version of events.

Tshabalala had been accused of causing the death of Botswana business woman Maria Monyatsi and South African Tumelo Desmond Monaisa due to his “dangerous driving”. The incident took place in Mogoditshane village near Gaborone on March 17 2001, when Tshabalala was alleged to have been driving - Bissau Gaobakwe's new silver BMW 330ci convertible, which had no number plates. Tshabalala's skull was cracked in the accident and he had to be flown to Johannesburg for medical attention. Monaisa, who was in the same car, died weeks later in a Johannesburg hospital.

Kebonye Tsiaka (39) a taxi driver from ­Ledumadumane, lost consciousness in the witness box while being cross-examined by defence counsel Colin Garvey.

Garvey had just asked Tsiaka to explain why he had joined the busy Willie Sebone main road while a red Ford Laser, driven by Monyatsi, was just 10m to 15m away. It was at this crucial moment that the ­defence started to punch holes in the state's case against Tshabalala.

According to reports, during the trial Gaobakwe, an important state witness, disappeared moments before he was to give evidence. Magistrate Lot Moroka issued a warrant for his arrest. Garvey, instructed by Advocate Billy Gundelfinger, and then grilled investigating officer Moses Serumola for his “shoddy work”.

This came after Serumola failed to ­mention during his evidence in chief that Gaobakwe also had disappeared from the scene of the accident. Serumola also failed to include Tsiaka's taxi in his sketch of the accident when recounting the events of the day. Garvey told the court that Gaobakwe was the driver and that he deliberately disappeared from the scene of the accident because he faced an attempted murder charge related to a shooting in 1999. In June of 2004 Gaobakwe was sentenced to spend a year in jail after being convicted on the shooting charge.

ADYA IS BACK... ADYA CLASSIC 2!!!

The Today Way of Classical Music

Dutch maestro/composer Adriaan Van Landschoot returns with the follow-up release to the highly successful Adya Classic. Adriaan has conducted in Holland and Belgium and represented Belgium twice in the Eurovision Song Contest with Dream Express and Stella.

After the huge success of Adya Classic, Adriaan has done it again bringing you the most familiar and unforgettable classical tunes done in his own unique way. If you enjoyed the first Adya Classic, then you'll absolutely adore Adya Classic 2!

TRACKLISTING:

1. Toreador – AtJenki
2. Alla Turca – Ahriahne
3. Morning Mood – Trevobima
4. Orpheus in the Underworld – Nagodus
5. Amazing Grace – Siralynth
6. Hungarian Dance – Netonkla
7. Barcarolle – Ourybova
8. The Emperor – Muvagora
9. Dance of the Hours – Souraktoff
10. Air – Dorilun
11. Aida – Solaekride
12. Capriccio Italien – Fagrozzi
13. Going Home – Midecras
14. Serenade – Lakisong
15. Swan Lake – Ositares
16. Harp Concerto – Endasori
17. Italian Symphony - Krilasko

Two dead, Mandoza out of hospital after crash

Kwaito star Mandoza is recovering at home following a car accident in the early hours of Saturday morning, metro police said on Sunday.

Two people died and Mduduzi Tshabalala [Mandoza] was hospitalised after he crashed his DaimlerChrysler Crossfire into a VW Jetta along the N1 near the 14th Avenue offramp at about 1.23am.

"He hit it from the back, the Jetta lost control and overturned, trapping the two occupants inside and they died on the scene," said Superintendent Edna Mamonyane, Metro police spokesperson.

Mandoza sustained slight injuries and was taken to the Flora Clinic, where he was released later the same day.

Mamonyane said that a case of culpable homicide had been opened.

"We could not take blood tests to check for alcohol levels because the paramedics had already given him a drip," she said.

"He is not under arrest. Once the Metro police have completed their investigation the docket will be handed over to the SAPS."

The investigation continues. - Sapa