YO YO YO BABY WHAT’s UP?
Thanks to Pseu for the thoughts below – remember peeps this is a Citizen Journalism site so make the most of it… send us your thoughts! Pseudonym is a constant observer of human behaviour ; sometimes disgruntled, even paranoid. But has moments of awe demonstrated through her ferocious penmanship. The following article allows you a glimpse of all the quirks and idiosyncrasies th…at we ( or others we know) indulge in. Be warned – you may not always agree… Keeping It Real “Yo, yo, yo, baby…wassup?” I turn around and confront a figure in baggy jeans, a hooded jacket and takkies – sorry, I meant sneakers – with a notebook for unexpected inspiration and a vocabulary full of hip hop lingo. A girl can but try to restrain the overwhelming feelings of desire ignited by such a power-packed combination. What gets me about these “fine brothas” is their knowledge of their culture and their loyalty to their real selves. While exchanging Playstation game tips, they can tell you about the struggle of the African people and their adversities. About how they get through the day by logging on to www.ohhla.com (online hip hop lyrics archive) for their daily dose of lyrical honesty. They have in-depth discussions about how “the struggle continues”, while flashing their latest Nike gear. And they keep telling me I’m not “down with the program,” at least not yet, while they check the time on their Rolex watches and keep eye contact through dazzling Diesel eyewear. Another vital characteristic is the way they hang their pants oh-so low, exposing their boxers, sometimes to the point that their points are dragging on the floor. Why can’t people understand it? I mean, what’s to understand about an expression of individuality by such a large group of people? Why do simple statements against conformity need explanations, especially with our history? It’s amazing how so many of them manage, on a regular basis, to pull one leg of their tracksuit pants up to the knee – after Usher, Redman, LL Cool J, Method Man and Raekwon did the same; these dogs are truly unique, with their Fubu and Timberland (and for those with simpler tastes, Fube and Timbeland, purchased from external diminutive affordable businesses.) And somehow, through all the playa-hating, they always manage to “keep it real”, never giving in to outside influences, staying loyal to themselves and their country. All this leaves me sitting in class for hours, daydreaming about the day, when I acquire my own “fine brotha”. And when I catch sight of a bunch of girls screaming and sighing over those American hip-hop guys, I just...
We vote for a PRE-ELECTION party…
You know we work bl**dy hard in Jozi, so any opportunity to play must be taken with both hands… Wednesday the 1st March is the day we go to make our mark.. which means it’s a public holiday which means that Tuesday (the last day in this rocky but exciting February) is PARTY NIGHT!!! We have your dancing shoes close to heart as we put our feeler’s out there for fabulous parties…. We already know about three parties: CANTARE Supper Club – there’s a “Something Different” party featuring live performances from KAYA, Seed of light (live HipHop), 3Sum and TYTE. Cantare MonteCasino Fourways Dress is strictly smart. Couvert charge R70 per person or R100 for couples. Doors open at 9pm. Call Bhoza or Ncceba for more info on 072 269 1262 or 083 580 9875. COLOR BAR has a Jazz night – check out the posters on a pole near you, McCOy Mrubata and another Jazz muso we can’t remember… Couvert charge: R30 Color Bar, 44 Stanley Avenue, Auckland Park DEVINE LOUNGE has an election party with DJ Waxxy and Fistaz on the 1’s and 2’s – Couvert charge: R50 from 9pm Call 011 447 6001 for info Shop 1 Standard Bank Building Cradock Avenue Rosebank If you know of anymore… fill us...
Driver’s Licence and ID Book in less than an hour
Thanks to SISIWAMi for her sweet story on a Friday afternoon: A few weeks ago I was at a friend’s house party – during the night there were about 30 to 40 close friends that came and went… all good people. I kept my handbag close at hand, as you do…The party was good, lots of great conversation and tequila. The only distraction from an otherwise tame and fab event was a t…all blond woman who was completely out of control too early on – stumbling around the party in stilleto’s with her nose in the air – she was crass, self-obsessed and crude… She had a ‘DragQueen’ look about her and a drugged up vibe to her… But she gave us a few laughs. A dismal ab-fab one could say. Anyway… so at about 1am we decide it’s time to go home and off we go. On the way we stop at a garage shop for some munchies and that’s when I realise that someone has gone into my handbag and stolen my wallet… I immediately phone the host, who last I saw had been throwing the drag-woman out as she had become obnoxious and irritating… it was his party after-all and he didn’t know her, she had come with someone else. He reiterated the first thoughts that had flown through my mind at the discovery of the theft, “that tall blond woman” although he used a more expressive expletive for her… Now I know it’s not fair to accuse anyone or point fingers, but there was a series of coincidences that made us think it could only have been her…for example the empty wallet was found close to where she had been standing (or should i say stumbling) just before she was chucked out… and there were various other important clues… I didn’t have much Inside the wallet except for about R200 and a whole lot of slips for things I had bought… and… MY DRIVER’S LICENCE. It is unbelievable what anxiety and dread the loss of your driver’s licence can bring on. Everytime I think about going to get a new one I get this awful feeling in my stomach. The fact is that you can only go for so long on back routes and ask friends to drive you around (often recklessly) until you actually have to face up to the dreaded Traffic Department and go and get a new one. I had also lost my ID book a few months before (see how long I can prolong official things for) and decided to book off a morning and go balls to the wall and...
L’Atelier art competition – get your entries in.
Artists, if you are a South African emerging artist between the age of 21 and 35 and you would like the chance to win R100 000 for a visit to Paris to study Arts and stay in your own arty studio (atelier), then why not enter the ABSA …L’atelier competition? You need to get your work in between the 6th and 10th March – there are collection points all over the country… come on… go for it! The competition is held annually for artists between the ages of 21 and 35. This award not only ensures South Africa’s emerging artists of recognition, but also affords them the opportunity to develop their talents abroad. Who may enter? The competition is open to all artists who are not younger than 21 and not older than 35 years on 12 March 2006. In the case of art students, only students in their final year of study who meet the age requirements may participate. Only artists resident in South Africa may take part in the competition. The winner must make use of the studio apartment at the Citý Internationale des Arts in Paris for at least three months, but not longer than six months, and the prize money must be used specifically for this purpose (e.g. monthly levy for the apartment at the Citý). The prize money must be used within a year of having been awarded. On his/her return from Paris, the winner must have his/her first exhibition at the Absa Gallery. Which works may be entered? A maximum of three works may be entered at only one collection point. The works of art must have been completed in the 24 months prior to the closing date. Only original works of art may be entered. Entries in any medium will be accepted, subject to the following requirements: A single work, that must be hanged, including the frame, must not be larger than 2m x 2m, and must not weigh more than 30kg. It must also pass through a normal-sized single door. Sculptures, including the base, may not exceed a mass of 100kg (as stipulated above) Works that consist of several parts should be accompanied by simple assembly and disassembly instructions. Works must be of such a nature that they can easily be packaged, transported and exhibited. The selection panel and/or organisers have the right to refuse to accept or display works that are difficult to hang, install, transport or handle. No drilling will be permitted for the hanging of any artwork. Works may not be dangerous or potentially dangerous, or of a nature that may cause injury or damage to persons or...
Paris Meet Portia
We just had to put this pic on Represent to cheer us all up a bit … Paris, please meet Portia….
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