Make sure to get the last of the What’sPhat Pussycat
If you’ve been at a Vinny Da Vinci party then you know that you need this CD – the latest in the sterling What’s Phat series, Vinny is behind the beats – Go and buy it – it’s the final one coming out! By the way – sexy cover guys – we’re looking forward to hearing Jon Curtis amngst other fab tracks…. We’re gonna miss you. Thanks for all the soul all these years. Since the …turn of the millennium, ‘What’s Phat Pussycat’ has been supplying annual breaths of fresh and sensual air into an often staid South African compilation scene with its classy selections. In addition to slinky sets from the most uncompromising names in local deep house (Vinny da Vinci, Tim White and Greg Maloka) the line also featured the first ever commercially available mix from Britain’s resident soulful beat genius, Charles Webster. Fittingly for this final addition, the series comes full circle and lands in the hands of the always dynamite Vinny da Vinci, who oversaw the first edition in 2000. He’s put together a sentimental tribute to the one-of-a-kind series. In other words, he’s ended it on a defiant high note& Included among the exquisite producers on a mix Vinny describes as “beautiful, sweet and sexy” are Dennis Ferrer, who’s remixed Fish Go Deep’s “The Cure & The Cause” (he tells Vinny that it’s “the track of the moment in New York – all the girls love it!”), eminent atmospheric funk experts Blaze (who shine on two cuts), French maestro Franck Roger and “Pussycat 4″‘s DJ, Charles Webster. While playing out these kinds of sublime sounds at spots like 115 (at his monthly Deep Soul Sessions), Vinny has recognized that “people love to sing along,” and to this end the tunes here are high on euphoric vocals. Dishing out the divine lyrics are some authentic legends, including Robert Owens (who graced some of house music’s earliest anthems), Michael Watford and Ultra Nate (of ‘Free’ fame). Currently working on his debut solo album (after three albums as part of DJs At Work, who just licensed a track to Om Records), Vinny has compiled another expert anthology of rhythmic elegance – one that’s probing the possibilities of the house genre. Asked about the sound’s potential future, he says, “I have a feeling there’s something out there waiting to explode – hopefully it comes from South Africa.” With this man at the helm, that’s a very real possibility& TRACKLIST: 1. Sam & Gigi – Bau Au (Patchworks Remix) 2. Rodney Hunter – Take A Ride (Andrý Lodemann Club Ride) 3. Diviniti – Love Will Stay 4. Eminence feat....
Military and Victoriana coming to get you!
Ok so we know it’s Spr/ummer and we should be telling you which bikini to buy, but you know that we like to give you the real time fashioin trends which means that we may give you winter-wear tips in Spr/ummer. We told you all about shorts and high heels a while back, here are two more JUICY tips. 1) The Military look – get your hands on a military-style jacket and quickly… If… you like to be your own original funky self, best you shesha so those who imitate (you know the ones – they do it so shamelessly) won’t be able to catch-up – try to get something from a slightly off-beat shop like YDE or the Space, although a little birdie told us that MR P already had some wannabe military jackets… but then you risk the copy-cat syndrome. Check out GETLIPPY.com for thirty gorgeous jackets. 2. The Victoriana shirt – yip – the VICTORIAN high-collared, lacy look is so here… for tips on what to buy and a good fit, check out the UK site Fashion Telegraph for direction on how to buy a Victoriana shirt. We haven’t seen any around yet, but when they do come, you can get your talons on them first!...
Slick Visionary Sista! Love those earrings!
Young Babalwa here is a super-creative Jozi woman, check out her stunning earrings that she made all on her own! She was spotted at the Women’s month celebrations at ConHill. Africa knows fashion!…
Sunny days and friendship
We don’t know what the weather is like in the rest of the country, but Joburg is glorious and sunny already – let’s hope it stays that way. Winter has been good to us. As you can see, the ladies are already set for Spring and don’t they look fabulous. They were snapped at the ConHill Women’s day celebrations. PS: Take note of the brown shorts – that’s the look! Now where are those high heels…...
It’s raining dance
Every year at this time of the year diversely shaped and beautifully toned dancers from all over South Africa (and even int dance companies!) gather in Joburg for the awesome Dance Umbrella.Having done my time in the drama department (opting for acting due to my lack of supple body flow), I can tell you that these guys need every bit of support and applause they can get for their talent. It is a really tough career to follow, mostly badly paid, often damaging to their bodies in the long-term, and it requires immense dedication and commitment.The tickets are really reasonable, available at computicket there is a broad range of performers to choose from and its staged all over our glowing city.I had a glance at the program and spotted a couple of shows I can reccommend – I remember seeing Boyzie Cekwana perform a few umbrellas back – yum yum those abs – he’s got his show CUT on March 11 & 12. The Cape Townian Jazzart Company is always mind-blowing and if you’re already a connoisseur of dance check out the NEW MOVES which is always interesting – it’s the young and up comings showing their stuff and you get to see about 4 different jigs in one night!Check out the website Dance...
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