PAYOLA -know what that means?
Thanks to Gufa Buda* for some interesting food for thought. He raises the question of PAYOLA on SA RADIO – do you know what PAYOLA means? We didn’t until now: Here’s the Wikipedia definition: PAYOLA In the music industry, the illegal practice of record companies paying money for the broadcast of records on music radio is called payola, if the song is presented as being part of the no…rmal day’s broadcast. On influential stations (and particularly on television) payola can become so commonplace that it becomes difficult for artists to get their records/videos played without offering some sort of payment. The term gets its name as a take-off of the names of some early record-playing machines, such as Victrola. Apparently PAYOLA became a popular term in the 50’s when several high-profile DJ’s were accused of PAYOLA in the take-off of Rock n Roll. What GUFA wants to know is two-fold. FIrstly, do you think that PAYOLA exists on South African Radio and secondly if it exists in the genre of HipHop in SA as it does in the US…. mmmhmmm what do you think readers? Click here for an interesting site on PAYOLA in the HipHop industry in the US. GUFA also sent us this article: “Here’s an interesting read from yesterdays The Star newspaper in the tonight section: smacks a little bit of payola (SA style) dont you think? make up your own mind.” March 1, 2006 By Therese Owen – Crisis management seems to be needed at YFM as their three prime- time deejays have announced their resignations within the last month. Fresh’s well-documented move to 5fm was announced a mere two weeks ago while S’bu Leope announced his resignation over the weekend. He has plans to start a production company. The seeming implosion of YFM may be contributed to self-interest and own agendas by the deejays. The popular YFM deejays have bigger interests in the music industry. One only has to look at DJ Fresh, who regularly releases his popular dance CDs, or S’bu Leope, who is kwaito star, Mzekezeke, to see how much mula there is to gain as a deejay on this station. S’bu also owns his own record company, TS Records. Their artists conveniently fit into YFM’s format. For the last 16 months there’s been increasing dissatisfaction among music industry players outside of the YFM cabal. There is much concern over deejays’ alleged abuse of power. The deejays on YFM all came from relative obscurity. However, their increasingly powerful positions laid the door wide open for them to abuse that power. The rot set in with the now deceased Iggy Smallz, who was...
CRICKETERS you guys made our day!
We’re not the biggest sports fans, but when it comes to an International match we become very vocal. Just ask our poor friends who had to listen to us yelling and shouting during the incredible Australia – SA one-day match yesterday…We were so glad to catch this glorious unforgettable sporting moment. If you didn’t catch it, you lost out. So here’s the deal… Australia goes …in to bat and breaks the world record of the highest number of runs scored in a one-day match, getting 434/4 – a frightening number to try and match. Sa’s are all nervous – there’s no chance we could beat that. But not only did we match it, we surpassed it with a beautiful 4 hit by Hershelle Gibbs (after Makhaya Ntini had given us the one we needed) with only one more ball to be bowled – we ended on 438/9, winning the series. What a feeling. Well done guys! Click here for the lowdown from Ken Borland on IOL. Click on Picture to go to IOL for Etienne Rothbart’s pic… – “Choke on that, Aussies! Makhaya Ntini and Herschelle Gibbs celebrate the Proteas’ stunning victory over Australia in the fifth one-day International at the Wanderers. Proteas speechless after record victory Photo: Etienne Rothbart, Pretoria...
On a serious note… HATE SPEECH questions
Thanks to Sabelo in KZN for his thoughts on Hate speech and websites dedicated to it. We were horrified (although not completely suprised) to see these websites set up by bigoted, racist and ignorant people. Our worst kind. Sabelo would like Representers to comment on what they feel about these sites and to discuss the implications on our society of this kind of thinking. We say to Sab…elo – don’t waste too much time or energy on it – the world is full of losers and angry ugly people and if you scratch a bit deeper on the net you’ll find many more disturbing and hateful sites. In the SA context – remember that many people have still not managed to break out of the very thorough brain-washing of the Apartheid era and probably never will.. some have successfully bred the same kind of limited thinking in their kids hence a 15 yr old thinking that way…Only to their children’s disadvantage. You know what we say – Fit in or F**k off. Supremecy of any race or culture has no place in a continent as multi-cultured as Africa. But with that much hate inside oneself, we promise you that they can only be miserable and unhappy people wasting their time. Thanks for your words… We believe in one people and one love with respect for diversity on all levels – love will always overcome hate! Believe in that and live your truth. SABELO: Here are a few web sites that are dedicated to hate, I wonder if you investigate such things and if you think there is a story behind these hate sites. Sadly this is what the youth in Norway(Scandanivia), and other countries read about us hence the stereotype Africans face when they go out. Sadly in some sites you find that “white’ South African youth as young as 15 post hateful contributions and this breaks me really! www.africancrisis.org www.southafricathetruth.netfirms.com www.newnation.com if not co.za these are hate sites targetted at Black people and packaged as the truth. Read and see how much hate and backstabbing we have been putting up with for the past 11 Years. The cost of freedom is too high maybe we went about it the wrong way? NB: THERE ARE MORE THAN 20 SITES I GOT FROM THE STUDENTS IN ONE OF THE HIGH SCHOOLS IN NORWAY AND THEY WANTED TO KNOW IF THESE WERE TRUE....
Laugh a lot at 88
Last year we spent more than one evening at 88 laughing our heads off and we couldn’t recommend a better comedian than John Vlismas to do the same for you… He is the bomb! Good news is that from the end of this month (29 March – can’t believe we’re wishing March away already…) you can catch comedy at 88 Lounge in Norwood – it’s on every LAST WEDNESDAY of the month. Fill it up! Vlismas is o…ne of South Africa’s best known comedians and his previous engagements have included writing and performing for Jerry Springer, Mark Shuttleworth and Saudi Royals. Probably Vlismas’ biggest mission in life is to let the world know that SA comedy is not all Boerewors and Schuster… hence he’s bringing some of his mates along for the show as well. The Comedy night at The 88 Lounge will be hosted John Vlismas and will include performances from the very best up and coming talent. The show on Wednesday 29 March will feature Trevor Gumbi, Alyn Adams, and Riaad Moosa in a two part show. “Comedy is one of the fastest growing live attractions in South Africa at the moment,” remarked Alan Freeman of the 88 Lounge, “And with John on board, we know that we can present top class entertainment at every comedy show we do. It is also very cool for us as a venue to be able to offer our patrons some variety and serious quality in our entertainment line-up.” The Comedy nights will take place on the last Wednesday of every month at The 88 Lounge, with John Vlismas as resident host and a series of special comedic guests gracing the stage. Comedy Night The 88 Lounge 114 William Road, Norwood, corner Grant Ave. (Opposite the Spar parking lot, next to Woolworths.) Doors: 19:00 Cover: R60 for non-members R40 for members (on presentation of 88 Lounge key-ring) Booking is essential as space is limited. Book your seat on (011) 728 8417 Comedy starts...
Mary J Blige technical rider – fussy or expected???
Thanks to Vandalista for this peek into the RIDER of Mary J Blige from the Blog “The Smoking Gun” – you know we love her but she’s certainly demanding. We don’t think it’s the worst we’ve heard of but it is quite fussy! From TSG: If you’re considering booking Mary J. Blige for a concert or TV appearance, be prepare…d to make a trip to Bed Bath & Beyond. That’s because the 35-year-old R&B singer’s performance contract stipulates that her dressing room include a “private toilet (with new toilet seat).” CLICK HERE FOR THE...
Do you have the stamina for this CT party?
No wonder Cape Townians leave work at 3pm everyday and take life really easy – they’re obviously gathering all the energy they have for the the Global Breakthrough Club Tour. It’s starts on a Friday and continues through to Monday then picks up again on the Wednesday and carries on through Thur, Fri and no doubt Sat till the wee hours of Sunday. It’s being held at different venues and ev…en some off the radar underground but above fabulara venues… It’s next week and it features some awesome DJ’s including Bruno from Cafe Del Mar in Ibiza and Shaun Duvet who Represent loves… YOU GO CAPE TOWN – you put us busybee Jozi people to shame. Global Breakthrough Club Tour 10th -18th March. Click here for more info. Global Breakthrough is a unique Cape Town club tour taking place between the 10th and 18th March featuring some of the world’s most sought after DJs as well as the best in local talent. International DJs including the legendary DJ Bruno from Ibiza (Cafe Del Mar), Mark Knight (Toolroom Records/Ministry of Sound), Tom Neville (Buzz Junkie/Ministry of Sound) amongst many others. Local talent includes Goldfish, Dino Moran, Shaun Duvet, Craig De Sousa and Nick E louder. The tour brings together the best that Cape Town’s party scene has to offer; stopping off at nightlife hotspots Miam Miam, Ignite, Opium and Hemisphere as well as some unique party locations including a luxury villa, Oudekraal beach and a boat party. For those that can last the distance this promises to be the wildest events of the year for clubbers; with each party having it’s own unique flavour and giving a platform to the DJs that are shaping international club culture. The parties: Friday 10th March: LoveCapeTown.com Music Trust event with the Nightwatchmen (GoodhopeFM) Mark Knight (Toolroom Records/Ministry of Sound) & Tom Neville (Toolroom Records/Ministry of Sound) and special guest Bruno from Ibiza (Cafý Del Mar) @ Miam Miam Pre door tickets: R70 / Door: R80 9pm – 4am Saturday 11th March: SoCiety presents Paolo Mojo (Sasha 2005 Tour DJ) at Opium Pre door tickets: R60 / Door: R80 9pm – 4am Sunday 12th March: Toolroom Records Villa Party at a secret location Mark Knight, Tom Neville, Paolo Mojo and special guest Goldfish Live! Meeting place: Bottom car park of Table Mountain cable car parking. Continuous free shuttle all day. Pre door tickets: R120 / Door: R140 12 noon to midnight Wednesday 15th March: Sundazed DJs (London) Boat Party, departing from the Waterfront, The Sea Princess. Pre door tickets: R120 / Door: R140 4-8pm, Thursday 16th March: Global Breakthrough Beach Party presents Luke Ashworth...
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