Know how to remix a song?
We know some selectah’s who would win this competition hands down… We’ll make sure they get amongst this mash-up mission – you make sure you and your peeps do the same. Support those who support local music! Simply remix a local Young Gun muso and win 10 000 rond! Well that’s if the judges like it! Details below.
Remix Levi’s® Young Guns
The Levi’s® Young Guns continue to blaze their way around the country, collecting more and more fervent fans as the play this unique mix of raw urban and rock sounds. They’re the face of a new generation of music makers, intent on doing things their way and committed to keeping it real, rocking and right on.
And to spread the love and bring the Levi’s® Young Guns sound to even more listeners throughout South Africa, Levi’s® is now offering aspiring young producers the opportunity to remix the bands. So if you think you’ve got the rhythmic ability to twist Unit-R’s music into a house style, or you’re convinced that you’ve got just the right beats to lay under BlaqPearl’s hypnotic voice, then you need to enter this competition and prove to the music world that you’ve got what it takes to take the Levi’s® Young Guns sound to the next level.
The choices are endless. Decide which tracks you want to remix from any of the Levi’s® Young Guns artists, then get in touch with Oppikoppi at info@oppikoppi.co.za and they’ll send your request on to the band. They’ll send back the separates from the song, or songs, that you’re going to add your own personal touch to. You’ll receive all the separate tracks on disc, and then it’s up to you to bring on the magic. Once you’re done, send the remix back and it’ll be uploaded to the www.myspace.com/levisyoungguns for people to listen to.
Then the judging begins, with all remixes competing for the sought-after first prize of R10 000.00. The judges all know what good music is about. They are musical maestro and supreme funk selector DJ Kenzhero, music industry writer and commentator Dave Chislett, the adorable Esjay from the ever popular Love Jones, righteous rocker and The Dirty Skirts guitarist Dave Moffat and the ever-sultry, always charming Honey B from African Dope.
So, if you’re all about reworking sounds, and you want to be involved with the most progressive groups on the local music scene, then show your skills and remix the Levi’s® Young Guns. It’s your chance to make your mark.
For more information, go to www.myspace.com/levisyoungguns
