PHOTOS: Morafe and Zola give it some bass @ Bassline
Sorry we’re a week late – long story. But here it is – our review of the Bassline gig and the pics that go with it… Thanks Palesa for Representin’! Click here to see our pics of the event and the peeps that attended. What do you get when you mix kwaito’s super legend and hip hop’s amazing new talent? We… ll a concert by Zola and Morafe of course! Two words describe their performance: Crazed fans! Performing to a full house is probably one of the most exhilarating feelings for any musician, but when the fans know every single word and are screaming it out at the top of their lungs- that has got to be even better! Friday 3 November was the next date for the Edgars Music Series at Bassline in Newtown. MC’s Pabi and Dineo and DJ Nutty Nyce of YFM kept the crowd begging for more. The supporting acts Slice and the Motherland Funk boys Jozi stole the show as Jozi lit up the stage literally with Crazy Lu smoking what looked like a joint on stage, his band mates however were not going to let him upstage them as Bongani Fassie bust a break-dance move and a great beat box, Da Les killed the crowed with his rendition of the ‘Snap yo Finger’ dance and Ishmael supplied the backing vocals- If you’ve never seen a Jozi performance you have missed out on great stage presence. Just as the main acts were about to hit the stage Drencko lept out of the backstage in his tight pink suit and his Nik Nak man hairstyle and got everyone hooting with his single Shaya Ama Hoota driving the crowd insane. This month’s Edgars Music Series definitely did not disappoint and we at Represent look forward to next month’s performances! ============================================= You know our money is on Morafe as the Next Big Thing in hiphop – these boys from Maftown work so hard, combined with their magnetism and talent, it’s going to happen. Catch them while they’re on the up. Big ups to Edgars for their consistency and persitence in supporting local music. Good job! Friday 3 November sees Edgars bringing Zola back to the Bassline to lay down the party law at the Edgars Music Series! Last year, Zola launched his range of custom T-shirts at the Bassline with Edgars and this year, he completes that mission with the accessories and foot wear range. He will be joined on the bill on the 3rd of November by Morafe, Jozi, Slice and DJ Nutty Nyce from Y FM. No Introduction necessary really! “We are proud to once...
Thanks for coming to our GOOD LIFE party!
Thanks to the SA Weather bureau assuring us of no rain, we were completely rained out at our event. We had it all set up, sexy red couches outside, candles, loads of pavement cosy tables, outside bars and it was looking great. Then the heavens opened. Not once, but 4 times. But that did nothing to stop all the beautiful party people from getting down. Thanks to all the Representers for coming… along and supporting us. And to all the SoulProviders, Cappello’s, Red Bull, Camel, Absolute, Morafe and Asiboni Mbala friends, you guys are so amazing, we love you. We certainly know who our friends are. So SHARPILE! Muchos Appreciados. You are some seriously funky sexy people – we are impressed! Thanks to our superb dj’s Phonogenic, Jameson and Zondi… and as for our hiphop band Morafe, you know you guys are seriously going places. Proud to be associated with you. We got Thunda to kindly come along and take loads of professional looking pics… their pics should be up in the next few days – click here to go to Thunda. Otherwise we took a whole lot of our own which you can see here… excuse the blur, it was a blur at that stage. Make Sure you come to the next one. Represent! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Good Life GHANDI SQUARE CAPPELLO’S Corner Main street and Loveday St 7pm Friday 20 October 2006 Catch our Dj’s and Morafe live. See u...
Sunday is the new Saturday in Joburg Inner City
Check out our latest Johannesburg inner city pics here. Blown away by the number of sold signs on buildings throughout the inner city of Johannesburg, we decided to document some of the changes for out of towners and those still too scared to check it out for themselves. The inner city is transforming before our ey… es, it’s amazing what a fresh coat of paint and some basic interior overhauls can do to our stunning architecture. And for those of you wanting to catch some bargains from the plethora of cheap and trendy boutique style shops, don’t even bother to join the Saturday rush. Simply drive down Pritchard on a Sunday morning, park near the supreme court, take a moment to enjoy the soaring singing from the Central Methodist Church that fills the air and get shopping. Yes, there are a few shops open on a Sunday – bargain hunters paradise. So put away your bling, put your phone in your pocket and get walking downtown on a Sunday in the inner city – it does wonders for the calf muscles. Oh ja, remember you need cash, no credit cards etc, but at R30 – R80 a buy, you don’t need to feel nervous about carrying wads around. Check out the pics of the city on a Sunday right...
Joburg youth give JAY-Z their vote
Check out our pics of the concert on Flickr here. You know we’re not big on the dome as a concert venue, but last night was the first time that we saw it packed to almost capacity, it’s true colours finally shining through as a well organised and smooth flowing event venue. Jay-Z gave a sterling pe… rformance to the thousands of young, younger and really young fans packing out the dome and getting down. Fashion, hair, diversity, colour, dancemoves, electric vibes, the Jozi youth gave their vote to jigga as their favourite MC as they sang along to every lyric of every song, most of which were not commercial hits. We were so proud of our ecclectic, loud, proud and beautiful young Joburg people who certainly know just how to Represent in their very own way! We dig you guys and are behind your mission 100%. HipHop had a heydey in the parking lot as well as boot parties, street parties and any old sommer party thumped on through the night for those who weren’t inside the concert. The forefathers of Northgate shopping centre were probably turning in their graves as the youth of the now gave the finger to suburbia and rocked the night ghetto style. Jay-Z was tight, with a simple stage layout and awesome central screen, it felt good not to do the neck straining thing to the side screens for a change and even though the place was packed out, it was spacey, chilled and fabulous. We missed Rihanna, on purpose, so we can’t tell you ’bout her. But as far as the ‘Hov went….as my friend Lerato put it: “Super Awesome.” Tell us about your concert experience – leave a comment! ************************************************************************** We’re just reminding you that JAY-Z is here in less than two weeks… So if you ain’t got your tickets yet, best you hurry! Before we get to the serious part of this article, did you know that on the London leg of Jay-Z’s tour NAS jumped onto stage with him? MTV tells us that NAS was hinting at joining Jay-Z on the African part of his tour – so NAS fans – get buying too! Who knows who could be jumping onto the stage. Where do we start with Nas he has a lot going on. Last week, he jumped onstage with Jay-Z in London and said he might join Hov for more stops on the Global Express Tour. MTV gives us the lowdown: Nas onstage in London “There are some conversations me and Jay are having about doing some more tour dates,” Nas said last week in the...
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