EDITOR’S WORD welcome to our summer 2016 issue.for the first time,we have taken our magazine to the people and with this one,sho!mag welcomes two of our contrubutors...
our contributors hI everyone,my promise to you is just a simple one ‘good publication which is house music based’.WITHOUT EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU THERE IS NO SHO!MAG...mUSICkOP
it’s a pleasure to be part of this growing house music magazine.looking forward to giving you nothing but the best reviews,updates and interviews...KAT
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CONTENTS SHO!MAG CONTRIBUTORS
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On The Spot Yolanda FYRUS
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COVER STORY CHUBBY THE REAI HOUSEHEAD
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SHO!MAG Contributors
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YOLANDA FYRUS
ntroducing the Cape Town based “mega talented vocalist, Yolanda Fyrus. We take some time out in this Summer Issue to chill and get to know the Lady who is behind the microphone.Sho!
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olanda Fyrus, a passionate Singer, also a versatile vocalist when it comes to different Genres. From house,Kwaito, HipHop/Rap, Rock, AfricanJazz and XiFi (combination of electro & pop music etc). When she’s not performing around the Country or in Africa. She’s doing some Songwriting with her golden magic wand, that flows ideas like ink melting to connect words between the lines of music.
well know by the Hit Song “Mshini Wam”.Recorded at RedbullStudio by Richard Rumney and Jake Lipman. She’s currently working on an EP called “Gitala (Guitar)” which might be expected early next year 2017. It will be a mixture of African Jazz, Electro and Reggie. Further, Yolanda was part of the Red Bull Base Camp Music Academy in 2013.
Yolanda Fyrus Xashi by full name hails from King Williams Town in the Eastern Cape. She’s been in the music industry live She’s currently working on a EP performing scenes like Rocking The called House Experience with a Daisies. Redbull Street Style world local Producer WiseCadence. Watch championship, Brickfield. Music this space, two Songs titled “Don’t Festival and also at MTN BushFire Let Go” and “Amalobola” that will Festival to make few. be out on the 29th October 2016. Above mentioned Songs will be Concerts and artists she has worked compiled on an upcoming Album with include the likes of Spoek called “Casa da Vida” by Sivuyile Mathambo.Did collaboration on Lehoko know by his stage name as “Mshini Wam”,Gwababa at Rocking WiseCadence. the Daises Festival in 2014. Also at the World Cape Town Music There’s a Music Video shoot on the Festival in 2011 and at various Clubs way based on the Song titled around the Country. In addition “Amalobola” which will be out early She formed part of Future Sounds 2017. Early this year 2016 she of Mzansi Part 2 Documentary with worked on EP “Inzonzobila” Spoek Mathambo (available on Recorded at Redbull Studio and YouTube).And Shoot Music Video licensed to RedBull Media House in on a song “War on Words” and Cape Town. Included are following “Gwababa”(Available on YouTube). list of Songs: 01.Sibongile,02.Tata and 03.Zakhala. She was part of performing artists along with Gazelle Band at clubs She also worked on a Song like Assembly, Dunes in Hout Bay, titled “Izolo” featured by Spoek Taleberg Tarven, Design Indaba Mathambo and produced by Eric Festival in 2009, Red Bull World Manyelo, which can be expected Street Style Champion in 2010. late this year of 2016 Yolanda Fyrus Traveled to KalahariSafari Tour and Spoek Mathambo they are from Cape Town, Bloemfontein,
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Pretoria and Durban 2011 in part with Gazelle Band Artist. They also performed at the MK awards in Johannesburg 2011. And Shoot music Video on a song “Chic Afrique” (available on YouTube). She has worked with artists like Mizz, Chumza Ceke, Deepconsoul. She is inspired by the likes of Mariam Makeba, Busi Mhlongo, Brenda Fassie and shared a stage with Oliver Mtukudzi and a host of other legendary musicians. We at Sho!Mag are blown away by this talented lady and her passion for the “Art Of Music”.Hopefuly by the time our “Sumer Issue” hits your hands,her EP will be on full rotation.Sho!
Article By: Anele “MusicKop” Mamkeli. Images By: Yolanda Fyrus
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ne of the most professional person in the Mzansi House Music Scene one has ever come into contact with!!! Believe me when I say,I have met alot of individuals who are part of the Mzansi House Scene and those with aspirations of being part of this scene. Chubby is just unique and one of a kind and that is so rare within an industry where uniqueness is as hard to find like a “Black AllStar In A Dark Room�.
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The Real House Head
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ho!Mag C h u b b y, who is Chubby and where are you based?
Chubby : Madoda Tshutsha from KZN, Clermont. Clermont is a township in the heart of Durban, KZN, South Africa. But my parents are actually from the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. Sho!Mag : The stage name “Chubby” where and how did that come about? Chubby : It’s actually funny… When I was younger I’ve always wanted to be a Deejays. So I had a friend then, his family owned a Shop where we used to hang out at. So there was this cold drink we used to enjoy a lot and apparently it was called “Chubby” and its logo had a chubby guy in it and I must admit the guy in the logo looked just a bit like me. So my friend Junior and I thought it would be a great idea to the name “Chubby” as my Deejay name and if I ended up making it in the Music Industry then my stage name would be “Chubby Da Dj”, but that
never happened as I took the route and became a Music Compiler and I somehow used that name as the title of my Debut Compilation Album “Good Music According To Chubby”. Sho!Mag : In the African House Music Scene, what part are you actually playing?
Chubby : I work a lot with international recording labels, so I help underground producers to release their music within these labels. I can safely say that I take African House Music to the International Arena and the response has been a positive one. Sho!Mag : So what do you prefer the most? Is it deejaying or music production? Chubby : I just love House Music and it has always been my dream to be in this exciting industry. I really don’t mind which role I play within House Music as it has always been my dream to be in this industry and to make it a better one. Sho!Mag : Chubby, when did you notice that you had love for House Music and what sparked that love for House Music? “Do you have any musical influences”? Chubby : The serious love for House Music started when I was doing Grade 8. My friend Ntokozo introduced me to some Deep House Music, by that time Blackcoffee was a Deep/Soulful House Music Producer and likes of Stimming , Rocco, Louis Vega, Culoe De Song and many more caught my attention. Since those, I never looked back and it has always been about House Music. Right now I’m influenced by artists such as Deep Mayer, Teddy Esposito, Smangar M, Masa,
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G Bakamela, Deep House Vandal, BB Smooth and many more artist which I can’t mention at this moment. They all have something different about their music and they are all amazing to say the least. Sho!Mag : Musically, who have you worked with so far in this musical journey? Chubby : I have worked with a lot of amazing and talented house music producers and labels both locally and internationally. The likes of Deep Mayer, Teddy Esposito, Nj Househead, Chris Perrry, Dj Thesman, Ross Mt Park, Mathew Play, La ViccaMuziq, Smangar M, 75 Fifty and some collaborations are are due for release this year and next year. Sho!Mag : Are there any current music projects you are involved with? Chubby : My side Infinite Boys, La ViccaMuziq, Smangar M, Alunic Sounds, Simnique Soulful Savior, Labza Deep, Aarno, Teddy Esposito, 7d Fifty, Peter Rocco and many more man. The artists which I have mentioned above all did individual guest mixes for a Facebook Page which I used to manage where we shared underground house music
and some of their guest mixes were aired in Alra Park Radio. Sho!Mag : When you not busy creating house beats, what do you guys get up too? Chubby : When I am not busy with music which is very rare. I enjoy the company of my friends, just hanging out, funny enough mostly we will be chatting about music het… Sho!Mag : Currently what musical projects are you busy with? Chubby : For my compilation I have worked with Ubarn Flex, G Prod, Mute, Peter Rocco, Eric Houbron, Hughes Giboulay that would be for my 1st compilation “Good Music According To Chubby Vol1 Techno Version”. Sho!Mag :How would you describe the music in your current and previous projects? Chubby : Music in my previous project, I would describe it as “Dark and Raw” and its just simple Techno. The current one is full of Vocals and Vox. Its just beautiful house music compilation and I did not stick to a single House Music Genre, but everyone will find their favourite tracks there. It is a project for every House Head that love and appreciate the best in House Music.
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Chubby : Durban is very versatile at the moment, allowing each and every music genre to have its share of the crowd and fans. But House Music will always have the major Chubby : After this compilation, the share of the pie with musicians such plan is to release remixes for each as Babes Wodumo, Distruction track in the compilation so expect Boyz, Benny Mavericj and many more music and events by Alra Park more underground artists slaying Radio. We are looking forward to that pie. having Deep Mayer tour this year and hopefully that will be finally possible. Sho!Mag : Any future or planned musical projects you are involved with, and what can we expect from you guys in the future?
Sho!Mag : As an artist based in the Durban. How is the music like that side? And if there are any challenges you face, what could be those challenges?
Sho!Mag : Any career highlights that jump into mind, what have been your Career highlights so far? Chubby : Being mentioned on Air by Metro Fm as Deep Mayer’s Manager was actually a nice thing to hear and that made me to work even harder and better myself at my chosen trade.
“We are looking forward to having Deep Mayer tour this year” Sho!Mag: Any message you might have for any Durban or South African based musician you might have? Chubby : Be consistent. Sho!Mag : Where and how can we get hold of your Music Projects? Chubby : T get your hands and ears to my compilation just do a google search “God Music According To Chubby” and to get music by Deep Mayer just google his name. All our projects are available in all music stores. Sho!
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kosinathi Mpofu ,popularly known as “Natjazz” is an aspiring young talented deep house club deejay based in Cape Town. We sat with him & try to get the full insight behind this talented young deejay, here is what he had to say for himself raw & undiluted.
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guest mix” a show hosted by Dino Michael. Musiq Kop: What motivated you into becoming a deejay ,there are lots of various careers here in South Africa ,Why deejaying?
Natjazz : I listened to deep house usiq Kop: Take us Musiq Kop: Would you perhaps music before I even played, but through the journey of mention a few of those hotels/ then my vision was not to become you becoming a deejay. venues that you’ve played at? a dj, my vision was to become an entertainment manager but I ended Natjazz : It all started at Soul Natjazz : I was featured at an event up in deejaying so since then I’ve Candi,that’s where I began my “Chill Blazer Nights” which was been developing. deejay classes. I was doing a course a rooftop party in Green Point at Basically truly speaking, I started of Digital Music Composition Cape Royal Laxury Hotel. I played off beginning to manage my peers “DJ 101” then after my successful at Alba Lounge in V&A Water- whom are deejays. I happened completion of the course I started Front; St Yves Night Club; JC Pub in to get them gigs in places like playing at night clubs & hotels Claremont. I’ve also played on radio Platinum Lounge, I was also kinda around here in Cape Town. stations such as, Good Hope FM on managing hip hop artists as well The Godfather’s House “One hour
which I was featured on an event Musiq Kop: So ,to wrap things up “Rocktober” which is an annual what would you like to add for your My motto is event hosted in Langa Township fans out there? almost every October month. Live,love and Natjazz: By the way if you wanna succeed, be humble Musiq Kop: So basically how does know the name “Natjazz” came and be connected one get hold of you, do you get from, It comes from one of my booked or host events of your own? favourite producers of all time “Atjazz” as my style is more aligned and get them interviews like “Radio Natjazz: I haven’t hosted an event to Atjazz’s style. And so, basically Interviews”,But then I developed to yet but I get booked most of the my top 3 producers are be a hands on Deep House playing time. I’ve tried to organise an event 1.Atjazz- From Atjazz Record deejay. before, I think I am still on the verge Company of organising an event but I am not 2.Lars Behrenroth- From Deeper Musiq Kop: How long have you hands on right now. But it’s a near Shades of House been on deejaying scene? vision that’ll happen very very soon. 3.Charles Webster- From Defected Natjazz: I started deejaying in 2012, Musiq Kop: So,What can your so counting up it’s been four years followers expect from you? Is there being a hands on full-time Deejay. anything you’re currently working on? Musiq Kop: So which deejays or artists have you played along/with? Natjazz : Well there are collaborations I am currently busy Natjazz: I’ve shared an event with with ,to name a few artists I’am Dj Cndo and I’ve also played along working with Aisha-Vocalist, Dj Dino Michael and Dj Christos ,of Loyd, Dj Spelz, Dj Kent.
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BUILD YOUR OWN BRAND
and interested in buying can pull thru. Secondly it would be “Media” ,when I talk about media I mean Radio;Television;Local Newspaper etc.One should make amends to approach the media sources I mentioned above. Sho!Mag : Would you say building Thirdly what I would like to pinpoint one’s brand is a fundamental is that one needs to be humble and element in one’s musical career? respect your audience, because no And if it is, how so? matter how good you are at your art, with a stinking attitude it will all be MusiqKop : Definitely it is, all due in vain. to the fact that in the music scene we have a lot of unnoticed talented Sho!Mag : What would you say is a people or shall I say “Undermined”. “NO-NO” when one builds their Just to be brief ,we have people like brand? music producers & backup vocalists that I strongly believe that what they MusiqKop : Taking all the credit to stand for is not recognised. So to yourself , because building a brand speak in essence ,it is a fundamental requires a team and making people element that one buils his own value you, you have to give them brand. credit for their valued input. We’ve seen a lot of artists do that Sho!Mag : What are the “tools” and some of them have taken a deep you can say a Musician can slide downfall towards their careers use to build their because of such actions. brand? “My advice to young growing artists like me MusiqKop : Firstly , one has to is that ,you have to be persistent, the music be an active social network user industry is rough but most of all “Believe in because social networks have made your hustle.Be original, the audience out there things easy for artists to reach their wants something new and fresh , do not attempt audience and sell their product. For to imitate what’s already out there.One more instance ,you’re in Johannesburg thing you should know is “No man is an Island”, CBD and you have 3 or 4 CD’s of everyone needs assistance at some point so yours with you, you can simply seek assistance to help you put your brand out tweet that if anyone who is around there”.
e have our two regular contributors, “MusiqKop” and “Kat”for the feature “BrandIt” as we discuss “How To Build A Solid Brand Within The Music Industry”?
First on the line is Anele Mamkeli,also known as “MusiqKop”. Anele Mamkeli ,is a 20 year old self taught male DJ and Music Composer based in the Khayelitsha which is one of the townships in Cape Town South Africa. After a several failed attempts to enrol in music institutions, he basically decided to teach himself how to dj as well as music composition. It all began on virtual dj years back, but now he is a very capable and hands on unsigned underground DJ and Producer. Not only that, he is also one of our regular contributors to our magazine. This is how our “chat” went down... Sho!Mag : According to your understanding what is Brand Building? MusiqKop : Brand building is when one or a group of people establish a certain brand and ensuring that it has a solid foundation ,so as for it to be able to grow from strength to strength. Most importantly building a brand requires one to know his target audience.
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Sho!Mag : Would you say building one’s brand is a fundamental element in one’s musical career? And if it is, how so?
anything that can put your name out there, Newspaper interviews, regular one-on-one meet and greet sessions with your fans...
Kat : Definitely Yes ! Because the more out there you are the better the chances of you getting work, in this case it’s bookings for a performance. For instance, getting booked for an event does not only mean you bring yourself (DJ) and (or) your band members but also your name being on the poster will pull in more attendees to the event because they want to experience what you bring to the table as a performer, so if your are not out there, people don’t know about you ‘NO ONE’ other than just the people wanting to attend the event will be there. Building your brand means people will look forward to events/gigs that have featured you in the line up or even Sho!Mag : According to your your own events/gigs. understanding what is Brand Sho!Mag : What are the “tools” Building? you can say a Musician can use to build their brand? Kat : To me brand building means a lot of things but most importantly it Kat : The most obvious tools would is mainly about building a name that be social media, that being your is recognised by the general public, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and media,for yourself as an individual the likes because there you can or an organisation. It other words, build up a quick and follow(able) it is getting yourself out there. profile to update your followers. Creating awareness about who you Then we have hardcopy magazines are, what is it exactly that you do and moving with the times you and how can people who need your get digital (#Sho!Mag) and online services can get hold of you. magazines. Basically it be can
Sho!Mag : What would you say is a “NO-NO” brand building?
ext up, we link up with Jack Pule also knowmn as “Kat”, from Mashishing, Lydenburg in Mpumalanga. He grew up there from Pre-school up until he matriculted from Mashishing High in 2014. He has been listening to music from as early as 7 years of age, and was exposed various genre of music mainly Hip-Hop/Rap and House music among others. As years went by, the House music bug bit hard and as most South African house-heads say...He was brought up by Compilation Albums. From there on it’s been house music all the way, also learning the ropes of music production. He is currently residing in Johannesburg for my studies and now a regular article contributor for Sho!Mag.
Kat : What I consider a ‘”NO-NO” when it comes to brand building is FORCING YOURSELF UNTO PEOPLE OR EVENTS, now that’s a TOTAL NO-NO ! Yes, you want to be given a chance but you have to build yourself all the way UP as a good, reliable and trusted brand (Musician/DJ) so those event organizers approach you for your services not someone who comes across as pushy.
“to me brand building means a lot of things” ADVICE ON BRAND BUILDING
1. Firstly know everything there is to know about yourself, what you want and how you want it. 2. Develop a plan of action and stick to it. 3. Be open to advice from those who came before you (They know the industry better than you), ask where you don’t know or you are not sure. 4. Respect your brand. 5. Always conduct yourself in a professional manner.
Remember witdj the drop the beat guru on our previous issue? We featured him on one of our previous issues.
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emember Witdj the drop the beat guru on our previous issue? We had a Q&A session with him own one of our previous issues. Well, we happy to announce that WitDj has dropped his ‘drop the beat’ compilation. Drop the beat compilation is nothing but a “game changer” from this multi talented “Deejay / Music Producer / Hustler”. The compilation was inspired by afro music ,a bit of soul and deep house music.WitDj has featured some “UnderGround Producers” on this project... Zaah,LogicBoys,MillahBlaq, T Drum,Saneristo are some of the banging beat makers WitDj selected for this project.
well...his drop the beat compilation,has made the drop.this is what he had to say....
SHO!MAG TOP10
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s part of #ShoMag’s Summer 2016 issue, I bring you my #ShoMagTop10 albums and Top10 singles for 2016. These are the must have sounds for this summer. A couple of albums could not make it for our selection as they were released after our Top10 Selections were compiled. Those would include Rabs Vhafuwi, Caiiro and one of S.A’s favourite duo Black Motion.
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EchoDeep The Music City (Unmixed) This offering from EchoDeep is pretty nice and warm,if I can simply put it in that way. With banging tracks such as The Tunnel featuring the mighty talented Loxion Deep, Crazy Over You with Robyn bon vocals. Jesus Knows caught my ears in a huge way and what a divine jam the track is!!!
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With this long awaited release, Culoe De Song decided to tell us a story, with the heart stomping tune Rejoice you are bound to take a journey with this one. Nguwe featuring Thandiswa Mazwai on the album is more intense than the one dropped prior the album.
Here DJ Mbuso returns with hits such as High in Your Love by KZN’s Enoo Napa with Zipho on vocals, others include Phezulu Ambush with DJ Nastor and my personal favorite 2nd Chance with Vanco and Sally. House Victims also with Shine.
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Dj Kent Evolution X
Dj Fortee The Groove
I can say this album is like the one by Culoe in terms of creativity, DJ Kent sings throughout the album. We are also blessed by the beautiful vocals of Nandi Mngoma on Fly With Me. Other tracks of note include X, Your Love that features Ziyon.
This is a scotching hot album from the talented Dj Fortee.”The Groove” includes features from S.A vocalists such as Dindy, Zano and Nape-Leon. Hit songs include Naughty Dance, Game of Love and Motho Wa Motho.
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Mpumi The Birth Of Mpumi
IN2Deep Vol. 3 really packs a mean punch, he has the likes of Ed-Ward, LAHV, Exte C, Soultronixx Deep and Da Vynalist on the album. I picked Speak To Me featuring Dindy, We Gonna Survive (Fugi G on vocals), Tell Your Story and Reconnect.
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Regarded by many as one of the best compilation albums in the past decade. On the album the official single is Rain Man by DJ Sonic and vocalist Paul B. The song Too Much Information remixed by Laolu is also there, a crowd favorite I must add. Featured on the album is LAHV, Dindy.
1 Dj Mizz Never Stop Dreaming
A nicely packed album featuring the likes of DJ Micks, Stones & Bones and Mizz. Hits include Kuwe, Yahweh and Themba. SA rapper Cassper Nyovest is on the song titled Dlala, whilst Busiswa and Nokwazi are rep’ing Kalawa Jazmee on Ke Waka.
Jullian Gomes Late Dreamer
The SA Deep House producer has released his debut album and it hits deep, the album is already making waves with tracks such as Nothing Can Break Us featuring Ziyon. Our beloved Love Song 28 is also included. With appearances by the likes of Martin Iveson aka Atjazz, Sarai Jazz and Kabomo. It is indeed a great release.
Now this one is a show stopper, basically an album with heart and emotion. From the 1st listen you will dance your feet off. Listen to Mutakalo, Time Will Tell, Eduze , Kuwe, Sad Moments and the title track Never Stop Dreaming you will get the picture. The list of features includes Cuebur, Rabs Vhafuwi, P.M Project, Sandile Qave and vocalists such Bonj (The City), Mpumi, Shota, Thembeka Khumalo, Mr Mo and Leelia Jay.
SHO!PLAY SUMMER 2016 ISSUE TOP 10 HOUSE SELECTION 10 Zakes Bantwini – Amantombazane 9 Black Motion – Heartless Intentions (feat. Dr Moruti) 8 Caiiro – Cries of the Motherland 7 House Victimz – It’s Love (feat. Dzire) 6 Da Capo – Speed of Sound (feat. Tresor) 5 Enoo Napa – High In Your Love (feat. Zipho) 4 Mobi Dixon – Trigger (feat. Inga Hina) 3 Mizz & Mpumi – Kuwe 2 Afrikan Roots – Jabula (feat. Cici & Ishmael 1 Mr Luu & MSK - 888
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By Katlego “Kat” Pule
SOUL KULCHA RADIO PLUGGING Are you looking to leverage your brand or that of artists in your record label by getting their music on national Radio Platform? Then Soul Kulcha has you covered on that. Soul Kulcha offers an affordable Radio Plugging Services which are specifically directed to the Afro Deep House Industry.
Soul Kulcha motivates and submit your music to radio stations across South Africa and also on the Digital Platform (Internet Radio Stations). What makes our servove offering unique to that of those offering the same service is that our services are directed exclusively to the Afro Deep Music Scene.Sho!
SPRING FIESTA 2016
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nce again, it is that time of the year. Spring is upon us and what way than to welcome Spring than with a Spring Fiesta. Sho!Mag for the first time brings you the official review of the both the Spring Fiesta Conference and the main Spring Fiesta Annual Event.Sho!
What a way to introduce ourselves to the “Media World”. Sho!Mag is only a year old and this is our 6th Issue. Well, we just recieved our first Spring Fiesta Media Accreditation. Meaning we have exclusive permission to cover this event. Enough said about that, on the 28th September we attended the Spring Fiesta Conference which was hosted Monique Bingham (US), Jullian in Emperors Palace Convertion Gomes (SA). Also on the Event/ Centre in Jozi. Official Sponsor Panel were a variety of big name brands backing the This was an event hosted for the Spring Fiesta. Highlight of the event Media. Mo Flava held it down as the was getting a taste of what Monique one and MC of the event. The artist Bingham and Artjazz were about to panel included the likes of Artjazz dish out on the Spring Fiesta Event (UK), N’dinga Gaba (US), for those who will be at the event.Sho
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act” like the Spring Fiesta. Our “IT she is, neither too early to drop the Moment would have to be Monique set of nor overlapping to other slots. Bingham’s perfomance. Atjazz And Ross was up next, taking She bellowed her hits from Pride over the reigns from Monique with Dj Pepsi, We had A Thing Bingham. Sphe and Dj Naives also with Abstract Truth, Elevator did the interlude, boy did they (going up) with Louie Vega, her receive an instant recognition from Sho! was fortunate enough to cover hit “You,Me,World” and a new the crowd. this year’s Spring Fiesta and we have mix done by BlackCoffee of the hit our own highlights of the event. “Deep In The Bottom”. The later got You could tell that Atjazz meant Moments that set the Spring Fiesta everyone dancing as if tomorrow did business. He dropped known apart from any other event currently not exist and the “Elevator (going mixes, soulful, sing along jams from out there. Every one knows that no up)” track might need some getting Afrotraction – Ngawe Atjazz remix other event packs a mean “headline used to. I loved how time conscious to Marisa feat Saturna – moment o the Spring Fiesta event has come and gone. This year’s event was without a doubt the best event according to those that attended, it still has that “Spring” aura to it, something no other event can bring to the scene.
(Atjazz Remix) to collabo with Zano Urban which features the talented Julian Gomes called “Here To Stay”. Zano never disappoints by the way. He makes his presence felt, sure is worthy of his own entire set (which we missed). Ross was just the king that Atjazz needed. Coming in just at the right time, he made the moments track such a bliss without the guitar riff. Djs @ Work (Christos And Vinny) Now before I delve into the set, let me try to paint a picture of just how this floor was set up. Im not talking about the physical structure. Im no engineer. This is where Soul Candi comes into play. How do you make sure the floor works, even if its not the Main Stage?
One thing about a Sjs At Work set, can be loosely compared to a BlackCoffee set, from the sense that, you never know the tracks, however you are certain to hit the dance floor!!! One of the patrons had Shazam on and the thing just did not produce any results for except one or two tracks. It was always going to be interesting, that transition from Ndinga Gaba to the duo, I have 1st hand experiances of them whispering into each other’s ears and egos clashing on set, not in a way that would jeopardise the set or visible to the naked eye. By the time Chistos played Mr V – Something With Jazz (Jimpster Remix), we were all singing along, clapping, cheering them on. The Duo also played The late Lebo
Mathosa – Music (Dj Christos Magic Remix), a rare special moment. We just didn’t know whether to cry or stand and sing along but sure got us reminiscing. We were impressed about how well organised the Spring Fiesta was and everything was just where it was supposed to be. The place where the event was held is very easy to locate, with the number of Metro Cops making sure that the law inforcement side is well attended to. Security was extra tight, with barriers every 500 metres for both cars and attendees on foot. Well done to the Spring Fiesta team. The event is a certain reminder that the house music genre is alive.As shown by the images below.Sho!