In what is the finale show for the year 2007, Zubz and Tumi will be performing live at Roka Lounge in Milpark, Jozi on Saturday the 29th. Joining Kenzhero on the decks will be New York’s DJ Absolute. You know we up in there!
JZ scoops the big one in Polokwane
From the beginning I couldn’t help but feel that Mbeki was arrogant for even allowing his nomination for a third term. I mean the signs were written for him all the way to Polokwane that Zuma would win but instead of doing the sensible thing and bowing out gracefully, he went ahead and laid the grounds for the most humiliating moments in his career. But I’m glad it’s finally over, and come 2009 only time will tell if Zuma will take the ANC and indeed the country into a new era of change from what the Mbeki critics often describe as the “borderline Stalinist leadership style”. Well that’s if the NPA doesn’t get to him first. And as for Hellen Zille criticizing the ANC delegates for voting the way they did, well I guess that’s what an opposition party is there for in a democracy- releasing publicity stunt much-ado-about-nothing comments about the ruling party.
And oh if you hear us, dearest old ANC, here’s a special request from us all at HHH. If you would like to see these young people showing up at the polls in the next elections, how about sorting out that mess that is the Umsobomvu Youth Fund and making it a little less complicated for young people aspiring to start businesses from scratch. I mean there has to be an alternative way for hardworking, ambitious young people without payslips and 3 month banking statements to access micro and macro loans in order to contribute positively to the growth of their country’s economy. Don’t tell us about rules. Who made them if they don’t work for us? Away with the age of the aloof Oxford School of Economics-educated African leaders nested on ivory towers and out of tune with the man and woman on the street. This country needs change and that means free education, not free condoms.
Razor what?
Gentlemen, we demand to know what this was/is about? Pronto.
Ill Szillz Exclusives
Word is bond it’s gonna be an unforgetable tale of three cities when Cape Town meets Gauteng on the 23rd Dec. at Zula Bar in Cape Town. Catch HHH mainstays Ba4za and Ondaground alongside Ill-Literate Skills, Driemanskap, Nthabi, Reason, Damola, Ras, The Anvillz, Landmynz and DJ Beat Oven, Romx Deluxe and Dimpelz.
Mind Your Head
Join Mind Your Head this Saturday in Jozi once again for another pop culture transcending experience and peep the method. Go here for more info.
Latest on Ras, Ondaground and Last Day Fam projects
Ras has finally released the nationally anticipated Mixtape 07. We have a copy in our possession and might put it up for download if you ask nicely. In the meantime, get it somewhere on the streets of Cap City for free I’m told. Go diggin’.
One thing about HHH is we stay street and stylish so effortlessly- case in point: Ondaground on the (December) Hype fashion spread with dem Koldproduk boys. But what you probably didn’t know is that he’s also putting finishing touches to a mixtape due soon titled “The Plot Thickens”. Motion picture sh*t. Don’t sleep.
Word is Last Day Fam is preparing to release or already has an EP we here at HHH have been waiting with bated breath for. Visit their website here and try to see if you can get a copy. From listening to the samples under their audio section, it might be worth it to take the trouble. Would we lie to you? You can also catch them on Shizniz (e-tv) on the 19th.
HHH store goes online
You must have noticed by now that our online store is up and running. We only accept direct bank transfers at the moment but we are working on a system that will also accept credit cards soon. Thanks to those who’ve already placed orders in the past few days. Your support is much appreciated.
Also we have a merchandise store with a little something for everybody from bags to boxers. We’re working on the baby range for the little HHers. No, serious.
Video: Zubz - Get Out
Now by now some of you must’ve heard about the “Get Out” Zubz video being banned from SABC and Channel O. It seems to me there is a naïve group of people in SA hell bent on censoring any voice other than the “we are the rainbow nation” one. So much for freedom of speech after thirteen years of democracy.
Word on the Street
Just finished listening to this Cookin Soul version of American Gangster featuring Elvis Presley and it’s terrible. Where is the soul?
It’s official Ballerina P is not an atheist okay, leave it alone, son, let it rest. You want proof? Click the link below and peep Prodigy at his most “Godly” we’ve ever heard him since, well, never before, I swear this song would make Rev. Al Sharpton thinking Hip Hop might just be OK afterall.
If you’ve been sleeping on this cat, maybe now is a good time to stop. Maybe.
J Period in S.A.
J Period is in SA and we got our VIP passes. For those of you that don’t know who J Period is, go here for a little bit more on the man and his mission.
Word on the Street
Is this Weezy guy on something or is he on something? I mean this ain’t really the place you’d expect to hear this but uhm I think I’m starting to believe he might go down as one of the top MC’s of all time. For real though HHHers it’s getting hard to ignore this guy. The power of repetition anyone?
But on another note, it’s really good to see the highly underrated Styles P getting his shine on this year doing features on tracks with some major artists. Peep the videos for Beanie Sigel feat. Styles P - You ain’t ready and Toney Sigel aka Ghostface feat. Styles P - Barrel Brothers
And remember these guys Channel Live? Damn I just got mad nostalgic watching their new video “Hip Hop Nation” thinking back on those Teen Summit days on SABC3 every Saturday mornings in the 90’s.
Hakeem - Goldenstate Royale
While you’re waiting for that Ba4za album that’s two years overdue, here’s two jams from Hakeem’s mixtape, Goldenstate Royale. Due date 7/12.
Anvilz - Mncah
First of all I must admit I’ve been selfish sitting around with this jam in my inbox for the last week or two not posting it for download. It’s off the Beat Oven mixtape due early next year via Roach Inc. More details soon, stay tuned.
Ben Sharpa on December Hype cover
photo courtesy of Pioneer Unit
We don’t always agree with what this magazine says, frankly most times we dont care. Case in point- our boy Mizi perpetuating the myth that moving more copies off the shelves helps grow the Hip Hop culture in S.A. If that money was going to him or somebody who’s actively involved in the culture, that was one thing, but we don’t see how filling up Intelligence Publishing’s coffers is growing anything except their own bank accounts. If you’re gonna support S.A. Hip Hop artists over their overseas counterparts, then you gotta be ready to roll with the punches and that sometimes (if not most times) means making a loss. That’s the whole package- no short cuts. But still this is a first and props must be given where they’re due. Cape Town stand up!
And if you didn’t know, now you know- that’s how dem Pioneer Unit boys rrroll!
World Aids Day
photo courtesy of wwww.stippy.com
Today we remember the real Grim Ripper- HIV and AIDS. I know you probably didn’t think we’d take time to mention it but then you clearly must be new here. Here’s our 2cents worth. If you have a concert- 46664 as a case in point- where men and women are drinking and dancing the night away and claim to be raising awareness on a predominantly sexually transmitted disease- tell me what’s the point? All we’re saying is how many people meet at these functions where alcohol flows freely and drinks are spiked only to wake up the next morning in a stranger’s bed. This hogwash about raising money for HIV/AIDS by any means necessary is risky and exposes a nation gone to war with kid gloves. And just because Mandela endorses something doesn’t make it closed to scrutiny so dont even go there! It’s no secret we went from known for bringing down Apartheid to having the highest Aids infection rate in the world. And you might be cool with the status quo of things with the ANC leadership being the infallible liberators that can do no wrong but damn it we need answers and they better be the truth. Our nation has become morally bankrupt and no Black Economic Empowerment policy can save us from that.
