Go here to check it out.
Video: HHI&L Vlog Ep. 09-01 - Half dead, spitting SmArt Peddler 1st verse
MaliQ - SmArt Peddler freestyle (1st verse) from Maliq on Vimeo.
Spitting a sick verse in a sick state earlier in the week. Thank you i feel much better now the madam took care of it. Cop the Dec/Jan edition of HYPE for a breakdown of my favorite verse from my favorite song on Sleepless in Seattle/ My Mind on Cap City. First episode in my new Hip Hop, Islam & Life video blog giving you a glimpse into yours truly,the man, the mc, the activist.
Download: Maliq - Welcome to South Africa
Trompie and i call this the unofficial 2010 anthem. Give me a call K’naan we can split that World Cup royalty dough. As you might or might not know this is meant to be the first single off A Mic & A Dream which should be dropping 2010 instead of this year by the look of things. Hopefully we can hit yall with a video sooner than that so sit tight.
Download Link | MaliQ - Welcome to South Africa (prod. Trompie)
Also I’ve been nominated in two categories in the Hype Awards- Best Lyricist and Best Mixtape (for Sleepless in Seattle/ My Mind on Cap City). And you thought I was just a blogger. Go to http://www.hypemagazine.co.za/website_hype_award_vote_content/295/ and http://www.hypemagazine.co.za/website_hype_award_vote_content/294/ to vote online in both categories respectively.
And you can also send an sms to 41939 with the shortcodes:
LyricistMaliq (to vote for Best Lyricist) and
MixtapeMaliq (for Best Mixtape).
SMS’s are charged at R2 so go ahead dont be cheap shy.
MaliQ Interview w/ Hype Mag (October)
Sorry you’re gonna have to wait till it hit stands in October that’s as good a scan as youre gonna get till then. A Mic & A Dream coming soon.
Video: Vuzu TV Kicking It With The Crew (Pt 1 & 2) w/ Ill Skillz, Ben Sharpa, DJ Raiko, Maliq
This was fun non of those generic interview questions for a change.
Shout out to our HIT Entertainment familia.
MaliQ - Welcome II South Africa [Snippet] (prod. Trompie)
This is a snippet of MaliQ’s first single off A Mic & A dream due this summer around October if all goes well.
And oh yes you might wanna drop by at Flex Boogie’s PNS instore at Ritual this Thursday, he’ll be performing it live for the first time.
Download Link | MaliQ - Welcome II South Africa (Snippet) (prod. Trompie)
Pics: Flex Boogie @ Solo Pros
Namanje!
Pics: Maliq Interview + Freestyle w/ Just Music & Hip Hop (Soweto TV)
Presented by Mizi and Osmic aka Ace of Spades and shot on site at the Ritual store. Catch the episode on Soweto TV on the DSTV bouquet if you’re outside of the Soweto area. Uma ungena ndishi hayike angazi!
Photos: Maliq @ A Third World Perspective
I’m typing this sitting at the Red Bull Music Studios in Cape Town, the venue for A Third World Perspective which serves as a taster for things to come at the Red Bull Music Academy next year in London. Go to their website here for more information. All I can say is it’s been a crazy week for me just incredible being in the presence of such musical giants as Russ “The Dragon” (sound engineer for D’Angelo, The Roots, Common, Erykah Badu and the list is endless), Theo Crous (Springbok Nude Girls lead guitarist), Trevor Jackson (superstar UK DJ and producer), my mellow my man afro house superhero Black Coffee and of coz SA living legend Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. That man is an ocean of knowledge, gave me a totally new perspective on my music both artistically and as a business.
RIP MJ 1958-2009
May Allah, The King of all kings, have mercy on his soul. Ameen.
Pics: Maliq x Likwid Tongue:: A Day In Downtown Johazardousburg
Or in MaliQ’s on words: Joburg city in the beast’s belly where we dwelly/ where i broke up with hip hop/ where i met wifey at…
Maliq ملك - Sleepless in Seattle/My Mind on Cap City
Bet yall aint seen this one coming. Oh all beats by Jake One except The Answer by Bean One and Gimme Gimme by Vitamin D. Special thanks to Ras for the studio time, Abdul for the mixing and Hakeem for the artwork.
Tracklist + Download Link | Maliq - Sleepless in Seattle/My Mind on Cap City
Flex Boogie’s PNS single, “Bopha”, featured in Hype Sessions Vol. 27
Hosted by DJ BeatOven. Check it out. There’s also an interview in the issue with Flex Boogie and a review of Pens & Swords.
Flex Boogie Guest Cameos in DJ Nana’s Let The Beat Go
Look out for the Boogie man’s cameo’s all over DJ Nana’s Let The Beat Go hit single featuring heavyhitters HHP, Tumi and Zubz. Other guest appearances include Proverb, Miss Lee and supre MC slayer Maraza.
Catch HHH @ Back To The City Hip Hop Fest
Ba4za and Flex Boogie will be performing as per usual at this year’s annual Back to the City Hip Hop Fest alongside a dream cast of SA mc’s. You don’t wanna miss it!
Photos: Flex Boogie live @ the State Theatre (PNS Showcase)
Photos by Neo Matilda.
Catch Flex Boogie live @ State Theatre (PNS Album Showcase)
Tickets now available @ Computicke.
Hakeem is Flex Boogie
HHH would like to confirm officially that the artist formerly known as Hakeem is now Flex Boogie.
Hakeem - Pens & Swords album launch CANCELLED
Indefinitely until further notice due to some family issues. Please accept our humblest apologies.
Black Hawk Clothing x HHH
We just received the Black Hawk clothing line’s winter collection in the mail the other day just because we can. So next time you see dem HHH boys looking extra extra dapper you know who to blame. Black Hawk Winter 2009 Collection now available at YDE stores countrywide.
The Bruthahood LP on iTunes
Yep, that’s right. Also available on Amazon (US only).
Photos: MTVBase Def Jam 25th Anniversary
This was to celebrate legendary hip hop and R&B label Def Jam’s 25th anniversary. Look out for highlights on Mtv Base. Co hosted by Hakeem and Mtv Base’s Fix featuring Fifi, Osmic and Quaz and DJ Kenzhero on the decks.
Download: Hakeem - The Take-Off
Week 11 of The 13 Week Marathon.
Previously: Hakeem - Nnete | Hakeem - A Dawless Truth |
Hakeem - Casualties | Hakeem - Something Classic | Hakeem - Relax Your Mind [Zone Out Music] | Hakeem - Flex Boogie Bang Theory | Hakeem - A Nerdy Analogy | Hakeem - Not In Love | Hakeem - Mic Check One Two | Hakeem - Young Fresh
Catch Ba4za Live @ EvoLokxion Sundaze
Date: February 1st
Time: 3PM
Venue: Aldos Lounge, Naledi Mall, Vosloorus
Entrance Fee: R20
Maliq Reviews The Sunday Papers
Original post on SS.
Hakeem Freestyle On Cornerhouse (Soweto TV)
Original post on SS.
The Quintessential Live @ House 22
Date: January 21
Time: 7pm till late
Venue: House 22, Sunnyside, Pretoria
Entrance Fee: R20
