Written by @LekoNukuya
Photography by @Nyiko_EMagFirst
Another
event, another Hip Hop event, same crowd, same songs; these were my initial
thoughts when hearing about the @Feel_dDream Mixtape Launch. I have become so
accustomed to how these shows pan out. Their monotony religiously constant.
As the
crowd started to inflate the room. It was evidently clear that this was a
diverse and perculiar crowd. One that was not a replica of the many Hip Hop
shows I attended. This hightened my thrill for the performances that had been
scheduled for the night. With my head thumping to music played, most of which I
was familiar with. Everyone seemed to be having a pretty good time.
The
first performance was by @H_GanjaBeatz who was extremely well received by the
crowd. The Gupta incident has birthed an amusing, pleasurable and witty song
titled “Gupta”. @CassperNyovest and @Kupzi_S fed off each other’s high spirits
as they jolted the stage with their act. “I’m ridin’ around in my, Gusheshe
Gusheshe Gusheshe Gusheshe”, @GassperNyovest and @Okmalumkoolkat had us bumping
to that jam. Accompanied by one of the most innovative music videos in South
African Hip Hop, it’s great to see the new things being done in this space. At
almost 21 000 views on YouTube, the numbers speak volume.
With comical
elements @Okmalumkoolkat’s performance had us dancing and chuckling concurrently,
his taxi driver dance move executed exuberantly by the crowd while he performed
songs such as “Sebenza” and “Spitting Cobra”. This new sound in South African
music is uplifting and a step in the right direction. It showcases rappers in a
more light-hearted and digestible manner, being able to laugh at some of the
questionable incidents which occur in this country. The crowd sang along to almost every song
performed that night, a clear indication of the large following these artist
have already.
As the crowd disbursed out of OST, DJ @P_Kuttah
continued to play music that seemed to lure everyone back to the dance floor
for a last dance. In ecstasy, we made our way to our motor vehicle, still
buzzing from the success of the @Feel_dDream Mixtape Launch.
We were
well on our way when we received a phone call from @BashVision to inform us
that @IFani_Haymani had just arrived for his performance. Hurriedly we made our
way back to OST to see the artist at work.
A
substantial number of the crowd had already left and this performance would be
a very intimate one. On stage his signature afro sparkled with glitter and his
vintage three piece khaki suite complemented his image. “Milli” was one the
first song the artist performed allowing a great deal of interaction from the
crowd. His animated and bubbly stage presence definitely adds more favour to
his name; one gets consumed by just watching him. What a performer. He was
truly the best saved for last.
Other
artists featured on the Mixtape are @Reason4Audio3D, Young Slugz and @L_Tido.
It can be found on the Miller Genuine Draft (@MGD_SA) South African website.
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