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Refiloe (album)
''Refiloe'' is the second studio album by South African hip hop recording artist Cassper Nyovest, released initially on 31 October 2015 at his Fill Up The Dome concert at the Ticket Pro Dome in Johannesburg. ''Refiloe'', which means "we have been given", is Nyovest's first name and is a unisex name in Setswana. Background and recording Guest appearances on this album include fellow South African recording artists Anatii, Riky Rick, Carpo and Doc Shebeleza, as well as international recording artists Stonebwoy and American hip hop recording artists DJ Drama, Casey Veggies and The Game. Singles The first single off the album, titled "Mama I Made It" was released on 14 August 2015, followed by the promotional singles "Bheki'ndaba Zakho" released on 25 October 2015 and "No Worries" released on 30 October 2015. The album's second single "Le Mpitse" was serviced to urban contemporary radio stations on 3 December 2015. The music video which was directed by Kyle White and produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassper Nyovest
Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West (South African province), North West, he is regarded as one of the most successful artists in South Africa. In 2014, he established his own record label, Family Tree Records. Nyovest rose to fame with the release of his debut studio album, ''Tsholofelo'' (2014) which produced the hit singles "Gusheshe" and "Doc Shebeleza". With his success of selling out tickets for his concert, ''Fill Up the Dome'' (2015) which was held at Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg. The success of the event pursued Nyovest with the affix "Fill Up" to instigate more concerts in different stadiums annually, including Orlando Stadium (2016) and FNB Stadium (2017), also both in Johannesburg, Moses Mabhida Stadium (2018) in Durban, and Royal Bafokeng Stadium (2019) in North West (South African provin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Hop
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it. The hip-hop genre and culture emerged from block parties in ethnic minority neighborhoods of New York City, particularly Bronx. DJs began expanding the instrumental breaks of popular records when they noticed how excited it would make the crowds. The extended instrumental breaks provided a platform for break dancers and rappers. These breakbeats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobesuthu Mbadu
Nobesuthu Gertrude Mbadu (26 April 1945 – 31 August 2021) was a South African ''mbaqanga'' singer, and a singer in the acclaimed group the Mahotella Queens. Early life Mbadu was born in Durban, South Africa and was raised by her father Ferguson Mbadu and her grandmother, Selinah Mbadu.Info.gov.za, National Orders: Order of Ikhamanga, Nobesuthu Mbad 2005. She was a singer in both her school and church choirs, and was a member of the acclaimed Amangeyami group. She was spotted by EMI 'black music' talent scout Max Gcaba, who recruited her to EMI where she made several recordings under the name 'Gcaba Sisters'. Rupert Bopape, the black music talent scout for Gallo Record Company (and producer of Gallo's black music unit Mavuthela Music Company) managed to persuade her to move to his stable in 1965. She agreed and was subsequently recruited into his new female group, the Mahotella Queens alongside fellow group members Hilda Tloubatla, Mildred Mangxola, Juliet Mazamisa an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilda Tloubatla
Hilda Semola Tloubatla (born 1942) is a South African ''mbaqanga'' singer, and the lead singer of the acclaimed group the Mahotella Queens. Tloubatla was born in Payneville, South Africa before moving to kwaThema township in 1951 as a result of (what was) the apartheid government's 'Group Areas Act' in the country.Info.gov.za, National Orders: Order of Ikhamanga, Hilda Tloubatl, 2005. Early life Tloubatla first began her music career by recording at the South African Broadcasting Corporation in the late 1950s and early 1960s. However, it wasn't until she joined the session musician team at Gallo Record Company in 1964 that Tloubatla first gained national fame. She was immediately recruited into a new female group, the Mahotella Queens, as a lead singer, along with fellow group members Nobesuthu Mbadu, Mildred Mangxola, Juliet Mazamisa and Ethel Mngomezulu. The five Queens were then paired with a mbaqanga instrumental team, the Makgona Tsohle Band and the gruff, "groaning" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Of South Africa
Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) is a trade association representing the interests of major and independent record labels of South Africa. Located in Randburg, RiSA is responsible for running the annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and for music recording certification in South Africa. It also runs The Official South African Charts (TOSAC). Anti-piracy RISA is the body that represents musicians and publishers when it comes to copyright. The South African Copyright Act of 1978 states: "You may not make a copy of a sound recording without the permission of the author." This has been interpreted to mean that it is illegal to convert a CD to MP3 in South Africa. RiSA certifications Like the levels in most countries, RiSA certification levels were adjusted over the years to adjust for the changing music market. Until August 2006, albums were required to sell 25,000 units for gold certificate and 50,000 for platinum. For albums released since August 2006, the level ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Game (rapper)
Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979), better known by his stage name the Game or simply Game, is an American rapper. Born in Compton, California, he initially released a series of mixtapes under the wing of fellow West Coast rapper JT the Bigga Figga. After releasing his debut album ''Untold Story (album), Untold Story'' independently in 2004, he was discovered by record producer Dr. Dre and signed to his Aftermath Entertainment, Aftermath Records label imprint. The Game rose to fame in 2005 following the release of his major-label debut album ''The Documentary'', which peaked the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 along with its 2006 follow-up, ''Doctor's Advocate''. The former album received RIAA certification, double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and two Grammy Awards, Grammy Award nominations—Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Song and Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, Best Rap Performanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casey Veggies
Casey Joseph Jones (born July 18, 1993), known professionally as Casey Veggies, is an American rapper. A founding member of the Los Angeles-based hip hop collective Odd Future, he co-formed the group with Tyler, the Creator, Hodgy, Left Brain, the Super 3 and Jasper Dolphin in 2007. He signed with Epic Records to release his debut studio album, '' Live & Grow'' (2015); its lead single, " Tied Up" (featuring Dej Loaf) received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second album, '' Organic'' (2019), followed thereafter. Career 2007–2012: Career beginnings At the age of 14, Casey released his first mixtape, titled ''Customized Greatly Vol. 1''; while he was performing by his stage name at the time, Custom. Casey was one of the founding members of the hip hop collective Odd Future, appearing on the collective's first effort, '' The Odd Future Tape'' (2008), before deciding to branch out into his own solo career. In an interview with ''Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Drama
Tyree Cinque Simmons (born April 22, 1978), known professionally as DJ Drama, is an American disc jockey (DJ), record executive and music promoter. He initially gained recognition as the DJ for Atlanta-based rapper T.I., and continued to gain prominence hosting mixtapes for other hip hop artists. His trademark ''Gangsta Grillz'' series is present on releases of which he has compiled; it has been popularized by artists including Lil Wayne, Tyler, the Creator, Snoop Dogg, Yo Gotti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Fabolous, Jeezy, Meek Mill, and Gucci Mane, among others. Alongside record producer and fellow Philadelphia native Don Cannon, he co-founded the record label Generation Now in 2015, an imprint of Atlantic Records which has signed artists including Lil Uzi Vert and Jack Harlow. A non-performing hip hop artist, Drama's extensive network in the industry enables his albums to enlist both underground and high-profile artists to perform lyrics or production. His six st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Hop
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it. The hip-hop genre and culture emerged from block parties in ethnic minority neighborhoods of New York City, particularly Bronx. DJs began expanding the instrumental breaks of popular records when they noticed how excited it would make the crowds. The extended instrumental breaks provided a platform for break dancers and rappers. These breakbeats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stonebwoy
Livingstone Etse Satekla (Born 5 March 1988), better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian people, Ghanaian Afro pop music, Afropop, Afro-dancehall and reggae musician from Ashaiman, Accra. He is the CEO of Burniton Music Group. He won the Best International Act: Africa category at the BET Awards 2015, 2015 BET Awards and Artiste of the Year at the 2015 and 2024 Ghana Music Awards. He is also a recipient of two Billboard (magazine), Billboard plaques. Stonebwoy received the Golden Club plaque from Boomplay after surpassing 100 million streams on the platform. He has been described as the king of reggae and dancehall, dance hall in Africa. Stonebwoy is also an actor, having appeared in the movies ''Happy Death Day'' and ''My name is Ramadan''. He is a global ambassador for sanitation. In September 2019, he was made the brand ambassador for Voltic Natural Mineral Water. He is the brand ambassador of Tecno Mobile, Tecno mobile in Ghana. In 2022, he signed to Universal Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doc Shebeleza
Victor Bogopane (), also known as Doc Shebeleza, was a South African kwaito artist. His compositions such as "Ingagara" ,"S'kumfete," "Ebumnandini," and "Ghets Ghetsa" made him a popular kwaito artist in the 1990s and early 2000s. Career Doc Shebeleza was inspired by Brenda Fassie and Mandoza, one of the pioneers of kwaito genre. In 1995 he released his first album Shebeleza featuring the hit "Ghets Ghetsa". This was followed by "S'kumfete" which featured a hit with the same name. After that, he released three more albums: ''Tiger'' (1997), ''Ebumnandini'' (2000) and ''Jiva Yoyo'' (2001). Personal life and death Doc Shebeleza was assisting in building houses for poor people since leaving music. He was also instrumental in the arrangements of Mandoza's funeral. In 2024 Doc Shebeleza had been in and out of hospital and asked for prayers from fans. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of a private hospital in Johannesburg. He underwent successful surgery in December, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riky Rick
Rikhado Makhado (20 July 1987 23 February 2022), known professionally as Riky Rick, was a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur. He was also the founder and owner of record label ''Cotton Club Records'' and a member of ''Boyz N Bucks'' and he's well known for his hit song ''Boss Zonke'' from his album Family Values. He came into the limelight between 2009 and 2010, when he dropped mixtapes such as ''The Comeback Kid'' and ''Last Summer'' with Da L.E.S. Life and career 19872014: Early life and early career Rikhado Chifaro Makhado was born on 20 July 1987. He was raised in KwaMashu township near Durban, Natal. His childhood friends described him as a creative individual who was entrepreneurial, kind and artistically gifted, even at a young age. Makhado's music career actually began at a recording studio session with Bongani Fassie, son of the "African queen of Afropop" Brenda Fassie. It was by Fassie's side that Makhado was inspired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
