Hip Hop Tuesday on #BushRadio

Hip Hop Tuesday is back on the original home of hip hop – Bush Radio 89.5FM – tune in every Tuesday from 8am, and check out live performances, free styles and more.

Rewinding in the (open) streets

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A big thanks to Cazz, Sive, Yuzriq all the Bush Radio listeners who came out to participate in our marathon Retro-Rewind Open Streets Woodstock broadcast on Sunday, 28 October 2018 in Main Road, Woodstock.

Thanks to Abdu Mohamed who submitted the pictures for us.

We hope to see you at the next Open Streets Event, where we hope to have even more fun and exchange around spatial planning, transport and access for all Capetonians.

Can Retro-Rewind skate? come see!

On Sunday the 28th October 2018 is Open Streets Woodstock, and we will be joining the activities planned for the day.

Bush Radio will bring you a marathon edition of Retro-Rewind from 10am till 2pm at the Woodstock Skate Park, as part of the Twenty Skeight and Eduskeight park activation.

Eduskeight and Sk8forGr8 are Woodstock-based, youth-driven and youth-focused initiatives who have been actively working across Cape Town and beyond to bring positive change to children’s lives through skateboarding and creativity.

Join Cazz, Sive, Yuzriq and the rest of the Bush Radio team for information, music, fun and reclaiming the streets.

 

Win tickets to the 2016 Open Book Festival

Bush Radio is giving away a set of double tickets to two of the events, Cape Sounds and Afrikaaps & Hip Hop taking place in Cape Town as part of the 2016 Open Book Festival.

If you would like to stand a chance of winning a set of tickets all you have to do is the following:

• Cape Sounds event sms the keyword CapeSounds + Yourname and Surname to 32158

• Afrikaaps and Hip Hop event sms the keywords HipHop + Yourname and Surname to 32158

The sms line will close at 2pm on Monday (5 September 2016) and the winners will be announced at 3pm.

Cape Sounds:
Date: 07/09/2016
Venue: Homecoming Centre Workshop
Time: 14.00 – 15.00
Price: R45

Six readings – Three languages: Featuring Dianne Case, David Cornwell, Valda Jansen, Mbongeni Nomkonwane, Shirmoney Rhode and Lwanda Sindaphi.

Afrikaaps & Hip Hop:
Date: 07/09/2016
Venue: Fugard Theatre
Time: 20.00 – 21.30
Price: R45

Blaq Pearl, EmileYX (Heal the Hood) and Shaquile Southgate (Heal the Hood) explore the lessons they took from Afrikaaps into their teaching practice for Hip Hop to young adults. Joined by B-Boy Mouse. Chaired by Prof Adam Haupt.

SMS cost is R1 and free minutes do not count. The competition is a lucky draw, so enter often to increase your chances.

Fede Fokol: 25 Years of SA Hip Hop documentary (free screening)

The Artscape Resource Centre and Bush Radio bring you a screening of Fede Fokol: 25 Years of SA Hip Hop documentary.

Venue: The Artscape Resource Centre
Time: 12 – 3pm, this Saturday (21 February 2015)
Damage: FREE, snacks will be served

There will also be rap performances by Ndlulamthi and SLK and spoken word performances.

A little about Fede Fokol:

Fede Fokol – 25 Years of SA Hip Hop, is a documentary researched by Jo’burg hip hop activist Rashid Kay. It traces the roots of the artform in South Africa from the days of its inception in Cape Town through revered crew Prophets of the City all the way to where hip hop currently is now.

It breaks down hip hop into four eras:
1. The Pioneers (1986 – 1995): POC, Karamo,
2. Developmental Years (1996 – 2002): The Le Club Era with the likes of Skwatta Kamp, Cashless Society etc.
3. Golden Years (2003 – 2008): Skwatta Kamp, Pitch Black Afro, H2O etc.
4. The New School (2009 – Present): Jozi, Driemanskap, AKA, Cassper, Youngsta, Reason, etc.

Interviewees include:
DJ Ready D , Rocco (Karamo), Kalashnikov (2Black2Strong), L-Skillz (Crowded Crew), Bob Mabena, Lance Stehr, Snazz D, Youngsta, Kaydo
Osmic, ProVerb, DJ Cleo, Slikour, DJ Lemonka, Simone Harris, C-Live, Krossword, AKA, Red Button, Notshi, Driemanskap, iFani and more.

Documentary running time: 47:58

Screening will be followed by a discussion on the future of Cape Town hip hop.

YoungstaCPT and Arsenic drop a freestyle

YoungstaCPT and Arsenic popped by the Bush Radio studio to discuss their new intiative; D.N.A. Freedom and Natalie from Everyday People convince them to drop a rhyme live in studio.

HEADLINE ACTS:
Arsenic & YoungstaCPT – D.N.A

SUPPORTING ACTS:
Andy Mkosi
Bonzaya The Street Tyrant

DJ’S:
Ruthy Pearl
13
Arsenic

Related: Listen to what makes up DNA

Listen to what makes up DNA

(Click on poster to listen to the radio promo)

Metalloid Lab Productions is proud to present the launch party for D.N.A -the new collaborative album between their in-house producer, Arsenic and the gifted MC, YoungstaCPT.

Both Arsenic and Youngsta raised themselves on hip hop and it has, as a result, become entrenched in their D.N.A. At it’s core, the album pays homage to genuine hip hop that remains true to it’s purpose and has been untainted by commercial interests. With August 2013 marking the 40 year anniversary of this incredible genre, there is no better time for the release of this sincere celebration of hip hop.

The night will also act as the official launch of our small sound and music company, Metalloid Lab Productions. We will therefore be showcasing some of the amazing young artists that we are currently working with.

Date: 29 August 2013
Venue: Ragazzi Live Bar (7 Loop Street, Cape Town)
Time: 8:30pm – 1am
Cover Charge: R30

HEADLINE ACTS:
Arsenic & YoungstaCPT – D.N.A

SUPPORTING ACTS:
Andy Mkosi
Bonzaya The Street Tyrant

DJ’S:
Ruthy Pearl
13
Arsenic

Copies of the album will be on sale. We’ll be giving away free promo CD’s with mixes and exclusive teasers.

Tune into The Dankish on Bush Radio 6-8pm Saturdays for interviews and giveaways.

Poster and album artwork done by Gareth Campbell a.k.a Spot Kolours

Media Sponsorship By Bush Radio 89.5FM The Mother of Community Radio in Africa

From the archive: Ready D

Ready D taking a short break during our YAA (Youth Against Aids) concert in 2000

Join #BigBirthdayBash for We like BASS and theDANK!SH

WE like BASS in collaboration with theDANKISH and Bush Radio 89.5FM are teaming up to host a BIG BIRTHDAY BASH on Saturday, 1 September 2012: SPRING DAY!

The past twelve Capetonian months has seen the rise of two names synonymous with profiling the freshest underground bass music: WE like BASS and theDANKISH.

WE like BASS is a pop-up party hosted in alternative spaces. WE like BASS events feature cutting-edge local talent, constantly scouting for unconventional venues. TheDANKISH is a critical platform for local hip hop and bass culture and a radio show hosted on the Mother of Community Radio, Bush Radio 89.FM every Saturday between 6pm and 8pm.

You are invited to pop bottles with the WE like BASS and theDANKISH crews at this very special celebration.

*** VENUE ***

• new Ragazzi LIVE – 8 Loop Street, Cape Town

Occupying the old DISKO-K space at the bottom of Loop Street, near to Fridas and the SideShow.

Specially for this event, a second floor ‘dance hall’ will be opened. Expect plenty of surprises!

*** DATE ***

• 1 September 2012

*** LINE-UP ***
< LIVE stage >

• 9pm – 10pm : Sisterfella
• 10pm – 11pm : TehSynes
• 11pm – 12pm : Siya Is Your Anarchist
• 12pm – 1am : BEATENBERG
• 1am – 2am : THE DOLLFINS
• 2am – 4am : TOBY2SHOES

< DANCE hall >

• 9pm – 10:30pm : Ruthy-Pearl
• 10:30pm – 12pm : wwwiT Feb B2B TheBanktella
• 12pm – 1am : PURE SOLID
• 1am – 2am : BIG SPACE
• 2am – 3am : TOTEM
• 3am – 4am : ALXR

*** DEETS ***

• Door: R20 < 11pm > R40
• BASS SOUND SYSTEM
• 2 floors of underground music
• R15 birthday drink specials all night
• come as you are + everyone is welcome!

WE HOPE YOU CAN COME!

Bush Radio 89.5fm, Cape Town’s premier community radio station is the media sponsor of #BigBirthdayBash

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Get ready for the 12th African Hip Hop Indaba

THE 12th annual African Hip Hop Indaba is around the corner and again Bush Radio is a supporter of this amazing event.

The very best Freestyle Emcees, Turntablists, Beatboxers, Graffiti Artists, Krumpers, Poppers, Lockers, House, Nu Skool Hip Hop dancers and B-boys & B-Girls from around the Western Cape and South Africa are invited to enter.

Cash and prizes to the value of over R 100 000 are up for grabs! (call 021706 0481 / 0824744750 to register)

The two-day event takes place at Zula Bar on August 31, and the Good Hope Centre on September 1, 2012

Billed as the biggest event on the SA Hip Hop calendar, the African Hip Hop Indaba will showcase a historical photographic and streetwear brand exhibition, dancing and showcases in the main arena, live graffiti spraying and other exhibitions, marketing stalls and refreshment areas.

On September 1, the National Breakdance Team will be selected. The 2012 team will represent their country at the Braun Battle of the Year  – Africa Qualifier, to be held in Montpellier, France in November 2012. The top two African crews will go on to compete against 16 of the world’s best breakdancing crews.

The winning 2 on 2 B-Girls will compete against 16 other countries at the We B*Girlz finals held at Braun Battle of the Year.

The winning DJ will represent South Africa at the DMC World DJ Championships in London in September 2012.

Over the past 12 years the Heal the Hood Project through the African Hip Hop Indaba and its partners have sent over 100 young people to compete at the Battle of the Year International and on various other international exchanges.

The African Hip Hop Indaba aims to encourage a sense of national pride among youth, in representing their country. It also promotes and exposes the talent of young South African artists. The Indaba showcases the work done by Heal the Hood Project and by youth in their communities and throughout the country.

Bush Radio is proud to be associated with the project.

For more information or to register call 021 706 0481 / 082 4744750 or visit African Hip Hop Indaba

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