Sphum Doing It For The 1st Time...

Remeber i introduced u to Sphum a couple of months ago? well,good news if you havent heard her music, she will perform for the 1st time with the Fassie camp (Maggz,Bongz. L.E.S, etc) in June details will follow), im already sold on her music and now looking forward to her stage presentation

Sphum is currently in Cape Town (on her 'Education Swag') but will be in town soon for her big night and you know i will keep you updated.

To know more about Sphum, follow her on twitter @keharagabriella

Robert Marawa stops by for High Tea With The A-Team

Robert Marawa hang out with the A-Team earlier today for High Tea, what an accomplished man.

If you missed the interview log onto www.metrofm.co.za to listen to the podcast

Kwela Tebza Remixes Hit Single

Kwela Tebza, the fashionable, penny-whistle basking trio is working on a remix of their 2008 Metro FM Music Award Best Collabo winner, A Bright New Day. Taken from their fourth album, Made in SA, the track features the renowned crooner, MXO, and Motswakolista, Tuks Senganga.

The remix will be ragga inspired, and will feature some of the more recognized protagonists of the genre, including Bongo Riot from Gang of Instrumentals, and Jah Seed from Bongo Maffin.

Continuing with the theme of collaborations, Kwela Tebza have decided to give filmmakers who have yet to establish themselves at the mainstream level of the film and TV industry an opportunity to conceptualize and direct the award-winning song’s video.

Nutty Nys Twice As Nice

Nutty Nys, is one of South Africa’s most prolific DJ/Producers in the scene at the moment and returns with his 2nd artist album “Vintage love”. Digging deep into the minds & souls of house music lovers all over the world with his sophisticated & ultra creative production style. The first single off the album “Nka Mo Dira” is already a massive hit on radio & is being hotly tipped as the single of 2009. Nutty Nys has collaborated and remixed the likes of Metro FM award winners RJ Benjamin & Bantu Soul as well as UK star Robert Carvalho. 13 tracks to take you on a jazzy, housey, chill out, reggae trip all on one sensational album. Start spreading the news; “Vintage Love” is the monster album for 2009!

Akon meets President Jacob Zuma

Akon has been doing more than just interviews, shooting a video. In his busy schedule he was also scheduled to meet President Zuma earlier today and he's out in Soweto shooting a video for 'We Dont Care' and later on you can catch him in Braamfontein at Club Inc, he will showcase his clothing line(Konvict) and on the decks Glen Lewis, Fistaz, Naked, C-Live and the 8th Wonder. Party starts @8pm

I promise to take a lot of pictures incase you not coming through, i got you!

Miznformed, A-Team & Akon at the METRO FM Studios

There's never a dull moment in my life,Akon stopped by the studio today. He is in the country to promote his clothing label (Konvict) and also shooting a video in Soweto on Thursday and also will be hanging out with him @ Inc.

I will post photo's for you

Camagwini Going World Wide

Native Rhythm's very own has just finished her sophomore album titled 'Emandulo; (Ancient Times)and will be releasing simaltenously locally and internationally which is scheduled for 27th of May (exclusive dress rehearsal with the media will be held for her overseas performances and that will also be her release party)

A day later she leaves the country on the 28th of May visiting Germany for the Africa Festival and returned for four day and leaves again for Holland from the 10th-14th July

Sipho Sithole is on production, Pops Mohammed, Kunle, Andile Yenana and Dumisile of Imithente (maskandi award winning group)

To learn more about her music and events, check out www.nativerhythms.co.za

Naked Nights Soundtrack

As if producing a midday radio show and being the hottest hip hop dj isnt enough, The Naked DJ has been cooped in the studio working on 'Naked Nights Soundtrack', i know what you wanna know, when is it coming out?

Well you have to wait two more months (you know it aint easy making a hit album, you know), he's planning a Sept release and production wise he's worked with Hoodlum (remember him from Hidden Force0, Amu and an up & coming producer called Zethu (he produced the SABC2 election song) and some artists that will feature include Khuli (Morafe), Tee Pee, Proverb (who will release his 3rd album titled 'Write Of Passage' in stores next week on 18th of May), Amara ( hot new sensation according to Naked) and his brothers (Ramesh & Fortune)

Personally i cant wait for the album, remember when the Masina Brothers dropped 'AboMrapper'? need i say more, if you dont know what 'AboMrapper' is then you need to call, email or sms somebody to borrow you that album..hip hop classic

Family Affair On The Cover Of Drum

Thandiswa, Ntsiki and Nomsa Mazwai grace this week's cover of Drum, the sisters discuss their mother,music and more

Ntsiki is currently working on amazing things, she will be jetting off to shoot a video with hitmaker Akon in Senegal very soon and younger sister Nomsa is finishing off her debut album (check out her new song to debut on METRO FM soon) and Thandiswa is travelling the world promoting her sophomore album 'Ibhokwe'

And you can also check out METRO FM's DJ Christos and his Greek wedding (get the lowdown)

Drum hits stores every Tuesday so go and cop this issue!

Guess Who Stopped By The METRO FM studios?

Khanyisile Dhlomo visited 'The Avenue with Glen & Unathi' for High Tea yesterday. What an awesome women

If you missed it, check out www.metrofm.co.za and listen to the podcast

Lerato Mabogoane (Gauteng Lions Dancer) leaving the hotel on Sunday after SAMA weekend

Lerato was seen leaving Sun City after attending the 15th Annual South African Music Awards. She left Joburg as soon as the Gauteng Lions game was over on Friday and headed over to the North West..She's apparently a great singer as well so its no surprise that she was at this big music event

Check her rocking 'Miznformed Swag'(Auuuuuuuuuuuuuw!!!)

my goon OB putting bags in da car outside da hotel..had 2 much fun wit this guy..Swagger dripping!

Hanging Out With my 'Right Hand Man' Nipho this past weekend

Here with the guy who makes my life stressless, he's my hero! Cant do half the stuff i do without him, even @ the SAMA's he made sure i was on point and that i did everything i needed to do without loosing my cool

Nipho you rock my universe, STANDARD!

Miznformed Leaving Hotel On Sunday After The SAMAs

Gang of Instrumentals finally wins a SAMA

Gang Of Instrumentals scooped BEST URBAN POP ALBUM on Saturday in Sun City, they were quiet ecstatic when accepting the awards

Congratulations!

Ghetto Ruff's Boss Lady Delphine & Miznformed @ da SAMa Heineken After Party

Teargas wins Best Rap Album? Wow!

Saturday was full of surprises, Teargas scooped Best Rap Album. They were up against Zuluboy, Da Les, Jr & Nemza.

I think JR was the more deserving nominee but that's just me, wonder how the hip hop fraternity feels about this.

SAMA DRAMA

What would the SAMA's be without some drama, DJ Cleo & Brickz aired their feeling live on television.

Brickz won Best Kwaito album and during his acceptance speech he called out DJ Cleo and says he lost out and immediately after that DJ Cleo won best selling mobile music download and it was his turn to respond to waht Brickz and during his acceptance speech he said 'I Won 2 awards in 1 weekend so who is the winner now'

See that's how come back

Penny Lebyane presenting on Friday night

I wonder what Penny is thinking? maybe she's thinking i should be presenting with my former co-host Thomas but seen here presenting with METRO FM's programmes manager Segale Mogotsi

Lira Made It Rain @ The SAMA's

Lira responds at the 15th Annual MTN South African Music Awards to winning both " Best Female Artist" and " Album of the Year " on Saturday 2 May 2009. Additionally at the Gala Awards held on Friday the 1st of May, she won both the " Best Adult Contemporary Album - English " award as well as the " Best Remix of the Year". Making a total of four SAMA's in one weekend.

Goodie Bag Room

Check out Siya, Sizwe & Andile collecting their Goodie Bags since they were presenters

The Goodie bag included
• A sleeveless puffer jacket, long sleeve hoodie, laptop bag and other limited edition from the world’s premium beer Heineken.
• A pair of stylish Havaianas from the makers of the best rubber sandals in the world, Havaianas.
• Exquisite Rayban and Vogue sunglasses from Luxottica, the world leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of prescription frames and sunglasses.
• The super-musical Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phone from the world's leading mobile phone supplier Nokia.
• Two of the top Xbox 360 games from South African’s leading gaming brand, Electronic Arts
• And a bottle of Moët & Chandon and membership to Joburg’s new sophisticated clubbing experience, Inc.

Heineken After Party

After the awards headed to the after party with my boy Da Les

After make up artist Vuyo made up my face done..bout 2 get dressd & hit da yellow carpet

After the braai it was time to meet up with Melanie Bal @ the Cascades as the make up artist arrived @ 16h30 so it was time to do the glam face

Da Les posting up his car b4 getting ready 4 da SAMA's

Goonz Braai @ Vacational Club

After grabbing something to eat, my 'Right Hand' Nipho calls me and tells to report to the Vacational Club were the goonz (Maggz & Bongz) were residing and guess what? they were having a braai (this is just minutes before i stuffed myself with food) but needless to say the meat was great.

Thanks boys, im impressed that you guys can do thing outside music like braai the best meat in Sun City

Lerato Mabogoane (Gauteng Lions Dancer) and my bestfriend Vusi taking a puff on our way to lunch

Buttabing peeps{Naves & Kim} on their way 2 da SABC1 Pool Party..

Saturday Morning in Sun City

After the night out on Friday, Saturday was just partying. me & my colleague Chulo headed to the SABC1 Pool Party

Friday Night @ The SAMA's

As promised you that i will bring all the SAMA action from Sun City, Friday was a hectic day. After broadcasting the show from Joburg, i left Joburg @ 20h00 and checkd in and it was time to go the pre party

This is me in my hotel room after getting ready and about to meet up with the Goonz @ the Shebeen