Bubblegum Club: Lakuti, the South African Dance Music Legend You Should Know
“South African born, Berlin-based Lakuti (Lerato Khathi) is a force to be reckoned with. While she might not be a household name in South Africa …
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Bubblegum Club: From Bongo with Love is a Love Letter to Africa
“It’s been 14 years since the iconic kwaito pioneers Bongo Maffin last released a full-length album but the quartet hasn’t missed a step with From Bongo …
Bubblegum Club: Muzi Needs to be a Better Person to Create Better Art
“When we look back on the 2010’s as a period in South African music history, I believe that Muzi is a name that is going to come …
Red Bull: 5 Music Videos that Capture the Essence of Durban
“While most of the world thinks of beaches, bunny chows, and blunts when they think of Durban, Durbanites know that things aren’t always that quaint …
Red Bull: DJ Lag: Made in Clermont
“Growing up in Clermont, just up the road from kwaito superstar Msawawa, DJ Lag always wanted to be a musician. “Msawawa was like 5 or …
Bubblegum Club: Support your local Weed Dealer
The article originally appeared in Bubblegum Club in May 2019 “It all started at 17 Just trying to fit in the scene All my friends …
Red Bull: Jaedon Daniel is a Prolific Polymorph
This article was originally written for Red Bull in April 2019 If you keep your ear to the ground in the Durban music scene, you’ll …
Red Bull: Ameeth Shah Claims the Red Bull 3Style South African Championship
“6 of South Africa’s best DJs battled it out at The Werehouse in Durban on the 1st of November to represent their country at the 8th Red Bull 3Style …
Amex Essentials: 24 Hours in… Durban
Back when I used to be the go-to guy for things to do in Durban, American Express hit me up and asked if I could …
Bubblegum Club: Garage Rock Band Mouse Make a Rip Roaring Racket
“I hate band origin stories. Fucking loathe them. “Oh, how’d you guys get together?” “Well, the lads and I were all friends in high school …