A Deeper Look at Mr Lolo Rollins’ Musical Masterpiece, “Son of the Soil”
Son of the soil Get Yourself A Copy I am a South African musician/artist. I was born in Witbank. I currently have three albums under my name. The latest studio album is Son Of The Soil and it was released on the 4th November 2022. In 2016 I released Road To Azania and my debut was Maluju Africa in 2011. All these albums were released and distributed by Rollman Records I started working as a session musician in 1992 in Johannesburg. I was a keyboard player and a guitarist for many artists and bands, touring around the country and playing night clubs in Joburg. Up to this day I still work as a session musician for some of the big names in our country. Thank you. Working on ‘Son Of The Soil’ had so many challenges. The album has 14 tracks, so you can understand the amount of work I had to put in. I composed, played, recorded and mixed the whole album alone. I had to wear different caps throughout the production. The only time I was not involved was during the mastering stage. The album sleeve is also my design. This album was also done during the covid 19 lockdown, it was difficult as we lost relatives and colleagues. One had had to stay strong and work in isolation. The meaning behind the title, I can say it was taken from the only instrumental song on the album. Son of the soil is a person who is down to Earth. I`m talking about a brother`s keeper, a friend, a protector, a unifier and mainly a person who respects woman and children. We are living in a very painful period right now where males are causing so much pain to those who they are supposed to protect, so the world can do with a son of the soil right now. My sound is organic and ethno as I would love it to be. I try to be true to myself first before I can convince the next person. We call this style global grooves or world music. I fuse sounds and rhythms from around the globe and I sing in different languages, you can pick up the jazzy influences and some afro. I do believe music has no borders. A good song with the right elements needs no interpretation. Mr Lolo Rollins My sound is organic and ethno as I would love it to be. I try to be true to myself first before I can convince the next person. We call this style global grooves or world music. I fuse sounds and rhythms from around the globe and I sing in different languages, you can pick up the jazzy influences and some afro. I do believe music has no borders. A good song with the right elements needs no interpretation. I will be doing a lot of live performances and I intend to engage more with my audience and all those who love Lolo Rollins. I also plan to make more music videos because I believe we are writing our future right now and digital content is something that we have to embrace in order to stay relevant as musicians. My album including my other recordings is available in all major online stores, hard copies for music collectors are also available, they can inbox me on the social platform links provided. Website
Listen Closely: Kingvetis Releases New Amapiano Track, “Epartini”
For folks who do not know me, my name is Tshepo Motsei popularly referred to as Kingvties SA this means that SA colored born chief who turned into born in 1993. My love for track commenced after I turned into 6 years old, i commenced as a Sunday college lead singer. The kind of style I do is Amapiano and the human beings in Pretoria have obtained my track nicely as well as activities to maximise my performances. Besides being a musician I’m additionally an advertising and marketing and branding strategist. My track is to be had on all virtual stores. Read More Show Less
Creative Ways to Improve Your Jazz Music…
Jazz is a genre of music created by African slaves and European immigrants in the early 1900s. It is known for its unique improvisation style and its heavy use of syncopation. The genre has evolved and has had many musicians who have contributed to the genre. It is also known as the “art of improvisation.” 1. What is the history of jazz? Jazz is actually a type of music that originated in the early 1800s. Jazz is a popular type of music that is often played during celebrations and special events. Jazz is a unique type of music that is a blend of many different genres. The genre is a blend of classical, blues, ragtime, and African-American folk music. Jazz is a type of music that is loved by many different people. 2. How to improvise What are some creative ways to improve your jazz music? Improvisation is a great way to improve your playing. Improvisation is basically making music up as you go along, and this can help you find new ways to play that you may not have thought of before. There are a couple of ways to improvise; first, you can improvise over a song that you know. This can help you get a better understanding of the song. Second, you can improvise over a chord progression. This is a great way to find new ways to play over a song that you don’t know. There are also many different types of improvisation, so you will want to research them to find one that is right for you. 3. How to improvise with a band Improvisation is a key element in jazz music. It means that the musicians in the band are creating new music on the spot. There are many different ways of improvising with a band, including using the following techniques: – soloing – playing a call and response – jamming – playing with a band Some people may not enjoy the idea of improvising with a band, but I think that it is a great way to bring new life to your jazz music. Improvisation is what makes jazz music so exciting and interesting. 4. How to improvise with a piano Some people are good improvisers, while others are not. Improvisation is a skill that can be learned and practiced. It is a great way to improve your jazz music skills. Improvisation is the art of playing something based on an idea that the person has. Improvisation can be done in many different ways. One of the best ways to improvise is to think up something on your own and then play it. Another way is to think of a chord progression and then play a melody over it. The melody can be made up as you go along, or you can use the melody from a song you know or know the chords to.
What is required for an artist to be signed by a record label…
What is required for an artist to be signed..
Q&A With Prince Boykie: The Benefits of Pre-Relationship Counselling/Therapy
In the previous Q &A articles, we’ve been exploring and highlighting the value of Premarital Counselling/ Coaching or Relationship Therapy. In this month’s article we’ll be addressing the question of timing i.e when is the ideal or perfect time to seek Relationship Coaching or to acquire the services of a Relationship Coach? This has been a common question that I get most of the time not specifically from my clients, but mostly from random conversations around love and relationships. There are 3 basic phases or timing frames: The Pre- Engagement Phase The Engagement Phase and The Post Engagement Phase. In this article, we’ll unpack what the Pre- Engagement Phase is and its attendant benefits What is “The Pre- Engagement” Phase? In a recent talk on a PODCAST, Christian Rookie a few days ago, the host asked me, Mr Prince when is the right time to embark on finding a Relationship Therapist or Relationship Coach? I mean when is it ideal to consult a Relationship Coach? My answer is as has always been all time: The perfect time is what I call The Pre- Engagement Phase. Simply put: The Pre- Engagement Phase is a phase where you are actively and intentionally single, not engaged or testing the waters. This includes experimentation or trying to heal from the previous failed relationship. By single I am referring to a phase where you’re not having an active relationship or partner but being actively and intentionally single (mentally and otherwise) and not being available to consider or pursue any advances or opportunities until you deem it the right thing to do and the right time to do it i.e date. By this I mean actively preparing yourself to now actively date, know what you want, what’s acceptable and unacceptable in your ideal relationship. Identify your ideal partner as well as check if your ideals of a perfect partner are realistic and practical, while you’re still alone. I’ve discovered through my engagements that a whole lot of adults do not know precisely what they want, as a result, in most cases they sell themselves short or settle for whatever is available whenever it is available What are the components of the Pre- Engagement Phase? Look at it from a perspective of vacationing to a distant, unknown country. What do we do when we’re taking a vacation/ trip to a new country or a country we haven’t been to before? Here’s what I’ve seen people do before jetting off for a vacation: They spent time, planning and preparing themselves with the sole objective of enjoying themselves and making it comfortable and memorable Yes, we prepare well in advance for a vacation/ trip of a few days/ weeks. We set aside a budge for it, even if it means compromising on some of the usual pleasantries, like going out for a movie or eating out as frequently as we usually do We research to acquaint ourselves with the Weather patterns in the country we’re travelling to so that we pack costumes, clothing that’s conducive for the type of weather we’ll be living in for that brief duration. We also pack up our preferred delicacies and snacks in case the country we’re visiting doesn’t have such in their country. We pack the type of food items essential to us once we’re there. We don’t wait to get there and start preparing but we get there prepared, before we leave home or our country We check how much it’s going to cost us so that we can factor that into the overall logistics of the trip The above is not an exhaustive list but it’s a fair comprehensive picture of what we normally or habitually do to plan a vacation of a few days or weeks. This indicates that we can plan, we can prepare. It boggles the mind as to why we often go into new relationships unprepared, and unplanned. Join us in our December article as we explore the Advantages of the Pre- Engagement phase Are you aspiring to have a solid, stable relationship? Then prepare yourself to be prepared for it. Get yourself a Relationship Coach right away. Determine to WALK INTO LOVE OR BE USHERED INTO LOVE instead of FALLING IN LOVE the next time you do this LOVE THING
“Kuruman native establishes himself as a force in the music industry!”
Known by many of his peers as Nesty Rico, Nonofo Frans Webster is the CEO and Founder of the record label Nesty Rico Records where he leads the marketing as well as the distribution side for every artist he has worked with and currently works with. He also arranges events with one of the biggest mainstream artists/DJs in the music industry. Having spent most of his childhood upbring in Heidelberg, Gauteng but Kuruman, Northern Cape is where the heart lies for Nesty Rico. How the musical bug bit Nesty Rico all started when he pursued music at a young age but professionally started back in 2012 at the age of 16. Wanting to know more about his journey to getting into the musical industry, he said, “I use to be a dancer when I started falling in love with music and back in 2008. Then, in 2009, I started freestyling, that’s when I attended street battles that’s shaped me in recording music. In 2018, I left being a street rapper and started networking with producers to bring my craft to live. That same year I also journeyed in becoming a registered label, that allowed me to learn more on how to copyright my work and 2019 I decided to release my first song titled “Who I Am” from there I started getting industry connection because how big the song rapidly grew on internet which surpassed over 30k downloads on Datafilehost. Then later that year, I connected with Tumi Tladi that’s also known for his dance moves and his hit song #Basadi. I spoke to him about my works in distribution so forth and he gave me a shot by giving me a song to distribute for him that was titled “My City” produced by Mustbedubz, working on that distribution deal for him really put me on in the business side of things. Then 2020, I signed an international distribution deal with platinum billboard number 1 charting producer Morgan Matthews who worked with Alicia Keys, Miguel, Tory Lanes and loads more heads. I then became an A&R and artist manager for his company called (Addictive Music Group) from this day I am who I am because of that deal.” Previous Next When came to the people who played an integral part in his musical career, he went on to say that the likes of the late Tumi Tladi, Morgan Matthews, Tyler ICU, Dr Malinga, Leon Lee, DJ Ankletap of YFM and DJ Catzico to name a few. How he came about the name Nesty Rico, he went on to say that his name brings life to the people and that he came up with the name during his low moments which at the end really brought life to his upbringing as well. When it comes to musicians he has under his record label, he said, “At the moment none. Looking to sign artist next year 2023. Well! What do I look for in an artist besides talent? When I’ll sign the artist, he/she must have good personality, understanding, respect and good communication skills.” Currently, Nesty Rico mentioned that he has no artist signed under his label but when it came to plans in the future to sign artists, he went on to say that he would like to sign new fresh talent in the future and is also teaching the artists how to own their masters. Where you can find Nesty Rico when it comes to all of his social media platforms is his Facebook page @NestyRico and Twitter handle @FransWebster.
Blues-Rock Band(Motel Shuffle) taking the beat to a whole new level!
A Blues-Rock group that goes by the name ‘Motel Shuffle’ were recently formed this year all the way from Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town! The band comprises of three four amazing musicians by the names of Joburg’s very own Dan Rosenthal (solo artist), Ryan Matthews on bass, Calvin Beukes on the drums as well as the man who handles the strings of the guitar, Kyle Maloney. The musical band blends influence from Steve Ray Vaughn through to legendary rock band ‘Foo Fighters’, The Black Keys and Jack White. With their seductive blues boogie and indulgent pop sentiment, Motel Shuffle seek to entertain and delight audiences with their accessible blend of modern nostalgia. Having the opportunity to sit down with the band members, we asked them how they started the band that we know as Motel Shuffle and how their musical talents can come together. They simply stated, “The band started with Dan and Kyle meeting on a local online musician’s group around November 2021. Kyle was also jamming with Ryan in another project. It became apparent that the three of them should join forces and find a solid drummer to complement their style, and after a few auditions found Calvin in February 2022.” Wanting to also know more the musicians background, we asked them what sort of musical sounds and artists they are aspired by and they went on to say, “Dan is a singer-songwriter influenced by blues and pop-rock, Kyle is a huge Stevie Ray Vaughn fan, but also into the more complex guitar virtuoso subgenres. Ryan is a pop, grunge, does-it-make-people-happy, playing, and Calvin is into accessible commercial rock, pop and indie sounds. Mostly, the band creates music of the blues/rock variety, but with some pop-rock elements thrown in for good measure.” When it came to any musical projects they are working on, they commented by saying that at this present moment, they are solely focusing on playing the good music that they like to produce together and with that, the more they play together, the better they feel at the end of that session. When it comes to events as to where they would mostly perform their craft, they went on to say, “Mostly private functions and intimate venues, but there are some opportunities on the horizon. Feedback has been positive – Motel Shuffle are accessible, allowing even the grumpiest of grumpy folks to tap their feet and bob their heads.” Those who aspire to start of their own musical band, Motel Shuffle freely advised readers by saying that you should appreciate how much hard work and dedication it takes to be in a band. They also continued to say that nothing happens overnights, and the more you play, the more you will be exposed to new ideas, the more you learn, that is only the way you will progress further in your craft. So, they simply stated that you should have fun, work hard and enjoy the musical journey.” When it came to their long-term goals and ambitions, they went on to say, “Write more songs, play more gigs, have more fun. The band are looking to collaborate with others, work out how to throw some interesting gigs, and generally just have a good time.” Where you can find the band, Motel Shuffle and follow them when it comes to all of his social media platforms is Instagram: @motel_shuffle and Facebook: www.facebook.com/motelshuffle.
DRUMKEYS RELEASES A PULL UP TO THE DANCE FLOOR BACARDI PIANO ANTHEM “BACAPIANO”
For downloads click the following links on the platforms mentioned underneath: Spotify link https://open.spotify.com/track/67hjjDyfylUmITeY8N5ZbI?si=df4b44bf80584b3c Apple Music link https://music.apple.com/za/album/bacapiano/1646263117?i=1646263119 Youtube link https://youtu.be/0AC4M0ixnjI Youtube Music https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=0AC4M0ixnjI&feature=share Deezer link https://deezer.page.link/vbkPgNQED5irA2rw7 Anghami link https://play.anghami.com/song/1078295785?adj_t=dgl0aa8_64v1dnl&adj_campaign=web&adj_adgroup=song&adj_creative=undefined — ITunes buy https://music.apple.com/za/album/bacapiano-single/1646263117