Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting up with Ready D to record 3 different episodes of Mzansi Rides, the number 1 rated show on Channel O. I was joined by El Nino and Dla from Driemanskap, Jaak and Otis Larynx from Archetypes.
We recorded three separate interviews followed by 3 performances. Driemanskap performed Hamb’ubuza, Jaak performed Oppie Spot Rus and Otis performed Verbally Spark. They all killed it with high energy and good vibes.
It was really interesting to see behind the scenes of a slick production like Mzansi Rides. The studio was much smaller than I imagined from seeing it on tv, but tight camerawork and post production works wonders.
Big shout out to Neil Webster, the Executive Producer at Fixer Film for putting us on. Maximum respect to Ready D - he’s an inspiration to anyone trying to make a living in the Hip Hop industry in South Africa.
Keep it locked to PioneerUnit.com for info on when the shows will be broadcast.
Ready D / Dplanet (click for larger image).
Neil (Executive Producer), Lolo, Jaak, Dla, Ready D and El Nino (click for larger image).
Otis Larynx performing on the Verbally Spark beat (click for larger image).
Jaak performing Oppie Spot Rus (click for larger image).
Driemanskap performing Hamb’buza (click for larger image).
Otis Larynx being interviewed by Ready D (click for larger image).
Jaak watching a master at work (click for larger image).
El Nino breaks it down (click for larger image).
Dla reppin’ Drie (click for larger image).
Click here for full set of photos from the shoot.
That’s how we rrrrrrrroll!!
13 responses so far
tshesco // Feb 7, 2008 at 02:52 p.m.
I personally think that y'all are doin a superb job in preservin our hip hop culture. keep it up
Dplanet:: // Feb 7, 2008 at 02:54 p.m.
thanks tshesco!
tshesco // Feb 7, 2008 at 03:01 p.m.
I only have one thing to say: Y'all are doin a great job in terms of giving exposure to the underground movements in mzansi but i think north west is highly underated, cos y'all always give props to the gauteng and cape scenes. Not that i have a big problem with that but i think it's bout time you give the north west some media attention!!!!
tshesco // Feb 7, 2008 at 03:05 p.m.
thank again
tshesco // Feb 7, 2008 at 03:06 p.m.
i meant thanks
Dplanet:: // Feb 7, 2008 at 03:12 p.m.
so what's happening in the north west?
have you tried writing to Mizi at Hype magazine? He's a cool dude and he's doing his best to make sure all of Mzansi is covered.
Dlundlu aka Dee // Feb 7, 2008 at 07:04 p.m.
Hey DRIEMANKAP does it 4 me hopin 2 listen 2 more of their songs MHEEEE!!!!!!!!!! 4rom ALICE in Eastearn Cape.
tshesco // Feb 8, 2008 at 02:42 p.m.
i sure will try and write to him.
tshesco // Feb 8, 2008 at 02:47 p.m.
anyway i have the latest copy of hype and i have to say that you guys never disapoint. but two months is a hell of a long time. can y'all atleast try and make it one month?
Daz aka Dilinga // Feb 11, 2008 at 01:03 p.m.
Ola majita asekasi ziwa mo ngesghubhu senu from mdantsane .E.L Peace yhoo
Daz aka Dilinga // Feb 11, 2008 at 01:03 p.m.
Ola majita asekasi ziwa mo ngesghubhu senu from mdantsane .E.L Peace yhoo
Lista from Queenstown // Feb 13, 2008 at 04:06 p.m.
Well...Tshesco Northwest has all the attention in the media...look at your stars HHP,MORAFE,MO'LEMI,JR etc are known allover SA. And Who do we have in the EasternCape and WesternCape on Media Attention?...Non.
Driemanskap, Rattex ,Dpleeza(planet) pls do it for us. Now is the time 2008 for (Spaza hiphop )to blow up like Jihad..Lol.
Dplanet:: // Feb 13, 2008 at 04:13 p.m.
I hear you Lista. We're gonna do our best to put Spaza on the map this year. It's up to you guys to spread the word too. Download all our free MP3s and give them to as many people as you can. Talk to any promotors in your area and see if you can get them to book us - we'll be there!
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