Jameson Fire & Ice Hotel NYE Party – 31 December 2011

ITS ON!!!!WE DO IT AGAIN

The Annual Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! “ROCKS THE MOTHERCITY” is upon you, ready as ever to be the biggest New Year’s Eve party in Cape Town for the 4th year running. The Teddy Bear of the airwaves, Metro Fm Legendary GLEN LEWIS alongside NAVES and SPHECTACULA will team up …with Cape Town’s own OZY, ASHTON ABELS, MBACU, JUSTEEZ, AKHONA XLNT (and more to be confirmed) will usher you into the most anticipated year of this century (2012) with glamour & style.

Entrance: NORMAL – R150 | VIP – R300 | VVIP – R1500 VIP includes access to main hotel and hotel cocktail bar. VVIP includes access to our MUMM CHAMPAGNE VVIP LOUNGE, a table, a complimentary bottle of Mumm Champagne.

Presale tickets: Available from Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! in Cape Town and Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch in JHB . Tickets will also be available online from The Inspiration Room Facebook Page. Doors open @ 8pm No Under 18’s / NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES / NO Firearms / NO Cans, Bottles!! R.O.A.R.

Vincent Ntunja Appreciation Party by Dudoo – 17 December 2011

So I was forced to write this blog post. For me I was just going out to party in Lookout Hill for Vincent Ntunja appreciation party, when I get there Vincent tells me I’ll be blogging about the gig, one cant say no to such a hottie.

Vincent, Miss Diva, Mihle and I

The party was Vincents’ way of saying thanks to everyone that supports him and has played some sort of role in his life. Mr Party is a basketball player and model from Gugulethu. He has managed to achieve a lot but through it all he does not forgetting where he comes from.

The Guys – Usual Suspects…haha

Vincent, Kritsi and Miss Diva

The party took place last week Saturday at the Lookout Hill in Khayelitsha. The usual suspects (Vincents’ friends) were there.  Vincent was his usual friendly and joking self. Talented DJ Blanka was on the decks for a couple of hours throwing some Deep House beats, later on DJ Simpra*coughs* took over the decks, and YES I was constantly on the dance floor as usual dancing.

Zane Maqetuka(Mr SA Finalist) and Sisanda ‘Miss Diva’ Ximbi

Mischievous Kritsi was the MC, this guy knows how to grab and maintain the crowd  attention. He threw his usual jokes; some are quite explicit and had everyone laughing. Ma B performed and was later joined by Redondo and El Nino, the Driemanskap goes crazy on stage. A live performance by the group is worthwhile.

Former Idols Finalist Gift Gwe is now based in Cape Town. He performed some songs from his upcoming album. This guy can sing, there is just no denying the fact that he is talented. The ladies still go crazy over him, he managed to get Nosipo Tisani (Good Hope FM) on stage for one of his songs, I’ve never seen Nosipo so shy, she was actually blushing.

DJ Bobstar dropped hit after hit, this is another DJ to watch out for. Overall it was a great night filled with so much fun. Thank you to Vincent Ntunja for the party. We wish him all the best for the future. We are behind him all the way.

Zahara and Wilson B Nkosi Picnic PRE-PARTY Cancelled

We regret to inform you that the Zahara and Wilson B Nkosi Picnic Pre-party has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause. The picnic is still on, so go get your ticket at Computicket for R150 and R400 for VIP. Go get your tickets because its going to be a nice laidback Sunday.

Zahara and Wilson B Nkosi Picnic Pre-party

Aha, as you all know, this Sunday Award Winning Zahara and Metro FMs Wilson B Nkosi will be in Cape Town, Meerendal Wine Estate to be specific. Well before the picnic, we will have a pre-party this Saturday(10 December) at Marimba. R40 will get you inside the pre-party, doors open at 9pm.  On the lineup for the pre-party we have Kaunda Muzical, Rhabs, D- Rock and other DJs.

Guess what? If you buy the ticket for the Picnic(R150 at Computicket) and attend the Pre-party, you’ll stand a chance to get your ticket upgraded to VIP. VIP comes with all sorts of benefits, so go get your ticket at Computicket and hit Marimba this Saturday, who knows, you might be one of the 20 people that will get their tickets upgraded to VIP. Its the party before the Picnic!!

Moments with Kaunda Muzical by Dudoo

Oh well, this is a way overdue interview, our schedules were clashing for a while as I’d planned to have moments with this young man two months ago. But I’m glad we only managed to catchup now cause a lot has happened in the last two months. Yeah, I decided to have a session or moment with DJ Kaunda Muzical. This is it….

 

 Besides being a DJ, who is Kaunda?

Kaunda is your average, ordinary guy from Guguletu looking for success in the entertainment world. Someone who loves laughter and people. The more you get to know him, the more you’ll know he’s all about fun

 Is the  Muzical  in your name new? I’ve only noticed it recently.

Muzical is a Concept. If u remember there is Kaunda the politician ,well this one is your most muzical one hahaha! Well Muzical is a name I came up with to diversify Kaunda from the old hype attached to him to the more matured crowd. It is also a way of expressing to the market that this Kaunda(Muzical) Can drop any genre in house and you’ll love it.

I’ve always known you as Kaunda the Ratanang DJ that got teens all crazy, but I noticed a shift in 2011, some sort of growth and you reaching a wider audience. Was this shift planned or did it just occur?

This move has always been my desire, sometimes things start happening and you don’t notice because they happen when u least expect them. Now that I’ve seen the opportunities, I’m chasing them like a soccer player chasing posts. All in all this shift is planned and I’m going for maturity

What did u take with you from the Ratanang or the previous years? 

Actually I have learned a lot as a DJ and as a person from the company. I’ve also learned that individual growth as an artist is more important, because when the company falls the artist must still stand.

 How would you define or describe the kind of music you play?

I’m one of the most diverse DJ in the genre of house music all I can say is I MIX! Haha!

You had Friday nights at Cappello a couple of months ago. What happened to that venture?

Cappello and I were on different pages at the time, however I still intend on working with that team . That is one lovely team.

And then you dropped some mixes for people to download, that was a good move, it made me and I’m sure other people appreciate your talent. We could listen to your mixing outside the club environment and recognise your skill or talent. How did you come up with that idea? How is it going?

It has been going great till now, I discovered a desire from my supporters that want to listen to me play as much as possible and I love to make them smile. They are not fans but supporters and I love you guys a lot!

 I see you are now being booked all over, in all kinds of events..is there a team pushing the Kaunda Muzical brand or are you flying solo? Hopefully you can explain to peeps I’m not your publicist or manager…tltl

 Nope There is no team pushing “Kaunda Muzical” yet.  There is a team pending for next year I’m making the brand larger.

Any chance of dropping an album?

Nope, not yet.  I would actually love to   but  there is still more to be done.

  Deejays you respect in Cape Town?

DJ Pisce,DJ Kenlow The late DJ’s Slender & Phura may ur souls RIP, Loyd & P.h .Keep pushing Boys. The heavens are the limit, the list goes on!

   I know for a fact(I’ve been stalking you) that you have a girlfriend.  Loved your tweet a week or so ago in which you thanked her for her support. Deejays are often labeled as womanisers and struggle to keep a relationship. How did you guys manage to last so long? How do you handle all the groupie(excluding me..haha)? I’ll be waiting for that wedding invite..no pressure

My Gf is my pride and joy .  I’m not ashamed to share that. She has done a lot more than being just a GF, it took a lot to convince her that I come in peace. I will not talk for other DJs but I’ll advise them “Ego Is Dangerous at some point” stay  humble. About the wedding you will be invited and it will be private for personal reasons.

For you, what sets the CT social/party scene apart from the rest of the country?

From what I have learned throughout the years in comparison to other cities, Cape Town has a long walk to walk.

 Do you feel we are doing enough to grow the CT scene?

The challenge is not with us ,its what the people want.  The sooner we realize that cultures change only then will we be doing enough.  If they want me everywhere , they will have me there “ I am For people by people”

So I see you’ve been dropping mixes on Good Hope FM. What’s that all about?

Yes Yes Yeeees! That’s Kaunda Muzical going forward and chasing a dream. Its high time I grow my family from where it is now ( I want more!).  Every Tuesdays For the rest Of December On Goodhope FM 95.3 Mother city stand up the skinny DJ on the block & Live on Radio! From 12-3pm.

  But you need to give me Deejaying lessons hey, I’ll give you dance lessons..when is the first lesson?lol

hahahahahaha! How does never sound like hahahah! Joking we can arrange time

How has 2011 been to you?

Life Changing Experiences Only, all I can say is  “God Is Good”

 What can we expect from you in 2012?

I think I talk too much, 2012 will be the year I do less talking and more implementation

What  your advice to upcoming Deejays?

Respect : Appreciate & Stay Humble

Those were my moments with skinny, funny and talented Kaunda Musical. For Bookings and Mixtapes downloads you can email him on Muzicalk@gmail.com, Add him on Facebook: Kaunda Muzical. Follow him on twitter: @KaundaMuzical and on Soundcloud: KaundaMuzical.

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