Music PoliTricks

Award-winning DJ, producer and entrepreneur, DJ Kotin sheds light on how he started his independent record label, the challenges that come with running a business in music and some of the losses. It gets tricky running a record label as an artist and he gives insight on that as well as how gqom as a genre could have done better. He details his journey and how he taught Sithelo Shozi to deejay and the success of her career as an artist in his label.

In this informative and educational episode of Music PoliTricks, Stanley Khoza joins host and award-winning broadcaster, Boo-c Queen of Pitori to speak on his role as Vice-President at the Association of Independent Record Companies (AIRCO) and Chairperson at the Moshito Music Conference. He speaks on the great role that Moshito has on the overall music industry and how AIRCO develops artists through their numerous programmes and funding opportunities. Greats like Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukudzi, Salief Keita and Angie Stone are a few greats that feature in his illustrious career.

Multi-platinum international reggae artist Don Dada shares how he managed to be the first South African musician to be distributed by Tuff Gong International, which is owned by the Jamaican Marley family. As the most influential reggae artist in mzansi, he also speaks on the state of the genre in the country.

Basetsana Kolwane takes the hot seat to share her notable come up story which took her from Idols Season 13, to immediately performing on the same stage as Anthony Hamilton. Her first studio experience took place with Vuyo Manyike aka Ruff who is popular for producing most of Sjava's work, thereafter, she was featured on Prince Kaybee's project and shortly after that, she created a hit song with Master KG, Nkosazana Daughter and later DJ Zinhle. She also gives details about her spiritual gift and what it's like experiencing the music industry with a gift.

Leputla Thamahane is not only obsessed with music but vinyl culture is something he carries with him in all aspects of his life. As a collector, a "DJ" and a vinyl entrepreneur, Leputla gives our host Boo-c Queen of Pitori a better understanding of what the vinyl culture in South Africa looks like. His vinyl shop, Oh One One Vinyl ships 250-300 vinyl every month, he tells us more about this as well as how the future of the culture is looking in mzansi.

DJ, music producer and DJ teacher, Lebza the Villain shares his journey in the music industry and the impact of radio. He details the DJ culture in South Africa and how mzansi chooses to handle the craft that deserves to be exported throughout the world. The Zee Nation Fest took place for the first time this year and it's evident that the world class event will be happening again and as the music director, Lebza shares his experience.

Global sensation, Nomina takes us on her birth journey in Zimbabwe, growing up in Botswana and being based in Germany. Her career as a musician saw her grab the attention of Sean Paul, Sean Kingston and an international organisation, the United Nations (the U.N) as an ambassador. Nomina shares gems on how to be in the right spaces and how to go from looking up to your idols to working with them.

Award-winning music producer, DJ, and sound engineer Chymamusique details his journey from an Analytical Chemistry student to one of the most sought-after DJs and producers in South Africa. He shares how he got into the music industry and became the 'go-to guy' for mixing and mastering numerous artists' music across genres.

From project manager to CEO and Producer of one of the most important festivals in South Africa, Mantwa Chinoamadi shares details about her journey and her clients when she started, including Brenda Fassie, Jonas Gwangwa, and Queen. In this conversation, she goes down memory lane with us on how the Joy of Jazz was started, her role in the bigger picture, and how she empowers young jazz musicians and women who want to follow in her footsteps.

Music teacher, marimba specialist and percussionist, Locx Mmileng takes us on a journey about how he ventured into music. He has always loved the marimba and as he grew in the industry, the passion to teach developed. He eventually taught himself percussion which saw him perform in numerous countries with amazing superstars. Locx details the importance of music education especially for artists and people who work in the music space.