Month: Jun 2021

Kid Fonque has become a vital part of South Africa’s electronic and club culture over the last 20 years. 

This DJ, producer, label owner, radio host and promoter has helped nurture a new wave of musical talent across the board – from hip hop to house to new-age jazz – and his open-minded approach to embracing genre and recognising talent has established him a cornerstone of our industry.

From his first job as a security guard who literally watched another security guard, to working his way up to floor manager in the same music store, Allan has the persistence to match his obsession with the music industry as he strives to unearth eclectic talent. Just don’t send him your demo – he’ll find you.

OUTRO TRACK: Bossa Over (China Chameleon The Animal Remix) Apple Music Traxsource 

Set List: 

2Sides – Apple Music Spotify 

Afrika is the Future! Kid Fonque x Johnny Miller – Apple Music Spotify 

Inertia ft Charma Chameleon – Kid Fonque x Johnny Miller  Apple Music Spotify 

Halleluyah (Kid Fonque x Johnny Miller remix)  – Apple Music Spotify 

Get. Off. Ya. Ass. – Kid Fonque x Johnny Miller –  Apple Music Spotify 

Heartbeat ft. Sio – Kid Fonque x Johnny Miller  – Apple Music Spotify

Massive shout out to Kid Fonque and Stay True Sounds for the time to chat and the generous use of their music in bringing this pod to life.

This season we are proud to be collaborating with Puma, our firm friends in championing the culture. Puma has been at the vanguard of so many awesome happenings over the last decade, so it was only natural that we joined forces with them to keep you in the loop with all the scene happenings. 

From their inspiring SELECT SESSIONS and SELECT STORIES, to their cutting edge unique collabs and the many more that they have in the pipeline, rest assured that this Season we’ll be bringing you all the breaking Puma news, hot off the press. With a sneaky giveaway or two thrown in for good measure. 

Simply head on over to PUMA South Africa on Instagram and tune into their IGTV. They also have an insane catalogue of previous episodes, so while you’re there why not check out the rest of their content too? #ForAllTime

For our growing back catalogue of awesome, head on over to www.texxtalks.com or follow us on Facebook Instagram Twitter for updates, things you need to hear.

Also: make sure you follow Texx and the City on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or all of your music news.

Nai Palm is the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of Hiatus Kaiyote, the progressive neo-soul group from Melbourne, Australia who make music that is, in their own words, “multidimensional, polyrhythmic gangster shit.”

As the first Australian band nominated for a Grammy Award in an R&B category, this self-termed “future soul band” gradually won support from a wide array of taste-making DJs and industry peers and the list of artists who have sampled their music will make you weep.

On this episode Nai chats about her hard, formative childhood, the emotional rollercoaster of getting validation from iconic artists, and getting back into the studio to write that long-awaited third album. 

OUTRO TRACK: Chivalry is Not Dead  Apple Music Spotify 

Set List: 

Mobius Streak – Apple Music Spotify 

The World it Softly Lulls – Apple Music Spotify 

Homebody – Apple Music Spotify 

Fingerprints – Apple Music Spotify 

Borderline with my Atoms –  Apple Music Spotify 

Malika – Apple Music Spotify

Get Sun – Apple Music Spotify

The Lung – Apple Music Spotify 

Red Room- Apple Music Spotify 

Massive shout out to Hiatus Kaiyote for the time to chat and the generous use of their music in bringing this pod to life.

This season we are proud to be collaborating with Puma, our firm friends in championing the culture. Puma has been at the vanguard of so many awesome happenings over the last decade, so it was only natural that we joined forces with them to keep you in the loop with all the scene happenings. 

From their inspiring SELECT SESSIONS and SELECT STORIES, to their cutting edge unique collabs and the many more that they have in the pipeline, rest assured that this Season we’ll be bringing you all the breaking Puma news, hot off the press. With a sneaky giveaway or two thrown in for good measure. 

Simply head on over to PUMA South Africa on Instagram and tune into their IGTV. They also have an insane catalogue of previous episodes, so while you’re there why not check out the rest of their content too? #ForAllTime

For our growing back catalogue of awesome, head on over to www.texxtalks.com or follow us on Facebook Instagram Twitter for updates, things you need to hear.

Also: make sure you follow Texx and the City on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or all of your music news.

Jacques Moolman is arguably South Africa’s best rock vocalist, high praise – maybe – but once you’ve heard this man’s unmistakable voice, it’s rather difficult to forget it. 

Recently embarking on a solo career and releasing his debut album The Great Valley Redemption that’s a blend of old school blues rock and, we would be very surprised if he doesn’t walk away with a SAMA for Best Rock Album in 2022.

From his growing up between South Africa and The Ilse of Wight, to his formative musical years as the lead singer of Shadowclub, Jacques has always sought to find the extraordinary in the mundane, while, like any creative genius, ensures that he makes sure even the most beautiful output is fraught with self sabotage.

OUTRO TRACK: Sticky Noise  Apple Music Spotify 

Set List: 

Black Snake – Apple Music Spotify 

Wondrous Thing- Apple Music Spotify 

You Do It alone – Apple Music Spotify 

Cabin in the Woods – Apple Music Spotify 

Dark Days Gone – Apple Music Spotify 

Witches Soul – Apple Music Spotify 

Suddenly – Apple Music Spotify 

Into the Rain – Apple Music Spotify

Massive shout out to Jacques for the time to chat and the generous use of his music. 

A special thanks to Red Bull for the generous access to their music library and helping this little team bring this podcast to life. 

This season we are proud to be collaborating with Puma, our firm friends in championing the culture. Puma has been at the vanguard of so many awesome happenings over the last decade, so it was only natural that we joined forces with them to keep you in the loop with all the scene happenings. 

From their inspiring SELECT SESSIONS and SELECT STORIES, to their cutting edge unique collabs and the many more that they have in the pipeline, rest assured that this Season we’ll be bringing you all the breaking Puma news, hot off the press. With a sneaky giveaway or two thrown in for good measure. 

Simply head on over to PUMA South Africa on Instagram and tune into their IGTV. They also have an insane catalogue of previous episodes, so while you’re there why not check out the rest of their content too? #ForAllTime

For our growing back catalogue of awesome, head on over to www.texxtalks.com or follow us on Facebook Instagram Twitter for updates, things you need to hear.

Also: make sure you follow Texx and the City on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or all of your music news. 

Praiz is one of the new icons in Nigerian R&B who is part of a generation that is asserting the nation’s creativity on a global scale.

His sound is the perfect mix of R&B, hip hop, alternative jazz and Afro-fusion, and he weaves together all these genre’s threads with his smooth vocal timbre that’s made him a household name in Nigeria and around the world.

From his formative years following his family as they travelled around his home country, to his humble, measured approach to dealing with the ups and downs of fame, Praiz continues to nurture the seed that Nigeria’s musicians have planted on a global scale. 

OUTRO TRACK:  To the Moon  Apple Music Spotify 

Set List: 

Rich and Famous – Apple Music Spotify 

EPIC: MI feat. Praiz – Apple Music Spotify 

That Stupid Song: BEZ feat. Praiz – Apple Music Spotify 

Super Hero – Apple Music Spotify 

69: feat. Burna Boy –  Apple Music Spotify 

Feels- Apple Music Spotify 

Under the Sky – Apple Music Spotify 

Massive shout out to Praiz for the time to chat and the generous use of his music. 

A special thanks to Red Bull for the generous access to their music library and helping this little team bring this podcast to life. 

This season we are proud to be collaborating with Puma, our firm friends in championing the culture. Puma has been at the vanguard of so many awesome happenings over the last decade, so it was only natural that we joined forces with them to keep you in the loop with all the scene happenings. 

From their inspiring SELECT SESSIONS and SELECT STORIES, to their cutting edge unique collabs and the many more that they have in the pipeline, rest assured that this Season we’ll be bringing you all the breaking Puma news, hot off the press. With a sneaky giveaway or two thrown in for good measure. 

Simply head on over to PUMA South Africa on Instagram and tune into their IGTV. They also have an insane catalogue of previous episodes, so while you’re there why not check out the rest of their content too? #ForAllTime

For our growing back catalogue of awesome, head on over to www.texxtalks.com or follow us on Facebook Instagram Twitter for updates, things you need to hear.

Also: make sure you follow Texx and the City on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or all of your music news.