Month: Jul 2021

Francois van Coke is much loved and revered in the industry for his humble nature and his musical prowess.  

Over an 18-year-career that has seen him flawlessly reinvent himself more than a few times, there’s always been a part of him that’s stuck to his guns, while adapting to the changing times around him.

With a string of #1 albums, sold out arena shows and a whole country of Afrikaans hearts under his belt, he is quite simply, the undisputed king of South African rock ‘n’ roll.

We caught up with him for an epic trip down memory lane, through the heart of contemporary SA rock ’n’ roll that culminates in a spot of boxing, all while a kiddies mermaid party is being planned in the background.

Outro Song: Begin van die Einde  Apple Music 

Set List: 

Verklaar – Fokofpolisiekar Apple Music

As Jy Met Vuur speel Sal Jy Brand – Fokofpolisiekar Apple Music

Fokofpolisiekar – Fokofpolisiekar Apple Music

September Fools – Van Coke Kartel Apple Music 

Evolusie – Van Coke Kartel Apple Music

Vernietig Jouself – Van Coke Kartel Apple Music

Genoeg is Nie Genoeg Nie – Van Coke Kartel Apple Music

Toe Vind Ek Jou – Francois Van Coke and Karen zoid Apple Music 

Dagdrome in Suburbia – Francois Van Coke ft Spoegwolf Apple Music

Ons Het Gewen – Francois Van Coke Apple Music

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Texx Talks is recorded at CAYA Creative Studios in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa.

Dee Koala is a rapper who has risen sharply amongst her contemporaries to become one of the most exciting and sought after artists in South Africa right now.

As one of the 100 Most Influential People In South Africa’s Urban Culture list curated by The Plug Magazine, she’s collaborated with everyone from Riky Rick and Yanga Chief, to Boity and Sho Madjozi and graced the stages of this country’s biggest and hottest events. And her future is looking very bright to say the very least. 

Outro Song: Spazz feat Blxckie and K. Keed – Apple Music Spotify 

Set List: 

Whuzet – Apple Music Spotify 

Friday Freestyle feat Bee Deejay and Canvus Ports – Apple Music Spotify

I Think feat Amilca Mezarati, SimulationRxps and Di – Apple Music Spotify

Goni Gyel feat Yungin Poetik – Apple Music Spotify

The Khaltsha feat Lookitups – Apple Music Spotify

Baller Nge Budget feat Amilca Mezarati – Apple Music Spotify

Akhowey feat SimulationRxps – Apple Music Spotify

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Season 6 is here and we have gathered a special group of guests that showcase the best talent Africa has to offer, and we’re highlighting them alongside our friends at Jägermeister.

This season we are asking you to “Be the Meister” alongside us and Jägermeister as we take you on a journey – from championing the next generation of African musical talent across the board, to challenging the way that women are spoken and thought about in rap, to more than a few raucous rock ‘n’ roll tales from back in the day.

So sit back, relax and enjoy a little peek into what we have in store for you.

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And just like that another season of Texx Talks comes to a close. In this episode Texx highlights her top five moments from the season that was, just so that you all can go back and find those interviews. From honouring the life of a beloved pet to finding inspiration in the middle of nowhere, please do enjoy the ultimate cliff notes for Season 5!

This season we were proud to collaborate 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 that was” did not disappoint. A few lucky one of you also were on the receiving end of some amazing PUMA Suedes! #ForAllTime 

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

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This week’s special episode is courtesy of Vuse Inspired Live, A Festival Of Inspiration:  a weekly streamed series that highlights how some of our boldest and brightest creatives in music and art and fashion, and several other disciplines, have built their brands.

Vuse Inspired Live champions their art – and while we continue to suffer the effects of lockdown, which means zero gigs, Vuse Inspired Live ultimately brings you a unique experience every week with established industry icons and up-and-coming talent. All of this is hosted in spectacular fashion by rapper Slikour, comedian Nina Hastie and presenters Smash Africa and Scoop Makhathini.

Texx speaks to rapper Speedsta, Andrew from pop duo Locnville and singer-songwriter Manu Worldstar about their involvement with Vuse Inspired Live, as well as Darren Sandras from award-winning specialist entertainment marketing agency, One Eyed Jack.

Set List:

Cadillac – Locnville Apple Music Spotify

Choko – Manu Worldstar Apple Music Spotify

Head on over to https://www.vuseinspiredlive.com/ and join the Festival of Inspiration or hit them up on Instagram at @vuse.za – Please note that Vuse contains nicotine and is not suitable for persons under the age of 18. 

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