Month: Mar 2021

Yanga Chief is a SAMA-winning rapper and entrepreneur who’s built a reputation for delivering sharp lyricism and cutting edge visuals. 

This jack of all trades started out as a video director, and songwriter of anthems that would go on to become South African radio staples, before deciding to focus on his own career, starting a record label and most recently, releasing his debut album that reinforces his affinity for highlighting his heritage. 

Hailing from Queenstown in the Eastern Cape, Yanga takes us on a journey from his hometown to The City Of Gold where he discovered that failure is the ultimate prerequisite for success.

Set List:

Yanga Mntase – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

BBAF – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Utatakho – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Ndiyabayinka – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

A massive shout out to Yanga Chief for the generous use of music in bringing this podcast to life. 

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THEN: The folks over at Apple Music are offering new university student subscribers, 6 months of free premium membership with access to over 70 million songs and free access to AppleTV+! Head over to Apple Music to find out more!

Cornelius SA is a self-taught DJ and producer from Soshanguve who has risen within the ranks of South Africa’s electronic music elite, courtesy of a dedicated work ethic and a banging discography. 

This DJs ears were sharpened from an early age, developing a curiosity for house music that turned into a love affair with DJing and all aspects of production. His focus on prioritizing the mood of his music has let his tunes take on a deep, mind-moving feel-good groove that is equal parts atmospheric, dark and rhythmic.

From overcoming the perceptions of what his community and family thought about his chosen profession, to overcoming his own creative self-doubt, Cornelius’ journey is that of Africa’s musical awakening on the world stage. 

Outro Song: Diamonds – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Set List:

Now – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Keep Your Mouth Shut – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Leave – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Feel it now feat. Jackie Queens – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Andivumi – Cornelius and Dee Cee feat. Unabo and Naomi Tagg Traxsource YouTube

Ole feat. Faith Apple Music Traxsource YouTube

Massive shout out to Cornelius SA for the generous use of his music in bringing this podcast to life.

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. 

THEN: The folks over at Apple Music are offering new university student subscribers, 6 months of free premium membership with access to over 70 million songs and free access to AppleTV+! Head over to Apple Music to find out more!

Jeremy Loops is a modern folk singer, songwriter and environmental activist who has been crafting feel-good folk-pop for the last decade. 

Underpinned by a consistent work ethic, his high-energy live shows and captivating discography has earned him a legion of dedicated fans all over the world, courtesy of his knack for translating life’s challenges and fears into upbeat anthems. 

From chance encounters with the Rolling Stones to detailing how his early days at university helped shape a work ethic that just refuses to quit, Jeremy has taken his unique brand of positivity to the world stage.

Outro Song: ‘Til I Find You – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Set List:

Power – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Dreaming Again – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Gold – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Mortal Man – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

A massive thanks to Jeremy Loops and Universal South Africa for the generous use of his music in bringing this podcast to life.

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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. 

THEN: The folks over at Apple Music are offering new university student subscribers, 6 months of free premium membership with access to over 70 million songs and free access to AppleTV+! Head over to Apple Music to find out more!

We present to you a special International Woman’s Day Edition of Texx Talks!

This special episode we are talking to an Afro-soul singer and songwriter who has a voice that commands the attention of any room that she is in. 

Born and raised in the Eastern Cape, this hard-working musical force blends soul with modern pop and traditional folk elements to create songs that have made her a household name and, that have consistently landed her on the most streamed South African artist lists across streaming services.

Preferring to keep her own company, Ami Faku dives deep into dealing with loss, how one day she found out she had died and how all of this is only just the beginning.

Outro Song: 

Lala Ngoxolo feat. Emtee Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Set List:

iMali feat. Blaq Diamond Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Ungazilibali – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Ubuhle Bakho – Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Regrets – Zoocci Coke Dope and Ami Faku Apple Music Spotify YouTube

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 see and general fun. 

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

THEN: The folks over at Apple Music are offering new student subscribers 6 months of free premium membership with access to over 70 million songs and free access to AppleTV+! Head over to Apple Music to find out more!

Special shout out to TOMS – The Only Music Store, without which, a lot of this noise is not possible.