So it’s not a new episode this week, but we thought we’d bring this little gem back from the vault for your listening pleasure. 

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.

 

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Thobani Quinton Mgobhozi, better known to all of us as QUE, is a self-taught producer, DJ and performer, who rose to prominence as one half of the multi-award winning Gqom duo, Distruction Boyz.

 

Credited with taking gqom from the streets to Hollywood, this charismatic artist recently embarked on a solo career, playing and producing a subgenre of Gqom called Umkhunkulu, characterised by its hardcore and hypnotic, heavy bass sounds. 

 

On this episode Que talks “black tax” with Texx, drop top Corsas, and how his music once blew the lights out of a taxi. Also, make sure you stay tuned till the end for a sneaky sonic surprise. 

 

Outro Song: ??????????????

 

Set List: 

 

Distruction Boyz – The Conductor Apple Music

QUE DJ – Night Vision Apple Music 

QUE DJ – We Don’t Play the Same Gqom Apple Music

Distruction Boyz – Omunye Apple Music

Distruction Boyz – Madness Apple Music

QUE DJ – Maku Wrong Apple Music

 

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

So we’ve been getting more and more requests from all corners of the globe to interview all sorts of different artists, but because we plan our seasons so far in advance, very often we just can’t find a gap to do this. 

 

But no longer!

 

This is the first episode of Texx Talks Xxtra, short, sweet, and to the point interviews that might have not ordinarily have fit into our regular season. 

 

First up, Texx is talking to Dennis Lloyd – a frank lyricist, multi-instrumentalist and producer, with a dusky hybrid sound that organically incorporates classic soul influences into the striking pop music that he creates. Enjoy and stay tuned for a lol-filled round of “This or That”.

 

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

Peach Van Pletzen is a highly skilled musician, producer and mixing engineer who has been expertly trained in the ancient art of legehness. 

With a unique understanding of music and its intricacies, he has excelled both onstage and off, and his acute attention to detail to every project that he’s evolved in, only serves to elevate the polished finished product – whether it’s in Van Pletzen, Yesterday’s Pupil, Bittereinder or his recent online talk show Praating: a 13-episode show that features guests like Stogie T, Jack Parow and The Kiffness, his chats ranges from philosophical conversations to raw, ridiculous banter, where he talks to his guests about death, porn, antidepressants, psychedelics and a bunch of other topics that were clearly too big for TV. 

Nax demands you listen to this podcast.

Outro Song: I’m not a Ballie, I’m a Baller Apple Music

Set List: 

Yesterday’s Pupil – Lines and Colour Apple Music

Yesterday’s Pupil – Down the Line Apple Music

Van Pletzen – Kak Lekke Vibes Apple Music

Bittereinder – Kwaad Naas Apple Music

Bittereinder – Ware Verhaal Apple Music

Bittereinder – Die Dinkdansmasjien Apple Music

Van Pletzen – Goude Apple Music

Van Pletzen – Awaken the Legeh Apple Music

Van Pletzen – Eiland Styl Apple Music

Van Pletzen – Dronk Op Liefde Apple Music 

Van Petzen – Zaberfluten Apple Music

 

Tjek out “Praating” 

 

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We have the unique privilege to be able to showcase some of the best talent that Africa, and the world has to offer. It’s even more of a privilege to be able to highlight some of the incredible work that our womxn do across the genre board.

 

And in a country where womxn are under siege on a day-to-day basis, we thought we would share just a tiny part of the journey that they embark on, every day. 

 

After all, we don’t need just a month to celebrate female talent, it should be every day.

 

Set List:

 

Msaki

Judith Sephuma

Shekhinah

Rouge

Dee Koala

 

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

Rouge is one of the most beloved and technically adept rappers in the country, who sits atop the hip hop heap and exudes a self-confidence that’s bold and tangible.

This multi-award winner has given us insights into her anxieties, ambitions and musical journey through her music, all while being her own biggest champion and blazing her own path.

From theatre ambitions to harnessing her innate lyrical talent, Rouge is an uncompromising voice of truth in an industry that is not ready for the estrogen revolution.  

Outro Song: W.A.G Apple Music

Set List: 

Party – Apple Music

Popular (Remix) – Apple Music

Celebrity – Apple Music 

No Pressure – Apple Music

Dololo feat Bigstar Johson and GingerMac – Apple Music

No Strings – Apple Music

Simon Says feat. KLY Shasha – Apple Music

 

#BeTheMeister at jagermeister.com or hit them up on IG @jagermeistersouthafrica

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.

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