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Block Mob Way Behind The lense : Jordan Block
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Where are you from and how did the environment build you?
I’m from Johannesburg Vrededorp, this is one of the areas affected by the group areas act. The community was multi-racial, but then the apartheid government separated everyone. Since obtaining freedom, the multi — racial element is still very strong. This environment has shown me that no matter how hard a force tries to separate humanity we will always unite. I try to show a unity between races, genders, ages, different religions within my art. My environment has exposed me to all kinds of good and evil and I want to display that good and evil within my art.
When and how did photography become part of your life?
I got a film camera at a very young age from my father “Rhidwan Mona”, who was a professional Videographer and photographer for the “Kyknet” network on Dstv. This is where the interest started so it was a seed planted all those years ago and now, I find myself in his shoes, continuing the legacy he has created.
What inspires you and your work?
I’m inspired by the over the top creations by artists. The creation of new realms, dimensions and realities within art is a very big inspiration to me.
Which camera are you using and what lens are you using?
I’m using a Canon 1200D with a standard 18 mm — 55 mm lens. I also have a bridge camera with a 12 megapixels and I’m also quite fond of doing mobile photography making use of the Samsung Galaxy A50 (the triple camera system is genius). I also make use of a go pro Hero 4.
Is there any local artist whose work you admire and why?
There are a lot of local artist who inspire and influence me. I have to mention my top 2 it would be @ Unfadingmemories_, I like his portraits, and they very beautiful, they bring out the beauty in everyone he does a shoot with and his videography is at a very international level. His work is very inspiring.
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What inspires the subject in your images? I am inspired by the possibility of impossibility.
Do you see yourself as a full time photographer or how do you see yourself evolving in the future? Yes, it is more than just a job or hobby for me. I literally eat, sleep and breath photography. I definitely see myself growing as a photographer and videographer, working with new artists, models and various other creative people.
Do you feel it is important for people in the creative world to be open about their experiences?
Yes. This a factor I feel creates photography art, they’re showing us their story and it could impact us. They’re showing us their point of view and it’s important. This element is the foundation of art in photography.
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The Link Up with Kamohelo Hlasa V&A Waterfront,Cape Town
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“When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.� - Helen Keller
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Ghetto Princess Thandi Matsepe
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My name is Thandi Matsepe, born and raised in the streets of Soweto, Pimville. I am known as the “Ghetto Princess” and to me, pantsula is not only about dance but fashion and how we present ourselves to the world, It is a lifestyle that our mothers and fathers lived in the 80s and 90s. I believe that everyone who is living this lifestyle is responsible for praising and uplifting it to the highest level of recognition and pass it onto the young ones. I have had people who would judge me by my looks, and how I choose to live my life and up making assuming that “ngiyiphara”. Only if they could get a chance to come and spend a certain amount of time with me so that they could hear my story, and see how this culture had been building me. I am the epitome of what a ghetto child is.
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The Streets Street Photography
I never thought moving from portrait/model photography to street photography would be a great change. Even though it was never easy for me to make that decision because I
wasn’t too sure about making the change until I started following street photographers like Sean Tucker, Evan Ranft, Jason Vong, and others. I got more interested in Street photography more than I was before and I learned a lot from them when it comes to composition, editing, and visualizing. What I love the most about street photography is that it is a way for us to show our surroundings, and how we as photographers relate to them. We are always seeking for moments that intrigue us, and share them with the rest of the world. Human beings do not need to be present for an image to be considered a street photograph because the photograph can be taken in any location and can portray anything, as long as it is not manipulated. Street photography is the best accessible form of photography. Anyone can do it. You do not need expensive camera equipment or studio equipment. We work with natural light at all times. Since you do not need permission to photograph people while they are on about their business, once you gewt caught by whoever you are photographing, you will have to own up to them and not be combative, even though it may be challenging at times.
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1 Silo Building Allan Gray Headquaters, V&A Waterfront
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“Architecture is a visual art and the buildings speak for themselves�. - Julia Morgan 22 The Story Magazine. #03. Jan. 20
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Life is architecture and architecture is the mirrior of Life -I.M Pei
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LIMITLESS VISION
No-Khala Arts is an online store and art gallery that will be launched in the coming months. In
that case the gallery is looking for artists who would like to sell their artworks and also those who would like to be part of the art gallery. Art Galleries are essential to artists who would want to showcase their work, it may be photographic prints, paintings or even sculptures. Artists who create such are known to be story tellers by creating an art piece that people may relate or tell a story by looking at them. One thing I have realised about townships is that they do not have art galleries and it is rare whereby you would find art exhebitions taking place. There is a very strong creative content which is produced by people who are living in townships, whether it is music or it may be a form of art, such as paintings or hand made sculptures. No-Khala Arts is providing a platform for people in the creative world by allowing them to sell and showcase their work and giving them exposure so that they can meet other artists from other parts of the world and have a chance to do collaborations. At the end of the day it is all about connecting people and artists they love, and also giving the opportunity to discover new art and artists.
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Since the end till the beginning
is an e.p by IIREIxUniverse record label featuring Fanele Thee and Tale. On this note we are going to have a lyric breakdown of one of the tracks on the E.p tittled MOBB.
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MOBB Tale & Fanele Thee (Hook) x4: N*gga count again. Something’s going on. Mm-mm count again. My n*gga close the door. This money’s looking fishy. You should call the mobb. Oh, wait something hit me… We should make some more. Verse 1 (Fanele): I’m digging deep, should be asleep But then I keep, making these beats 2016, I’m feeling these In mp3, The laptop crash Windows CD I start afresh No stopping me With earphones I dala heat From phone recordings look how far we be Wardrobes and sock filters to silence P’s Col-t’s hommie screwed us over mic things Should’ve seen us tryna maintain chill Dude we skeem like tripple M How does a black man tripple M’s? Mind your own damn business Unless there’s up for sale cause thats when you’ll get some interest Time Captions Photography SA- The Story Magazine 31
Dont care which hand this land This deed means IIREI stands Hungry fathers will digest All the sense far from a time when nobody was listening But you still don’t stop cause finishing Is a blurry line where giving in or giving up could turn bad when reminiscing And you know that somethings missing Oh, wait Key moments worth living. Verse 2 (Tale): My name on the streets off late Honestly, it’s what I don’t chase I’m a conflicted dog chasing his own tail to find happiness The hidden story in my mixtape I’ve come a long way saying grace from the bottom of a heavy heart I grew up, less time to play Tore toys at a steady pace Became vicious like an animal Fez had the first beat made. And it pumped the blood of IIREI I gave it all of my mind bra Col-t said “Lento iblind njayam”. Called the shots, gave us eyes of all those people who said we should wise up Make the rap game great again, and be the voice. Bathi “slaiza imain stream”, but then again, we made noise cos si yimain street Street hard authenticity They all ask “dawg, push it please!”
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I follow suit of the mobb ties. Grootman mentality Money comes with tleen sneaks, fresh cologne and a plain tee Wealth is none of the fancy things, and IIREI is simplicity So, I suggest you go fetch your things, we’ll take you far. That’s key Come with the mobb of hard knocks The other side is cost free.
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Lyrics Breakdown: Verse 1
The hook of Mobb serves as a future prediction of what IIREI intends to do, which is converse in dialogue that concerns increasing their monetary value and influence in the entertainment Industry. However, the title suggests that it will be a movement with silent maneuvering by those involved. In the first verse, Fanele narrates through the first half of his verse talking about a few moments of the initial phase of IIREI’s beginning. He mentions he was making beats in 2016 and his laptop crashed, but he made it a point to continue. “Wardrobes and sock filters to silence P’s...”. This is the introduction to IIREI’s recording phase. Fanele is giving the listener insight on IIREI’s come up by letting them know phones were used to record songs and at one point they had difficulty getting a microphone from a friend of Coltart. “How does a black man tripple M’s...” shows where Fanele’s interest lies, He lyrically breaks down his idea of how this is accomplished even though he is yet to achieve it. One should mind their own business and constantly try by all means to acquire that which they desire so that at least they never have regrets when looking back through time. Having released an EP in 2018 titled Opened Ears and Tale’s 2019 mixtape The Black Jam. IIREI has had time to inspect how the public feels and receives their music. In the line Hungry fathers will digest...”, Fanele raises his concerns about the current times of music. Through this line, he is suggesting that IIREI’s music is different to the mainstream vibe, meaning most people will miss the messages left behind in real music only to realise years and decades from the initial releases. Verse 2 The Mobb track expresses a glimpse of the movement that which IIREI intends to bring to fruition. IIREI aims to build a network of young minds who would make an impact in the media space. The mentality of a mafia mob that manoeuvres the media industry through clean ways, however under principles and behaviours of a mob, hence the title. Tale feels that he has made a mark in the hip hop game through his 2019 releases i.e. The Black Jam mixtape and the few singles he released afterwards. He speaks about the street credit he has received as a rap artist. 34 The Story Magazine. #03. Jan. 20
He first takes the listener on a journey of his personal growth and then proceeds to the journey of IIREI. He mentions his music producer Fanele Zulu aka Fanele Thee where he says “Fez had the first beat made. And it pumped the blood of IIREI…”. In this line he means that from the first beat to latest IIREI project, their team always has had a unique music feel and sound. He gives insight to how Coltart Sithole aka Col-shots came in the picture. Col-shots is IIREI’s photographer and one of the three directors (together with Tale & Fanele Thee). He speaks about how the feedback from most listeners was that IIREI should deviate from the mainstream sound in order to bring back authenticity in rap. IIREI produces music that contains street raw content. Tale leads his own personal attitude that which he calls Grootman Mentality, hence the title of the outro in his Black Jam mixtape. He views wealth as depth of character, which he believes is achieved through simplicity. And he urges the listener to have depth of character and invites the listener into the Mobb state of mind of IIREI.
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