Y-Not Culture 6th Issue

Ultimate Youth Magazine www.ynotculture.co.za

Issue No. 6

Shekhinah Donnell Reverse Cru Stan B

Holocaust: Abortion Abarth Punto Scorpione The state of hip hop dancing in

If music is your passion you can make it your full time job

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Editors Insights Dear Readers, We thank you for taking the journey with us over our last 5 issues till this one. As from now on wards Y-Not Culture is no longer a monthly publication but a two months publication starting with our next issue coming out in July.

With this issue we first introduce our ongoing cover feature competition. We continue with the chapters of the eagle story on the words on the streets with Slim-Lee. Often people tend to ask what youth culture is. we also answer this for you.

We caught up with fan favourite Shekhinah Donnell, who made it into the top 10 of SA Idols competition, she tells about her life after the reality show, her experience through the show and the night before she receives her matric results. We also talk to our Song of the Month winner who goes by the name Stan B. We hope that you enjoy reading this issue.

Yours Truly Una Ramses

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6. Meet Y-Not Culture editorial, Editorial Team We bring to you for the very first team the Y-Not Culture editorial team consisting of photographer, writers and column writers.

7. The State of Hip Hop dancing in Pretoria Lebogang Mokubela writes for us, he states his views on the suffering dancing hip hop dancing scene in Pretoria.

8. Y-Not Culture Cover Competition We provide you with more information about our on-going competition.

9. Eagles fly alone at high altitude The next chapter on Words on the street with SlimLee.

10. Interview with Shekhinah Donnell

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Shekhinah was a top 10 finalist of SA Idols in late 2012.

14. Model feature Story We illustrate best friends Fifi and Fufu. Through music lyrics they tell us a story about their amazing friendship.

16. Monthly winners We present to you this month’s freshman and song of the month winners.

16. Tyler Perry: Temptations

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Tyler Perry never disappoints with his movies filled with food of thought. His latest film is Temptations featuring stars like Kim K

17. Abortion South Africa cries for her children killed before they even get a chance to breathe life. Abortion is not a solution but murder

18. What is youth culture?

The debate ends here on Y-Not Culture. We answer your question on what is youth culture.

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22. Interview with Two Sick Tricks At 9 years old you were probably playing with muds and toys, well these twin brothers are winning competitions with their skateboards.

24. Interview with Retro Rwear This issue’s fashion label feature is none other than Retro Rwear

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27. Interview with Stan B The Guy on TV We get to know upcoming music sensation Stan B. We also get to hear how he feels about the music industry and what he is doing to help it.

28. Street FAM

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Family giving you problems, rather come out to the streets and let the street FAM to welcome you on their musical bonding

28. Issa Matthews Ifani as a mentor, Issa is armed to take on the music industry with his humour and love songs in different languages skills

29. SwagKiDD Is swag still relevant well SwagKiDD says yes but this time it is class?

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29. CYA Y-Not Culture features Cap City’s infamous rapper’s profile on our Muziq World page.

30. Get Out Tranforming lives with Dee Lanie. There isn’t better way to get relationship advice from a Christian

31. Deserve You Dee Lanie wouldn’t leave her readers in relationship problems.

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32. Interview with Reverse Crew Y-Not Culture magazine gets to understand what actually happened that two crews came and form Reverse Crew.

34. Poster Y-Not Culture’s Issue number seven poster is of Reverse Crew. With an important quote for the youth in the process of building the youth culture.

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36. Classic Dance tips with Ramses Put on your dance shoes and let us do the Macarena

37. Mushroom and Pap In Y-Not Kitchen you know we build to become the next winner of Master Chef SA.

38. Punto Abarth Scorpione

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Small is the new big. The Punto Abarth Scorpione is not only a sports car, it has the looks, the features and the luxury

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Itumelang "Encrypyt"

Pontsho "Slim-Lee" Ledwaba

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Vanessa Tholakele

Lebogang Mokubela The state of hip hop dancing in Pretoria I recently attended a talent event hosted in Pretoria by 012 Entertainment and the show was amazing but I was quite disappointed at the level of dancing.

There is enormous talent in Pretoria but honestly? Pretoria dancers need to improve.

All I saw at the event were groups and groups of dancers doing pretty much the same thing. Even the music was essentially the same. As a result, no Pretoria crew made it to the Red Bull Beat Battle - that should say something. When I worked with Thithi Nteta on the first Red Bull Beat Battle in 2011, Pretoria was not even considered in regards to auditions. Pretoria dancers had to travel to Johannesburg to audition. That is honestly sad. Pretoria has lost respect in the dance world, sad but true.

2014 will be the third year that the Dance to Las Vegas competition has been held in Cape Town – in my opinion; the organisers of Dance to Las Vegas have seen and adored the level of commitment of Cape Town crews and dancers. I, too, adore Cape Town crews - definitely.

And that’s only because Cape Town dancers have proven to show extreme focus and attention to detail (going out of their way to improve their craft). Some of these crews have represented South Africa on the international stage on many occasions – some dancers are resident choreographers in dance studios in Los Angeles. Excellent is the only way to describe it.

Do not get me wrong - I am not bashing Pretoria dancers. All I am trying to do is to impose a sense of direction amongst dancers – improvement is needed.

My other major concern is that the bigger majority of Pretoria dancers do not even bother attending workshops, which is essentially the reason why improvement is needed. Originality is derived from knowledge – if you do not have the necessary knowledge, you will not know how to bring new and fresh ideas and choreography to the dance floor.

On the lighter side, you have crews like Kryptonite (from Pretoria) that won the IDO World Championship in Germany; a Pretoria crew, world champions? Nice! That’s something worth celebrating – this is evidence that other Pretoria crews can also do the same.

TeamKFO has managed to get the Dance to Las Vegas 2013 DVD before it goes on sale to the general public which will be screened and showcased free of charge to Pretoria dancers.

How can we help dancers improve? Our philosophy: expose dancers to people greater than them. Visit the KFO page on Facebook and get details to the live screening of the DVD: www.facebook.com/teamKFO

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The first ever Y-Not Culture competition is on, and it is a cover feature Competition. There are ten artists including groups: Gatez, Crispy, Nare Kayos Legong, Jay Reeferson, Corner Joint Records, Elements, kb MAKABAZA, Simmy Bwoy, Tag Fizzo Raggazo and EthniqueFusion.

You've seen them perform in your local events, clubs and the airwaves. VOTE FOR THE BEST amongst them, so he/they can be featured on the COVER of Y-Not Culture #IssueNo7 along with the Cover girl competition winner, an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with your ULTIMATE YOUTH MAGAZINE and a fully paid album/mixtape photoshoot, more prices to follow.

Duration/dates: 2months (winner will be announced on the 25th of JUNE 19:00) Results updates will be uploaded every week until the 25th on Y-Not Culture facebook profile and twitter page @YNotCulture.

Voting on: www.ynotculture.co.za/Competitions (voting ends 23rd of JUNE 19:00) Check their profiles on all 5 previous issues and on our websitewww.ynotculture.co.za

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Eagles fly alone in high altitude, not with sparrows or with other small birds. No other bird can get to the height of the eagle. It is the nature of an eagle to focus on what’s above not on the ground because the

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As a child of God, your dream will either stretch you or shrink you. Small dreams will shrink you but big dreams bring out the bigger part of you. To dream is free, but for you to focus and pursue your dream in life, it will cost you everything, your friends (sparrows) may turn their backs on you all because of the dream that you have.

If your dream should come true, be persistent, despite the troubles and impossibility of your dream, despite the discouragement go ahead and dream another dream. Joseph had a dream for his life, but as long as he stayed with his brothers (sparrows) they continued to make him see his impossibility of his dream, they envied him. Why? Because Joseph’s dream was bigger than their thoughts. It was too big for them to imagine. It is after the dream, that Joseph started experiencing challenges. Some have dreamed but they don’t want to pay the price that will lead them to the prize, which is their dream coming true. Christians ought to dream because 9

Shekhinah Donnell Is a top ten finalist on 2012 Edition of SA Idols.

She was a fan favourite for many Weeks on the reality show but She didn’t make it through To the last end of The competition.

Here we talk to Shekhinah and Her experience during

And after the Show

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Random Twitter handle: @shekhinahd Facebook username: Shekhinah Donnell Celebrities crush? AKA and Khuli Chana Blackberry or Nokia or Samsung Galaxy or iPhone? Blackberry Stiletto or sneakers? Sneakers Shower or Stage? Stage Indoors or Outdoors? Indoors Hip Hop or House or R&B? Hip hop

Favourite Lyrics? "Summers in the and baby heavens in your eyes"

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So how did it all begin? When did you start singing?

Started singing in grade 7 for a school play where I sang solo.

Has music always been what you wanted to do in life or it is something that just came on your path and suddenly you got interested?

I’ve always wanted to be a singer but never thought I was good enough until I auditioned for idols and got such an awesome response.

You part of theatre week in 2011 what motivated you to go back in 2012?

I'm that type of girl that always gets things right the second time (laughs) I have to make mistakes and then learn from them.

Auditions are said to be different from theatre week and all the other challenges, what does it take to make it through theatre week, in the Idols house and all the other challenges?

Just takes dedication and drive.

When you were asked if you could choose the next idol you said “the next Idol would be between Melissa and Tshidi” how do you feel about Khaya’s Victory?

I love khaya he is my big brother so either way I was happy.

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You will always be remembered as the Girl who brought the soft side of Randall Abrahams! Does any of the judges give you a ring once in a while to check up on you?

No they don't but they are so sweet and supportive in their own ways.

What was it like saying goodbye to the other contestants, after spending a long time with them in the Idols house?

It was ok hey we are and promised to stay in touch.

I love chilling out! All the time so yes!

Are you still in contact with them?

Who is your favourite Artist right now?

Yes! I’ve seen almost everyone after the comp. We still love and enjoy each other’s company.

AKA

You have probably heard a lot of advice during your idols stint.

What is the one advice you’ll never forget?

The best advice I got was definitely that if music is your passion you can make it your full time job and that's what I intend on doing.

Do you have any words of advice to those who made the auditions of this year’s competition?

Work hard play hard enjoy and be grateful for this once in a life time opportunity Since Idols, were you approached by any record labels?

Yes but none that I have signed with Funniest thing that ever happened or experienced when interacting with a fan(s)?

2nd January, day before you received your matric results, describe your thoughts and emotions during the wait?

Scared!! Nervous!! I was so scared I failed What do you remember about your childhood?

I remember loving the spice girls a lot.

With your birthday coming in October what is the one birthday present you looking forward to?

Hopefully having an album out by then If you could make a song with anyone in the world, who would it be?

It would definitely be drake I love drake What are your plans for the future?

They knew my birthday was so special for me Study! Write music! Sing music! Record music! Party! Love!

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Lyrics by Destiny’s Child ~ Independent woman

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Lyrics by Westlife ~ Angel

Courtesy of www.movieinsider.com

Song of the month Stan B ~ The Money

Genre: Drama

Official Site: http://www.temptationthemovie.com

Freshman of the month Master - Kay

Director: Tyler Perry Cast: Tyler Perry, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Lance Gross, Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Williams, Robbie Jones, Brandy Norwood Writers: Tyler Perry Run Time: 111 minutes An Ivy League-educated marriage counsellor who gives marital

I'm Kgosi-etsile John Dube as known as Master-Kay, I'm from Pretoria, South Africa, born in 1999, March, 02 (14 Years Old)

My occupation is everything about media entertainment, I mean I entered modelling when I was 13 which is last year, I've released 4 mix tapes and formed a music group, SRMG (Student Rappers Music Group), this year I got a call to come shoot at SABC Studio for Muvhango as an extra and this is not first time, in short, I do casting & music, but here I'm going to talk about music.

advice but finds it difficult to address issues with her own marriage.

Jurnee Smollett plays the central character in the film. Her character is caught between Lance Gross and Robbie Jones. Smollett’s Judith is an Ivy League educated relationship expert who gives marital advice for a living, yet can't seem to follow that advice in her own marriage to Bryce (Gross). Bored with her life, she breaks her professional code and begins an affair with a smooth talking client (Jones). After the initial excitement of their torrid relationship wears off, Judith realizes that she's made a grave mistake. It will take every ounce of courage and forgiveness for Judith to escape the dangerous situation she finds herself in. Rounding out the cast are Vanessa Williams in the role of Janice, the owner of the firm where Judith practices, and Kim Kardashian as Ava, Judith’s sassy coworker. Accomplished singer and actress Brandy Norwood, better known to some as simply Brandy, will play Melinda, Bryce’s coworker, whose personal life ends up intersecting with Judith’s in an unexpected twist.

Little Johnny’s Corner: THE MATH WHIZ Little Johnny returned from school and saying he got an 'F' in Math. "Why?" asked his father. "The teacher asked 'How much is 2x3?' I said '6'" "But that's right!” said his dad, upset at the injustice. "Then she asked me 'How much is 3x2?'" "What's the f*@#%! difference?" asked his dad. Little Johnny replied "That's exactly what I said!"

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South Africa Facing the Holocaust: Abortion

By Vanessa Tholakele "Thou Shalt Not Kill" Exodus 20:13, what’s wrong with you deceived minds?

The South Africa's Government has legalized murder.

"What if I have been raped?� the man who raped you deserves justice not the pre- born baby that knows nothing about this world sins. You can give the baby for adoption and it doesn't cost do give a baby for adoption.

"What if the condom burst?" Before having sex you should have known that condoms are not 100%, and as soon as you find out that his sperms have got attached to your ovaries egg, take morning after pills which will dislocate the sperm from the egg which makes it highly impossible for you to even fall pregnant.

"It’s not murder, a foetus is not yet a baby"- let me correct your deceived minds!

As soon as you miss your periods, the foetus has got a heartbeat and brains, doesn't a normal baby have a heart and brain???

I am representing the pre-born babies whom are being sucked apart, chemically killed and abused to death, this little humans struggle, to escape the horror of mankind.

Abortion is Murder

Dangers of Abortion: 1.It rises the risk of having breast, uterine and cervical cancer in a woman.

2. Give high risk of octopi pregnancy and infertility.

3. Later in life you might have miscarriages due to abortion.

4. Some have died during abortion processes due to excessive bleeding in the cervix.

Abortion has many medical facts dangers, before making abortion the only solution think about its dangers...

Do not kill our nation!

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Thapnaz Yho, that's a toughie.

I define Youth Culture as a lifestyle, something that drives all of us to know more about whatever interests us. It influences the thinking and re-defines what it means

What is Youth Culture?

to be young and free

A youthful view of things, by Lungile Amanda Mseleku Back then, "it" was known to man as just another phase of growth. "It" was as mere as a group of youngsters trying to find their way in the "dark passage" we call life.

Interesting how the people around us never go out their way to try understand the way a simple youngster operates in the modern world. Only the brave (excuse the diesel slogan) will have the guts to at least comprehend the youth culture.

Nowadays, being a part of the youth goes way beyond your age group. It seems to penetrate in your blood stream and becomes your life. The youth of today seem to have learnt how to rotate fashion and trends amongst themselves in no time. I wouldn't be surprised if the business world sometimes envied it. I mean, they have to implement business proposals to get an idea over. While on the other hand, the youth gets it done with the use of just one text, in a split second. Quick example: I've recently realised, especially with the vintage attire having become the new "swag" these days. . . That a certain style doesn't only rotate around a circle of friends. Yet it appears to be an influence to those around them too. No no. . . . They're not copycats, just showing a huge sense of being inspired.

Yes, INSPIRATION! That’s one of the major aspects I love in the youth culture. Whether a young miss was inspired by Alicia Keys, by John Legend or by the kid-next-door; the satisfaction gained from being inspired all seems the same. Only problem is when it leads to "practical plagiarism". Uniqueness makes a great substitution for this though.

Youth Culture is basically the custom implemented by a young era of people, making a mark in the world in a manner that seems satisfactory to them and those around them.

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Youth culture Why aren't you swagging?

Why don't you have your jeans cut so low my eyes can view your butt crack?

Or are you too model C, brought up right, made perfect, strong posture, no faults or do you just dare to be unlike the rest?

Why aren't you swagging ga'damnit!

Because it’s in those same jeans, seams and lines where you see the cracks to our past.

Where you see the old habits of our past.

Where you acknowledge the truth to our nature.

Truth told it goes way past the vivid disturbing picture, to the colour of our skin.

See_see the black painted on my back and know it lies all over.

See the colour of my mind too and how I was once raised and told "You are black and incompetent".

See the colour of my voice and know that one too many times I might spit shit, yes I might say things, things I'm not to say or not to know but I do but I'm told not to know still Its these words I was told, by my great uncle's great brother about how this once we lived in a one room near aunt Constance And our streets where filled with childish cries and the clothes we wore were what we now term "vinny" And how we looked was once mocked black and what we were called is now know "nigga"??

So I repeat, why aren't you swagging?

These customs procrastinate fading to show the best of what once was, the truth in our minds The language in our tongues How close white is to black How pure mockery is close to 'cool' And how our freedom, This youth's freedom is so close to 'culture' So why the hell aren't you Not swagging??

Let it be through these vinny's we commemorate our lost Let it be through these words we feel unity Let it be through those old dances we feel whole Let it be through that butt crack from that jean, we see another pass.

A path that presents youth culture.

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Two Sick Tricks

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What made you start skating and not dance or sing or play a music instrument?

Who are your favourite skateboarders? Who are they now internationally and locally?

Went to the SK8 Park in Pretoria then entered our first comp 2 months later and where hooked

Michael: I like Nyjah Huston and from South Africa it is Anthony de Mendonca Brian: I like Paul Rodriguez and from South Africa it is Dhlamini Dhlamini

What does Two Sick Tricks mean?

Sick-this means the same as "cool" or for you older guys, "rad". Pretty much anything can be sick. You can pull off a sick trick, have a sick board, or a skate park can be sick. Because we are twins we decided we liked the name “Two Sick Tricks’

Does anybody else in your family also skate?

My Dad thinks he can but really suck so we don’t let him Do you record yourself or film new tricks all the time, as is seen as a big element of skateboard culture?

Brain what do you like about Michael?

Michael is an awesome street skater, my brother and best friend.

We like taking pics and videos as it also helps us to see how good or bad we are Do you have any form of sponsorship?

Michael what do you like about Brain?

Brian skates vert really well and is also my best friend

Yes my Dad through Valley Gems as well as on the flow team for “Ride Live Be’ all though not sponsored the guys from Plankie Skateboards give us really good deals on their boards

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How often do you learn new tricks?

What music do you listen to? What is your favourite song and artist?

We try to get at least one new trick a week right Since skateboard is associated with injuries, what injury have you ever encounted?

Michael had 3 stitches in his leg but was back on his board in 2 days

We like a variety of music like RAP, Reggae and Hip Hop What are your non-skating hobbies and interests?

Michael likes Cricket, Art, and music. Brian likes Soccer and Music What is your favourite skateboard brand?

We like Plankie and Funisu because they are South African brands.

Besides being a professional skateboarders what else do you want to be?

Do you like school/pre-school?

Nothing else

Brian no, Michael yes

Have you competed in any competitions and what achievements are you most proud of?

What is your favourite food and drink?

We have competed in quite a few comps. We have both made the u15 finals and Brian was in the last Volcom Wild in the Parks under 15 finals

Brian: Pizza and Cream Soda Michael Cheese Burgers and Energade Our Favourite skate parks are Menlyn Skate Park in Pretoria and 3 Square Skate Park in Alexandra Jozi

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What does Retro Rwear have to offer to the market?

RETRO Est.2012 RELOADED is a versatile clothing apparel that conceptualizes street themes onto innovative corporate designs, our style is unique as we fuse colours and vintage themes together, and to the market we are offering the creativity behind our team, the idea from the people and for the people.

The Relationship between KillSwitch and Retro Rwear?

Killswitch crew is a dance crew based and resides in Pretoria, also representing Pretoria our clothing brand

decidedyour to contact them as they wanted to [Grab reader’s attention with a great move with quote from something the document new and orenergetic, use this the space to emphasize a key point.

To place relationship is that Killswitch is basically this text boxof anywhere on the page, just ambassadors Retro Rwear.

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Presence on social media platforms is vital for a brand's credibility, how does Retro Rwear capitalize on that?

We have a very positive social media presence and not only that as we also attend social events/work hand in hand with event organizers so our presence really has impact on public, however we are still working on other social (internet) applications that are gonna represent our brand and a website @Retro_Rwear - [twitter] Retro Est.2012 Reloaded [Facebook]

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eaR Bbm rep1 pin: 25B47CB3 Bbm rep2 pin: 2983EF66 Is Retro Rwear limited to just T-shirts and snapbacks? If not, what else?

No we are not limited but Reloaded! (Laughs), we have been planning to drop variety of product lines though yet we kept the due to comfortable for the fashion market as a whole ,we are in no rush, and we believe in quality not quantity, so sit back relax and enjoy the RR new age fashion Every tom and jerry, are printing their shirts, as Retro Rwear what spark do you provide for the same people to still wear your brand?

We use motivating quotes on our designs to keep it unique and our printing is of representing the summer

bright colours, look out for our official [001] volume 1 of RR that will have material that reflects our printing value Where can we find Retro Rwear?

At the moment we have representatives all around Pretoria and Johannesburg, as we want to step with our growth we've decided not to have them in stores yet, though as from August you can visit any ritual stores/dopestores/nafnaf/ozlo stores/ across the nation, and we are currently in communications with a store overseas!

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Music, what is music?

Music gives wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to the soul.

Being an artist in SA comes with the battle of competing with US music to get the masses to listen to you, what is your battle plan, to get the masses to listen to you?

Your music videos have being getting air-play, you've been featured on different publications both online and print. Many artists tend to become arrogant through all these, how do you stay humble?

I’ve seen arrogance destroy people and I don't want the same, I'm an ordinary guy who happens to appear on TV and I'm not the first nor the last so it ain’t going to my head What was the inspiration?

I'm just gonna do me and try to sound as original as I can.

More rappers are coming out of Cap City, what role do you play in insuring that Pretoria music grows? And have you worked with from Cap City and other parts of the country?

I still run my own recording studio and try to help out where I can in terms of recordings and other digital production related activities to fellow upcoming cats and youngins tryna get in the game. We need to assist each other and learn from each other.

What is real in hip hop? Underground or Commercial?

Honestly underground is real hip hop but commercial is more entertaining and it’s what people love and prefer these days.

What are the highlights of your career?

Being on high rotation on channel o, with my first video "duck down".

Sh*t I still can't believe it.

My current lifestyle, girls, bottles and hunger. Everything I said on that song is literally what I'm going through at the moment.

Your thoughts of your single “The Money” being our song of the month May. Very humbled.

What is youth culture?

Hip-hop, unity, respect, hard work and books.

Lastly music, studying and work, take us through that?

Yo it’s hard as hell but I tell myself that at least I'm busy with productive things instead of smoking nyaupe or committing crime.

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Street FAM is a new hip hop group based in Pretoria with 9 members (Tumza, Doulzay, TeeRaw, Trill, StyleF, ThiblaGish, Dj Ross Cafe, Sweet Tea and Soul'E).

They formed the group back in 2006 inspired by great hip hop acts in the industry they first called themselves the "Rock Boys" and saw that the public loved their style and started being more serious and finally changing their to Street Famand have released 4 unofficial mixtapes before signing to Lazy Entertainment Lazy year (2012) and are now in the process of making their realising their new mixtape (Martin Luther King #IHaveADream Mixtape) with the first single being "I Dont Like Remix". Their mission is to communicate with their fans through their music. Make changes in people's lives. They believe in making music strictly for the fans. They make all types of hip hop from old school hip hop to new hip hop with trap beats. The different members in the group bring a different style to the group which will make them stand the test of time. They are signed to Lazy Entertainment (@TheLazyEnt) and managed by Lazarus Ngoasheng Lazy Kid (@IAmLazyKid). They are known in the underground hip hop scene and they are loved and praised by their community members in Attridgeville and perform to charitable events to help enrich the youth. More of their music is yet to come and watch the space as they to take make a name for themselves in the hard streets of Jozi. Follow them on twitter (@StreetFamMusic) and like their Facebook page (Street FAM Music) for updates on their music and events.

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Name: Quintin Aka: SwagKiDD Genre: hip hop Instrument: Rapper, Songwriter and Producer Nhlanhla Quintin Molatlhegi (born in May 08, 1993) better known by his stage name Ceezly Coin but later changed it to swagKiDD. Currently working on his first solo instrumental mixtape which will be dropping before the end of May. SwagKiDD possesses the talent and musical passion to turn heads in the entertainment/music industry with his intelligent work.

Born in Potchefstroom and moved to Pretoria aka Cap city in the year 2008, where he became interested in rap music. In 2009, he met a local producer by the name of "Lucky, The Dawg Of Mix”, which he intended to teach swagKiDD how to use some couple of music software’s. Later in the year he formed his own crew called Swag Surf Crew which the crew never manage to drop a full project. (The crew never made it) So SwagKiDD decided to team up with 2 local rappers to form a group call "F.S.Cee Tag" which later on changed its name to "E-Clipz Gang".(the group by far dropped 2 mixtapes by far). In 2010, the first mixtape was released, Unleashed vol.1. Which was followed by Unleashed vol.2 the following year. For more info you can check SwagKiDD at: www.Facebook.com/eclipzgang Twitter: @Ceezlycoin www.reverbnation.com/eclipzgang

Siyabonga Mngomezulu Better Known As "CYA" Was Born In The Dusty Streets Of Ermelo In Mpumalanga 1994 And Moved To Dundonald in 2001 Due To His Primary And Secondary Education. Like Every Rapper, He Developed the Love and Passion for Music Back Then in High School, Being close To His School Friends Always Listening to Hip hop Music Artist Like F Eezy, Maraza, Zulu Boy, Teargas, Pro, Red Button When Playing Video Games. Something You Should Know, He's A Great Fan Of Video Games. In 2009 CYA Decided To Start Writing His Own Lyrics, Record With His Phone And Let His Friends Judge What He Has Recorded. Then Him And His Friends Approached Some Guy From Around Their Hood Who Was Having All Recording Equipment Asking To Record Songs To Him, He Agreed Then They Started Working. They Recorded To The Guy For Couple Of Months And Decided To Buy Their Own Recording Equipment And Form A Group Called "Game Quest" They Made A Name For Themselves Almost All Around Mpumalanga, Performing Everywhere They Can, Holding Online Interviews, Travelling To Attend Gigs And Features Trying To Build The Group Name. Early 2011, CYA Hooked Up With Hopewell Makhubu better known As "McFAB". They Decided To Do A Song Together Featuring Some Other Guy Called S_BO. From Then CYA Took Giant Steps To Also Push His Solo Music And Decided To Start A PROMO Solo Mixtape That Featured Many Artists & Producers From Different Provinces All Around South Africa. Mixtape Was Done Late 2012 Featuring The Likes Of SiL, Swati, KhingKhong, Froz, Dr Tragik, And Live Wire Just To Name Few. All The Mastering & Mixing Was Done By S_BO. From There, The Boy Just Clicked To The Whole Lots Of People. According To Him "Success Is Not Just Success For Him, But For Mpumalanga As A Whole..." ARTISTS WORKED WITH By This Short Period Of Time, The Boy Managed To Work With All The Artists Below:- *Easy Beez – GP *McFAB – MP *The Dream – MP *S_BO – MP *Sincere – GP *Profsam – MP *Anthology – MP *Globe Trotter – MP *Yenus Production – MP *Kapitaal beats – GP *SiL – GP *Dr Tragik – GP *Live Wire – GP *Maximum – GP *Swatie KhingKhong – GP *Weza – KZN *Mr Zetman – EC *P Master L – KZN *Froz – GP *Dj Sablo – GP *Paige – Swaziland RADIO. STATIONS: Had a host of songs played on different radio stations and from The "Beyond Repair Mixtape" Make It to Get a Rotation Airplay on the International Radio Station Based in America (Houston) On the Show Called "We Hustle 365" Hosted by Crissy. LANGUAGE: He Is Using 80% Zulu & 20% English In His Lyrics But Willing To Use Other Languages When Comfortable. INFLUENCE: Most He's Being Influenced By The Daily Life Challenges, Using Some Other People's Lives And His Life Experiences To Compose Music. Secondly, He Get Inspiration From Other Artists Including Cats Like F_Eezy, Molly, Sbuda P, Mickey M, Lungelo, Zakwe, Pro, KO (Teargas). STYLE He Is A Prolific Music Writer, His Style Is Palatable And Matured Enough For His Age, Geared For The Radio. Promisingly Appeals To A Wide Audience But Yet Has A Bit of Kasi Flavour and Gritty With Catchy English Hooks. FUTURE . . . Still Independent Working Under "Nabalabantfu Entertainment" Own By Delani Mofokeng Who's Currently Managing Dj Nave & Dj Sphectacula. CYA Is Managed By Natty Gumede. FREE! Music Downloads Visit: www.ReverbNation.com/CYAMusic For Bookings/Collaborations Twitter: @Djskatie08 Facebook: "CYA UyaZI" E-mail NattyGumede@Gmail.com (Manager)

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Tranforming Live It is really sad that girls are emotional people, it is hard for them to let go of something, even when holding on hurts more. There was this girl one time that was in love. Initially their relationship was a long distance relationship but distance was not a barrier. They would talk for hours over the phone and everything just went well. Yes they had challenges but they stood together to overcome. Time came where they were no longer in a long distance relationship since they relocated to one place. It was a great time for them since they were able to see each other more often. But you know whatever you do that is not rooted in Christ does not last long. So as time went by things started changing. When challenges came, one would put the blame on the other, there was no longer that oneness that where they would sit down and discuss the matter whenever things go wrong. The girl would make time so they could solve their problems but her boyfriend would come up with an excuse then the girl would end up taking the blame just as to settle the matter.

If someone really loves you, they would make it a priority to settle down issues whenever you guys have problems but giving an EXCUSE?! No! That shows that a person does not want to solve the matter and so why hold on someone that is distancing him/herself from you?! GET OUT of that emotional abuse relationship.

God has something better in store for you; just remember to make Him the foundation of everything you do next time and you will never be disappointed. He is God and loves you so much to leave or forsake you!

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es with D33 Lanie A lot of times people want a lifetime partner yet they do not know themselves. How do you possibly expect to know someone else before you discover YOU?! People end up losing their identity in Christ because they do not give themselves time to listen to God. You pay attention on trying to know the next person before you know yourself and you get confused on where you are heading in life. You find that the person you are trying to know already him/herself and do not need your approval because they have discovered their identity in Christ.

Honestly, no one wants to get involved with someone who has no direction in life, someone who does not know his/her identity, and if they do, they probably did not know that you know not yourself and they will leave you in the long run.

The Word of God says it very well that seek first the Kingdom of God and everything shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:33). It is really that easy. The perfect Father in Heaven just wants you to seek His Kingdom first and He will fulfil the desires of your heart, His Will, will be done upon your life and that will save you a lot of trouble .When you face the world without knowing your identity in Christ, you even settle for less and when you see those who have discovered themselves, all you do is criticise them, but if you have discovered yourself, you do not have time to envy the next person because you know YOU and where you going.

You complain how much things do not work out for you, how things always work out for whoever you may think of, you know why? It is because they have handed over the steering wheel to Christ. So it is very important that you discover YOU before you try to discover the person you would want to be in a relationship with. This will also help you not end up stuck in wrong relationships. Why keep on trying to figure out the right person for you, depreciating in the process while God can give you your perfect match if you seek His Kingdom first and depend on Him?! Take time to listen to God and discover YOU in Him and He will deliver that best love story He wrote specially for you! KEEP THE FAITH!

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Y-Not Culture’s Interview with

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“Education First, Then Dancing

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The birth of Reverse Cru was a merge of the two infamous dance crews Incrypt Crew and Jewels Of Morbid, how did this happen, and what happened to the other guys how part of Incrypt Crew?

At Rize to Fame, Myself AsiiD and Daniel Were Tired Of Incrypt Crew, So We Wanted To Experience Something New. Right Now They Have All Moved on w/ Their Lives. Doing Something Else.

Who are the members?

AsiiD Irvin_ Harris Daniel Reverse Cru is portrayed as Hip Hop and Street Dancing crew, is that the only dance discipline that the crew specialize in or there is others, if so what are they?

We only specialize in that field, but capable in doing other things. We want to focus on one thing just for perfection reasons How do you guys balance school and dance?

Education First, Then Dancing.

TV have been your second home, what was the feeling before shooting the reality dance shows and how do you guys get such opportunities?

The dance scene in Pretoria is at its low compared to years before, we see dancers becoming rappers or singers, what is your take on rap becoming the only identity of Cap City’s hip hop scene?

Honestly! It is nerves (breaking) because you know the whole world could be watching you (Giggle)

It is not going to stay that way, we are currently in the process, of trying to give dance back its platform.

You are so inspirational and your passion for dance just radiates from you guys, so please tell us, what does dancing mean to the crew?

Take us through the last few seconds or minutes before a. performance, the nervous, the excitement and all that?

It is our passion, it is the reason we are who we are today.

(Laughs) the excitement kicks in as we walk on stage, and the crowd reacts! Yes, that's the feeling that takes us through the performance.

How is preparation for a guest appearance at an event different from competitions?

We focus on our image first, make sure that we appear in a presentable way to the public

What are the most important elements that somebody can get out of dance?

Self-Discipline, Time Management & Respect If you could be known for something, what would you like to be known for and what can you say is the greatest Reverse Cru highlights?

We want to be known as the crew that made a change to the game, because most dance crews, are doing the same thing and we want to do something different, that's why we make TV appearances of game shows, not just dancing.

Our Greatest Highlight Was Competing in the game show Friends Like These That Is Still to Air On TV (27 April 2013) Besides dancing, is there anything that Reverse Cru do?

We Do Appearances, TV Game Shows, Appearances and Host Parties. . .

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Classic Dancing Tips with Ramses Macarena Good hip motion is essential to this dance. Now you can show everyone how to dance the Macarena at your next party!

1. Right hand goes out palm down. 2. Left hand goes out palm down. 3. Right palm up. 4. Left palm up. 5.

Right hand to left shoulder. 6. Left hand to right shoulder. 7. Right hand to right back of ear. 8. left hand to left back of ear. 9. Right hand to left hip. 10.

Left hand to right hip. 11. Right hand to right buns. 12.

Left hand to left buns. 13. Roll hips with hands on buns. 14. Roll hips with hands on buns. 15. Roll hips with hands on buns. 16. With small jump turn 1/4 turn to right, hands still on buns and hips rolling.

There is some debate over whether the turn is to the left, or to the right. If you "double-time" your hip rolls (in Spanish/Latin dance style), the natural action is to the right, while people with only normal energy levels often use a single-time hip roll, in which case it's easier to turn to the left.

Do your own thing! If you can’t do it ask your mom or grandmother, they know this

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Y-Not Kitchen Creamy Phuthu Pap & Mushroom Bake Recipe Ingredients              

1 sachet KNORR Creamy Mushroom Sauce 350 millilitre Milk 250 millilitre Cream 250 gram Brown mushrooms sliced 250 gram Button mushrooms sliced 1 Clove crushed garlic 1 Leek washed and chopped 1 Onion finely chopped 30 millilitre Margarine 5 millilitre Salt 1 litre water 750 millilitre Mealie Meal 15 millilitre Robertsons Parsley 125 millilitre Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. 2. Place water and salt in a large pot and bring to the boil.

3. When boiling stir in the mielie meal, reduce the heat and allow to cook on a low temperature for about 10 minutes or until done, stirring continuously.

4. Melt margarine in a pan and gently sauté onion, leek and garlic until soft.

5. Add the mushrooms and fry for 10 minutes.

6. Add the cream and milk, stir well and reduce the heat to a simmer.

7. Stir in the contents of the sachet of KNORR Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Robertsons Parsley and Parmesan cheese.

8. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

9. Spoon cooked mealie meal into the base of an oven proof casserole dish and smooth out evenly.

10. Top with the creamy mushroom mixture and bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

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The Abarth Punto Scorpione is equipped with a 1.4 MultiAir engine boosted, with the help of a Garrett turbo, to 132 kW at 5,750 r/min and a maximum torque of 270 Nm at 2,500 r/min.

Acceleration to 100 km/h takes just 7.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of more than 216 km/h whilst still returning CO2 emissions of 142 g/km. Drive to the front wheels is through a 6-speed close ratio manual transmission. Oh my. Why that does sound amazing?

And there are more enhancements: Floating, perforated and self-ventilating front disc brakes with oversized four-piston yellow brake calipers, perforated rear disc brakes and highperformance front brake pads are combined with glossy black 18″ alloy wheels and front and rear Koni shock absorbers with FSD (Frequency Selective Dumping) valve and specially lowered springs. The exhaust pipe, oversized in the central and rear sections, is taken from the now famous “Esseesse” kit.

Inside, the Abarth Punto Scorpione features “Abarth Corsa by Sabelt” black technical fabric and partially Alcantara trimmed seats, with red and yellow stitching and matt black backrest, type-approved and lightened in keeping with the car’s sporting spirit. Adding to the interior are the aluminium kick plate, the stainless steel pedal unit with Abarth shield, and the leather steering wheel with double red and yellow stitching, mirroring the seats. Feedback is provided to the driver by way of the sporty Jaeger driving instruments.

The Abarth Punto Scorpione is available exclusively from Arnold Chatz cars in Johannesburg and retails for R365, 000 including VAT.

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Abarth Scorpione

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