The group is launching their album in Newtown at Sophiatown Bar Lounge on the 28th of September 2007. Happy are those who have the invitations to this function. Food and drinks will be served. There is secure parking for the invites at Mary Fitzgerald Square.

Natives from the Sun are a Hip Hop duo consisting of Ngwenya (Siphiwe Ngwenya) and Firstborn (Ntsikelelo Ntshingila). They are visionaries of a distinct lyrical calibre that uplifts the spirit with their instrumental sound and style. Their Zulu, SiSwati and English evolutionary Hip-Hop music style paints a picture of ancient livelihood where anything is possible universally. From Emandulo (Long ago) to writings of Graffiti they have come up with very rare, timeless and revolutionary music with elements of Jazz, ethnic chants, rap and funk.

Date: 28 th September 2007
Venue: Sophiatown Bar Lounge, Newtown
Time: 19h00-21h00

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KB's new release "MY RHYTHM"

Mkonto events were formed in 2002 and the first show done was at Mega music. This event showcased artists such as Tumi and the Volume, Spykos, Goddessa for the first time to a large audience in Johannesburg . Mkonto events also produced the South African and Swedish exchange program, which saw South African and Swedish artists tour the country (Jo'burg, Durban , and Cape Town ). It's a platform for conscious artists that use the music to create awareness about heritage, celebrating what we are today, remembering our culture and highlighting the positives of our history. The sessions showcase the best local alternative music in Johannesburg by promoting both recorded and independent artists.

Mkonto Sessions presents the Bantu Biko show
At Horror Cafe (Newton) 28th September 2007
Admission: R50

Mkonto sessions have and continue to attract a diverse crowd from all the cultural and race groups in South Africa . This is partly a result of the unique and boundless style of marketing that we use. The artist we invite appeal to all sectors of the South African youth. The crowd ranges from 20yrs to around 35yrs

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Tha Hymphatic Thabs will be launching his album The Age of Horus on the 11th October 2007 at the Bassline in Newtown where the inner city will come alive with an innovative collaboration. Fire dancers, lyricists and a visual display of unique footage will all form part of this auspicious launch. Featuring Gini Grindith, Witchcraft and DJ Raiko and Kenzhero this event promises to be anything but ordinary.

Cutting-edge, socially aware and exceedingly interesting on all levels of interaction, the performers will undoubtedly engage the souls of their audience and unleash an avalanche of rhyme-heavy, heart-thumping music.

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Date: Saturday, 15 September 2007 at  Bassline in Newtown
Time: 8pm -- Entry: R100
Artists: Tumi & the Volume, 340ml, Tumi & Papercutt, Zubz, Khethi, Kerryn Rogers, HHP, Levi pon de Mic, Njthapedi, Slikour, DJ Kenzhero, Siphokazi, Koldproduk and DJ Bionic.

Since 2003 the Darfur region in Sudan, a fellow African country has been plunged into a bloody and disturbing conflict that has seen 200,000 people killed and 2 million displaced according to U.N figures. In scenes frightfully resembling Rwanda, villages have been depopulated, looted, burnt to the ground; non-combatants have suffered dismemberment and brutal killings at the hand of militias.

Acclaimed South African artist, Tumi Molekane together with fellow South African musicians are currently making a public appeal to raise awareness about the plight of the Sudanese people and to assist in providing funds to purchase supplies, medication and food for those who are displaced.

'A Love for Dar4ur', a concert taking place on Saturday, 15 September 2007 at  Bassline in Newtown, Johannesburg will see some of South Africa's best artists unite in showing solidarity to the plight of the people of Darfur, in raising awareness and much needed financial support for tents and vital food supplies. Also a secondary aim is to demystify the idea of benefits or charity, to simplify the process of which one could change a reality by just participating

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On the 28 September 07 your favourite emcee HILLZ will finally release his long waited offering RAP IS BACK, the album will be launched on the same day and copies of RAP IS BACK will be available. The album is not for sale but copies will be sold only on the launch, HILLZ fans new and old can get to download the album on the internet.

The 10 track album has no such thing as guest appearances, but features production from the world's greatest producer Chris "thx" Goodman ( check him on snoop dog blue carpet treatment ). The album makes no apology for its cosmopolitan flair and quality when you listen to tracks such as CAN'T TURN BACK, HOODY and WHAT IT IS, you are forced to admire his reception of RAP IS BACK .

The album is made for the real hip hop heads at large and all the peeps that made it to every show where HILLZ was performing. Come and join us on the 28/09/07 as we celebrate one of the greatest moments in hip hop. MORE INFO HERE - HILLZ ARTIST PAGE