Heads Up Hip Hop Headz

Tumi and the Volume.DJ Ready D. Blaq Pearl .DJ Leo Large.DJ Kaunda Musical. All under blazing it up on stage at Zula, Long Street tomorrow night for Battle of the Arts. Battle of the Arts you ask? 12 MC’s stepping up to the mic in the hopes of clinching a year long deal with Entertainment Warehouse Records-associated with international label Xavier Inc. Dope live graf will be displayed too.

What else you need to know other than this is bound to be massive:

CC: R80 / R90 after 10PM

In the mood for a cypher? Register at 5PM for open mic between 6 and 8PM

Bring your hearts and support the Arts. Peace.

Benefits of staying-in ONCE IN A WHILE #justsaying

Does anyone ever promote the joys of staying in for a change? Life is stressful as it is and at times you need to give yourself a break, a rest. 

It seems we’re all on this quest to do it all. They say if you work hard you should play even harder. Personally, I’m not complaining and fully understand why that method is in existence but getting back to YOU is mandatory.

Million dollar question is, so where were you this weekend? At any of The Gre3nlight District mentioned gigs? The most talked about happenings? I feel people especially the youth are pressured and almost bullied into doing something, going out and drinking etc. We either chasing our youth or trying to keep it.

Hi my name is Denisia Adams and I am definitely one of those victims, victim of fun. Friday comes and the need to be out and about becomes this urge similarly to an addictive crave. If I just so happen to fail to meet that crave i.e. no invites, no calls, nowhere to go I feel defeated. I lost my mojo! This weekend was no different.

I ended up spring cleaning my room for crying out loud. Before you think it’s a complaint, think again NAY I SAY! Firstly let me just say, what I first thought was grey walls was actually the layer of dust. I “cleaned house” like you can not believe and I feel incredibly proud of my efforts thank you. I tell you, the inner peace that can come from a simple clean or declutter is, is therapeutic. So there I was 25, vibrant but indoors and loving it I mean for once I actually shared more than a, “morning” or “evening” to my family members. Also the joys of waking up fresh and early on a Saturday morning for once is something special. What’s more *i'm about to sidetrack* I can boldly say my goals and dreams are clearer now simply because I silenced myself to hear it singing.

In the words of India Arie, “when I asked to learn humility this is what I was thought”. It’s the little things. If you find yourself chasing the abyss, unfulfilled with your life the answers are truly in front of you. For me it took a spring clean and little family time for you it could be book, who knows. Sometimes we need to stop being busy and nurture the beauty of silence, it’s deafening as they say.

Staying at home, being alone and being with family ONCE-IN-A-WHILE gets the gre3nlight from me. But that’s just me.

By: Denisia Adams

Food for thought...

WTF!

What the fudge has happened to the way that we type a message to one another or the world?!

Why have we been reduced to using acronyms?

As if it was not bad enough to have ALL our computer programs and typing devices (cellular phones, iPads, etc.), equipped with a spell check and the dreaded auto correct (which in some cases, have lead to many landing in hot water due to the misunderstanding and assumption of a simple word) Was it not once said that assumptions are the mother of all #$%^ ups?

Don’t get me wrong, my grammar and spelling are just as questionable as any other person aged 40 years and below who have been weakened by technology. Heavens forbid I send this piece of work out without performing a spell check! In fact, as I sit and type this, ten red underlined words and sentences stare at me, illustrating my ‘inferiority to the all mighty super spelling computer.

So why are we being forced to dumb down? Are we becoming a lazy spelling nation?

My opinion; I say yes.  Our technological growth is dependent on speed and efficiency which is the enemy of accuracy. An example, we all know speed typing in a job interview will earn us a huge shiny badge and even the job itself..

The catch-22 of it is your typing needs to be accurate; therefore you need those darn squiggly lines to help you.

So in essence, you are trading your spelling and grammar skills for speed, and you’re blissfully unaware of it. 

Has everybody in the world signed a contract agreeing to this trade off and more importantly, why have I not received this memo?

I might be exaggerating due to the fact that I am not as cool or “hip” as I would hope to be but I am surely not the ONLY one struggling to decipher the acronyms used on the internet and text messages.

By no means am I a bitter dinosaur but when it takes a week to figure out what ‘SMH’ stands for, then I know it is definitely time for a refresher course on street lingo or in this case geek lingo. I use the term geek with the utmost respect as geeks seem to be the forerunner or force in world domination (case in point, Mark Zuckerberg). Could the ‘geeks’ be the root of this grammatical evil? Maybe this is their way of avenging all those years of being victims of ruthless bullies. Maybe their plan is to dumb the world down to a standstill and only the geeks will have passwords for living! A geek-pocolpyse! LOL!
Not likely.

I, for one,  am extremely grateful for spell check. I was never really the best at spelling or grammatically correct, so this rant is a bit contradictive. As I take another glimpse at this document, I see an increased number of red lines than stated earlier. However, if it was not for the ever impressive auto correct, there would have been more. All I want is the ability to NOT need spell check this much. Yes reading helps but what happens if I’m not that fond of reading? This is a fact by the way, I happen to not be a friend of literature. I want to be able to write a letter and have the confidence to write it with the most primitive tools; My hands! Oh well. A man can dream can’t he?

Oh and for those who are wondering, ‘SMH’ stands for shaking my head and ‘LOL’ stands for laugh out loud.

Well I’m off to try to save my youth! TGIW!

Figure that one out ;)

By: Shiraaz "Shaz" Ismail

Mr Pickwicks Karaoke night via phone cam

The Gre3n on Mr Pickwicks Karaoke night (wednesday)

I consider myself the girl in-between in EVERYTHING and in this case I like getting dressed up scope the swanky happenings now and then, on the other side I like to be the laid back-kickback-with-my-brew kind of girl.

With that in mind - so off I trek to Long Street on a Wednesday night to see what this karaoke night at Mr Pickwicks is all about. Get there and first thing I spot is the décor, again. Ok so I’m not exactly a stranger to Mr Pickwicks yet not a regular (girl in-between) but nonetheless the décor is pretty awesome - urban and arty. Including the people.

“You drinking or eating?” I respond, “uh, both”. At this point I hear what seem to be the sounds of a typical karaoke, “upstairs”, she hola’s and up I go. Now just so that you know, “she” is the hostess at the door. Upstairs first thing I noticed, emptiness, approximately 7 people, still open-minded I get comfortable.

Before you think, “ok so what you experienced was a typical pub-style karaoke and???” But wait just when I thought 20-30mins would probably be the estimated time I’ll be staying something happens. I start seeing the potential. I started loving it. Mr Pickwicks karaoke night had everyone from Whitney Houston- on crack, the divalicious Amy Winehouse, the ‘I can rap like Eminem’ dude, Bob Marley and Coldplay lovebirds, Vanilla Ice and not the Castle Light one, the milkshake drinking one. I looked around and realized, flip, I can totally do this and DUDE where are my peoples (friends) they would love this. The Karaoke master made sure all music lovers would be pleased. Plus, you can get a three-course meal/feast of: soup or salad starter, burger meal (beef or veggie), pasta or chicken livers and dessert options are brownies or malva pudding FOR R55.

Eventually more fun loving individuals took their seats and warmed their vocal chords.

Everyone in the building last night was friendly even the waiter who walked all the way to a store to buy me cigs because their vending machine gave in.

Honestly, I definitely give it the GRE3NLIGHT! I’m not kissing ass or playing it safe literally I dig it. If you looking to have fun, meet fun-loving people and want to feel at home - ON A BUDGET Mr PickWicks in Long Street Cape Town Karaoke session on Wednesday or Saturday is the way to go…. But that’s just me J

By: Denisia Adams

Mr Pickwicks

158 Long Street  Cape Town 8001
021 423 3710

to gre3nlight or NOT to gre3nlight...

DENISIA:

What I give the gre3nlight to is the mature crowd, WELL; I did have an encounter with two not so mature individuals but the rest of the crowd made up for that. The dj’s definitely did their best to please the crowd and what’s more the party definitely had support from their fellow South African’s.

What I would’ve loved to hear more of is Angolan and Latin beats.

Would I encourage others to attend DJ Lau production events? If you looking for a new scene - yes, new people – yes, music with a twist – yes.

Overall it gets the gre3nlight from me. TICK ;p

KHANYISA:
Never mind how expensive Zar is, it actually ridiculous however people turned out to attend the 36th Angolan Independence celebration hosted by Dj Lau Productions on Friday 11th of November.

The Gre3light District was in attendance to see who is who of the zoo and the event didn’t disappoint except for the theme, people didn’t stick with the Yellow, Black and red theme as was requested in the invite.

The event was also attended by the co-owners of the Zar Gayton Mckenzie seated in front of the club with some friends of his.

All in all the event was a success. Out of 10 I will give 8/10 the two points missed are for the theme being missed and for being expensive but is Zar.

Dj Lau Production
0714061333 | BBM:2707D02F

Where to catch the Gre3nlight team tonight

Will it get the gre3nlight??? We'll keep you posted

What's happening....



Wednesday, November 16 · 8:00pm - 11:00pm OPEN MIC every wednesday
It claims to be one legendary OPEN MIC of comedy, poetry and music

Venue: 15 Church Road Muizenberg. off Palmer Road, close to Surfers Corner

entry is FREE!

What's happening...

Thursday, November 17 · 8:30pm - 11:30pm

Acoustic Sessions @:

Mojos

96 Station Road, Observatory

Cape Town, South Africa

Entrance is Free
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Its acoustic sessions from some of Cape Town's finest acts. It happens at Mojos every Thursday and this week we have acoustic sessions from:
NIC GAUD (from 7th Son)
STUART BRINK
TIM BURNZ
ZAK VINCENT
SCOTT LOVE

The Return of Zula Fest

Big tings a'gwan under the watchful eye of your Mother (City) this weekend. You now know about the massive Angolan party (see previous post) this Friday, what's more is the return of   Zula Fest presented by Zula Sound Bar. Zula Fest II features an eclectic line-up of some of the dope-est muso's shining both locally and internationally.

FRIDAY, 11 November

UPSTAGE:

Plush
Captain Stu
Nomfusi & The Lucky Charms
Machineri
Josie Field

DOWNSTAGE:

Hog Hoggidy Hog
Napalma
Bed on Bricks
3rd World Spectator
The Little Kings
Samson

SATURDAY, 12 November

UPSTAGE:

340ML
EJ Von Lyrik
Wolftown
Sons of Selassie
The Limenals

DOWNSTAGE:

Taxi Violence
The Plastics
Reburn
Lonesome Dave Ferguson
St Fearless
The Matt Samson Project

Tickets: R75 (steal:one day pass)

R150 (splurge:weekend pass)

'Nuff said. Come as you are and paint the town gre3n with the gre3nlight district.

Angola takes over Cape Town for the night

DJ LAU productions presents what promises to be a not to be missed celebration of Angolan Independence Day this Friday, 11November 2011 at swanky club ZAR in Green Point, featuring headliner DJ Kapiro JR, jetting in all the way from the land of red, black and yellow (that's Angola if you missed it) .Also spinning the best of Angolan/Latin tunes are Chrome resident DJ’s Lau, Waspa and Chocolate to keep you on your feet 'til the am.

 

Now for the details

Dress Code: RED, BLACK AND YELLOW

Damage: /CoverCharge: R100

So swing by, show some love for our fellow African brothers and sister’s, and let's do this thing.