Unzipped Video Promo.

Ladies and Gents.....Here is a video promotion for the Unzipped mixtape to toninght...DOWNLOAD

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Unzipped (Mixtape) Official Cover

Genius Muzik presents the official mixtape cover for the Unzipped (mixtape) by Zip Zop Pop......

Full mixtape drops on the 7th of August

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5 Core Differences Between Mixtapes and Albums

The definition of mixtape s has changed overtime. Back in the old days, mixtape were dj mixes that they played during their sets. In our days, mixtapes are also in a form of compilations by artists especially underground artists. More like demos but they should not be mistaken for albums. There are many things that differentiate between a mixtape and an album. I’m going to list 5  major differences just to give you the general idea.

Mixtapes vs Album

    1.       A mixtape is made to create buzz for an artist, to get attention but an album’s main aim is to make profit through sales.

    2.       A mixtape can contain beats from other songs since it not for sale it is not legal to sing or rap over beats of other artists, but an album has to have original beats or clearance in cases of samples or remixes.

    3.       A mixtape is an unprofessional/ informal compilation of songs, but an album is formal and professional.

    4.       There is no legal requirement that has to be followed on a mixtape like license or copyright but an album needs to be licensed and be protected under copyrights law.

    5.       Mixtapes usually have low quality recording, mixing and mastering but album are required to have high quality recording. Mixing and mastering.

For more info, you can do more research, this is just to give you some general knowledge on mixtapes/albums so that you don’t look stupid in front of your friends calling your mixtape an album. Check  this mixtape by one of our artist  here DOWNLOAD



Article by:
Mthobisi Cebolenkosi Mahendula, 2015

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Zip Zop Pop-Abaphansi Feat. Young Liz

Only a few days before the Unzipped Mixtape by Zip Zop Pop drops........Here is the 3rd single that will convince you to download the fulltape on the 7th of August........Abaphansi feat. Young Liz

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Im Back by Zip

Zip Zop Pop of Genius Muzik is back with the follow single for his upcoming mixtape............Don't miss out, download this new dope anthem while it still fresh on the streets....

 

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New Single by Small- Kasi ne Swag

Genius Muzik presents the 1st single from the Kasination: Ibhari YaseManguzi (Mixtape) by Small.  The song is called Kasi ne Swag and it waiting to blow your ears....

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What is a record deal? What does it means to be signed?

Getting signed is what most artists aim for. It doesn’t matter whether it rap, rock, RnB, Kwaito, House etc. Underground artists work their whole lives towards the goal of being signed. It has come to my attention that most artists especially underground artists do not have a clue on what being signed to a record label means. This creates issues because young artists have misguided expectations about record deals and sometimes end up signing deals which do not benefit them and they end up being what we call record label slaves. This article will explain what it means being signed in a general sense.

There are a number of deals/contracts that’s artist sign in the music industry, for example, record deals, management deals, agent deals, publishing deal, endorsement deals and distribution deal, but the most basic one is the record deal. But you can’t hope to understand, what is a record deal without knowing what is a record company/label

What is a record company/label?

A record company/label is a firm/business/enterprise that aims to make profits from selling music and other music related products. Record companies usually have the word ‘Records’ after their name for Example, Bad Boy Records, Cash Money Records, but this is not compulsory as we have seen record companies with alternative naming such as GOOD Music, Young Money Entertainment and OVO Sound.

There are major labels such as Sony Music, Columbia Records and Interscope Records to name a few. These are the biggest record labels and they operate worldwide. Other record companies operate under these record labels, For example, Aftermath Records (by Dr Dre) and BadBoy Records (by Diddy) operates under Interscope. The reason why smaller record companies work with major record companies is because major record companies are international and have licences to distribute music world wide. Such partnerships make it easy for smaller record to focus on other important things and leave the heavy lifting (paper work) to major companies.

Independent record labels also exist. These labels usually do everything themselves or collaborate with small time distributors or management companies on a short term basis for a specific project.  For example Top Dawg Entertainment, Funk Volume, Family Tree and Kalawa Jazz.

What is a record deal?

A record deal is a contract/agreement between a record company and an artist/composer which gives the record company rights over the music made by an artist. In simple terms, a record deal is a partnership between a record company and an artist. The artist makes the music, and the record label sells it to the people. The record label owns the music. Contracts are not the same, they are negotiated. Usually an artist would have a 4 album deal with a record company. This means the artist must make 4 albums for the record company.

What does it mean to be signed?

Now that you know what a record company is and what is a record deal, It will be easy to understand what being signed means. Being signed basically means you as an artist are a partner with the record label. It means you work for the label and the label works for you. It means the labels own your music/compositions. No contract is the same, different artists have different contracts, depending on the negotiations. What normally happens is, a record company will gives you a sum of money likeu 400 000. You will have to use that money for everything related to the production of the album, like buying beats, booking studios, paying for features, transport cost and sample clearances. Furthermore you might be required to record more than 50 tracks(Slave) and the label will choose the ones that will make a profitable album.  This is where beef between labels and artists usually begins. It caused by the fact that an artist might want a certain track to be on an album but the label might not allow it. Depending on the contract, but in most cases the label has the final say. When the album is out, the labels takes their money back, so the money they gave you is like a loan or capital. All the album sales will cover the cost of production then if the sales are greater than the cost of production then there will be profits which the label and artist will share depending on the agreed upon percentage. For example, the artist and label might split 50/50 or 60/40. However there are other parties involved like booking agents, managers which also get a share of the profits, so the artist might end up getting 20 or 30 percent. Listen to ‘Macklemore and Ryan Lewis- Jimmy Lovine’

Hope this opens your eyes a little bit about record labels and getting signed. This is just a general idea about record companies, there is more to it than this and more politics, I just want to open your eyes a little so you know what you getting into.

Look out for an article about the advantages and disadvantages of getting signed coming soon. Otherwise download the new single by Genius Muzik Gang- Ngeke Ulunge Lana (DOWNLOAD)

Article by:

Mthobisi Cebolenkosi Mahendula, 2015

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Mystic (Mr Cool) ft Cebo G=- My Life

"One of the realest verses I ever written" says Cebo G about his featured verse on the new single by a young emcee from Manguzi. Mr Cool- My Life ft Cebo G is out now!!!!

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Njini- Woz'zuzobona ft Small

Njini is one of the best upcomming rapper from Manguzi. Fans are ready for his Diesel mixtape. His first single 'Banamanga' was a huge success and now this Genius Muzik soldier is back with a new single called Woz'Uzobona featuring his GMG brother Small. The sing along hook will get you singing along, while the  smooth verses by both emcees will keeping you asking for more.

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New Single: Zip Zop Pop- Im On It ft Cebo G & C' Bahle

16 Year old Genius Muzik Signee (Zip Zop Pop) drops his long anticipated first single from his fresh new Unzipped mixtape due late this year. The single packs 2 verses from the young MC himself and a guest verse by Genius Muzik headcoach 'Cebo G'. The well written hook is delevered by the beautiful miss C'Bahle from Durban/Mlazi with backing vocals from Cebo G. She also provides back up vocals for Zip on the bridge. Don't miss out on this fine collaboration. Just click DOWNLOAD and get it for free.

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Manguzi Music Awards 2014: Results

On the 20th of March, the first ever Manguzi Music Award Show was held at SK Tarven from 18:00 till late. Thanks to Genius Muzik, MCC Productions and SK Tarven the show was a huge success. We would like to thank the voters and the artists of all genres that participated during the voting process and the performances. Last but not least, we would like to thank the fans that came out to support local talent.

Here are your winners!!!!

1. Best Kwaito 

 Rongboyz by 175 Votes

2. Best Vernack/Zulu Rapper 

Da Cebza  by 127 Votes

3. Best English/International Rapper 

Da Cagebird  by 227 Votes

4. Best New Comer 

Team PBL by 47 Votes

5. Best DJ 

DJ DeepFanatic  by46 Votes

6. Best Producer 

  3 Kings  by 27 Votes

7. Best Beat maker 

   Khabza by 104 votes

8. Best Crew

    Young Dope Fam 73 Votes

9. Best Studio 

 Clean n Fresh Records by 19 Votes

10. Best Traditional Music Artist 

 Black Beez 13 by Votes

11. Best Vocalist/Singer 

Skinny boy  by 200 Votes

12. Best Mixtape 

Makhelwane by King G and NG by 60 Votes

13. Song Of The Year 

 Intozam by RongBoyz by 71 Votes

14. Best Collab/Feature 

 Ceboz Gallo by Cebo G and Da Cebza by 17 Votes

15. King Of Manguzi 2014 

  Mr Vibe by 48 Votes

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. Winners who were not present for the ceremony are advised to collect their their awards at Genius Muzik headquaters located in Manguzi. By the grace of God 2015 will be closed by another Award show and this time at the talent center and it might be televised. So stay tune and visit us again for more updates.

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Njini's new single "Banamanga"

Genius Muzik soldier "Njini" presents you with the first single off his upcoming "Diesel" mixtape due this Winter. The song is called Banamanga. It contains a catchy hook and boastfull but softly delivered verses. Click on the download button below.

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Genius Muzik signs Mbazwane rapper.

Genius Muzik News

As part of the 2015 expansion strategy Genius Muzik signs vernacular rapper/singer and songwriter by the name Flozzy from Mbazwane.

We already recorded 5 tracks for his his Genius Muzik debut mixtape (Long Walk) and he also makes an appearance in the up coming Genius Muzik Gang single (Ngek'ulunge Lana). Like his page @ 

https://www.facebook.com/www.floozykid.co.za

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Manguzi Music Awards 2014

Genius Muzik in association with MCC Productions presents the 1st Annual Manguzi Music Awards.

Join us as we celebrate the future of music.

Please show your support by voting on as many categories as you can below.

The Award show will be on the 16 December Manguzi Town 6pm to 6am(more details will be provided in time)

Let your voice be heard, CLICK VOTE on each category and vote.....
1. Best Kwaito VOTE

a)      Rongboyz  

b)      JB Galz

c)       Skinny Boy

d)      Man D

e)      Busah

f)       Problem bunners

2. Best Vernack/Zulu Rapper VOTE 

a)      Kay C

b)      Sam C Kid

c)       2 Shots

d)      Master Future

e)      Da Cebza

f)       J Stiz

3. Best English/International Rapper VOTE 

a)      Swesh

b)      Young Liz  

c)       Cebo G

d)      Da Cagebird

e)      Csyzer

f)       Mr Cool

4. Best New Comer VOTE 

a)      Team PBL

b)      Sam C Kid

c)       Chippa

d)      Killer T

e)      Kay C

f)       Swesh

5. Best DJ VOTE

a)      DJ Superb

b)      DJPaul

c)       DJ Smava

d)      DJZavolo

e)      DJ Mawaza

f)       DJ DeepFanatic

6. Best Producer VOTE

a)      3 Kings

b)      Khabza

c)       2 shots

d)      G light

7. Best Beat maker VOTE 

a)      Young Liz

b)      Smava G

c)       3 Kingz

d)      G Light

e)      Khabza

f)       Mlubhas

8. Best Crew VOTE

a)      3 Doggz

b)      Black Beez

c)       (G Light Ent.

d)      Young Dope Fam

e)      Genius Muzik Gang

f)       D1881

9. Best Studio VOTE 

a)      King Cebza Productions

b)      2 Shorts 2 Shine Productions

c)       MCC  Productions

d)      G L Productions  

e)      Genius Muzik

10. Best Traditional Music Artist VOTE

a)      Black Beez

b)      Ruben

c)       Sticks

d)      Sbu Inyosi

e)      Vukani Band

f)       T M A- Peter Johnson

11. Best Vocalist/Singer VOTE 

a)      Twice T

b)      Csyzer

c)       Miss Nonhlanhla

d)      Skinny boy

e)      AKA 2da Khanyi

f)       3 Kings

12. Best Mixtape VOTE 

a)      Genius Muzik Forever- Genius Muzik Forever

b)      Uyagroova by D1881

c)       Makhelwane by King G and NG

d)      Domination by Cebo G

e)      My World by Csyzer

f)       Gcwala noma Chitheka by Young Dope Fam

13. Song Of The Year VOTE 

a)  Hands Up by D1881 ft Cebo G

b)  Rappers of the year by G Light Entertainment

c)  Emanguzi Yikithi by Chippa

d)  Ceboz Gallo by Cebo G and Da Cebza

e)  Impilo Ka Lova by 3 Doggz

f)   F#ck by Wrongturn

g)  Intozam by RongBoyz

h)  Phansi komthunzi Welanga by Best Combination

i)  Ukubhodla kwebhubesi by Kay C

j)  Hlokoloza by G Light Entertainment

14. Best Collab/Feature VOTE 

a)       Hands Up by D1881 feat Cebo G

b)       For My City by G L Entertainment Ft Cebo G

c)       Ceboz Gallo by Cebo G and Da Cebza

d)       We On by Cebo G ft young Liz, Zip Zop Pop and Zanta

15. King Of Manguzi 2014 VOTE

a)      3 Kingz

b)      Wrongturn

c)      G Light

d)      King Nsika

e)      Twice T

f)       Kay C

g)      Mr Vibe

h)      Da Cebza

i)       Master Future

j)       Cebo G

k)      NG

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Help Downloading FullMixtape

Do you have any problems downloading the full mixtape?

I will provide you with instructions for Computer, Smartphones and normal phones

1. If it refuses to connect, try again until it does, it is because many people are downloading the same file.

2. The Full download comes in a Compressed Format (contains 24 files inside). You have to uncompress it after you  finished downloading it or it will not open.

Computer
If you are using a computer, right click and click Extract file......

If the option to extract file daznt appear, download  Winrar (Extracting software) [DOWNLOAD]
Install it and use it to exract.

Smartphone

If the full download shows a question mark it means your phone daznt have an extraction software..Download  and install RAR for free. [DOWNLOAD] 
After installation, go to the app, and select the Zip Zop Pop-Unzipped folder and extract it.

Normal Phones

It is highly recommended that you download songs one by one..But if you choose to download th full mix-tape, after download is complete. You might get access to a computer and extract the Zip Zop Pop-Unzipped folder.


Thank You

Feel free to call/whatsaap 0788100008 for more information.  

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Csyzer- My World (mixtape)

Genius Muzik signee and Sharp Spears founder by the name Csyzer has just officially released the complete pack of his 'My World' mixtape. 80% of tracks were produced by Csyzer. This rapper,singer and producer gives you his life on this inspiring hip hop offering.
FULL MIXTAPE (44.7MB) DOWNLOAD
 OR, You can Download all or any track below for free by clicking on the name of the track. 
1.Senza 1 

2      2.  Hold On  

3      3. We Do It Fresh Ft J Skill 

4      4.  Let You Go 

5     5.  My Africa 

6     6.  My Life ft Njiv Nasty

7     7. My Time Will Come 

        8. Nomakunzima ft Njiv Nasty 

9      9. Nothing Conquers Love ft Naledi 

1     10. What You Said
     11. Aint Scared

     

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Good News!!!

Genius Muzik is proud to announce that it will release Cebo G's first mixtape (Domination:I'm Here Now) on a cd format.

Genius Muzik is aware that South Africa is still behind in the internet world, therefore it will also distribute muzik via small outlests in CDs. The music will firstly be available in Cebo G's hometown Manguzi. Success there will lead to an expansion to other locations. This will be a norm for other Genius Muzik releases such as the up and coming compilation 'Genius Muzik Forever', and other solo releases such as Njini's Survival of Da Fittest, Playkid's Time to Play, Cebo G's 2nd mixtape On Campus, Csyzer's untittled mixtape, etc.

The official Domination: I'm Here Now cover art.

Download the singles by clicking on the  track you want below.

1. For My Haters

2. I'm Da Best

3.Get It (ft Amy Mea)

4. Goodbye
5. Dedication

6. Dream Girl

7. Above Me (ft Kraizee)

8. Never Let You Go

9. Look At Me Now

10. For You

11. Diamonds (AfrIcan remix)

12. Nguwe (ft Henry & Ka$hius)
13. We On (ft Z.A.N.T.A, Zip Zop Pop & Young Liz)

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Csyzer's new single

Genius Muzik's very own rapper,singer and producer by the stage name Csyzer has debuted his lead single off his killa mixtape tittled My World.

The single is called Senza 1. It is a is one of those tracks that get you off your feet. The  chorus we'll have you singing along while the first verse makes you feel special and then Cssssssyzer just goes in hard on the second verse.......This is one of those anthem tracks which gets you up when you down.

"Eyomphakathi le track.

That why ng'buya ngeveneck.

Eyalez' eyivika enkwarini zichome ngama six packs,

lezi ezishimil' ezidla ugavini, ezingaphathwa nge stress,

lezi eziguraza ubusuku nemini zifuna lo crash"

Produced and mixed by Csyzer via Sharp Spears Records/Genius Muzik

Choose any of the download options below Senza 1 by Csyzer   

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New muzik from Njini

Genius Muzik's very own Njini dropped a new single off his unreleased Survival Of Da Fittest Mixtape.
The song contains vocals from Craze Babe on the hook and a bridge by Cebo G.

The song is  tittled Let You Go as Njini sends a massage to his ex. It  is written by Njini and Cebo G and produced by Jee Juh.

Chorus: Craze Babe
I always thought we'll be here together
I never thought I will ever let you go
I always thought we'll be here forever
I never thought I will ever let you go    

Quotable lines from Njini

"I guess we fell twice cos first we fell in love and then  we  fell apart then"

This is the type of song you will put on repeat.......
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