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Thursday 15 March 2018

I'll Plug You Later : Ash



Welcome to our new segment called I'll Plug You Later where we plug the most promising hip hop acts before you see them everywhere. Introducing ASH, don't be fooled by the pretty face, because beauty is the beast.




First name Zamalwandle, last name Nzuza, stage name  Ash, all the way from KwaZulu Natal in Umlazi. Influenced by Zakwe, Pro, Kwesta and Musiholiq, Ash started rapping in 2014 alongside Musiholiq and Xwise (producer) under a local stable First Class Entertainment based in Umlazi, she recorded a lot of music and performed in the streets of Durban and  she got featured on Ladies Night which featured other various female emcees produced by Mbzet. 


The success of this song and video triggered  an up rise of women in KZN hip hop. Ash's obtained positive reviews and so popularity began to rise in the streets of KZN. Her position was certified further when the Ladies Night collaboration obtained TV and radio air play. The hype around her landed her a couple of features. In  2016 she embarked on a journey to release a project of her own. This was in a form of a 6 track E.P titled Six Digits with production from Xwise, Mbzet and Gsongz.   




The success of the 6 Digits EP led to Ash being discovered and signed by Boss Entertainment and made a move to Johannesburg.  Her debut single  under Boss Entertainment is titled We Next ft AJ Apple of which she performed on club 808 and its been playlisted on various radio stations.




Ash's opened her 2018 with a release of a song called Dominoes. An emotional track about a troubles relationship. The song is special because it not what you expect from a typical Ash track.  Ash sings to a mystery man about his transgression. "I thought w''ll never fall, like dominoes, I heard them play your song, on the radio"




Writer's Take.
In an genre dominated by men it is refreshing to see a new era with women gunning for the top spot. Ash is quite a unique case, you might look at her and assume she is gonna come out singing, but the uMlazi native spits harder and even  better than some men in the the industry. Her song writing range is amazing, from hardcore, to kasi style, romance to story telling and impeccable lyricism. Her music showcases township pride with a commercial appeal. Her spot in the major leagues is definitely certified, it now just a matter of her showing up. And f she keeps going, that feature from her favorite rapper Nicki Minaj is not that far off.



Facebook : @Ash Nuz      Instagram: @Ash_Nuz      Youtube: @Ash Nuz    

Twitter@Ash_Lwandie





Sunday 11 March 2018

GMG - Dreamz (Zip, Young Liz, Mad Lopher)



The label that runs the city is gearing up for  an explosive hear. Genius Muzik has confirmed to be working on a first ever GMG mixtape featuring all GMG artists, and this single right here serves as the first single to that tape titled Squad Vision. GMG resident trap lords Zip, Mad Lopher and Liz come together for the 1st single from the tape titled Dreamz.





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Friday 9 March 2018

May I Vent (Compilation Mixtape)


Ryan Winterz presents the May I Vent compilation mixtape. This project is a collection of remixed spawned from Ryan Winterz and AP Venom's Venting freestyle. A chain of top tier Manguzi rappers stoop up to the challenge and up to 10 remixes were made. This is an historic moment in the culture. 
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or download one by one below.
Ryan Winterz & AP Venom- Venting DOWNLOAD

Da Cebza- Venting 2 DOWNLOAD

FOH- Venting 3 DOWNLOAD

Tragic - Venting 4 DOWNLOAD
Mono - Venting 5 DOWNLOAD

Njini - Venting 6 DOWNLOAD

Flozzy - Venting 7 DOWNLOAD

Mikee -Venting 8 DOWNLOAD

Mad Lopher -Venting 9 DOWNLOAD

Wrongturn - Venting 10 DOWNLOAD

Young Duze - Venting 11 DOWNLOAD



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Tuesday 20 February 2018

Da-Cebza - From Me 2 U




KCP CEO Da-Cebza drops another single called 'From Me 2 U'  dedicated to... Oppsss, I guess you should click on the download button Below and find out. Watch out for Prof.himself.Reloaded.

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Tuesday 13 February 2018

Skeemy - Love You 4Ever


Skeemy celebrates valentines day with a tribute to their significant others. Love You Forever is a laid back, love song with smooth instrumentals, and Skeemy provide melodic vocals for our listening pleasure.

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Thursday 8 February 2018

#KeepingItLyrical: Foh - Venting 3


Welcome to our first #KeepingItLyrical
analysis. Our first analysis is on Foh -
Venting 3. No contact has been with any artist
meaning this is our own analysis which might
or might not be spot on. We'll go through a
few lines that got us hyped and rate the song
overall. Let's get it.

"I don't give a fuck how many people bought
it. I don't blame you motherfucker it's your
feelings"
He is telling a certain rapper that it's not
about the numbers and that the rapper might
not see this as he might be in his "feelings."
Which could be low-key calling him a bitch,
saying his hormones are high and he's in his
feelings. This is just only 2 lines into the
song.



"the whole year you trying to tell me that you
only feel this ?"
We all know who dropped a mixtape titled
"my feelings." He is probably questioning the
content of the tape after waiting for so long
for it's release and now this is all there is to it.
He doesn't see anything special about it even
though the owner felt like it was dope because it
sold.

"You say 'My money is calling' but you're still
broke."
Again, this is a track featured on "my
feelings." Also goes back to the fact that he
doesn't think the tape sales mean anything as
this artist is still broke so he is not sure what
money was calling.



"Ngikugabh' iseat. Hlala phansi. ngeke
ungimele tjo."
Just a bit of wordplay here basically
translating to him not giving Worse Tee any
chance and that he couldn't stand him even if
he tried to.

"I don't care who gat the juice. Now Im back
with my feelings."
Again, with brilliant wordplay. Worse Tee aka
"Njiva Juice" released "my feelings." So he
doesn't care if he thinks he's hot coz he is
addressing his own feelings or "venting"
now.



"I will grind harder until Madiba says
something"
He just said he's back with 'his feelings' and
now speaks about Madiba saying something.
Remember who said money, which has
Madiba's face, was calling on his "my
feelings" tape? Exactly! He says he'll work
hard until Madiba is calling for real.
It could also loosely translate to him working
hard until he's paid or until even the
ancestors/OGs/the greats recognize him.

"Now I'm running the city....I'm the ONE with
the keys."
Ring any bells? Who said they ran the city? He
says he is actually the one with the keys NOW.

Overall, the track was well-written, the flow
switch up was contagious and got one hyped.
The wordplay is not to be slept on. Foh really
vented on this and gave solid bars. To hear
more of this just click HERE and also
check out more content on the SITE.
Comment to request an analysis or for any other
suggestions.

FOH- Venting 3 DOWNOAD

Tuesday 30 January 2018

Zip - Monster


Monster is a 4th single from the very successful Unzipped II mixtape post its release. Monster serves as a follow up to Zip's Suka Sambe track which appeared o the first Unzipped  mixtape in 2015. Zip's love story takes a dark turn. Check it out below.


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Tuesday 23 January 2018

#KeepingItLyrical [New Segment]



A very welcome to our new segment on the GMG Blogspot titled, #KeepingItLyrical. This is going to be on MGZ verses that are deemed hot just to see what different people got from them and maybe have the actual artist respond to some of the stuff. No contact will be made to any artist so all the analysis are strictly from the #KeepingItLyrical Team. We may cover verses out of MGZ at times just to draw some inspiration.

You can join the conversation by leaving comments on the Blogspot, Facebook posts about the analysis & also by submitting names &/or the lyrics of verses you might like to have analyzed on the above mentioned platforms. This should be exciting for any artist that really loves the game and should encourage artists to "keep it lyrical" and the fans to get a more in-depth understanding of what their Fave is saying.



From the #KeepingItLyrical fam, we'd like to wish you a musical new year. Let the fun begin!!!

Tuesday 16 January 2018

Skeemy - Number 1

Skeemy- Number 1
Manguzi.s very own rap trio 'Skeemy' open the year with their highly anticipated 3rd single, a follow up to their summer hit Abazela. The gang claim prominence on their latest offering Number One. Arguabley the number one rap group i the city, is this a nummber one song? Download and find out you self.



Genius Muzik

Sunday 14 January 2018

Njini - Call Out ft Small


Njini teams up with his frequent collaborator Small on his his new single 'Call Out'. The GMG label mates callout rappers on theri joint effort,addressing situations we did not even know off. It gonna be a great year for hip hop. 



Thursday 11 January 2018

Kwesta - Spirit ft Wale (Instrumental) Prod. by Mad Lopher


Skeemy producer provides a remake  to South Africas biggest hip hop hit of 2017.



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Tuesday 2 January 2018

Young Duze - Bring It Home ft Nashy De Cass

Young Duze - Bring It Home ft Nashy De Cass


Souther Records brings you Young Duze - Bring It Home (ft Nashy De-Cass)(Prod by FoH) the first official single from Young Duze's upcoming EP titled Wake Up.


Duze tells the story of how he has been hard at work and now his fam needs him back home. Now, who better to feature than his own brother & CEO, Nashy who brings in a fire verse also talking about his work ethic.






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Monday 11 December 2017

5 Things an Upcoming Label/Group Needs



I will keep this short and simple, after all the target audience is probably in a hurry to check out the  YouTube videos. As an upcoming artist, music executive and businessman, my directive is to share much information with my peers in a language they can understand, so forgive the tone.

With so much information available on the internet, and social media has made it easy to connect to fans without a major label behind you, why would still look for a record deal if you could just build your own and sign your self? If that the type of thinking you have, well here is some pointers for you.

There are probably more things you need to have to start up a successful label or group so this is just a piece to point you to the write direction. This is a condensed version of what I've learnt so far.

5 Things an upcoming label/group needs.

1. Money (Start up money, operations money)

Obviously, money is initial to any business and a record label is a business that sells music. You need start up money to set up all your staff, might be legal requirements such as registrations, or buying of equipment. You will need money to finance your operations such as transport, accommodation, meals depending what your label gets up to. Dot stress you currently at an advantage because the smaller you are the less are you costs, the cost only increase as your ventures grow. You will spend a lot of money before you make money, so spend your money strategically. 

2. Face (Premium artist to push forward)

You will need an main act they will be the embodiment of the label.  If you have more that one artist, it important to pick and artist that best represents the label and is more likely to make money for the label.
Cash Money (Lil Wayne),  Aftermath (Eminem), Young Money (Drake), Ambitious (Emtee)

3. Technicians (Graphic designers, Producers, Editors)

As much as you can hire people for such services, it always smart to have them in your team, just for reliability, availability and loyalty reasons. The last thing you want is to share the same producers with your competition. Having your own technicians also enables your band to obtain it own signature.

4. Relationships (It not what you know, it who you know)

Anyone in the industry will tell you they are were they are because of some one. Maintaining good relationships with industry holders is key. Radio personalities, other label heads, marketing specialists, promoters, booking agents, engineers, basically be nice to everybody, even if you have to fake it, they call it networking.


5. Leader ( clear and undisputed leader with necessary expertise)

Everybody in the room must know who is the boss. It makes things simple artists or staff know who to go to for the final approval or comment. However the leader must definitely have leadership qualities and sufficient knowledge about the industry

In conclusion, the best thing you can do for your self and label/group is educate your self. From the creative to the business side of things. Knowledge plus talent and funding is definitely the key to success. 



Article by:
Mthobisi Cebolenkosi Mahendula, 2017


Young Duze - Venting 11 [+Lyrics]





Souther Records founder brings the heat and switch up the tempo on the Venting series, over the Soul Food beat by Fab and Jada. The scavenger claims the top spot and blasts competition. Yall dont wanna miss this. 

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These niggars say they're high,
I've never seen them catch no plane.
I flew above the clouds,
So aint no sticking to no lane.
They gossiping and leaning,
Now they're driving me insane.
All you rappers is some extras,
Kulemovie I'm still the main.

I'll bring you hell, my shit is hot,
The food is spicy(hot) out in Asia(Thailand).
Sengibuyile and ngiyapunch(a),
That's how I know to deal with pressure.
I think I made it, what's the measure?
I've been flying just for leisure 
Im Followed by gold diggers,
Man, I know that I'm a treasure.

They're beasting out on Facebook,
When we meet they hide their faces.
Wanna be the hottest eMCee,
When they rapping fuckin faeces(shit).
You can try me, anginashukela,
Mfanwakithi, kuzoba muncu.
You Acting like a star,
Mara awukhoni nokubek' umucu.

I'm Still a genius with my music,
On the mic I spit some Venom.
The booth is like a hot stove, cook some bars & then I burn them.
They think they're trapping, but they're trashing, Rapping with no passion.
My bars survive time,
They always come back like they're denim.

Hold up, what you're doing?
My niggars call this venting.
I'm coming for all yall,
Outta control, Im on a rampage.
Lyrical diarrhiea, bars flowing,
I'm never average.
done lost all of my morals,
Now they treat me like a savage

Treat me like a menace,
While they're sucking on his penis,
I went to Bangkok,
All you niggars is some winnies.
I Got you on your feelings,
Why you acting like the illest?
If a niggar sick,
Then I'm coming with injections.

They Say They raised the bar, 
I took it higher like a stepfather.
always making money, 
Now my wallet has an ancestor(Madiba).
Never seem to lose,
on the mic I'm still a step further.
Got to shape my future,
I put the nail, like a carpenter.

Twerking on your name,
Give 'em a chance & they just piss.
Questioning your greatness,
get it right, they'll want a Piece.
Start sucking on your soccer(balls),
Like they've always wanted Peace.
Enough with the venting,
Disrespect, you get a Diss

Yall wanna be the OGs
On the mic, imin' i-O2.
I Never plan my moves,
I keep it real, always impromptu.
They Never show me love, behind the scenes
I'm the one they Go to.
Now I'm Going supersayan
found the dragonballs like Goku.


I'm never mad when they bite my style,
I know It's just a love bite.
Said they're coming wih em punches, weak lines, it's a pillow fight.
Never pay attention to these kids,
I'm not a pedophile.
I'm all about my paper like

I've  got the fucken Hiccups... Go

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Genius Muzik

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Ryan Winterz & AP Venom- Venting DOWNLOAD

Da Cebza- Venting 2 DOWNLOAD

FOH- Venting 3 DOWNLOAD

Tragic - Venting 4 DOWNLOAD
Mono - Venting 5 DOWNLOAD

Njini - Venting 6 DOWNLOAD

Flozzy - Venting 7 DOWNLOAD

Mikee -Venting 8 DOWNLOAD


Mad Lopher -Venting 9 DOWNLOAD

Wrongturn - Venting 10 DOWNLOAD

Sunday 10 December 2017

Wrongturn - Venting 10




It Wrongturn on the 10th edition of the Venting series. The Posini Representer drop a comical but yet effective vent. A venting mixed with humour and substance will have you going deep and laughing at the same time. 


Genius Muzik

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Ryan Winterz & AP Venom- Venting DOWNLOAD

Da Cebza- Venting 2 DOWNLOAD

FOH- Venting 3 DOWNLOAD

Tragic - Venting 4 DOWNLOAD
Mono - Venting 5 DOWNLOAD

Njini - Venting 6 DOWNLOAD


Flozzy - Venting 7 DOWNLOAD

Mikee -Venting 8 DOWNLOAD

Mad Lopher -Venting 9 DOWNLOAD

Saturday 9 December 2017

Mad Lopher - Venting 9


Mad Lopher makes an appearance on the Venting series at the 9th spot. The highly anticipated venting doesn't disappoint as Mad Lopher leaves no questions unanswered. 

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Genius Muzik

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Ryan Winterz & AP Venom- Venting DOWNLOAD

Da Cebza- Venting 2 DOWNLOAD

FOH- Venting 3 DOWNLOAD

Tragic - Venting 4 DOWNLOAD
Mono - Venting 5 DOWNLOAD

Njini - Venting 6 DOWNLOAD


Flozzy - Venting 7 DOWNLOAD

Mikee -Venting 8 DOWNLOAD

Friday 8 December 2017

Mikee - Venting 8



The Venting Series becomes a Familee business as Mikee of the new founded brand Familee appears on the 8th installment of the series. Mikee lays claims this is not a vent. It a Testinomy. Check it out below.

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Genius Muzik

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Ryan Winterz & AP Venom- Venting DOWNLOAD

Da Cebza- Venting 2 DOWNLOAD

FOH- Venting 3 DOWNLOAD

Tragic - Venting 4 DOWNLOAD
Mono - Venting 5 DOWNLOAD


Njini - Venting 6 DOWNLOAD

Flozzy - Venting 7 DOWNLOAD

Thursday 7 December 2017

Flozzy - Venting 7


Flozzy joins a list of top tier rappers to kill the Venting beat on the 7th installment of the Venting Series. The Mbazwane native doesn't disapoint as he maintain substance while flexing with various flows.

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Genius Muzik

Download previous versions


Ryan Winterz & AP Venom- Venting DOWNLOAD

Da Cebza- Venting 2 DOWNLOAD

FOH- Venting 3 DOWNLOAD

Tragic - Venting 4 DOWNLOAD
Mono - Venting 5 DOWNLOAD


Njini - Venting 6 DOWNLOAD

Wednesday 6 December 2017

Njini - Venting 6

Njini - Venting 6



The Venting series continues, as Njini the GMG original and K2S CEO joins the festivities with the 6th installment of Venting. Nothing else to say about this, except that Njini takes it way way way too far.


Genius Muzik

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Ryan Winterz & AP Venom- Venting DOWNLOAD

Da Cebza- Venting 2 DOWNLOAD

FOH- Venting 3 DOWNLOAD

Tragic - Venting 4 DOWNLOAD
Mono - Venting 5 DOWNLOAD


Tuesday 5 December 2017

Mono - Venting 5

Mono joins in the Venting action with the 5th installment of the Venting series. The 1/3 of the Skeemy mmovement leaves it all on the table, addressing his family, group mates, GMG, women and haters. Nothing is off limits.


Genius Muzik
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Ryan Winterz & AP Venom- Venting DOWNLOAD

Da Cebza- Venting 2 DOWNLOAD

FOH- Venting 3 DOWNLOAD

Tragic - Venting 4 DOWNLOAD

Monday 4 December 2017

Tragic- Venting 4

Tragic doesn't wanna be left out of the action as he drops hes own verse over the Venting beat. Tragic in hes own way also addresses people around him and leaves us wondering who is he talking about.  Download the track below and find out your self.


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Ryan Winterz & AP Venom- Venting DOWNLOAD


Da Cebza- Venting 2 DOWNLOAD

FOH- Venting 3 DOWNLOAD

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