DEAD. radio

On this season finale of DEAD. radio, we have a candid conversation with the Zulu Skywalker himself. Muzi tells us about his humble beginnings and how he has managed to stay on his path and solidified his confidence to be the person he is today. Enjoy.

Shala Martin, better known as, Shala The Unicorn is an art director, director and a fine artist. We have a conversation around her upbringing and her influences. We also get into how she has managed to stay on her game whilst shying away from the bright lights. 

Playlist: 

Thato Saul - 2005

 Filah Lah Lah - KnuckleHead/ Some Day

An insightful conversation with the founder of Duma Collective, Sibu Mabena. A young creatively inclined woman with an extensive experience in the event production, sponsorship acquisition performance direction and social media marketing. She talks to us about how she stayed on her journey and managed to make a name for herself. Listen as she tells us more.

Creative extraordinaire, ideation specialist and co-founder of Cheri Yase Kasi. Sunshine sits down with us to give us a walk down memory lane and an insight on the journey she decided to take in order to be the person that she is today. Listen as she fills us in.

A conversation with Sakhile "Sash" Cebekhulu about his love for the arts, his background and on how he navigates his journey.

Producer & DJ - Zuks - features on this edition of the DJ Series and blazes the hottest flips, trapsoul and futurebass tunes. Tune in and be taken away by this stupendous mix! 

Kaddylac Radio features on the latest DEAD. Radio DJ Series and serves us the finest flips and fusions of alternative tunes. Enjoy the musical trip!

Future beats fanatic and producer, 808 Kid, features on this edition of the DEAD. Radio DJ Series. The curation is a blend of hip-hop hits, flips and the grooviest future beats sounds. 

Canvas Sativa is the latest selector on the DEAD. Radio DJ Series and he serves us with nothing but the smoothest sounds.

One of SA's most clinical young talents, Mouss, delivers a notable mix. Local & international hip-hop hits, smooth transitions and electric effects are the order of the day.

Jazzylac Radio constructs a spiritual mix featuring alternative tunes. Listen to this unique curation and allow it to take you on a musical trip.

"Ngiyaksaba" hit-maker and house music disc jockey, Shera The DJ, blesses us with a groovy amapiano mix. Listen as she takes us away.

Unique and electric deep tech sounds are the order of the day as Marc Young serves us his best selection.

Co-founder of Vth Season - a reputable South African independent record label representing artists throughout the continent - Ninel Lara can be considered the driving force behind the success of great acts in the African sphere.

A fusion of afrotech tunes - Lelowhatsgood takes us on a musical trip with a selection of nostalgic sounds.

An in-depth convo with a highly decorated creative director, designer, musician, stylist and all-round entrepreneur - Bhebesii Kobayashi.

A selection of the finest amapiano sounds out of South Africa, curated by the mighty Fanele Grace.

Podcast with one influential man that is normally not in front of the camera but behind. Day Marumo is an aggressively ambitious and focused person that is highly invested in his development and making sure that he gets where he needs to be. Listen as he tells us what he's about.

DJ Smokes curates a unique hiphop mix with a fine balance of local & international joints. In addition to the selection, the mash-ups and the transitions are out of this world.

A blistering hot 100% South African Hip Hop mix by LESEDITHEDJ. Listen as he shows us his skills.

A soothing compilation by Nomfleek. 7 colors of soul that will definitely keep making you come back. Listen and enjoy.

Where’s my Sun, shine? A smooth selection of sounds by the one & only, Deniece Marz. Listen as she puts together something special.

Smooth nostalgic sounds on your weekly sound selector. We have ANDRD18 giving us a well-blended house mix, which will most definitely take on a journey. Listen to the immaculate sounds of ANDRD18.

Straight out of Pretoria, DJ Enzo is one of thee go-to-guys if you're looking for an 100% South African mix. He goes over and above to deliver a stellar. Listen as he gives us a test drive.

On today's session, we've got The Voice giving us nothing but straight fire. Listen as he gives us a taste of what he is about.

We've got the sounds of Tumi Turna, compiling a well blended mix that's sensational to say the least. Listen below to get a taste of her!

Teasing across genres of deep-tech, melodic techno, progressive house and fusing her love for afro-soul into electronic remixes, Tenoceans is truly a force to be rekoned with. Her song selections and compilations intends to simultaneously ground you in your bodily self and elevate you to a realm of spiritual experience. Listen as she takes us on this journey.

On this series of DEAD. radio DJ SERIES, we've got UNKLE KEN. laying down one helluva mix. Straight out of Pitori, listen as he puts forth his immaculate compilation.

We are back with another mix. This time around we have a versatile DJ, who has compiled a 99% South African Hip Hop, Jus_Low. Listen and enjoy these sounds. Happy women's day to all the women. Women's day should be everyday.

Listen to the sounds of Native Deep on DEAD. radio

A well transitioned and compiled strictly South African Hip Hop mix by the one and only, BASMNT. 

Tracklist is as follows;

01 lloyiso - Madoda Sabelani (BASMNT EDIT)
02 Dj City Lyts Feat. Fifi Cooper, Emtee & B3ncMarQ - Washa
03 ESPIQUET Feat. Cye - Remedy
04 J Molley Feat. Emtee - Going Down
05 Emtee - Wave
06 Nasty C - Eazy (BASMNT INTRO)
07 031 Choppa ft Marcus Harvey - INKABI (BASMNT INTRO)
08 Ricco Luty - 40 On 40
09 Yuang Feat. TankTheRockstar & Reese VDH - FREE YUANG
10 Nasty C ft Crowned Yung - Screetched (BASMNT EDIT)
11 Tumi Tladi ft Moozlie & Rouge - Basadi REMIX (BASMNT EDIT)
12 Magle Doe Boy - BODEGA
13 LucasRaps - Without Me (BASMNT EDIT)
14 NuEdison - Saturated
15 AKA Feat. K.O - Run Jozi(Godly)
16 Dee Koala - Ndintswembu (BASMNT INTRO)
17 Hanna - No Hands
18 Yuang Feat. Champagne69 - Mary-Kate & Ashley
19 ESPIQUET - The Krown

The man behind Broke Niggaz, amongst other things. Menzi Mzimela is a natural born creative producer who immaculately executes his visual ideas into moving pictures. His ability to be ahead of the pack without trying or it being his aim is an important trait he has. Watch as we have a conversation about him and his journey.

David Tshabalala, also known as Slaying Goliath, is a graphic designer, illustrator and social commentator. Known for his immaculate signature illustration style and the "Davetionary", he has managed to create his own lane and stick in it with his constant power moves. Watch as we talk about his journey and how his hard work is paying off.

Expressing various perspectives and concepts through multiple creative mediums is his spillion. Anthony Bila has cemented his identity within his field of expertise and has went onto develop another part of his creative brain. Watch as we talk to "The Isolationist" about his upbringing and upcoming body of work.

Bitches Must Know Hayden Manuel, knowledgable sneaker fanatic who pays much attention to current affairs and fine design details. Watch as we talk to him about his non-traditional creative journey and furthermore, on how he turned his passion into a occupation.

Founder of bespoke interior and furniture company, Mitsoso. Kehumile Mate is someone who is eager on achieving his dreams and bettering himself as a creator. He approaches the design process of each product he produces very differently and he tells us all about it. Listen as he takes us through his journey.

A golden boy of note, Oscar Mbo. Known for his immaculate sense of style and ear for good music, he has consistently been able to define himself within his field of expertise. Listen as we talk about how it all came together and where it is going.

When hard work and talent is mixed, a human being who goes by the DBN GOGO is the output. She managed to create a spark which has turned into a fire and as a result, she's rightfully demanded high and low. Listen as we talk to her to gain a better understanding of her perspectives and overall mindset.

Tracklist is playlisted by DJ Dopey

Thatiso "Vuittots" Dube, a passion driven and ambitious designer who founded the brand, GALXBOY. A pioneer within his own right,  through the eagerness to learn and create what he strongly felt was the missing piece in the South African fashion puzzle. Watch as we talk about the past, present and the bright future... Not forgetting all that happened in between that too.

Tracklist is playlisted by DJ Dopey

If you know "Joburg hates you" then you probably should know Jana Hamman. An abstract digital artist, co-founder of creative studio, Jana+Koos and unisex brand, Beau Beau. Jana has worked in many fields in the creative industry but has managed to round it down to what fulfils her most. Watch as we discuss her industry journey and why she decided to follow the path she has taken.

Tusa Mamba, founder of the pristine streetwear and sneaker store, DIPSTREET. The former Wits student noticed a gap in the market and decided to follow through on his idea, through the trials and tribulations, he fearlessly stood tall. Watch as we have a talk with him on his idea and what it took for it to materialise.