M.O.T
(Motswako O Tshelang), an “indie” alternative hip hop band
comprising bassist Nico (Tumelo Masuku), keyboardist Romeo Swartz,
drummer Orishen White, and rappers, identical twins Kenneth and
Keviar van Wyk, and Proph (Lesego Robertson).
The band is not your typical hip hop outfit. They are producing an eclectic sound that is not easily defined. The sound produced is a real mixture of a diverse and multicultural South African and this is reflected in the music.”
The music is led by rap vocals in Kimberley vernacular, which is a mixture of Setswana, English and Afrikaans. Listening to them you will realise the sound is fused with soulful R&B and urban Afro pop and rock.
Keviar is quick to say that the band’s influences stretch from hip hop, kwaito, R&B, gospel, rock and jazz to traditional music, “with content ranging from the day-to-day struggles of youth and young musicians, God, self-definition, fun and love, the band manages to effortlessly combine all these elements and influences to introduce a fresh, hip and vibrant sound that breaks genre boundaries”.
Only a year after their formation, the band has managed to build an impressive profile. Opening for the likes of Tuks, Khuli Chana, Jr and Lira, as well as sharing stages with international musical icons and legends such as Vusi Mahlasela, The Parlotones, Mcoy Mrubata, Selaola Selota, Zakes Bantwini, Thebe, Teargas, Thandiswa Mazwai, Simphiwe Dana, Kwela Tebza, Professor and “an array of the best South-African DJs, like Kg Smallz, Uzzi, Chiz to mention just but a few from Kimberley”, said Keviar.
The band is working on the release of their first studio album, from which a single is making waves on social networks like Twitter and Facebook.
“Since the release of this single we have had a massive response from our supporters, the downloading is huge, and I believe this is because the band has positioned itself as the voice of urban youth in the Northern Cape,” said Ken.
Article Sourced from New Age Newspaper
The band is not your typical hip hop outfit. They are producing an eclectic sound that is not easily defined. The sound produced is a real mixture of a diverse and multicultural South African and this is reflected in the music.”
The music is led by rap vocals in Kimberley vernacular, which is a mixture of Setswana, English and Afrikaans. Listening to them you will realise the sound is fused with soulful R&B and urban Afro pop and rock.
Keviar is quick to say that the band’s influences stretch from hip hop, kwaito, R&B, gospel, rock and jazz to traditional music, “with content ranging from the day-to-day struggles of youth and young musicians, God, self-definition, fun and love, the band manages to effortlessly combine all these elements and influences to introduce a fresh, hip and vibrant sound that breaks genre boundaries”.
Only a year after their formation, the band has managed to build an impressive profile. Opening for the likes of Tuks, Khuli Chana, Jr and Lira, as well as sharing stages with international musical icons and legends such as Vusi Mahlasela, The Parlotones, Mcoy Mrubata, Selaola Selota, Zakes Bantwini, Thebe, Teargas, Thandiswa Mazwai, Simphiwe Dana, Kwela Tebza, Professor and “an array of the best South-African DJs, like Kg Smallz, Uzzi, Chiz to mention just but a few from Kimberley”, said Keviar.
The band is working on the release of their first studio album, from which a single is making waves on social networks like Twitter and Facebook.
“Since the release of this single we have had a massive response from our supporters, the downloading is huge, and I believe this is because the band has positioned itself as the voice of urban youth in the Northern Cape,” said Ken.
Article Sourced from New Age Newspaper
Written
By: Luphalala
Zandisile
Edited
For SAHipHop Mixtapes By: Letlhogonolo “Nolo” Sealetsa
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