Priddy Ugly’s Earth Era Finds Him In Rare Form With The Release Of His Latest EP, “MUD.”
By a landslide, storms have indeed turned his soil into mud. Following the success of his critically acclaimed sophomore album “SOIL” [STAY LOW] drip lord, Priddy Ugly returns with wade in the water flows, exploring a delicate balance between loss and legacy with his latest EP, “MUD”. Ploughing through trauma, seduction, street politics and kasi folklore as central themes of the EP, Priddy Ugly unearths new facets of his narrative prowess, contrasting between a distinct pallet of soundscapes with standout records such as “30 Minutes To Soweto”, WIN” and “Botsoso” setting the tone for a cinematic listening experience. Enlisting the talents of Marcus Harvey, Blxckie, and Maglera Doe Boy in addition to [STAY LOW] label mates lordkez, Bontle and Zoocci Coke Dope, “MUD” engages his audience with purging depth, heartfelt tribute, his signature think on your feet wit, and neck-breaking basslines primed for roof tearing performances. Stream MUD, request your record on your preferred radio station and connect with Priddy Ugly for More Music. Connect With Priddy Ugly Twitter: @ItsPriddyUgly Instagram @Priddy_Ugly Facebook: @ItsPriddyUgly Connect With [STAY LOW] Twitter: @StayLowOfficial Instagram: @StayLow_Official Website: www.staylow.co.za
ZuluMecca Carries The Cross Of Being A Societal Renaissance With Her Latest Single “Culture.”
[STAY LOW] sovereign alchemist, actor and lyricist, ZuluMecca continues her uncompromising quest of identity evolution with her tradition establishing single “Culture” taken from her forthcoming EP, WEPT. Steering the course of her signature subject matter, Mecca opens the can of golden-era worms, vividly depicting herself as a product of holistic knowledge, divinity in practice, and quintessential penmanship on a boom-bap canvas constructed by [STAY LOW] renaissance architect, Shooterkhumz. The intense mood of Shooter’s production compliments the weight of Mecca carrying the cross of culture custodianship and the devotional duty of pushing the way of life forward with a blend of new customs with traditional preservation. As the golden age of consciousness ushers humanity into an elevated state of being, ZuluMecca prides her purpose on being the voice of progression. WEPT is slated for release on 16 September 2022. Stream “Culture”, request the record on your preferred radio station and connect with ZuluMecca for More Music News. Connect With ZuluMecca: Twitter: @ZuluMecca Instagram: @zulumecca Facebook: @ZuluMecca Connect With [STAY LOW]: Twitter: @StayLowOfficial Instagram: @StayLow_Official Website: www.staylow.co.za
Mars Baby Comes To Terms With The End Of An Consuming Romance With His Latest EP “Echoes”.
The complexity of love and time is one where bliss makes forever temporary and anguish everlasting. [STAY LOW]’s anthology of revolving paradoxes, Mars Baby toils with an excruciating exorcism from heartache on his new EP Echoes. Echoing the infamous biblical sentiment of Luke 12:2-3 popularised as the idiom “What’s done in the dark will come to light”, the antithesis of his groundbreaking love-struck debut Salem, sees Mars Baby vulnerably grieving the end of the spiritually intoxicating relationship which inspired hits such as “Over U” and “Salem’s Mantra.” With lead singles such as “Be Safe” and deeper cuts such as “Lily” and “In The Dark”, Echoes is a vulnerable account of Mars Baby’s agony to release himself from the shackles of an endearing intimacy that was as potent as the addictive substances that plague the multifaceted rockstar from time to time. “Echoes is a meditation on lost love, the moments that echo through my mind as i move through life. Stylistically, it’s an homage to a lot of classic music, songwriters & guitarists that have influenced me. I wanted it to sound nostalgic, like a record you would find in your grandparents’ closet or something. In that way, the project echoes personal & musical memories for me. It’s me in my most stripped down & vulnerable state.” Shared Mars Baby Healing is not a linear journey, and for an aching heart that is still in need of closure, the [STAY LOW] pharmacy prescribes a healthy dose of Mars Baby. Stream Echoes, request your record on your preferred radio station and connect with Mars Baby for More Music. Connect With Mars Baby: Twitter: @marsbabymusic Instagram: @marsbabymusic Facebook: @marsbabymusic Connect With [STAY LOW]: Twitter: @StayLowOfficial Instagram: @StayLow_Official Website: www.staylow.co.za
Priddy Ugly Unravels The Pains Of Growing Up In Soweto On His Video “30 Minutes To Soweto”
One thing that’s hard to dispute about Priddy Ugly is his loyal-to-a-fault knack for unpredictability. I’m not alone amongst those who expected the second instalment of his act series to bleed into the action discourse of its predecessor. Instead, we are taken on the scenic route of the hardships and of growing up in destitute circumstances with ACT II on “30 Minutes To Soweto.” The lead single of Priddy’s forthcoming EP, MUD, “30 Minutes to Soweto” shows us how to survive the South Western Township. While ghost-riding his Opel Kadett Boss (aka the Karapo), and pistol toting with co-star Maglera Doe Boy, Priddy does the heavy lifting of confronting a melting pot of trauma dating as far back as his childhood. While Priddy is living up to his tweets of delivering cinematic videos, he’s also become really good at teasing what’s next, transitioning into the bustling Amapiano-esque single, “Botsotso”, to flex his broad range. Priddy Ugly has said that MUD is the next phase in his metamorphosis and after raising the bar of conceptual videos with “SOIL” and “Handful of Dust” as easy magnum opus contenders, I am well within my rights to not expect anything less than the best from one of my top 5 MCs of all time.
Priddy Ugly Takes The Scenic Route To Healing With His Latest Single, “30 Minutes to Soweto”.
Tasked with the grand duty of addressing every elephant in the room necessary to mend broken linages [STAY LOW]’s tenacious wordsmith, Priddy Ugly, unpacks the misfortunes he has endured and witnessed in his community with his latest single “30minutes to Soweto” taken off his forthcoming EP, MUD slated for release on the 2nd of September 2022. As a chronological account of the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual scars that plague his thoughts, “30 minutes to Soweto” finds Priddy Ugly at the mercy of pondering hopelessness in a graphic narration of the ongoing consequences of South Africa’s relationship with poverty, crime and violence of all forms. Priddy Ugly sustains the ideology of having faith like a mustard seed placing prayer and open dialogue among hurt people as a focal point in the inner workings of the healing process. Stream 30 Minutes to Soweto, request the record on your preferred radio station and connect with Priddy Ugly for More Music. Connect With Priddy Ugly Twitter: @ItsPriddyUgly Instagram @Priddy_Ugly Facebook: @ItsPriddyUgly Connect With [STAY LOW]: Twitter: @StayLowOfficial Instagram: @StayLow_Official Website: www.staylow.co.za
Mars Baby Consoles A Broken-Hearted Ex-Lover With His Latest Single “Be Safe”.
Emerging from a success-induced hiatus following his groundbreaking EP Salem, [STAY LOW]’s jack of all things alternative and master of Romance, Mars Baby returns to poke the winter heartache with his latest single, “Be Safe”, taken from his forthcoming EP Echoes available for pre-order. Evolving his signature lo-fi-esque sound complimented with elusive guitar strings, Mars Baby taps into a sombre vocal register and offers his muse a serenade of comfort, doing his best to end their tumultuous relationship on good terms. “Be Safe is about something that should’ve worked but didn’t, when love is not enough to see a relationship through. Even when it’s over, you carry a lot of love and care for that person, and you just want to know that they’re looking after themselves. You look back at all the things you could have done differently, you consider hitting them up but decide against it. At the end of the day, you just want them to be safe.” – Mars Baby In an era where ghosting is the new language of breakups, Mars takes the gentlemen’s road less travelled and croons a well-deserved closure and a heartfelt farewell. Echoes is slated for release on the 5th of August 2022. Stream “Be Safe”, request the record on your preferred radio station and connect with Mars Baby for More Music. Connect With Mars Baby: Twitter: @marsbabymusic Instagram: @marsbabymusic Facebook: @marsbabymusic Connect With [STAY LOW]: Twitter: @StayLowOfficial Instagram: @StayLow_Official Website: www.staylow.co.za
Visual Artist Tumisang Khalipha Signs To [STAY LOW]
While a picture says a thousand words, a painting articulates a story. [STAY LOW] is proud to announce the signing of Visual Artist Tumisang Khalipha through an endearing conversation with Label Head Vaughn Thiel, unpacking childhood memories and the challenge of dream validation. Watch the [Announcement] Here: North West Born, Katlehong based contemporary visual artist, healer, printmaker & photographer Tumisang Khalipha would paint his childhood bedroom and dining room red, blue and every hue imaginable, developing his voice as an artist. Stemming from a background where dreams are deemed impractical by the supporting validity of his father, he turned adversity into a work of art and established a name for himself in the arts community. The contemporary artist engages a visual exploration of figurative art, painting them in mixed mediums such as acrylic, charcoal, water, colour, pencil and coffee on mostly paper & canvas of different dimensions. Tumi’s nostalgic nuance with a touch of texture is most notable in his Bontle Modisele Mural in her Dance Studio at the Hallmark House Hotel and the Cover Art for Priddy Ugly’s critically acclaimed sophomore album, SOIL. Connect with Tumi on social media for the latest art, print, and photography updates as he continues telling eclectic African stories through his brushstroke of eccentric genius and a lens that reaches beyond the surface of the human eye. Connect With Tumi Khalipha: Twitter: @KhaliphaArt Instagram: @khaliphaart /@khali.graphs Facebook: @khaliphaart Connect With [STAY LOW]: Twitter: @StayLowOfficial Instagram: @StayLow_Official Website: www.staylow.co.za
WE’RE BACK BABY! : ICONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL ‘ROCKING THE DAISIES’ RETURNS BIGGER & BETTER IN BOTH CPT & JHB – IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JOHNNIE WALKER.
It’s true: we’re back. Back like 90s fashion. Back like The Terminator. Back like the opposite of front. Back like Mariah Carey at Christmas. Yep. ROCKING THE DAISES. IS. BACK! www.rockingthedaisies.com Globally renowned music festival JOHNNIE WALKER IS ROCKING THE DAISIES OFFICIALLY RETURNS after a two-year hiatus, following the global pandemic. Expanding on a phenomenal two-decade run of unprecedented live music rosters and culture-shifting moments, this year’s festivities are set to not only continue the brand’s history of pre-eminence in the arts and entertainment spaces, but also introduce exciting innovations in the social, experiential and technology arenas. The three-day festival will reprise its annually recurring venue – the picturesque Cloof Wine Estate in the Western Cape between 7 – 9 OCTOBER 2022, during which explosive musical exhibitions and miscellaneous activations will take place across a multitude of stages. Additionally, for THE FIRST TIME EVER, Rocking the Daisies brings its comprehensive, larger-than life experience to JOHANNESBURG! The JHB leg, which will be packed with all the exciting activations and experiential touch points festivalgoers have come to love, will be held at SUPERSPORT PARK in Centurion on 9 OCTOBER 2022 and promises to set the city alight. Taking a bold stride in the direction of the future, ROCKING THE DAISIES 2022 has officially partnered with iconic legacy brand JOHNNIE WALKER; a union that “is so seamless because of the mutual and storied commitment of both brands to developing, supporting and cultivating creativity through quality, multi-sensory experiences,” according to Shannon Valstar, General Manager of Steyn Entertainment. “Whether it’s been via observing and adjusting our environmental sustainability practises over the years, giving opportunities to emerging musical talents around the world, or improving on our logistical offerings to make the Daisies experience the best it can be for attendees; innovation has always been the foundation of what we strive to achieve with the festival. KEEP WALKING exemplifies this mindset poignantly, and we are very excited for everyone to experience what we collectively have in store for you in 2022”. Also joining our dynamic roster of strategic RTD partners in 2022 is leading fashion and lifestyle brand H&M. RTD and H&M will collaborate on a national scale to ensure that all the festival-goers are geared up with this season’s must-have’s festival fits in a sustainable way. H&M has been in the forefront of uniting music and fashion with long-standing partnership of the Coachella music festival. Phase 1 tickets for both legs of JOHNNIE WALKER ROCKING THE DAISIES go live on 26 May 2022 via www.quicket.com at 09h00 so please make sure to secure yours to avoid disappointment! Stay tuned to our social pages for more exciting updates between now and 26 May as the brand announces international artists and more as the Road to Daisies ramps up. HAVE A QUESTION OR SUGGESTION? Hit us up, we’d love to hear from you! Email your inquiries to hello@rockingthedaisies.com or DM us on any of our social media pages below. Based in Johannesburg, Steyn Entertainment is a global multi-disciplinary organization committed to developing and connecting Africa to the rest of the world, in the arts and entertainment arenas. Our current dynamically diverse portfolio includes record label and management company STAY LOW, globally renowned music festival ROCKING THE DAISIES, leading creative and entrepreneurial hub MARKET UP, and inner-city art hotel HALLMARK HOUSE, along with its unique in-house offerings MARABI CLUB, THORN, CUTTERS and ROOFTOP At HALLMARK venue.
DIE MONDEZ TAKES US TO GANGLAND WHERE HE’S KING OF HIS EMPIRE IN “CONTRABAND/$AFE”
Die Mondez’s latest visuals “CONTRABAND/$AFE”, make an avid display of the long arm of his law and reign on the streets where he runs a cartel operation without leaving his place of business. The montage of scenery directed by Morale Pablo Phala of Johannesburg-based production house, Clout Cassette, show Mondez as the big boss who’s met with no opposition, and business runs smoothly. Flexing top notch lyricism and catchy hooks, Die Mondez stands out because of his chess-like execution, and with dons like 25k, the “Pheli Makaveli”, in his street exec committee it makes for entertaining viewing.
ZULUMECCA’S POSES DIFFICULT QUESTIONS IN THE SULTRY VIDEO FOR “DO YOU GET BITCHES”
Between her clinical songwriting structure and her subliminal message props, ZuluMecca prides herself on thought provocation, and her latest visuals for “Do You Get Bitches” is no different. I have to applaud Johannesburg-based director Fred-From-Yesterday, cinematographer and editor Teeman, and producer Jaden Thiel for compressing a multitude of the aforementioned messages into a linear narrative. In the video we find Mecca in a Joburg apartment dressed as a priest, complete with a Nefertiti-esque hat, spitting raps that clearly find her between a rock and a hard place. From the sultry vixen in denim hot pants, to the tithe money offered, to the signature wine pour, Mecca posed the question – when temptation is on your doorstep, how do you resist it? It’s easier said than done, anybody can emulate morality and proclaim sainthood. However, as human nature would have it, envy, ambition, desire and inquisitiveness make it hard for some to endure. Should Mecca be ostracised for her humanity? Have a peek at “Do You Get Bitches”, and let me know.