From 021 to 013. In Touch With Gunna

This man is one of the men that make me believe that anything is possible regardless of living conditions. He is a Cape Town rapper busting rhymes from a wheelchair. I got in touch with The Real Gunna.

Wise: Gunna ma dwag

Gunna: What’s good my G

Wise: I'm collected my guy. How is the cape today?

Gunna: It’s really windy n cold G but can't complain. Just getting' ready to take over the world. And ya side?

Wise: it's cool with winter sneaking on us. So you ready?

Gunna: Ready as hell

Wise: Ma man that's what I like to hear. First tell us about Gunna. Who is Gunna and what is he about?

Gunna: Gunna is an artist, brand, and entrepreneur and does hip hop musik. What Gunna is about is creative thinking, positivity, inspiring the youth and most importantly tryna make somethin' out of nothin'. I believe I'm Blessed. So I'm using' that to bless other people through my musik.

Wise: Ma man I'm sure my audiences wanna know where you hail from....

Gunna: I'm from the murder capital (haha) - A biggest township in Cape Town that goes by the name of "Khayelitsha" the code is 7784 - But was born in Mitchells Plain, also from Cape Town just that it was more of a suburb than khayelitsha. Moved from there to Khayelitsha in 1998 after ma pops passed in 1997. So yea, that's where this rose that grew from the concrete hail from.

Wise: hahaha ok, when did you get into this rapping Game?

Gunna: I've always been here by Heart, just that couldn't get a chance of a Studio time - After I left high school (dropped out) in 2010, I started gettin' closer n closer, and while I was in hospital I jot down some rhymez over beatz I copped from the internet. When I got out in 2012 out of hospital, I met with a producer who owns a record label "Paperwork Productions" - And dropped my first official single in 2013 with them, dropped another one same year then recorded a full album (which I haven't dropped til' today caus' of poor quality I got from that label) - So since then, I've been puttin' in work raisin' bar for the culture to remain relevant to the game. By the way right now I'm with Purple Beats Studios; I also

own a record label aswel RMG Records

Wise: You stayed at the hospital for a while. wanna talk about it?

Gunna: Yes sir I can talk about it - I stayed in hospital for almost a year last time I was there to amputate my right leg after it got infected by the bullet that hit me back in 2008, when I was young dumb and livin' life on a fast lane and associated withe wrong people and got caught up in the mix. All of that experience had a young men livin' life on a wheelchair and still I push forward can't give up that's what I was taught. Make long story short, I got shot in 2008 and that's the reason I've been in and out of hospital. I opened my eyes in 2013 that now I got make a change in my life and for the better. Since then I've never been to hospital. I hate them (haha) but shout out to my doctor, he gave me hope and I gave him a great experience, I almost died last time I was there but being this soldier God created I'm still here. Thanks for askin' G.

Wise: Ma man I was inspired when I heard you a rapper sitting on a wheelchair. Now coming back to music, who did you grow up listening to and who is your biggest influence?

Gunna: I grew up listening to a lot of Tupac, Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, The Game, 50 Cent to name a few. But mostly was influenced by 2pac caus' it looked like me and him had the same vision, he spoke to me soul to soul heart to heart beat for a beat.

Wise: And what challenges do you face as a rapper, in fact as Gunna?

Gunna: As an artist the challenge I'm facin' is that people wanna support you when you're on tv, magazine or winning. As a brand, the challenge I'm facin' so far is none (haha). As an entrepreneur, I'm still on the rise and my challenge is gettin' those deals but I'm gettin' there, I'm on my way up. I'm in this business caus' it’s a challenge itself to be here, and I'm here to win and take it all. For my people, my familia. Failure for me is a livin' proof that I'm tryin' and learning - So now all I have to do is get up and try again from what I've learnt. It goes on and on. Nobody can stop me now but God.

Wise: What is the highlight of your career?

Gunna: When I was featured on HYPE Magazine representin' Cape Town as the Best Newcomer in 2016, it was a feb/march issue. That's the biggest achievement in my career by far. I also took part as a performer a year ago at iKasi Experience, it’s a biggest township event hosted by DJ LOYD and Sir Vincent. Also released the best EP to come out of CPT last year entitled "Revolution" - Also got 3 singles that's been played at Bush Radio on the Headwarmaz Show. It’s been a great journey and there's more still to come.

Wise: Ma man, now tell me, you've been vocal in raising your concern against promoters not booking the locals especially upcoming artists. Tell us about it

Gunna: Yea G - that's a big issue around here that they sleepin' on. We have a lot of talent in the local and some of us are workin' so hard but still, we ain't recognized. Now they make us believe we gotta head to Joburg to make it, whereas there are organizers who are doing it big in events who only focusing on getting major artists and sleeping on the great upcoming artists like us. Caus' they only wannaa eat alone, Casper is already getting' millions but these people still book him in Cape Town. What about us gettin' that paper they givin' them to support our families aswel? Caus' we also do this music for them but they do nothin' for us. It’s a big problem and most artists enjoy being booked for free, that's like robbing me off my talent man my hard work. They have to give us a chance to shine and get that money, they shouldn't eat alone. But I will also empower artists to not only depend on them, save money get a team together people who are organized to sit down with and plan your own event, book your own people and pay them for their time so we can all eat. That's part of my mission, all we need is to just unite and support each other's visions. Even though it ain't easy

Wise: But the question however, does upcoming artists sell themselves enough, do you guys go out there pull all the muscles to network and grow a working and professional relationship with promoters ?

Gunna: Promoters don't wanna be found. And when you find them, they run away. I don't wanna drop names and sound like a hater, but to be honest it’s like that. I appreciate the organizers who recognizing' me and book me but I feel like there's more than that. Caus' you can't ask me to go to Town where people pay to get in and I perform but you can't pay me for my time. There's nothin' professional about that if you ask me, it’s just wastin' my time. Like them, we also wanna eat and respek them so we expect the same. We superstars as well people look up to us, we should be treated like ones. I'm not looking' for fame, but somethin' to make a livin' with. Until they give us, we gon' be aight. But for now, they wanna give it to the guys who already gettin' it. There's politics as well here.

Wise: Haha ok I hear you man. What are your social med handles where people can get hold of you?

Gunna: I'm @RealGunnaTR everywhere (Facebook, Twitter & IG) - And our page is "Revolution Music Group" –

Wise: Ma ninja. Keep pushing man, keep them lights on. we celebrate and appreciate your life

Gunna: Highly Appreciated G - and thanks to all those who keep showin' love also for a nygga, caus' I couldn't get inspiration if it wasn't for them givin' their love. I will always do it for the people, caus' we people caus' people. Whether it breaks us or makes us, but people make other people. Peace to the World

Wise: That's what's up

Links......................Welcome 2 Planet Gunna pt. 1&2:
Smoke Signals (feat. @kingkush_sa)
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http://www.datafilehost.com/d/b4748a44

P. Diddy Tops Forbes Wealthiest Rappers List

Every year debates arises among hip hop fans as to who is making more money, while others still want to find answers as to how does Forbes know or estimate the rappers wealth? Well the list is out and hasn't changed much just Dr. Dre and Diddy switching spots. And this year we got a bit of a surprise.

Forbes released The Forbes Five list which ranks the Hip Hop's Wealthiest Artists.

Below is the top 5.

1. Puff Daddy - $750 million – His fat steak comes from his role in Ciroc Vodka, Revolt network, Sean Jean, Bad Boy Records, Deleon tequila, and Aquahydrate.

2. Dr. Dre - $710 million – Dre Accumulate his wealth from Beats By Dr. Dre sale, Producing the NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton, real estate in California.

3. Jay Z - $610 million - TIDAL (worth 3x than $56 million he bought it for), Roc Nation

4. Birdman - $110 million - Cash Money Records

5. Drake - $60 million - Nike, Sprite, Apple endorsements

50 Cent once had a spot on the list, but due to his bankruptcy filing Fiddy seems to be sinking, we hope he don't stay down forever………

In Touch with Dizz (Former HHC Chairman)

Got in touch with a man who always played hide and see with me. He's the founder and former chairman of hip hop cares foundation, He is one of the few I know that has nothing but a dream to see BGF hip hop movement penetrating the main stream, selfless when coming to giving to the community. His name is Mandisi Kekana AKA Dizz

Wise: Sup Dizz?

Dizz: Nothing much ..what's up?

Wise: I'm dope. You gonna be my victim or you go let me slide pass you again?

Dizz: Let's go ... Can't avoid u forever

Wise: Hahaha ma man finally. And I know you don't need no introduction so we gonna jump on it. You still very much part of hip hop cares foundation but now as a former chairman that stepped down, how are things a HHC so far since the new leadership got behind the helm?

Dizz: I have to admit that I see more confidence, more will to work for the community, more communication and more commitment from our members. While the new leadership is finding their feet I can say with confidence that they will take us to higher heights

Wise: Ma man and how is it like to be away from the hot chair?

Dizz: The lights were too bright. I can see things a bit more clear now. I also find my self working extra hard prove myself and worth to my new chairman. Now that I am an additional member I have to follow protocol on everything as well ...its crazy but humbling.  I now understand our cause again as Hip Hop Cares. Why 3 years ago I even started this foundation.

Wise: Lol I know the feeling. How is it like to have new edition on board?

Dizz: New people, new ideas, new clientele. These people have fresh perspective. That's what growth is about

Wise: Tell us about the honour and acknowledgment of Kingdom Management.

Dizz: Funny enough I don't know much about it. The award was given to us at Miss Mafate for uniting the community through music, nurturing talent and giving back. I am humbled by this award coz it shows people see and appreciate the team does. Personally I am not a fan of being awarded or congratulated for HHC. I feel it is all our duty to give back to the community and help each other. I don't want to be praised for human nature.

Wise: True that but unfortunately when someone is being human and do what is good by nature, someone is watching and will definitely salute. Now as much as we have big structures acknowledging and see the beauty of the organization, we also have those who grew a habit of sitting on the organization's name whenever they feel like relieving themselves, can you address that issue?

Dizz: I do not understand it. If anyone has figured it out let us know. What is it that we have not provided?

(1) The chairperson announced that there is an open door policy. Inbox him if you have a problem. There people everyone is familiar with like Percy that one can talk to or simply inbox our page.

 (2) Why would someone say they love HHC then talk ill of it? If we family like we say we are, why can't we talk to each other?

I mean there is a procedure that one can follow every time they not happy. Genesis and Actual League do so all the time. Their stuff is always sorted and people think they are favoured.

(3) You want Burgersfort to take you seriously as an artist but lack professionalism. I have never seen Chyma complain about gig organizers before consultation.

I can tell that some of these rappers know they are not good enough to make careers out of their music simply by the way they behave. If girls from Re Basadi can encourage each other and build with Tebatso , why can't full grown men do the same ?

Wise: Don't hurt em. On a point of professionalism how can we help our artists to never let their personal vendettas be mixed up with their professional level and professional structures?

Dizz: We need to have more conversations. We need more maturity. We as HHC can only do so much. Other stakeholders need to be involved. I say we must work with and support rappers who are ready to (1) listen (2) improve (3) take action.  We cannot allow a few individuals to ruin the party for the rest mos?

I can tell you that I had personal issues with Turm and Prism before but when its crunch time we came together and held it down for Burgersfort.

WE DOING THIS FOR THEM

Wise: Ma man I so hope we can reach that level where artists are willing to listen, improve and act. What is new out of HHC that fans need to know about?

Dizz: HHC has opened its doors for events for the people by the people. Your activity on our Facebook page and twitter determines the direction of the organization. Play your part now.

We also have a huge surprise waiting for our loyal community builders

Wise: The event is going back to Ubber right?

Dizz: By popular demand sir

Wise: 02 July it is. Man as much as we love and celebrate Hip Hop Cares Foundation, so we appreciate and celebrate your life. As I humbly thank you for your time

Dizz: Thanks for giving us exposure.

Wise: It's our job ain't it?

Dizz: Its build season. It’s sowing time. The seeds we sowing now will rule BGF in 2years

Wise: Ma man

Twitter @DIZZ KEKANA 

Facebook page Dizz Kekana

Hip Hop Cares Foundation

In Touch With Slunky X Da Silva

Wise: Good day fellas

Da Silva: Yep

Wise: What's up Da Silva?

Da Silva: Nun much n ya

[Slunky: Ey

Wise: ya’ll fellas ready?

Slunky: We can start

Wise: Ma ninjas. Tell us a lil history of Slunky and Da Silva. Who are they and what are they all about?

Da Silva: Ok what I can say about DaSilva x Slunky is we've been stuck together ever since we were young starting from preschool sharing classes n we started having this passion in grade 6

Wise: Damn y'all ninjas came a long way

Slunky: Ya

Da Silva: And the focus's we have is to make peeps enjoy hip hop mostly if you can listen to our tracks ....they are club bangers not that we are all about hype the time is still coming to make conscious hip hop

Wise: How do you maintain this good working relationship?

Da Silva: Ey man you know sometimes we have our arguments but we always settle our difference n find it that we make a good combo

Wise: Ok let me be clear on this, y'all can rock some conscious hip hop?

Da Silva: Yeah bra!!!

Slunky: Ja

Wise: Great stuff, I'm sure your fans can't wait to hear you guys drop some conscious equipped tape. I'm sure both of you had different reasons to try this rapping thing. What and who influence you guys?

Da Silva: Man a person who always had an effect on me is Drake I don't know about Slunky

Wise: Slunky?

Slunky: Lol bruh J Cole

Wise: I heard rumours on the streets that you guys has a joint called Pearl Thusi, how true is that?

Da Silva: Jahhh

Slunky: Lol ja but Emtee's pearl Thusi came after ours

Wise: Ok let me get it straight ait! What's the different between your joint and that of Emtee?

Da Silva: The difference is that bra our pearl Thusi style of rap is different than of Emtee n ours came out before Emtee's

Wise: So there's no funny business, ain't nobody stole another's art?

Slunky: Nah

Da Silva: Yeah dude great minds think alike they once said

Wise: Did y'all drop the joint or what?

Da Silva: Meaning pearl Thusi??

Wise: Yeah

Da Silva: Yeah we did n a lot of peeps seem to like it saying its better than of Emtee that's the peeps feedback not ours thou am a big fan of Emtee

Wise: Cool, Now coming to BGF hip hop. Who is kicking it for you guys?

Da Silva: Proly for me its iiixxxx proly the game is tight, For me lemme say A league and Genesis.

Slunky: Da 1 who's kicking it for me:Nose. Turm. Trey Mash. Jay’s king

Wise: What are you guys presently working on?

Da Silva: Planning on dropping our album mixtape TEN-uP

Wise: Who you gonna work with on the mix tape or it's strictly Slunky X Da Silva?

Da Silva: The mixtape is done already ft. Coopa, Jk mahon, Emag n Trey Mash

Slunky: it’s done. We got rappers who r featured there

Wise: What can be expected of you guys at hip hop cares?

Slunky: Well dude we proly expecting' trophies, performance etc. the rise to frame our quality sounds n else

Wise: This is going to be your first time performing at HHC right?

Slunky: Nah. Sec time but first was whack bruh. Plus Da rain disturbed

Wise: Oh ok. Da Silva, what's beef between you and Keallur?

Da Silva: Man this beef thing is because am dating this other chick n this chick is an ex of Keallur

Wise: You gonna battle him at hhc to settle this whole feud?

Da Silva: Yeah bra this dude been making my life a mess

Wise: Hahaha nice. Guys thank you for your time. We appreciate and celebrate Slanky x Da Silva, y'all keep banning...

Slunky: Tnx bruh

Da Silva: Thanks bra

In Touch With Jays Luk

 Got in touch with Jays Luk

Wise: Jays Ma man sup?

Jays Luk: Ey wassup brah

Wise: I'm collected ma guy, you up for an interview?

Jays Luk: Yeah sure brah

Wise: Ait shall we kick?

Jays Luk: Yeah no prob

Wise: Ma man, let's start with you introducing jays the emcee to us.

Jays Luk: Alright jays loved Hip hop ever since the age of 7 you know that brah n I started rapping when I was doing grade 8 I was 13 years old by then I was the weakest of em all past two years, I improved like hell so the second year I thought to myself that music will be my career so that's where Jays started n at now

Wise: Who influenced or played a major role in making you better your skills?

Jays Luk: No one I use to listen to Tyga a lot, so if I was influenced then he did the job

Wise: Who you listening to lately?

Jays Luk: Kendrick, J-Cole

Wise: Ma man, and in BGF who is on your top 5?

Jays Luk: Nose, Turm, monster saint, Prism, Hova

Wise: And who would you pay a million dollar to see them kicking their Game?

Jays Luk: Same guys I listen to er'day

Wise: You mean your above list?

Jays Luke: Lol nah I meant J-Cole n Kendrick but my above list won't be a waste those guys are going places trust me

Wise: Hahaha ok ma lil ninja. So you hitting up hip hop cares this winter?

Jays Luk: Yeah man am going to warm it up

Wise: From what I heard from a close friend of mine is that you up for a battle there?

Jays Luk: Yeah that's true.

Wise: Is there any specific rapper you wanna go one on one with or you just calling any emcee that is up for it?

Jays Luk: Yeah got few on mind...Kid Blezz I really wanna finish him up

Wise: Hahaha what is Blezz's crime?

Jays Luk: He annoys me

Wise: Ok ma ninja. That can be arranged if Blezz is up for it.

Jays Luk: Ayt then put him on

Wise: You worked with Nose later. How did the concept come up and why Nose?

Jays Luk: Ey Man I was hoping you would ask that.........Nose, Nose, Nose now this guy is a Beast none comparable this guy is amazing gentle n ambitious I choose Nose coz he’s creative he knows what he wants n he is a brother a true man I didn’t chose him because I just wanted to get the fame outta of him I choose him because he’s the greatest........My guy he’s the greatest that will make history believe that

Wise: Haha don't grow his head. And what are you currently working on?

Jays Luk: Well I was trying to do something but it ain’t cumin together the studio I recorded at its disappointing me so to be specific I ain’t got anyone who can help me with cooking my stuff

Wise: Let's hope something will come up man; we still wanna hear more of you. Finally listening to all the joints that you have heard, in your opinion who is the dope producer in BGF?

Jays Luk: Nose did some amazing stuff on Feel on It from there I haven't heard anyone who can compete

Wise: Man thank you for your time. We celebrate and appreciate your life. Shine even bright in the future.

Jays Luk: Thank you brah


Download Feel On it

In Touch With Kid Blezz

Got in touch with Kid Blezz.....

Wise: Ma man

Kid Blezz: awe

Wise: What's up?

Kid Blezz: it’s all good bra, your side?

Wise: I'm collected. Let's start with you telling us about Kid Blezz

Kid Blezz: well kid blezz it’s a turn up freak. I call myself the turn up prince because each and every song that I work on somehow ends up as a turn up track. Kid blezz means blessings, I used double Z’s cause lot of rappers call them self’s Blezz so I used it z just to have a lil freaky pronunciation

Wise: When did you get into this rapping game?

Kid Blezz: started at the age of 13, in 2011 that’s when the blezz in me was born

Wise: Ma man and who played a major role in influencing you as a rapper?

Kid Blezz: Drake. Since the day i started  listening  to Mr Ovo i started having that wanting  to be a rapper  thing, in every studio  I walked  in, give em a lil freestyle  everybody would  say I spit like Drake

Wise: And who in BGF are your top artists

Kid Blezz: The greatest of Bgf

Lil chief, Prism the Reason & Monster Saint

Chief makes good music my Gee no doubt 

Prism & Saint

I just seem to look up to their music & plan on working on a 5tracks EP with them

It’s gonna be weird to see 2 fire, infinite lyrics Rapper’s with a Turn up freak on an Ep but hey it's  all about  making  good music

Wise: Nice you planning an Ep?

Kid Blezz: yes will also be shooting a music video next month, Drops in September all though with the everyday matric hard work I will make sure I deliver to my fans

Wise: Ma man, we'll be waiting. And what are you gonna bring at HHC this winter?

Kid Blezz: I’m not planning to perform this year so ama bring

A camp chair, 2 expensive bottles n 5 bags of Chronic  turn up with the squad  just like them good old hhc's

Wise: There is a kid on the block who say he wanna challenge you on a battle at HHC. Jays Luk is the name...

Kid Blezz: lol.we once met I thought he had enough after that one night stand. If his really serious about it then I’m game

Wise: Hahaha ma man then game it is, now looking at BGF hip-hop. Do you think we on the right track or we still missing something?

Kid Blezz: yeah with new kids in the game it shows there is a movement in the game

Wise: Anything more you wanna share with us?

Kid Blezz: yeah gonna be performing at Thaba moshate this coming Saturday for The kingdom management Talent show

p.s

Download n share my latest single 

Kid blezz ft Chrizy-I got wee#

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Shout out to you my nigga👊🏻

RUN BGF

Wise: Ma ninja. Thank you for your time, we appreciate and celebrate your life. Keep representing BGF

Kid Blezz: awe

Corner Office (In Touch With Akeelah)

Our beloved charity organization hip hop care foundation recently appointed new board to steer this ship forward. Among the newly elected committee is our sister Akelang  Moropane AKA Akeelah. I got in touch with the first lady……..

Wise: Akeelah ma lady

Akeelah: hello

Wise: You good?

Akeelah: I’m great thanks yourself?

Wise: couldn’t be better, you good to go?

Akeelah: yea let’s do this.

Wise: ma lady, ok tell us a lil bit about Akeelah, who is she and what is she about?

Akeelah: Akeelah is a queen in her own right! Shs just a rural girl from Steelpoort with ambitions like every other 23 year old. She is about developing herself and people around her yet growing in all corners of life.

Wise: Nice, you've been appointed the deputy chair of hip hop cares foundation recently. How long have you been with the organization and what were you doing before your current appointment?

Akeelah: I've been with HHC since from its inception. I was there with them on almost every event, though I wasn't part of management! I was just a fan applauding from afar. Before my current appointment, I was only helping them with distributing the donations

Wise: Amazing from that to deputy chairperson. And how are you settling down on your new position?

Akeelah: I'm still trying to find my feet! The organization is very big. You can imagine what's expected of everyone to make events successful. It’s very stressful at times but I love every minute of it.. My team is amazing; they are very hands on and hardworking!

Wise: I can imagine. Since the organization is all about charity, giving to the community through hip hop art form. Do you think artists are doing enough to contribute in giving back to the community?

Akeelah: Personally I think they r doing nothing in giving back to their communities.. It’s organisation's like ours that forces them to come and contribute in giving back... On their own, they r doing zilch work in developing their communities

WITH FORMER CHAIR (DIZZ)

Wise: Are you having something in mind that can motivate them to try their level best, what I mean is does hip  hop cares have campaigns to have rappers share and understand their your mandate?

Akeelah: It's still very premature to go into details but HHC is expanding its horizons with a different change of scenery other than the one we r all used to. We are going BIG. We need rappers to understand that we can't do this without them! Hip Hop doesn't have to be about rap battles and beef...it has to go beyond that n let people know that Hip Hop Cares

Wise: Amen to that. I heard that we going to break the cold ko Uber lifestyle this winter: what influenced the decision to take the event back there?

Akeelah: HHC did a survey, interviewed people and judging on the response we got we decided we stick to Uber! Our last event in December (Uhuru) was almost a disaster...the place was too big, people were swimming in the middle of performances, and the sound was horrible to say the least. Uber is very intimate, the crowd can focus on one thing and the Uber management always makes sure our events run smoothly.

Wise: Ma lady. Are you satisfied with a number of feemces we have an BGF, I mean since you are a woman and holding a position many ignorant still believe it's for men, we also have those who believe hip hop is not for women

Akeelah: I can never be satisfied until we have Feemces only performing and going head to head during a HHC event haha. It's 2016 for god sake and women dominate in a men's world! Fifi cooper for example set the bar up high for us ladies in hip hop. I doubt people still hip hop as a genre for men only after that

Wise: Haha I wasn't calling for imbokoto spirit to manifest, any info from the organization that people need to be notified off?

Akeelah: We have a surprise for them and it will be revealed in due time. Like I said, we are going big! Our fans are gonna love this. Other than that! We Love our people for their unconditional support!

Wise: And last remarks from deputy chair lady?

Akeelah: Hip hop cares fully supports charities and schools in the Burgersfort area. I wish people could talk to us more and give us insight about their very own communities so that we don’t focus on one area! This organization is for people, it's not ANC thou but we are doing this for our communities. Lastly, thank you to everyone who supports HHC. We are who we are because of you.

Wise: Let me take this time to congratulate you on your appointment and thank you for talking to us. We celebrate and appreciate your life. Keep the light on.

Akeelah: Thank you