JEREMIAH FYAH ISES "THE REGGAE WARRIOR"

Jeremiah Fyah Ises , born Jeremiah Bongani Mandlazi is a South African Reggae Artist that was raised in a township called Kwa-Thema (Springs ) Ekurhuleni, South Africa.  Fyah Ises got exposed to music at an early age through "Zion Church", a Christian church which he attended until the age of 14 then he decided to heed the calling of becoming Rasta which is where he became a member of the "Nyahbhingi Congregation",  a Rastafarian community that was based in his naighbourhood called Barcelona in Kwa- Thema. He was taught to play a guitar by his fellow brethren named Jan and while he was in high school he became a member of  a group called "King Negus Mlonji" which expose him to the Ragga (Dancehall) type of rhyming. While he was in college he became the President and Director of Social Affairs for the SRC(School Representative Council) where he displayed his leadership abilities which are visible in his music today. He then started to write his own songs which includes songs like " Sensimina" which became big around Open Mic Sessions in and around his neighbourhood, the song was produced by Killah Beats. In 2008 he worked with Red Piano Studios,  recording singles which didn't get much exposure but that never dented his eagarness to achive his goals, he never gave up on his dream. He became part of "H .I .D."  which is a hip-hop group where he was featured in their mix tape called "Skillz Gallery".

Fyah Ises's golden voice speaks directly to the heart and his style of singing is compared to that of Jah Cure and Tarrus Riley.  Jeremiah also referred to as Ises or Jah Bongz or Prophet continued his recording and performance around his neighbourhood, Ekurhuleni (East of Johannesburg) which is where he draws most of his inspiration from and during his journey, he was also strongly inspired by one of the popular musician "BONGO RIOT" who is also from Ekurhuleni. Fyah continued with his music journey and worked with "Cycle Of Life" recording singles and mix tapes which is where he did a hit track called "Beat the Congo drum", it features Mafeshini a Rap Artist, by then you couldn't deny he was on his way to success though in 2010 he felt that music was not enough to keep up with the high standards of living which the youth faces so he went and looked for a job at a restaurant,  while working there, the music edge kept growing stronger so he started writting songs again.

His 1st radio interview was with "EKfm" a community radio station based in Tsakane", Ekurhuleni then in 2012 he met with Shamrock Guitor(Producer) through Lwazi and Linda (Friends), Ises and Shamrock decided to come up with a project as they complimented each other musically which they called the album" Uhambo " (The Journey) written by Fyah Ises produced by Shamrock Guitor which only features 1 female artist "Nonhlanhla Madlose" which he discovered. The album features a hits like "Mama" and "Never go low" which is currently receiving airplay on one of the biggest Radio Station in the country (Yfm 99.2). Ises has worked with Blazing Fyah from Senegal, More Life Productions from California where he did a track on the "Herb Family Riddim" and it features big names like Sizzla, Tefflon, Jabalance, Khalali Blaxx and more. He has performed along side Bongo Riot,  Jahkongo, Ras Melody, Fyah Priest and more,  Ises has continued to move and rock the audience by his performance on stage he has also worked with Kepra Ithiopia Sound, Blazing Fyah Studios from South Africa he is quoted saying "MUZIK IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE, IT IS THE 1ST LANGUAGE THAT KEEPS US TOGETHER IN LOVE & UNITY". He is currently working with QueenSoulVibe_SA and they are responsible for his "Uhambo -The Journey" Album Pre-launch which will take place on the 27th of July 2013 at Kingston On 4th in Melville, Johannesburg. The event is powered by Ginjah Roots Sound..

DOWNLOAD, LISTEN & SHARE: FYAH ISES - NEVER GO LOW: https://soundcloud.com/user995372070/never-go-low-master

DOWNLOAD, LISTEN & SHARE: FYAH ISES -MAMA  https://soundcloud.com/user995372070/mama


LISTEN TO MORE OF HIS SONGS HERE: https://soundcloud.com/user995372070


FACEBOOK: JEREMIAH FYAH ISES

BOOKINGS: queensoulvibesa@gmail.com
                        fyahises@gmail.com

LISTEN & SHARE OF THE WEEK

                                                    

 

 

 

In the age of smart phones and tablets, people want things to happen in the palms of their hands without even having to struggle looking for them. This is weekly feature (Listen & Share of the Week) is aimed at promoting South African Reggae & Dancehall artists by getting their music to the people via download/listen  & share links so basically this would help artists to find a home for their music where it will be accessible to South Africans and the rest of the world. It is important for our artists to have sense of belonging whenever they perform at local events where people would sing along to their music as there is minimal airplay in our mainstream radio stations. This will also encourage artists to have more of their material out to the public.

 

JEREMIAH FYAH ISES

 

Articst: Jeremiah Fyah Ises

Song Title: Never go low
Link: https://soundcloud.com/user995372070/never-go-low-master

Artist: Jeremiah Fyah Ises

Song Title: Mama
Link: https://soundcloud.com/user995372070/mama

Artist: Jeremiah Fyah Ises Ft Shamrok Guitor

Song Title: Uhambo
Link: https://soundcloud.com/user995372070/uhambo-by-fyah-ises-feat

Articst: Jeremiah Fyah Ises

Song Title: Sweet Love
Link: https://soundcloud.com/user995372070/sweet-love-by-fyah-ises

 

CONTACTS:

Bookings: queensoulvibesa@gmail.com   

Facebook: Jeremiah Fyah Ises

 

JAH LINK

 

Artist: JAH LINK FT. KING SWAGG

Song Title: LET'S JUS MAKE UP - BLACK ON BLACK PRODUCTIONS
Link: https://soundcloud.com/tonymutiga-nonsmileel-swagnifico/01-jah-link-ft-king-swagg-lets

Artist: Jah Link Ft Junior B

Song Title:  On da road – Underage Riddim – Prod. By Rebelstone Music Lab
Link: https://soundcloud.com/rebelstonemuziklab/jah-link-feat-junior-b-on-the

 

Artist: Jah Link

Song Title: Bring Back di old – Bring back the Old Riddim – Prod. Artikal Ranks Beats
Link: https://soundcloud.com/mediazempire/jah-link-bring-back-the-old

Artist: Jah Link

Song Title:  Beat dem Bad [2minates 30seconds Rdm Prod by Kutso] 2012 | MADWORKS | UNITEDFORCES
Link: https://soundcloud.com/madworksreloaded/jah-link-beat-dem-bad-2minates

Artist: Jah Link & Don Franco

Song Title:  Jus wanna live up – Prod. Zephy Oldies (Base X Music)
Link: https://soundcloud.com/joyhouseentertainment/jah-link-don-franco-jus-wanna

Artist: Jah Link Ft Gully Yute

Song Title:  Sexy Brownin – Rambo Riddim – Prod. Artikal Ranks
Link: https://soundcloud.com/joyhouseentertainment/jah-link-ft-gully-yute-mi-sexy

 

CONTACTS:

Bookings: royaljahlink12@gmail.com or joyhouseentertainment@gmail.com

Twitter: @Royal_Jahlink
Facebook: Royal Jah Link

"RASTA GOT SWAG"

Over the years there has been a stigma surrounding the image of Rastafarians within the communities they live in. Their way of dressing was perceived as “boring” and “dull” but throughout the years that has changed as the younger generation of the Rastafarian community has made it their responsibility to keep the Royalty image alive so to dismiss the stereotypes because His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen were elegant in their style of dressing which was a way of upholding their Royal image and Rastafarians follow in their footsteps thus it's only wise to make sure they live up to the the standard of Royalty. The younger Rastafarian generation is catching up with the latest fashion trends without losing their identity though which has been visible amongst the men and women in the recent times.

These pictures demonstrate the day to day fashion sense of young Rasta men and women in South Africa.

 

Lwam Sahwira Gxalaba



Lwam Sahwira Gxalaba



Lwam Sahwira Gxalaba

Lwam Sahwira Gxalaba



Lwam Sahwira Gxalaba

Lwam Sahwira Gxalaba

Lwam Sahwira Gxalaba

 

In an essence the dress code hasn’t changed because one would realise that the women are still wearing long skirts and dresses and wrapping their heads with turbans or have their beautiful dreadlocks flowing down their backs which is an ancient African practice that symbolises respect for oneself and it has been kept alive by the Rastafarians and no offence is intended to those who doesn’t find it important to be in long skirts or dresses yet consider themselves Rastafarians.  The Rasta women would wear beautiful long ankle-length skirts or dresses and with others, the skirt may be a little bit shorter and go just below the knee, they would complement this with wrist, neck and ear accessories.  The earrings are quite eye catching as most of them are custom/special colourful designs which has a distinctive African personality to them. Ooohh, see how these women marry their clothes with the beautiful hand bags and shoes, damn that’s Royalty right there. This image is fast catching up with the latest trends of the streets which changed the perception the community had about the image of the Rastafarian women.

Nomzingisi Tirunesh Mhlongacala

Nomzingisi Tirunesh Mhlongacala

Nomzingisi Tirunesh Mhlongacala

Mystikal Ebony

Mystikal Ebony

The dress code has also changed drastically where there is a distinctive trend following amongst young Rastafarian men.   One will notice that there is a lot more of Rastafarians wearing the latest type of blazers, cardigans, rolled-up chino, bowties, skinny jeans, etc.  The high-top sneakers, ankle boots with jeans tucked inside, have also invaded the Rastafarian men fashion space just like they did to the rest of the community.  They are following these trends yet keeping their own identity because you will find some with wrapped turbans or hats bearing Red, Gold & Green colours on their heads so that they are very distinctive amongst everyone else. 

 

Lebogang Sparkling



Source(Facebook Group): Rastas With Swagg



Source(Facebook Group): Rastas With Swagg



Vex Bonx & Dephatone



Tumi Medupe & Lebogang Sparkling

Please note that these Rasta men & women's pictucres are as raw as you you can find them, the pictures were sourced from their everyday pictures as I needed to give you a taste of real people with their everyday swag.  "RASTA GOT SWAG"

 

 

DJ TANDARING DAWTA MIXES (Listen & Share)

"Tandaring Dawta real nameThandeka Shabalala is a female dancehall & Reggae dj/shelector, based in Jhb. Her career as a selector stretches back to her high school days back in the 90s, when artist like Shabba, Beenie, Bounty Killa, Capleton, Sizzla, Antony B, Buju Banton etc. were penetrating the young dancehall industry at that time. Being the first female reggae/dancehall dj in Jhb behind da decks, was a choice motivated by her love for the music. Right through high school without fail on weekends, she was moving around ghetto to ghetto playing in dub sessions from Soweto, Vosloo, Sebokeng, Yeoville, and many other places in & around Jhb. Cutting Edge Sound System (now called Crucial Hi-Fi) led by Elder Jah Crucial gave her the platform to learn the workings of being a dj. Even after high school, she knew her calling was in the music industry, so she went on further by studing sound engineering. After completing her studies, the motherhood bug bit her which resulted in her being hiatus from deejaying. With her daughter being a little older, she has returned to her 1st love, deejaying. Now with an objective of spreading and being in the forefront of promoting reggae and dancehall music in Africa across. “I strongly believe in the power of music to educate, elevate, and entertain at times, can't imagine a world without dancehall and reggae music - MUSIC period!!"

 Source(Facebook Page): Dj Tandaring Dawta





Source(Facebook Page): Dj Tandaring Dawta



Source(Facebook Page): Dj Tandaring Dawta

Source(Facebook Page): Dj Tandaring Dawta


 
LISTEN & SHARE: CARDIAC KEYS RIDDIM TANDARING DAWTA MIX 2013
LINK:  https://soundcloud.com/dawta-1/cardiac-keys-tandaring-dawta


LISTEN & SHARE: RE-ENTRY RIDDIM TANDARING DAWTA MIX 2013
LINK: https://soundcloud.com/dawta-1/re-entrytandaringdawtamix-2013


LISTEN & SHARE: 4 PLAY RIDDIM TADARING DAWTA MIX 2013
LINK: https://soundcloud.com/dawta-1/4-play-riddim-tandaring-dawta


LISTEN & SHARE: POP STYLE RIDDIM TADARING DAWTA MIX 2013
LINK: https://soundcloud.com/dawta-1/pop-style-riddim-tandaring

For bookings contact: tandaringdawta@gmail.com
Twitter: @DonDawta
Facebook Page: Dj Tandaring Dawta

Upclose and Personal with the sensational multi skilled Faya Uman

Upclose and personal with South Africa's versatile voice of  the ghetto queen. Faya Uman is a multi-talented songstress who grew up in the heart of the dusty ghetto streets of Soweto, South Africa. Her singing and songwritting abilities promises a good future for the South African Reggae industry. Get to know her a little better in the interview with Joy House Ent. 

 

 

 

JHE: Please tell us about yourself!

FAYA UMAN: I'm a township girl that went to a 'multi-racial' Catholic school that had predominantly Black/African Students. I then went to a Music College after matric and dropped out after my third year for various reasons. I tried 9-5ing it and ended up hopping from company to company so that didn't work and I decided to chill and start my own business. I've sold ama Kip Kip/skopas (Popcorns), I sold hamburgers at some point none of which was profitable. By Jah’s grace I met Bereket Tafari at the end of January 2012 and here we are today.

JHE: When and how did you 1st become interested in music?

FAYA UMAN: I became interested in music the day I discovered I can sing; I was 8 or 9 years old.

JHE: What are u musical influences?

FAYA UMAN: My musical influences come from participating in annual school musicals growing up, singing with my cousins at family gatherings and watching music videos of songs and artists I admired.

JHE: What made you choose Reggae/Dancehall?

FAYA UMAN: I didn't choose Reggae, Reggae chose Me.

JHE: Is your family musical? If yes, who?

FAYA UMAN: My father’s parents were musical apparently my late grandmother whom I never got a chance to meet and whom I'm named after was a singer and pianist. Most women in my family can sing.

JHE: What are your fondest musical memories, in your house or neighbourhood?

FAYA UMAN: I remember staying up late and watching music videos on Bop TV or Music TV dancing and singing along to the songs and mimicking the artists on the videos.

JHE: Who are your favourite musicians or Groups?

FAYA UMAN: There are a lot of artists that I love and would one love to work with, just to name a few Queen Ifrika, Dezarie, Letta­ Mbulu, Caiphus Semenya, Jimmy Dludlu, Lauryn Hill, Thandiswa Mazwai, Pro Kid,  goodness there’s a lot.

JHE:  What are some of the challenges that you face in the South African Reggae industry or in the entertainment industry as a whole?

FAYA UMAN: The Industry is full of megalomaniacs-power hungry badmind who unnecessarily make life difficult for upcoming artists who are trying to grow. Music Is A Business but there’s not enough investors for our raw South African Talent.

JHE: If you had an opportunity to make changes in the South African Reggae industry what would you change?

FAYA UMAN: We are not United as an industry, Lets Unite, because “United We Stand Divided We Fall”.

JHE: In 2010 you made all the way to the top 40 of the SA Pop Stars (Talent TV Show), tell us about the experience.

FAYA UMAN: The Pop Stars experience in 2010 was actually a turning point in my musical ambitions. I made it to the top 46 in the country as a wild card contestant and went on to the workshop in Durban. There I met 4 other talented sisters which we attempted to start an all-female group with once we were eliminated. That didn't work out but one of the girls then introduced me to Bereket Tafari two years later in 2012 and to her I shall forever be grateful.

JHE: How did that change your life as a musician?

FAYA UMAN: My life changed musically after I met Bereket, thanks to Jah and the girl I met while on Pop Stars who introduced me to him 2 years later.

JHE: Let's talk about 'Musical Chairs', which is your current project and it is well received. Who did you work with?

FAYA UMAN: (Smiles Happily) I worked with Bereket Tafari on Musical Chairs, he produced all 10 songs and co-produced ‘Lose Control’ with Rapid Black Freeman Son. I collaborated with KingMas from USA on ‘Ghetto Uman’ , Prophecy Izis from Canada on ‘Follow Your Heart’ Ras Melody from Eastern Cape on ‘Inhliziyo’’ and Sbiliboco from Soweto on ‘uMthunzi’.

JHE: Now I wanna talk about my favourite track & probably everyone else's who has their hands on your music, Inhliziyo ft Ras Melody, how did that collabo happen and wat was going through your mind when you wrote the song?

FAYA UMAN: Ïnhliziyo was inspired by the idea of the type of love I'd like to experience someday. I wrote to the riddim(Instrumental) and recorded it leaving spaces for a male collaborator which turned out to be Ras Melody and what a lovely job he did.

JHE: You have songs are currently receiving love on the airplay currently in different Reggae shows, how do u feel about that since Reggae music is not getting enough airplay in our radio stations?

FAYA UMAN:  I'm grateful and I give thanks to all the radio stations that have been playing my chunes (songs). I hope that someday my chunes are played outside the Reggae shows and play on mainstream commercial shows as well as the the message in the songs is important and it needs to reach the masses.

JHE: If you had an opportunity to work any international artist, who would it be and why?

FAYA UMAN: There’s many OuterNational (International) artists I'd love to collaborate with, artists such as Queen Ifrika, Dezarie, Erykah Badu, Damian Marley, Lauryn Hill, Capleton, Sizzla, Tarrus Riley, Luciano just to name a few.

 

JHE: Talking about international artists, you had an opportunity to perform alongside an International Reggae Artist, Luciano during his visit in South Africa. Please share the experience with us.

FAYA UMAN: It was an Honour and Privilege to open and back for ‘Jah Messenger’ Luciano and I shall forever be grateful to Solly Malatsi and ‘People Of The Sun Productions’ for the opportunity, oh what a spiritually fulfilling experience – Selah :-)

JHE: What makes your music different from anyone else's?

FAYA UMAN: My music is different because of that Reggae/Hip Hop/Kasi (Township)/Soul/Ghetto Female Fusion :-)

JHE: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

FAYA UMAN: In 5 years time I see myself steadily progressing in the mishaans (Mission) of Jah Army – Music is a Mishaan (Mission), not a Competition.

JHE: What are you currently working on and what are your plans for the future?

FAYA UMAN: I'm currently working on my 1st official album and in the near future I'd love to collaborate with some of Mzansi’s(South Africa’s) Raw Underground talent. - MUSIC TO DI WURL MI SEH!!!

To get a copy of her independently distributed album or to book FAYA UMAN contact:
Bereket Tafari (+27 71 206 4847)
FACEBOOK: FAYA UMAN


Email : RiddimYutmusic@gmail.com

Listen & Share: uMthunzi - Faya Uman ft. Sbiliboco Produced By Bereket Tafari (Riddim Yut' Productions)
Mixed By : RapID
http://m.soundcloud.com/fayauman/umthunzi-faya-uman-ft
Listen & Share: Faya Uman Ft Ras Melody - Inhliziyo
http://m.soundcloud.com/fayauman/inhliziyo-faya-uman

DJ SMASH A.K.A. JAH SMASH

DJ SMASH  A.K.A.  JAH SMASH

 

Thapelo Brian Sibambo known as Dj Smash or Jah Smash was born in Naledi, Soweto. His love for music began at a very young age in the early 90s where he fell in love with  Hip Hop music through the influence of the popular artists such as 2 Pac, KRS 1, Busta Rhymes, Notorious B.I.G. and more.  Dj Smash’s passion for music grew more when he started developing love for Reggae Music in the Mid 90’s which was something completely different to the Hip Hop music he was used to then but this never came as a surprise as he was surrounded by his Rastafarian friends who listened to the genre at that time.

Dj Smash began to follow this way of life (Rastafarianism) that’s where he started learning more about Reggae music and the culture as he went to different events known to the Rastafarian community as “Rub-A-Dub or Dance”.  He started collecting Reggae music and the collection grew more and more. Around 2005, Dj Smash met a friend who had access to Dj equipment but didn’t have enough music to start this hobby so he made an agreement with this friend of his that he will bring his music collection and in exchange he must teach him how to dj, this is when the bug bit him. He started playing at the Rub-A-Dubs which where only held on Sundays and occasionally on Saturday nights. His skills grew and he started networking with different Djs whom were already in the scene at that time.

In 2007, realizing that the scene is advancing  as now people within the Rastafarian community and outside(Non Rastafarians) where starting to host parties due to the influence of the Sub-Genre called ‘Dancehall’ which is more up-tempo and more ‘youthful’,  Dj Smash started hosting ‘Dances’ alongside his friend Dj Iceman at Iceman’s house which were attended by a large number of the community members from all walks of life but due to the complaints from some of the community members, they had to end their sessions.  These sessions later in 2010, found a home at the popular venue in Soweto called Rockerfella Soweto which is located in Molapo, Soweto. The events hosted popular Djs in the Reggae industry such as Dj Fanta Jozi, Dj Pepe, G Dread and more. He hosted Pre-Parties for popular Jamaican artists such as Anthony B and Capleton. These events had people from all walks of life flooding to the venue every Thursday nights to witness these amazing unusual events.

Dj Smash has played alongside popular names in the South African Reggae industry such as Dj Fanta,  Dj Pepe just to name a few.  In 2010 he became the host Dj for the 1^st African Dancehall Queen Show held at Baseline in Newtown which became a success home and abroad.  Dj Smash is rated amongst the best Djs in the Reggae industry because of his mixing abilities and his creativity when it comes to mixing.

Contact Details

Cell:  072 722 7989 / 073 937 5617

EMAIL: jahsmash@live.com or joyhouseentertainment@gmail.com

FACEBOOK: JAH SMASH

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