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Animated music videos emerged as a creative alternative to live-action filming, offering artists a way to visualise sound through imagination. Early examples in the 1980s and 1990s. Since then, animation has become a staple for musicians seeking to push boundaries. 2Pac's "Do For Love" music video, directed by Michael Jurkovac and featuring animation by an unnamed team (possibly with input from Shock G) , uses a distinct animated style inspired by manga/anime to tell its s

Kwasi Fordjour can arguably be noted as one of the greatest creatives of our generation. He is no slouch, holding the titles of creative director, choreographer, writer and DJ. Fordjour always wanted to be a creative, especially within the music industry. Not only has he achieved his childhood dream, but he has surpassed it. Background Kwai Fordjour began his ascent into the prominent position at Parkwood Entertainment by first attending a music and journalism class at Grammy

Several hip hop artists have successfully blended their sound with classical orchestras for live performances and recordings. Notable examples include Nas, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Cypress Hill, and the group Thee Phantom & the Illharmonic Orchestra. Key Artists and Collaborations AKA and the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra historically collaborated for the AKA Orchestra on the Square Shows, marking him as the first hip-hop artist in South Africa to perform with a full orche

Images taken from Instagram: @ soft.za Photographed by: Yannick Ngoy In an era when digital media reigns supreme, the Instagram platform The Wooden Stool stands out as a beacon for musical innovation. With its cosy aesthetic and inherent focus on authentic performance, The Wooden Stool has reimagined what a musical performance can be. Both burgeoning artists seeking to break into the South African music industry and established icons looking to reconnect with a raw sense of

Rock music dominated the music industry for decades. Rock is the music of rebellion, of cultural movements and bringing about the sense...

Sun Ra When envisioning space exploration, planet colonization, and the limitless realms of science fiction and fantasy, the imagery that often comes to mind has predominantly featured white characters. Consider how the actress who played Nyota Uhura from Star Trek faced hostility and negativity from a mostly white audience when the show debuted in the 1960s. The future was rarely depicted as inclusive of Black individuals. The idea of Black people venturing into space and th