Weekend Turn Up

031Choppa x Weekend Turn Up – “up-and-coming” right at ya – Powered by adidas

Choosing to be known only by his rap name, 031Choppa is a producer, songwriter, rapper and singer who has worked with Marcus Harvey, Riky Rick, Maglera Doe Boy, Aubrey Qwana, Sjava, Costa Titch, Moozlie and other new wave talents. This man’s rising in power so hard, he could zoom straight past if you so much as blink. Mind you, he is and has always been a fast mover. He matriculated at just 16, leaving Kwamashu in KZN soon after for Ejozi. (Every life experience becomes part of 031Choppa’s musical storytelling…

Shizze x Weekend Turn Up – powered by adidas (and his people)

When five of five favourite things are communication- or people-based, it’s clear what motivates and inspires this Durban-born hip hop, rap and trap artist. He’s come a long way since he started making music in Grade 9, although he was writing songs far earlier. While KZN has produced many successful South African new age hip hop rappers, it’s a tough place to catch a break. Talent often has to take second place to the sheer hard work it takes to get out there and be seen and heard. Shizze pushed…

Desire Marea x Weekend Turn Up – sensational, insanely talented life force

Powered by adidas, their family and their fans, Desire Marea can’t live without a bit of bling but could happily live offline (for a while anyway) and wishes they could stop doubting and second guessing. But judging by their acclaimed first debut solo album and live performances, we have to wonder why such a talent would confess to a bit of insecurity. Perhaps that’s part of the appeal? Desire is enigmatic and wide-open. A complex, flamboyant free spirit who enjoys simple pleasures like being in a park. A joyful laugh…

“I am Vigro Deep” – Weekend Turn Up tells the “Untold Story”

Weekend Turn Up, powered by adidas, met with Vigro Deep, highly-respected DJ and record producer to find out where this sensational is headed and his plans to conquer the world. Born in Atteridgeville (as Kamogelo Phetla) he vibed the streets of Tshwane with his style of amapiano, breaking through boundaries and setting South Africa ablaze with an innovative sound inspired by his home city. Vigro Deep is an incredibly hard worker – he became famous while still in school which he left (in 10th grade) to pursue his career. He’s…

031 Goats – how can they be this hot when they’re chillin’?

Weekend Turn Up interviewed 031 Goats to check out what’s behind their energy and innovation and found that each of them is motivated by different reasons. Yet it all comes together seamlessly in their work because they’re all on the same mission: to be remembered forever, worldwide, as people who revolutionised the dance and music industry. This power squad from Durban broke out from the Gqom and house scene to elevate the hip hop and dance game. And Aylo, Tayo & Zile have already left a permanent impression on urban…

Phantom Steeze opens up (exclusively) to Weekend Turn Up

Unexpected, unpredictable, refreshing – That’s Phantom Steeze. This Tembisa-born legend originally rose to fame as a dancer and choreographer, acclaimed for dance campaigns for mega brands such as FUBU, VUZU, Big Brother and Coca-Cola. Although he may have switched from dancing (only) to rap, he never actually stopped moving and it’s an electrifying combo. While he felt he’d “hit the ceiling” as a dancer, he crashed through it as a musician, producer and songwriter. Phantom Steeze has been the creative force behind some of the greatest hits of our time…

Tellaman x Weekend Turn Up – Telling it like it is

When Weekend Turn Up met Tellaman, it was such a laid back, chilled and mellow chat, we could’ve sat around for hours. He comes across as the kind of best friend you wish you had – loyal, inspirational, easy-going yet huge fun to hang out with – especially if a friend could drop the kind of music he does. The man is shining, shining, shining – but it took him 15 years of hard work to get to where he is today. Born and bred in Durban, Tellaman (real name…

Valley Sixteen x Weekend Turn Up – powered by adidas (and hot sauce)

Capetonian indie-pop singer & producer, Gabi du Plessis (aka Valley Sixteen) is an authentic, unapologetic musician who wrote hits for other singers before taking the risk in 2021 to release her own voice, giving us songs that both heal and break your heart. Named in May 2021 as an Apple Music Up Next artist, she’s experienced her share of career lows and highs (dare we say, valleys and mountains?), but – like all great creators, she never gave up. Some of those lows were literally floors – her debut EP,…

Weekend Turn Up featuring Emtee, Powered by Adidas

Join us for a deep dive with Mthembeni Ndevu, better known by his stage name, Emtee, as he takes us through his personal journey that got him where he is today. Since rolling up onto the music scene in 2015, Emtee has become one of SA’s most awarded artists. This week on The Weekend Turn Up, we find out where his musical inspiration comes from, the story behind his new album ‘Logan’, and details about his own label, EMtee Records.   How did you get your stage name? In English,…

First of his kind: Weekend Turn Up X Bravo Le Roux, Powered by Adidas

The Weekend Turn Up headed to Khayelitsha this week to hang with the ‘Amandla’ track-maker, Sinesipho Peter or better known as Bravo Le Roux. Already having performed at some of the biggest events, this Cape Town based hip hop artist is definitely someone to watch. Join us as we find out about his role in creating ‘Xhosa Rap’, his connection to the Kasi, what he thinks of the Cape Town music scene and what’s next for 2021.   What are 5 Things you can’t live without and anything you can…