KE DEZEMBER BOSS

Some people call it the Festive Season, others the Silly Season and the employed call it the Bonus Season... The Party animals all know it is one thing... Ke Dezember Boss!!!

So there's many ways that you can spend your December... You can go to the coast...

You could go overseas to Thailand, Europe, America or pretty much anywhere you like...

For those of you that keep it local... there's only three things you need to have.

1 - A SMARTPHONE

2 - UBER PARTY APP

 3 - A GROUP OF CRAZY FRIENDS WHO LIKE TO PARTY

 



So for those that are staying local this Dezember, you are now equiped to have yourself a crazy season. Just remember to live for the nights you can't remember, with the people you'll  never forget!!

LIVE LIFE UBER!!!

UBER WILD Vogue Nightclub

Here's a few highlights of what went down at Vogue Nightclub on the10th of November, for those of you that missed UBER WILD "Get Outta Your Mind"  





#UberTrack of the Week!

SKYROQ NATION - Guns & Tanks

This weeks #UberTrack comes from Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal, from a fresh 2 man group named SKYROQ Nation. These 2 guys, named Tuko and Arnold bring a new, crisp sound to the hip hop industry. Their fusion of techno and hip hop is a breath of fresh air compared to the usual, old sound of South African hip hop. Signed to JR's label, these boys seem to have their heads on right and are set to have a bright future ahead of them.

Guns & Tanks is their new single, released November 2012 and is our #UberTrack of the week. The video is shot at a house party that gives Project X a run for its money. Well, besides the burning of houses, trashing of the neighbourhood and smashing cars, its a pretty sick party. With models, tattooed bad boys and enough drink to get a fully grown elephant crunk, its definitely a video you gotta check out.

@SKYROQNATION



Word On The Street - DJ Warras Birthday Celebration Tour!!!!

So this weekend was host to one of JHB's biggest birthday tour celebrations, The Shady Lurker, also known as YFM's DJ Warras, celebration his birthday in epic proportions. Teaming up with Twins On Decks on saturday night, Triple Threat hosted Warras' Birthday celebration at Vacca Matta, Monte Casino. The event packed out with people coming to celebrate with Warras. That was just part 1, on Sunday, Warras took the party to the township with an epic fiasco with DJ Sbu, Black Coffee, Twins On Decks and many others. Warras, DJ Sbu and many others headed down to Boisantha for another concert of epic proportions. With a line-up like they had, its very hard not to have a crazy celebration.
To round things up, Monday night was host to part 3 of the Birthday Tour celebration where Warras and his spectacular line-up including the likes of Lulo Cafe, headed down to 123 15th Avenue, Alexandra, to a spot called Stoep15 where they treated everyone to world-class performances. This will go down in history as one of the craziest birthday celebration tours ever hosted in the 011! Big ups to Triple Threat, DJ Shimza and a special shout out to DJ Warras himself for doing it big and teaching the rest of us how its supposed to be done!

Top 10 Highest Paid DJ's in the World

Tiesto is still at the top of the list this year with a staggering $22 million!

This list of men are the reason why the DJ and performer industry is rapidly gowing into a very profitable business. From rags to riches, these DJ's, producers and out right creative geniuses have set the bar pretty high for every other aspiring DJ all over the world. Below is a list of who they are and how much they have.

1. Tiesto - $22 Million
2. Skrillex - $15 Million
3. Swedish House Mafia - $14 Million
4. David Guetta - $13 Million
5. Steve Aoki - $12 Million
6. Deadmau5 - $11.5 Million
7. DJ Pauly D - $11 Million
8. Kaskade - $10 Million
9. Afrojack - $9 Million
10. Avicii - $7 Million

For all the aspiring DJ's who wanna make it in this industry, I hope you have a look at what type of success is ahead of you if you grind, grind and grind!!! Only just a matter of time until you before things start to change. If you do it right ofcourse!!! 

SA Hip Hop Awards Winners

So despite all the controversy of South Africa's 1st Annual Hip Hop Awards, they took place at the Alex Theatre in Braamfontein. Many artists like AKA had boycotted the awards for various reasons and refused to attend the awards. Even with all of that, AKA still took 4 Awards and was undoubtably the biggest winner of the year. So congratulations to all the winners from male, female, rapper, singer, dance crew or graffiti crew, you guys are proof that hard work pays off.
Here's a complete list of the evenings winners:

Song of the Year: Reason - Do It Like I Can
Most Valuable Artist: AKA
Album of the Year: AKA - Altar Ego
Lyricist of the Year: Zakwe
DJ of the Year: Khenzero
Hustler of the year: Nick Kaoma (Head Honcho clothing founder)
Best Producer: 37MPH
King of Gauteng: Tebello Tibz Motsoane
Promoter of the Year: Canoc Productions
Best Song Collaboration: Khuli Chana ft Notsi - Tswa Daar
King of Northern Cape: Galaletsang "snowy"
King of Eastern Cape: Thandeka
Music Video of the Year: AKA- Jealousy
Best Mixtape: Neo Beats
King of North West: Lemonka
King of Free State: Big Bux
Best Female: Khanyi
Best Male: AKA
Best Freshman: Ifani Haymani
King of Limpopo: DJ Chokos
King of KwaZulu Natal: Ayanda Mabukule
Best Local Brand: Butan Wear
Best International Brand: Sprite
King of Western Cape: Sean Sharrel
Best Graffiti Crew: Demolition
Best Dance Crew: Reptilez

The Biggest winner of the evening, Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, scooped 4 Awards, including Best Male and Album of the Year.

1st Annual South African Hip Hop Awards

South Africa is hosting its 1st Annual Hip Hop Awards tonight in Braamfontein and it promises to be an insane event, featuring all the best Hip Hop artists, Dj's, Dance Crews, Graffiti artists and much more that our beautiful country has to offer. With 32 Categories, 7 performances and a room full of SA's most talented.

With the likes of AKA, Khuli Chana, PRO, HHP, Proverb, Reason, Dj Switch, Dj Dimplez, Teargas, Cashtime Fam, Jack Parrow, Shugasmakx, Slikour, The Reptilez, Artistic Intelligence, Vintage Cru, Demolition Squad and so many more, this is the one event you don't wanna miss out on.

Its not too late for you to get your seat at what is gonna be one of the most talked about award shows in SA history. Tickets are still available from:
Ritual Stores Newtown and Thesis Soweto for R180
At the door for R200.
The Alex Theatre in Braamfontein: 18:30
Dress Code: Formal.

Stay tuned to uberpartysa.blogspot.com for highlights, winners and photos of what goes down tonight!

#UberTrack of the Week

This week's #UberTrack is brought to us by a trio of Hip Hop Champs! DJ Switch collabs with George Avakian and Pro to bring us this smasher "You Can Get It!" The video features a couple of beautiful models showing what they can do, from the perfect manicure to some fresh dance moves and a few celebrity appearances by Kuli Roberts, Twins On Decks, Shugasmakx and Mika Stephano. There's a splash of humor playing on the controversial 'Skhotanes' of SA's youth, with DJ Switch and George Avakian battling in the townships. It puts a funny twist on the all too serious matter and gets a thumbs up in our books.

As for the song itself, it has a crazy beat that makes you wanna get up and dougie with an addictive hook that'll get stuck in your head in a good way and you won't be in a hurry to get rid of it. So check out the video and see why it's our #UberTrack of the Week!

UBER PARTY

South Africa's ultimate Gig Guide, UBER PARTY, is all about making sure you know what's happening in your city! We update you on all the biggest and craziest parties happening in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

All you need to do is visit www.uberparty.com or simply download our free mobile app on your Blackberry, Android or iPhone products.

With our website and app, we're seperated the parties to each city as well as Time frames: Parties Happening Today, Parties Happening Next 7 Days and Parties Happening Next 30 Days, which gives you the opportunity to plan your partying week and even month.

We've promoted the likes of H2O from David Guetta to Steve Aoki, Drake and Lil Wayne Afterparties, Matric Rage in Umhlanga and Ballito. From F.eU to Pop Bottles. So there's a reason why we're SA's Ultimate Gig Guide. Don't be the one person who's left in the dark and get rid of that FOMO!

Stay posted by following us on Twitter: @UBER_PARTY
Add us on Facebook: Uber Party SA
And ofcourse don't forget to download the app: www.uberparty.com

Word on the Street

Saturday night was host to Africa's Channel O Music Video Awards and it was quite event with many winners leaving with grin accompanied by that feeling of "YES!!!" Ofcourse they didn't say it out loud... Here's a list of the Catagories and the winners just in case you missed it:

Most Gifted African South Video of the Year
Cashtime Fam – Shut it down (Stundee)

Most Gifted Group or Featuring of the year
PSquare ft. May D & Akon – Chop My Money

Most Gifted Raggae Dance/Hall
Buffalo Souljah ft Cabo Snoop – Styra Inonyengesa

Most Gifted African East
AY feat Sauti Soul – I Don’t Want to Be Alone

Most Gifted kwaito
Ees feat Mandoza – Ayoba

Most Gifted African West Music video
D-Black ft Mo’Cheddah – Falling

Most Gifted R&B Music Video of the year 
Flavour ft. Tiwa Savage – Oyi [Remix]

Most Gifted AfroPop
BrymO- ARA

Most Gifted Dance Music Video of the Year
DJ Cleo – Facebook

Most Gifted New Comer of the Year 
Davido – Dami duro

Most Gifted Female Video of the Year
Zahara – Loliwe

Most Gifted Male Video of the Year 
D’Banj – Oliver Twist

We'd like to congratulate all the winners from all over Africa, even Akon for they're hard work paying off. To the nominees that walked away empty handed, we'd still like to congratulate you on the nomination. It takes a lot of hard work to do what you, so for that, we commend you. Looking forward to next years awards.

Top 10 Worst Pick up lines EVER!!!

Okay guys, this is a lil something to help your game out a lil and something almost every lady is probably praying for. This a list of things that should never come out your mouth!! If it ever does and it works, you better be a male model or Bill Gates son. Ladies, you can thank us later.

Girl, are you wearing space pants coz your ass is out of this world. - Never make any sort of reference to a womens weight, EVER!
You remind me so much of my pinky toe... sometime later tonight i'll probably bang you on the coffee table - This is just super inappropriate. Like why would you even?


Nice legs, what time do they open? - If you don't get beaten for this line, consider it a blessing.

Hey, can i buy you a drink or do you just want the money? - I won't even lie, i'd love to see someone use this in real life, but i gotta have my video camera!

Do you come here often? - There's a special place, along with Hitler and Murphy (Murphy's Law) reserved for people who confidently use this line.

Hey, did we go to different schools together? - The only way this will work is if you use it on the not so intelligent girl, but it shouldn't be used, period.

If i told you you had a great body, would you hold it against me? - Any opening line that has a sexual inuendo, stay away!! First impressions are the one so make it count!

I'd look good on you. - Another one, why can't you just say she looks pretty or smells good... those work!!

Excuse me, do you have a mirror in your pants, coz i can see myself in them. - I'd love to meet the men that have used this line, just i can smack them on behalf of the entire male race.

If I could rearrange the alphabet i'd put U and I together. -

If you're under the age of 10, by all means use this line. If not, you deserve 25-life!!

There you go ladies and gents, just a lil something to prevent utter embarrassement and disaster, so guys please, take our advice and KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid!!!

Ryan The DJ

• Name: Ryan Nair
• Age: 25
• Occupaton: DJ
• Brands: 5fm

This weeks Artist Profile, we caught up with this years 5fm Ultimix winner and had a chat with him to see where he's at and how winning the Ultimix competition has changed his life.

• Where were you born, where did you grow up

Born and raised in Durban, Kzn

• When did your love for music start?

My love for music all began as a kid, I come from a musical family where both of my parents were members of a band in the early 80s. Growing up, I watched many music shows like "Studio mix, vibe, bassiq, sprite rush hour..etc" and listened to the radio a lot.

• Favorite genre of music do you play?

Just to make it clear i am an open format dj so I play everything from Hip Hop, Rnb, House, Trap n a bit of 80s but my favorite genre to play is Hip Hop.

• Who are your role models in the music industry? Artists and Djs

In the South African dj industry i look up to and respect guys like Dj Ready D and Dj Fresh simply because these guys are extremely talented, have been in the scene for a while and are still keeping things fresh. Internationally my influences are the likes of Dj Jazzy Jeff, Vice, Craze, A-Trak and the late and great Dj A.M.

• What's the highlight of your career so far?

I've been blessed enough to have the chance to open for many international artists and other high profile djs as well as have a few t.v appearances but i think one of the biggest highlights for me was playing at the h2o party in Durban this year, the crowd was absolutely crazy and had a great vibe and appreciation for good music.

• Tell us about The Ultimix? How has that changed things for you and where would you like to be in 5 years?

It was an absolute dream come true winning the ultimix competition! I had originally entered last year but sent my submission mix too late so it wasn't received, i had so much confidence in that mix that i sent it again this year and yeah...the rest is history i guess. Having the opportunity to play on the ultimix has been great, knowing that 5fm is a national station and that I'm reaching a broad audience has really boosted my confidence levels in what i do and off course done some great things for me career wise. Sky is the limit for me and I'm hoping for the best in the next 5 years, i'd like to say that i see myself getting into radio, production, record labels and signing new artists because these are things i would definitely enjoy doing since its keeping within my industry.

• What can fans expect from Ryan the DJ in the near future?

Theres a lot in the pipeline, one of which is a cd release...so yup, big things coming.

There you go ladies and gentlemen, you've heard it from the man himself. He had a dream, went out and achieved it, not even the first time but he didn't quit. So if he can do it, what's stopping us?

Hit him up on:

For Bookings people can hit him up on: ryanthedjsa@gmail.com
twitter: @ryanthedj
Facebook.com/ryanthedjsa
Facebook.com/ryanthedjsa1 (fanpage) 

  

Twins On Decks

• Names: Darren and Ryan Rigney

• Age: 23
• Occupation: DJ/Radio presenters/Producer
• Brands: TransAfrica Radio

Darren and Ryan Rigney are a set of identical twins who together form the Twins On Decks. This 23 year old dynamic duo hail from Cape Town and now reside in the West Rand of Johannesburg in Florida. They first realised their love for music in High School and started their epic collection of some of the sickest tracks to ever hit this planet. This quickly grew when they started mixing songs together and grew this talent into their DJ profession. They're masters at mixing house and this has led them to be amoungst the top DJ's in SA.

They rank people like DJ Fresh and Euphonik as a few of their role models in the industry for turning this industry into a business and have hopes that one day they'll be as relevent and as impactive as them one day.

Triple threat is a trio formed by Twins On Decks and Dj Warras of YFM. They met years ago and Warras actually taught them to play. They then used to get booked on the same line-up a lot and soon enough they started throwing events and they got booked at Triple Threat. Their events have grown rapidly with a great following and they definitely count their lucky stars.

So what's next for the Twins On Decks you ask?

Well they might have some plans to collaborate with a few artists or dj's, who knows??

Don't wanna let the cat out the bag just yet so keep an eye on these two.

To keep up with this Double Trouble Duo:

Twitter: @TwinsOnDecks
Facebook: Twins On Decks
bookings@twinsondecks.comwww.twinsondecks.com
#DoubleTrouble Thursdays 18h00-21h00 Channel 172 DSTV Audio Bouquet/www.taradio.mobi



#UberTrack Of the Week

Mi Casa - La Vida

Mi Casa are a three part band with the lead singer and guitarist JSomething, the producer and pianist, Dr. Duda and finally Mo-T, the trumpeter. Their first single out was "These Streets" which put them on the map and in the public eye as a hot new group.  Then came their second single "Heavenly Sent" which shot straight to the top of most music and video charts. It was then they got nominations at the SAMA's for the following catagories: "Best Dance Album", "Album of the Year", "Group of the Year", "Newcomer of the Year" and "Record of the Year." 

Their third single "La Vida" is our #UberTrack of the week because it has an exotic feel to it with Portuguese lyrics. "La Vida" meaning 'Life' is a love song about Dr. Duda, the bands producer, meeting a special woman online and she invites the band to perform in Rio de Janiro, Brazil. The video is a 3D animated flick which follows the bands journey to Brazil. The chorus goes: ‘life’s so beautiful it makes you cry’ and Dr.Duda shows Maria just how beautiful life is through music.' Its an awesome track and you should get on that. We can't wait to see what else Mi Casa has in store for us in the near future! 

Top Shots and Drinks of the Week!!!

So unfortunately we didn't have any volunteers who were dumb enouch to take any flaming shots but the time will come when that one idiot comes along and trust us, we'll be first on the scene to capture every detail. None the less, here's a list of the top consumed alcohols in the country. No beers or ciders though...

1. Caramel Vodka: Lovoka, Cruz and Carvo
2. Tequila: Olmeca and Jose Cuervo
3. Jagerbombs: Jagermeister and Redbull
4. Patron: Coffee and Pure Tequila
5. Absinthe: Only for the brave!!!!

Now let's move on to the Top 5 Drinks with mixers:

1. Brandy and Cola: More for the common crowd
2. Rum and Cola: Got a lil Captain in you?
3. Vodka and Cranberry: For those with a more civilized pallet
4. Jameson and Lemonade: Now we move on to the more mature drink
5. Whiskey on the rocks: For the slow sipper who appreciates his liquor.

Now you can tell where you're a statistic and you can now decide where you're gonna change your taste in alcohol or what you're gonna add to your list. We'll update this list as soon as it has a major change, but for now seems it's gonna be this way for a while. Enjoy!

Rasheed Wallace Blue Suede Hi Tops

The new Rasheed Wallace Nike Air Force ones were spotted on the man himself. He recently traded to the New York Knicks and was seen rocking these blue suede hi tops with a swift white swoosh and white outer soles, gracing the court of New York City. The figure you see behind the swoosh is a silhouette of Rasheed Wallace himself, showing the right man to be repping Air Forces in the NBA. Keep your eyes on the courts to see what else Nike Air Force have in store for this season. Hopefully these drop in SA sometime soon so we can rep some NY swag.

#UberTrack Of The Week

AKA dropped a smash of a song with #Jealousy. This track has been blowing up on MTVBase, Channel O and Trace, not to mention a huge hit in every club. The high quality and well produced video features some of JHB's biggest names in the entertainment business such as Twins On Decks, Da Les and Bonang Matheba, DJ Fanatic, Khuli Chana, DJ Cleo and well-known SA footballer, Benni McCarthy to name a few.

Below is a link where you can download the song and join the movement. Let's support local music and push Mzansi Music to international standards.

http://www.hulkshare.com/ruw3x2fgqg3k

WORD ON THE STREET

Nomuzi '@NoMoozlie' Mabena

This Benoni-born beauty is taking Joburg by storm! She was recently crowned the winner of MTVBase VJ Search for 2012. She'll be appearing on MTVBase alongside Sizwe Dhlomo and on E.tv's Club808 alongside Dineo Ranaka and Mo Love. The finale was held at Taboo, Sandton and featured L-tido, AKA and Toya Delazy all peforming some of their new tracks and celebrity judges HHP, Bonang Matheba and Aza from Metro FM were the chosen ones to deliver her fate. 

Keep an eye on this young lady because she's going far. With her head on firm and pointed in the right direction, she's definitely a force to be reckoned with. Follow her on twitter @NoMoozlie and stay posted with what's happening in this young and ambitious ladys life. 

2012 Hip Hop Cash Kings

This years top earner in the hip hop industry is none other than Dr Dre with a staggering $110 Million. Even though we had to wait a decade for Dre to drop his album "Detox" he wasn't just sitting at home chilling, he's the genius behind the epic "Beats By Dre" that are currently valued at just over $175 Million, putting his safe in the top spot for 2012.

Here are the rest of hip hops top earners for 2012:

• Sean "Diddy" Combs - $45 Million
• Sean "Jay Z" Carter - $38 Million
• Kanye West - $35 Million
• Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter - $27 Million
• Aubrey "Drake" Graham - $20.5 Million
• Brian "Birdman" Williams - $20 Million
• Nicki Minaj - $15.5 Million
• Eminem - $15 Million

Read more at Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2012/0905_hip-hop-cash-kings.html

Everybody say HI DOUG!!!

Meet "Doug" (Name changed coz we really don't know it) Now Doug is that one good friend who decides to take one for the team and walk down to the shops for a beer-run! We actually have nothing smart to say about him so just watch the video and crack up like the rest of us!

Dear Alcohol

We all have that one friend has that same talk after every party yet surprisingly, they never realise the common denominator in this equation... STOP DRINKING SO DAMN MUCH!!! Give them this bit of advice: "Try being on the other side of the camera for once, laughing at the other idiot being you!"