TheYNotPodcast

Its the BIG 5-0! and a major milestone for the fellas! Joining eMKhei and MYN for an in-depth conversation on music & life is Katlehong's very own, RnB crooner & frequent KIMOSABE collaborator ThatoFeels. The fellas cover the following conversation points: 1. Inspiration vs Authenticity 2. Unsigned vs Independent 3. The Artist//Fan relationship 4. Being the "strong friend" & building a language for effective communication and conflict resolution 5. Coping with the loss of loved ones & Collaborations 6. Lending his vocals to Piano music ThatoFeels also shares stories on his life and his journey with music so far, including his childhood, the Idols stage, meeting Dj Clock, building with Kimosabe and Kimosabe Productions, and working with ByLwansta. #LALELA Music: 1. Time: 1:09:45 Title: Arrow Artist: ThatoFeels Project: Unlocked (2020) Label: Kimosabe Productions (Pty) Ltd 2. Time: 1:20:51 Title: Mr. Deliver Artist: Kimosabe & ThatoFeels Project: Single (2021) Label: Kimosabe Productions (Pty) Ltd 3. Time: 2:38:08 Title: Freak Week Artist: Kimosabe & ThatoFeels Project: Single (2021) Label: Kimosabe Productions (Pty) Ltd

MYN & eMKhei-B are back on the m.i.c! This week the fellas are talking Indians, colourism, discipline in learning, changing the scripts that run our lives, living with failure and conflict resolution techniques. They also discuss the role of institutions in ensuring the effective transfer of knowledge across generations. We hope you find something positive to take with you. #LALELA Music 1. Time: Title: GQOMA Artist: BIG FKN GUN ft Manelis Project: Single (2014) 2. Time: Title: LOST SHEPERDS Artist: KNBL ft LIVINGTOMAKEAKILLING Project: BEFORE EGO DEATH. (2022)

In this week's episode eMKhei-B and MYN take to discuss the concept of embracing your haters. They then Segway into a conversation about the hypothetical life in the meta-verse. The fellas also get into a personality about stepping into your own light and shining. Enjoy Music: 1. Time: 00:00:05 Title: Sweet Seduction Artist: KaeB ft Marcus Harvey Project: Single (2020) 2. Time:00:03:01 Title: Count your Blessings Artist: Nas & Damian Marley Project: Distant Relatives (2010) 3. Time:00:50:18 Title: Grootman Artist: RobinThirdfloor Project: Zithembe (A Story About Self Confidence) (2022) 4. Time:01:55:11 Title: ASMR Artist: ByLwansta ft Some.Unique.Individual, Alisha Rosa & Rāms Project: Single (2021)

Part 2 Taking a step away from the music of 2021, eMKhei-B and MYN breakdown 2021 from a personal perspective. The conversation touches on growth, loss, blessings, family and aspirations. Enjoy Music: 1. Time: 00:00:05 Title: Weh Malume Artist: ASAP Shembe & KaeB Project: Maboteng (2021) 2. Time: 01:16:33 Title: Gqom Queen (Shembe Remix) Artist: ASAP Shembe Project: Amarekere remix edition (2021)

Part 1 MYN is back! He and eMKhei-B sit down for their first on-mic conversation of the year. What else could they discuss but, the year that was... First up the fellas recap their favourite music in 2021. The conversation covers best album of 2021, piano "vs" hiphop, and a quick "do the knowledge" chat re: checking your exits (i.e. reading your contracts). Enjoy! Music: 1. Time:00:00:05 Artist: Geeloum Title: Ngonyama Project: 4800 (2021) 2. Time:01:20:08 Artist: 031CHOPPA ft. Geeloum, Ciza, Marcus Harvey Title: Love Me Project: KwaMashu to Ejozi (2021) 3. Time:01:57:08 Artist: Lwazi Tha MC Title: Mizuzu Project: Single (2021)

Part 2 The conversation continues, and touches on depression and mental health as recurring themes in Supah Mpondo's music, Supah Mpondo's view and experience of fandom, and "influence" in the social media era, the economic viability of music, Supah Mpondo shares his views on the exploitation of music and curating the creation of music for commercial exploitation, and also explains why "Love" is not the word he would use to describe his relationship with music. Enjoy! Music: 1. Time: 00:00:00 Title: Voetsek Maan Ndiyeke Artist: Safe & Supah Project: Imbamba (2018) 2. Time: 00:37:06 Title: Gada the Mgodoyi Artist: Safe & Supah Project: Single(2021) 3. Time: 1:27:16 Title: Fat Lady Sings Artist: Safe & Supah Project: Imbamba (2018)

Part 1: While MYN was in the 031 re-upping on his Chi, eMKhei-B sat down with the prolific author and eMCee, scholar and wordsmith, @Supah_Mpondo. Hailing from the same town (Mbizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa)and having travelled the same route to JHB (i.e. via Durban), the fellas discuss all things music and life. In this Part 1, Supah speaks about coming to terms with his identity as a Mpondo man, the origins of his relationship with HipHop, as well as the origins of his stage name. He shares stories from his come-up in the game, as well as his relationship with music. Look forward to a detailed breakdown of rhyme-schemes from some of the greatest to do it (DOOM, Slick Rick, Aesop Rock, Immortal Technique etc., and dope music as usual. Stay tuned for Part 2 MUSIC: 1. Time: 0:00:05 Title: My #FreestyleFriday Artist: Supah Mpondo Project: N/A 1. Time: 0:55:15 Title: Gumba Fire Artist: Safe & Supah Project: N/A

The conversation continues! EMKhei-B, MYN and Robin Thirdfloor kick off with a conversation on vice and sobriety. The conversation soon pivots into the #DoYourKnowledge segment, with a conversation about @joinrepublic, a company which has created a platform which allows fans to invest directly into the artist. In this conversation, the fellas go over some of the different financing models that are currently available to the artist. The conversation gets bit heated as the fellas discuss the potential threat to the purity of the fan/ artist relationship that is posed by the introduction of a financial incentive to fandom. MUSIC: 1. Time: 00.19 Title: Abantu Artist: Robin third floor Album: ZAZI 2.Time: 1:25:00 Title: Weekend Artist: Robin third floor [Feat. Rhea Blek & Just Jabba]. Album: ZAZI

Exce! #lalela In this episode the fellas(eMKHei_B & MYN) are joined by Robin Thirdflloor, an entrepreneur and internationally recognised musician, renowned for his alt-kwaito/electronic dance/rap sound. Having recently made his move from the 031 (Durban) to the big city of lights (JHB), and on the cusp of the release of the third instalment of his mental health awareness themed trilogy of projects (ZITHANDE (2019), ZAZI (2020), ZETHEMBE(UNRELEASED)), Thirdfloor boards the YNotPod bus to discuss: 1. The evolution of celebrity in the social media age; 2. The roots of canceled culture; 3. Umlazi, Durban and moving to Jozi; 4. UbuBhotela and Mental Health Awareness; 5. Bhotela Republic, and the business of making music today; 6. The influence of Kwaito. Music: 1. Time: 0:0:35 Title: Awareness Artist: RobinThirdfloor Project: ZAZI (2020) 2. Time: 2:29:00 Title: Shampoo Artist: RobinThirdfloor Project: ZAZI (2020) ENJOY!!!!

In this episode, the fellas are joined by Durban-born and Johannesburg based eMCee, engineer, and student of the game Sandile "S.I.C.K" Khumalo, also known as the SICKest eMCee! Join MYN, eMKhei-B , and S.I.C.K in a convo that covers a multitude of topics, from a recollection of the hey-days of Durban HipHop, when many of the now stars of the game were still on the come-up, to stories of epic battles that took place on the "Back-To-The-City" stage. The fellas also dive in to the topic of fatherhood and leadership in the wake of the recent civil unrest in South Africa. In the spirit of the #UniMindTheory, the fellas invite their guest to take stab at contributing his opinion on the best possible solutions to South Africa's problems. Music: 1. Time: 2:40:00 Title: Rainfall Artist: MAGGZ Project: F.L.A.G (2017) 2. Time: 1:01:47 Title: Untamed Artist: S.I.C.K ft HCL Project: Lyrical Wizardry 3. Time: 2:53:07 Title: For the people we lost Artist: S.I.C.K ft Nana Atta Project: Lyrical Wizardry

Its a movie! In a long awaited conversation with a much anticipated guest, the fellas sit down with Umlazi bred eMCee, producer, mixing engineer, CEO and all round husslin' ass nigga Mr. Jabulani Cindi ( @jabulani_cindi or uMjay if you know). While in the city on business, uMjay joins the fellas for an inspiring conversation about a hustler's ambition. The fellas discuss Mjay's come up in the game, sharpening his EnginEars, the hunger fuelling his ambition, the importance of reading books, learning from past mistakes, #StayPure, #Kwazulurepublic, #ReportingLiveNgakini as well as learning from and emulating the moves made by your idols. #Lalela! Music 1. Time: 0:00:03 Title: Stay Pure Artist: Jabulani Cindi Project: Stay Pure (2021) 2. Time: 0:03:09 Title: Ufunani Artist: Jabulani Cindi Project: Stay Pure (2021) 3. Time: 0:09:57 Title: Rock the boat Artist: Jabulani Cindi Project: Stay Pure (2021) 4. Time: 1:40:42 Title: Pull up Ngakini 2.5 GTis Artist: Jabulani Cindi (ft. P dogg Amazing & Skhindi) Project: Stay Pure (2021)

Finally! The fellas are back! This time they are joined by a friend, artist, attorney, entrepreneur, and traditional healer, Mbali Dlamini, a.k.a. @Astonkisses a.k.a. the "Unicorn Queen" for a long overdue conversation. They kick of the show sharing their respective blunt rolling war stories and heroics, and discussing the recent Redman and Methodman "Verzuz" 420 performance/celebration. Under the segment "Do the Knowledge" eMKhei shares some information on the recent legislative changes affecting the burgeoning medicinal marijuana industry in SA, and an exciting conversation ensues. Mbali shares her life journey from child artist, practicing attorney, bread winner, entrepreneur and traditional healer, and a very organic "Uni-Mind theory" conversation arises as Mbali shares an insightful story about the book that set her on the journey to self-discovery and a better understanding the human condition. Enjoy! Music: 1. Time : 00:31:40 Title: Backstroke (interlude) Artist: SM Burgundy Project: Sunshine Demo 2. Time: 01:27:21 Title: Portals Artist: ZULO Project: Unreleased 3. Time: 02: 59:28 Title: Nightcrawlerz Artist: ByLwansta ft. Kimosabe Project: Spijonget Chapter 2

The #LiveExperimentations are mobile! Live from MYN's humble abode, the fellas are joined by return guest, label exec, producer, and musician, @Kimosabe_SA for another #YNotPod sequel-convo. The convo kicks off with personal insights from the fellas on their respective experiences with meditation. Kimo recalls his journey from Kokstad to Johannesburg, recounting stories from his childhood growing up in the Eastern Cape, being the eldest sibling in a household of misunderstood creative minds, and the challenges of negotiating a creative career with parents, to making a living making music. The conversation touches on the emotional and relationship strains that come with the hussle, as well as the fears and anxieties of being on the hussle. Kimo also shares stories of his experiences as a collaborator in the industry, and gives a breakdown of 5 important role players he has encountered in the industry. Enjoy! Music: 1. Time: 0:01:30 Title: Feels Artist: Thato Feels ft. Kyle Deutsche Project: Unlocked (2020) 2.Time: 1:27:35 Title: Lonely Boy Artist: Kimosabe Project: Nights vol. 3 (2020) 3. Time: 2:29:30 Title: The Girls Artist: Kimosabe Project: Nights vol. 3 (2020)

In another late evening session, the fellas kick off with a conversation on the important of having an emotional outlet, and whether or not therapy is the same as having a ghost-writer in life. The second part of the conversation kicks off with a conversation on narcissism and and whether the fellas see any of the traits of a narcissist in themselves. It ultimately pivots to a vulnerable, "homie court-esque", conversation about, self doubt, coping mechanisms, the value of friendship, and utilizing one's social support structure. #LALELA Music: Time: 0:1:42 Artist: Cns Mjr & Supah Mpondo Title: Finger prints are a myth Project: B1nary Time:0:10:20 Artist: CAV Title: Sowetanz Blooz Project: A taste in Progress (A.T.I.P) Time:2:44:10 Artist: T-dow Da Blackcat Title: Self Love Project: A Peace of Solitude

This week, the fellas are in the 031. More specifically, eMlazi. Even more specifically, eBhora-bhora! They are joined by seasoned MC and DJ, @AK_9ELEVEN, Durban drill star @ItsMetroboy, and vivid storyteller @SlowEarl, as they discuss the realities of living the life of an artist, life in the NUZoo, and share about each of their respective musical journeys. Enjoy the musical collage! #Lalela A special s/o to @jayb031 !!! Music: Time: 0:0:41 Title: Quarantine Artist; AkiXXi (prod. Konke Nsibande) single time:0:1:47 Title: The Orion Plea Artist: AKiXXi SINGLE time: 0:2:05 Title: Hiponax Artist: AKiXXi, METROBOY & T-dow Project: Innovation time: 0:2:19 Title: Human Torch Artist: METROBOY ft Drastic Kidd & AKiXXi Single time: 0:2:25 Title: 10 Toes Artist: METROBOY Single time: 0:2:39 Title: Gomora Artist: Slow Earl Project: Gomora (unreleased) time: 0:3:19 Title: 6 to 6 Artist: JABULANI CINDI FT. Mexicano, Teabag & Slow Earl Project: J.S.C Time: 1:24:27 Title: Olova Bayahlupha Artist: JABULANI CINDI ft. Seazy XXL & Robin Thirdfloor Project: Stay Pure

Picking up from where they left off last week, the fellas attempt to find a silver lining in the cloud that is corruption in South Africa. The conversation then segways to a detailed discussion about the commonality of the black person's struggle for power, across the globe. Music: 1. Time: 00:01:22 Artist: Celestial Mic ft. AKixxi Title: Mama knows best Project: Hand of GOD 3nity 2. Time: 1:19:30 Artist: Lungelo Manzi Title: Closure Project: Black Dog 3 3. Time: 1:50:03 Artist: Konke Nsibande ft. Ngqondo Title: Amagwinya eHotela Project: Never Had It

Taking the #LiveExperimentations to another level, the fellas have teamed up with the #CompoundCollective to bring you the visuals for this episode. The fellas kick off with a general update on life, love and the lah-lah, and Segway into an insightful conversation about manhood, dating people with children, and acknowledging that you are at the center of your own spider's web. Enjoy the convo! Music: 1. Time: 00:47 Artist - T-dow da Blackcat ft AKixxi Title - NUZ Project - A Peace of Solitude 2. Time: 01:15:24 Artist: Blxckie Title: Hold #Lalela #HeavyRotationShit

After yet another multiple month-long hiatus from the mic, the fellas are back for the first episode of 2021. They are joined by an old friend, fellow traveling man, and a cornerstone to the foundation of the #YNotPod, as they bring you up to speed on life since the last time they graced the mic. eMKhei shares on the bitter-sweet journey that his life has been of late, and the fellas discuss the realities of life, growth, and change. Music: 1. Intro music - "Day 30 Victory Lap" (beat) Artist - @Mr_McAwesomeson 2. Time - 1:08:45 Title - Yeah Yeah Artist - @AKixxi @Metroboy @T-dow Album - Innovation

We back motherfuckers! In this episode we are joined by seasoned musician and producer, crooner-extraordinaire, and label owner KIMOSABE (@Kimosabe_SA // @KimosabeXVII). KIMO speaks on his career. A rapper-turned-soul-singer, KIMO speaks on working as a house music vocalist, RnB/Soul singer, label head at KIMOSABE PRODUCTIONS, as well as his approach to collaborations. He also speaks about his music production and DJ school, "The Music Hub". KIMO also speaks on the "Nights" trilogy, the "DAYZ" EP, the "For the Babies" joint album, and being slept on. #LALELA Music: Title: Laws of Attraction Artist: KIMOSABE ft. Thato Feel Time: 00:02 Album: Nights Vol. 3 Title: Blue Eyes White Dragon Artist: KIMOSABE Time: 1 :24: 31 Album: DAYZ Title: Melanin Artist: ThatoFeels Time: 1:50:12 Album: Unlocked

Exce! In the first of a series of episodes under the sub-category of "Behind the eMCee's Studio", eMKhei & MYN have a Zoom discussion with Kimberly native and KTN/D.DuB representative, @Mali-Z (a.k.a. Paradee! a.k.a. Stanley-Two Bricks) on his latest 5 track-EP eloquently titled "053rd World". Mali-z, a seasoned eMCee, is one half of the hip hop duo "Blu-Hani" with producer and eMCee @Mr_McAwesomeson, who produced "053rd World". The conversation covers an introduction to the EP, a discussion of the story telling model used in constructing the music, as well as a detailed discussion of the socio-economic conditions underpinning the struggle for power as told from the perspective of the straw-man. #Lalela Music: Artist - Mali - Z Title - Act 1 - Twenty Eight Album: 053rd World

"From Great Power Comes Great Responsibility" is what inspires this conversation. The episode continues from Part I and we dive into the Power Dynamics that exist between us in Society. What types of Power leads to what Responsibilities. What parenting represents in this scenario and whether fatherhood is a Power or a Responsibility

eMKhei-B caught the Rona, and MYN brings him to homie court for recklessness. Enjoy! Music: Time stamp: 57:43 Artist: Metroboy NUZ Ft.Drastic kidd & AKixxi Title: Human Torch (Single) (2020) Link: https://soundcloud.com/itsmetroboy/human-torch-ft-drastic-kidd-akixxi

Another cold Sunday morning in Joho, Mzansi. The fellas share their views of the Netflix original animated series "F is for Family". That conversation Segways in to a reflective conversation about inherited traumas and behaviours, and unwinds into a discussion about the individual and collective efforts that can be made by men to combat acts of violence against women and children at the hands of men, and the link between discipline & self-love. The fellas touch on and the 8:46 PSA by Dave Chappelle and the Prison Industrial Complex. On "Do the Knowledge", the fellas receive an unexpected guest on t the show, discuss the upside of moving as a collective in the music business. #Lalela Music 1. (1:01:41) Artist: Fabio da Project Title:Thug Party 2. (2:29:29) Sipho the Gift Title: BOY Album: iNDiGO

So what had happened was! The fellas jump in to the middle of a "white people watching" conversation about the caucacity of "white annoyance" with the media coverage of the murder of George Floyd. eMKhei shares his experiences with fatherhood, and ponders whether his distrust of the machines is a result of ignorance. The fellas then have a detailed conversation about the discovery process in music making and transition to a larger discussion around what has changed in the Durban music industry. Music (1:24:54) Mac 11 ft. Loki "Thul'ubuke"

In today's episode, the fellas start off with a random conversation about the various social stereotypes represented by the characters in the comedy series "Community " . In the "Hot-Box the planet" segment, they share some insights on understanding and navigating your high and, in the process, understanding and navigating yourself, and they debunk a few weed myths. They then turn to a conversation on understanding self confidence. A spicy and sticky conversation on inter-racial dating ensues and gets heated, touching on defining black identity, and the value that black people owe to one another. Music: (1:07:33)- Zulo feat. Kevi Kev - "FOMO" (Don't take me for a P! - 2020) (1:35:15) - ByLwansta feat. Kimosabe - "Nightcrawlers" (Spijønget Chapter 2 - 2020) (3:05:37)- Young Cannibal - "Stress Free" (MasterCann Reunion - 2016) (3:37:28)- SM Burgundy - "Black" (Sunshine :Demo - 2019)

#LALELA In this episode: The fellas catch nostalgia while watching "Tropica Island of Treasure"; MYN explains why he is mad at the recent "Def Jam Africa" signings; Slim Ego drops "Black Diamond", but does he have the stems to prove it?; L'vovo catches bars; the fellas get caught in a rabbit-hole on "Tears and Weakness, and eMKhei answers an age old question ("Why you mad, mad rapper?!?!")while discussing life as you approach 30; the fellas stumble upon a fitting Segway to this week's "White People Watching" conversation, and eMKhei shares a high thought of the day. (recorded 31.06.2020) Music: 1. Title: Wake Up Artist: Kevi Kev feat. SM Burgundy Time: 1: 27: 50 2. Title: under.the.covers Artist: SM Burgundy Time: 3: 14 :46

On today's episode, "white people watching" is back and it is courtesy of an intriguing conversation with a black man dedicated to converting Klu-Klux-Klan members. Because, as MYN put it "everything ties in", the fellas also have a "Uni-Mind theory" topic, which was inspired by the "caucacity" of life. Under "Do The Knowledge" eMKhei-B drops some wisdom on why it is important for artist to "check the exits" before boarding. #Lalela Music. 1. Artist: Cns Mjr ft. Supah Mpondo Title: Fickle Time: 1:24: 40 2. Artist: Lungelo Manzi ft. MJ Summers Title: Mister Mister (Single) Time:2:02:04 3. Artist: Kimosabe Title: Dont call me baby (Nights Vol. 3) Time: 2:15:13

In this episode MYN is rolling Solo in eM-Khei's absence. He enlists the services of the D.Dub homie @Skuulbouy (aka Skuul Daddy/Skuta-Mata) to co-pilot the show. Skuta-Mata shares his experiences of the COVID19 pandemic as a South African expat living in Vietnam (one of China's neighbours). The fellas also get into a comparative discussion of how the "Lock-down" has been administered in South Africa as opposed to in Vietnam. Check out the homie roast session that ensues towards the end. #Lalela Music Artist: Konke Nsibande (ft. Celestial Mic & AKixxii) Title: Never had it (single) Time: 1:19:19

In this episode, the fellas are celebrate 4:20. They discuss the various conspiracy theories around the origins of the COVID19 virus and how Batman is responsible for Donald Trump's ascension to power. The conversations then covers rental agreements and funerals in the time of COVID19, the film "Split", "The Last Dance" documentary and local music. Music: 1. Artist: @five_o_rsa Title: Quarantine 16 (freestyle) Time: 34: 57 2. Artist: @jabulani_cindi Title: You don't know my name Album: Summertime Emlazi Vol.2 Time: 1:35:50 3. Artist: @tictic_bhuda & @jabulani_cindi Title: Unknown Time: 1: 54: 56

The fellas are back at it, further reviewing the destructive power of the Ronies, how businesses have been forced to innovate and translate their services online and how you do not wanna be caught behind, sucking your thumb when you require a bail-out but are not a qualifying constituent. Music: 1:23:25 Artist: I'Mvelo feat 5-0 & TicTic Bhuda Title: Quarantine Anthem

This is the first episode recorded since South Africa went in to lock-down in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. The fellas have been put to th The fellas catch up on life since the pandemic, and discuss the many ways that artists have had to adapt their moves to remain profitable during the COVID19 lock-down, including the flurry of Instagram Live content that has dominated timelines. Music (71 : 28) Artist: E.T ft B.I.A (Brothers In Arms) Title: Ashes

This is a special tribute to the World Icon and Legendary Lakers player, Kobe Bryant in his recent tragic passing. M.Y.N and eMKhei mourn the loss of Greatness and go through their favourite stories about Kobe as well as the different stages we had the privilege of witnessing him grow through. Music: Artist - D.DuB Title - H.O.P

In this episode, MYN and eM-Khei B discuss new music coming out of Durban and get into ByLwansta's "Spijonget" Chapter 2 and the listening session hosted for the album release in collaboration with Levis. The fellas also discuss the Kevin Hart Netflix documentary "Don't f**k this up". Look out for the "Do The Knowledge" segment where the fellas share and discuss the intellectual property rights inherent in Royalty Split Agreements. The "Uni-mind Theory" topic for today relates to prayer and prayer practices. #LALELA Music: KTN - Memories (1:15:55) KTN - Love Potion (3:08:10)

Better late than never. eM-Khei and MYN sat down with Mabhiza (aka Bhizori) for another installment of our series of conversations on defining manhood. We explore the idea of "toxic femininity" i.e. how a man's inability to understand and relate to his inner feminist traits (i.e. the divine feminine) can result in a toxic relationship and response thereto. We also share examples of the lived experiences which have shaped our understanding of the meaning of manhood and the role of a man in society, as well as our personal experiences with the "birds & the bees" conversation. #Lalela Music: Artist: Ngqondo feat Abdus Title: Wanna battle Album: The Given Mixtape

Staying on track with the discussion of Big Bro Game, we have a sit down with Gagasi 99.5 FM DJ and Durban Hip Hop's Big Brother, DJ Lab aka Native Son (Shout Out!!!). We discuss the evolution of Durban Hip Hop, and the "Do It Yourself" mentality that has driven his pursuits. We also get in to the great talent pool that Durban, especially Umlazi (Love to the ZOO!)is as well as what the kids need to hear as they enter the Music business. #Lalela and pick up these jewels

On this episode eM-Khei sits down with model, content creator, and motivational speaker Lucky Unganqotshwa Mthembu (@luckymthembu_za). Lucky, co-piloted the show while MYN was in the 031 getting that Zulu Bangle! (Another one!). Lucky shares insight on her roots in the modeling industry, the ups and downs of the modeling industry, and how her name helped her survive a relationship with a narcissist and alleged murderer. Lucky also speaks on her budding career as a content creator and motivational speaker, using her life experiences as a reference point. #Lalela Music: 2: 05: 03 Artist - Joveabove Track - Toast Album - Murder in the Summer

In another late night session, we caught up with the homie @ByLwansta fresh off a performance in Braamfontein. We talked about moving to Johannesburg, getting mugged, and his recent trips abroad with @popkulture and @OneBeat. He details his experiences, developments, and collaborations on tour; and speaks about overcoming self-doubt, reaching milestones in his search for stability as an artist, and building relationships as a professional musician. We also speak about living and making #Spijønget Chapter 2. #Lalela

This is the Year End Wrap Up for 2019 closing off what's been happening through the country and the culture. This episode touches on how the Festive season has been looking and what plans will turn into preparations for the new year. Leave a comment letting us know some of the more exciting moments of your 2019!

We are back with a hype catch up session engaging in the latest music and how different it feels when coming from a homie. We catch up on the SAHHA and Grammys nominees and winners. There's a great NBA and animation catch up to close this one off so make sure to listen until the end and also enjoy the Music.

In this conversation, MYN and MKB discuss mourning norms, the male/female ratio in Japan. The fellas also discuss "high time management", and tackle the mentality behind working for your art and your art being your work. #Lalela Music: Metroboy Nuz - Abaphansi

On this episode #BigHeadBully and big bro #OGBobbyJohnsonn (@owethu4thekids) share an insightful and specific conversation on the lived experiences which have defined their identities in manhood as well as their understanding of manhood itself. S/O #MYN (@mr_y_n) out in the #031 with the fam! s/o #LOONEY (@tictic_bhuda)4 da sauce. #LALELA #YNotPodcas

THIS IS A SPECIAL EPISODE!!

We are coming back with a full swing, going right into our discussion about a recent sit-in on the i(m)bali LIVE Podcast episode with the national icon Thandiswa Mazwai. We catch up on the latest events in the culture and we then dive deeply into a conversation about Einstein's Theory of Relativity in relation to the arts and how they impact us.

We are back!! This is a quick catch up session on our absence from these here airwaves and we are jumping straight into one of our most pressing issues in this lovely country. We give our male perspective on a tricky conversation of the sexes and we offer great advice for the male counterpart. Tune in and be sure to let us know what you think

This is a deep dive into the Hip Hop culture and how all of these lovely products we enjoy stem from the collective consciousness of a people. The homie Old Skool Ace is someone we have been looking forward to sitting down and chopping the game up with and as a homie it affords us great insight into his creative process and what impact live performances have, we get into what he's currently cooking as well as his future goals. Drop us a comment if you can relate or even if you feel some typa way. Lets talk about HIp Hop

We have been itching to have a discussion with i2000 on the Mic as we have so many questions to cover for so many answers we seek and its nothing like blatant ignorance on our part however, what we seek is a different perspective & clarity on some issues so its always best coming from the horses mouth. Join our conversation with the young'un Blxck X and the lovely Kimberly and leave some comments as feedback. We love hearing from you!

Its the BigHeadBully and MYN back at it inspired by the recent music dropping from the 031 Coastline. Joining us on the Mic today is the TicTicBhuda, as we reminisce about the humble beginnings of the now thriving SA music industry, we try to time stamp The Bat Centre / Slaaghuis era and we discuss what Hip-Hop meant to each of us growing up