Top 5 Most Downloaded Twistyle Muzik Songs

Official list of the Top 5 most downloaded Twistyle Muzik songs:



BONUS 
6. Interloper
AB
24 downloads in total








5. Take Me Away
EM-K
29 downloads in total









4. Apology Thru A Love Letter
Big Twist ft. Mi3zy
37 downloads + 4 downloads (pre-release) (on Soundcloud)
41 downloads in total

3. Fast Lane
Big Twist
27 downloads (on Soundcloud)
7 + 13 downloads (on Kasimp3)
47 downloads in total








2. Out 4 Da Kill
Big Twist
72 downloads in total (on Soundcloud)







1. Somewhere In The World
Big Twist
112 downloads in total (on DatafileHost)

TOTAL DOWNLOADS FOR TWISTYLE: 

422 downloads 

on Soundcloud, Datafilehost & Kasimp3 combined

Note: Statistics as SwagCity Xclusives and elsewhere have not been included due to unavailability and restrictions.

Top 5 Most Downloaded Wolwe Songs

This is the Top 5, most downloaded songs from Laingville collective group, Wolf Pack better known as Wolwe. 

Note that all statistics reflect that of time retrieved [22h30 (GMT+2) on October 27th, 2013] on underground music website, Die Kaapstad, and does not reflect ReverbNation statistics or elsewhere due to certain restrictions.

5. Baby Is Jy Lief Vir My

Bizzy

213 downloads in total

4.  Judge My Nou

Atcha feat. Mi3zy & F.U.Zee

218 downloads in total

3. I Love You

Miss Gaby ft Atcha, Mi3zy & F.U.Zee

220 downloads in total

2. Save Me

Wolwe

333 downloads in total

1. Yt Verband Yt

Major feat. Atcha & Miss Gaby

337 downloads in total

Twistyle Muzik Announces "Singles Day"

Vredenburg's youngest underground Hip-Hop label, Twistyle Muzik, has recently had it's share of success as well in the rising stages of West Coast Hip Hop.

With more than 200 downloads online so far, the production scheme houses about 4 artists, namely Big Twist it's founder, AB, EM-K & the Lazy Catz duo Young F!ip & General, along with it's key producers.

It's artist debuts have seen some light, with AB & EM-K collectively earning 53 downloads. To further their walk in the music scene, the label has introduced it's own series entitled "Twistyle Singles Day" a 24 hour release period or brand new music from it's artists.

Last week, this proposition was confirmed as the underground label announced the return of both AB & EM-K with songs 'Dreamer' and 'Word Is Born'. In addition to this, the current top single 'Out 4 Da Kill' would be accompanied with a Kimberly Remix, the hometown of both it's founder, Big Twist & AB.

So far this release has been out for 4 months, and is Twist's second latest release, followed by 'Somewhere In The World'. With a 4 month lead the song has accumulated 72 downloads so far, the second highest after the later release, which currently peaks the labels list at 112 downloads at the moment on file sharing site 'Datafilehost'.

While the upcoming "Singles Day" becomes Twistyle's first effort in releasing a music series, it still has a few broken promises on it's social networks, namely various releases such as 'You & I'. This however is understandable as the label proves to be hard at work representing the West Coast on stages around the Cape. The date anticipated is therefore yet to be announced, but with eagerness the label guarantees it's supporters that it shall provide what is expected.

5 Killer Remakes In West Coast Hip-Hop

With various Hip-Hop & RnB favorites, comes the ability to rap to them. While artists are influenced to do such, some get it right and even better the release, while the rest might just be wishful thinking.

Here's our list of Killer Remakes in the West Coast, rated according to popularity, content and uniqueness of the artist or scheme.

5. So Sick
Envor of Legacii
Remake of Ne-Yo

The vocal tones of Envor grabbed the West Coast's attention when this R&B remake of Ne-Yo by Vredenburg's Legacii Music Group was released.

With record production by Bary D, Leagcii's leading producer, the cover version not only sounds vocally good, but also is almost a like with the original song. This unique debut and talent displayed earns 'So Sick' the #5 spot in our list of Killer Remakes, as the local rap group, proves itself to be more than just a few lines & rhymes.

4. Underground Kings
Tha Real U featuring Young Tyt

Remake of Drake

While #4 might seem as an understatement for this song given that it became the West Coast's very first song to top 100 downloads in 24 hours, this record breaking lead for Saint Helena Bay rapper Tha Real U, simply faces tough competition in this list of Killers.

While Consciously raising the bar in the Weskus, Real U aggressively tackles the third verse of this song, one that could even be considered controversial. With various issues in Hip-Hop brought to light, the Shaloma Muzik artist makes references to a Biblical perspective and evidently hits listeners hard with a message of Christian awareness through self expression.

As a Conscious Hip Hop release, one should focus on the content which itself ranges from various issues based on the identity of Hip-Hop listeners  supporters and artists. Real U challenges the listeners perspective and is joined by rapper Young Tyt (formerly known as TiTan Kai) from the Johannesburg Christian Hip-Hop group, UNiQUE.  


This long distance collaboration not only brings the West Coast together with Gauteng, but promotes our local releases in various regions of the land, even if it is one song.

The success here of follows Real U's first 100 download milestone for 'That I'm Dreaming' and has since raised the rappers influence in the Hip-Hop community.
  

3. Ransom
Jempas featuring Tha Real U
Remake of Drake

With a chart topping debut, a featured music video and 136 downloads so far since it's release in August, Shaloma Muzik artist grabs #3 with 'Ransom'. The lyrics in the song, pretty much prove it all, as Jemp reflects on his life, making use of a popular sound to speak reality in retrospective. He is joined by Real U, who adds a certain funk to the song before the ending in support of Jempas' debuting heist.

While the song has peaked the Top 10  & charted for 3 days in the Top 20 spots in the South African local music website KasiMp3, it's music video currently sits on 120 views on YouTube, and has a hoisted the flag high for the Weskus on an national level - proving that Jempas is surely an artists that's here to stay.  

2. Somewhere In The World
Big Twist
Remake of 'Somewhere In America' by Jay-Z


Although Ill Scripts & Twistyle Muzik artist Big Twist, both served the coast with a much loved remake of this song, the #2 spot has to go to Big Twist hands down. 

In 'Somewhere In The World' Twist not only stepped up lyrically invigorating a degree of Conscious Hip-Hop in his music, but also kept it well production wise, with a distinct feature of chanting the well known 'Msheli Wami.'

1. Motivation
Major & Bizzy
Remake of Kelly Rowland

While the Langas top Hip-Hop group, Wolwe also known as Wolf Pack, have had better songs, 'Motivation' defiantly comes as a stand out. 

Teen rapper Major, colabs with the West Coast's favorite Bizzy, on this local Afrikaans treffer, taking a RnB release from the Billboards straight to Kasi and turning it into something great and enjoyable for both International Music fanatics and Afrikaans speaking audiences. And after all Wolve have done, why not #1? 

The favorable flavor of the Wolf Pack remains. The song was followed up by 'Bed*nerd In My Kop'  and 'In My Zone' and has accumulated 47 downloads on mobile website, Die Kaapstad, so far through which it is also featured on SwagCity.

War3 Karakt3z Release New Series & Music Videos

Vredenburg's legendary War3 Karakt3z recently hit the web with two brand new music videos in support of their latest series 'Liefde of Jokes'.

The group founded by Goku who also forms part of the Major Playaz Dancerz along with various members, has accumulated 360 downloads on Soundcloud in record so far, with 'We Made It' (Ft. Big Twist, Ivaan & Lazy B) peaking at 43 downloads.

With various music videos by it's producer Goku and other members of the group, rappers Ivaan, Lazy B, Maikes, Ponkie, Vicky and Gax have collaborated on various songs, namely with one of their latest 'Let Me Love You Alright'. 

Following their album 'Bruin Boks', comes the newly released 'Liefde of Jokes' along with Goku's very own 'Bloed Maan' which features appearances by artists Young Bliss, Wizel & Lionel Koordom.

 

Collectively these two projects have blossomed with stand out tracks such as 'Teenage Pregnancy' and 'Ek Sal Altyd Down Vijo Wees' receiving the most downloads on Soundcloud so far, after last month's 'Die Is Dai Love Song' which takes the cake within this series peaking at 22 downloads so far.

The song was therefore followed up with a music video, in addition to Goku's own 'Goku Ain't No Wana Be' which debuted as a music video before the actual song release online, in order to build anticipation of the concluding stages of the 'Bloed Maan' series. The music video is shot in their home region of Louwville as Goku appears walking along the railway line, a picture perfect scenery for an emotional music video. The video has accumulated 36 views on YouTube so far, the highest of the latest releases with 'Let Me Love You Alright' and 'Die Is Dai Love Song' trailing at 24 views each.

The groups most viewed video remains to be their hit song 'Wie Sal' on 209 views after it's release 9 months ago.

Click here to watch:

•  'Goku Ain't No Wana Be' YouTube | Mobile
•  'Die Is Dai Love Song' YouTube | Mobile 
•  'Let Me Love You Alright' YouTube | Mobile

or Download: 

•  'Goku Ain't No Wana Be'
•  'Die Is Dai Love Song'
•  'Let Me Love You Alright'

'I Am West Coast Hip-Hop' Initiative Releases Smartphone Application

An initiative started to help promote the local Hip-Hop scene has now grown into a more reliable source of entertainment, but will this improve its success? The question stands.

Branded as 'I Am West Coast Hip-Hop', this initiative is something some might already be familiar with. With it's establishment earlier this year on Facebook, the promotional efforts of this brand has accumulated 93 likes on Facebook so far, extending it's roots to Twitter to ensure a greater public reception.

So far the likes of War3 Karakt3z, Legacii, Big Twist, Ill Scripts, BALLERGANG & Tha Real U have risen to acclaim in this scene with constant mention on it's social networks. The initiative aims to help build and improve the South African West Coast Hip-Hop platform and has seen various newcomers such as EM-K, Wild Boys, AB, Lazy Cats & WBMG receive their much deserved attention as well. With arrangements such as a collaborative show known as 'West Coast Hip-Hop Night' proposed on the 1st of June this year and the 'I Am West Coast Hip-Hop Radio Show' on local community station, Radio West Coast (93.2fm), the initiative has grown to invest more and more in developing it's artistry. Theses attempts however have proven to be unsuccessful, but might improve as new plans are rolled out.

The latest plan from this initiative is the 'I Am West Coast Hip-Hop BlackBerry Application' known as 'Weskus Hip-Hop by SwagCity' on BlackBerry App World. While this application was developed by it's sister project, SwagCity, a mobile music website established for the same purpose, the partnership in this smart-phone application could prove to be one worthy of recognition.
The announcement for this plan was made two months ago in August, as SwagCity later shut down for maintenance to relaunch it's services on September 24th. The relaunch would include the application apart from the changes made on the music website. However part of this plan was later postponed due to pending status of both the vendor registration and application release by BlackBerry's Developer division.

The application finally hit the Research In Motion's smartphone online store this week with an announcement made on Saturday the 19th of October. Features from this app include, content from the West Coast Hip-Hop initiative's Facebook page, articles from two of West Coast Hip-Hop's media sources, Startouch Magazine and Lyrics & Truth, and the Top 20 newest releases from the West Coast on partner mobile website, SwagCity.

To download the App, search 'Weskus Hip Hop' in BlackBerry's App World search

• Like 'Weskus Hip Hop' on Facebook
• Follow '@IAmWeskusHipHop' on Twitter

Saldanha Bay Rappers Have Bigger Plans

In case you haven't heard of WBMG, lets take this time to introduce them to you. Rappers Hentaz, Cido, MadDogg & Yung Aiaya are the next big thing in Diazville. Together this collective of teen swagstars form the WBMG. While they might be quiet to the online scene, they've been around town to town doing shows in anticipation of their mixtape releasing later this year. 


A few weeks ago, this announcement was made prompt by of the group's leading men Yung Aiaya, who revealed the title as 'Friday The 13th'. While the group only has two songs online, their debut with 'You To Fine To Be Alone' accumulated 11 straight downloads and 14 plays after a year of release. Okay, that's nothing to brag about but anyway...

Whist every name progressing in Saldanha Hip-Hop seems to be a teenager, the current heavyweights Ill Scripts have confirmed the rumors of their proposed mixtape as well. Rapper, INSANE mentions that the supposed 'Cloud 9' mixtape (which we assume will obviously have another name) is scheduled to release by the end of the final school term, this being the month of November & December.

The mixtape is said to be a compilation of all Ill Scripts latest releases and could feature some interesting things from the Fantasy Productions team. Included will be new unheard releases, but we can already point out the fact that majority of these will be remade cover versions such as their latest release 'All Me' by OVO Sound & Young Money rapper, Drake.


Currently the Scripts have six releases out and about, five of which are on KasiMp3. In total the group achieved 809 downloads on KasiMp3 alone, minus the 135 for rapper Junio A!'s 'Light Up Freestyle' alone (therefore a total of 674), with their June comeback release 'Cast My Eyes' peaking at 236 downloads. The group currently holds the Most Downloads In A Day record for the West Coast with 101 downloads in 17 hours and is the most downloaded group within the South African West Coast Hip-Hop music scene, after their local brothers, BALLERGANG, a group of which INSANE also belongs to.

Swag City Plans To Relaunch This Tuesday With Smartphone App

Incase you haven't heard, the West Coast's top underground music site, Swag City has finalised it's relaunch date. The site recently shifted into a period of closure, due to reconstructive work needed to simplify the need of excessive browsing.

Along with the new site, it includes a BlackBerry mobile application, free to all BlackBerry users from the BlackBerry's App World portal. Along with these developments, new content from other regions will be added, and content barriers will seize to exist as music will now be arranged according to region and not content or style. Primarily the website's focus is Hip-Hop music, although it has an additional section for House and Experimental Sounds. This additional part seems not to be of interest at the moment, despite the growing popularity of Electronic music.

The reason there of is that, SwagCity exists as a local website for the West Coast Hip-Hop community. Artists and music schemes add their music to various online resources, particularly the favourites Soundcloud and KasiMp3 inorder to generate downloads. SwagCity then uses direct hyperlinks to generate exposure and easily reference songs of all artists in the community to be found and enjoyed in future. The point? No one will have to google or hunt down local music, as it's all listed under one website, SwagCity.

We trust that the redevelopment process will be twice as effective as the last few changes at the mobile site and look forward to the West Coast first smartphone application releasing this Tuesday.

Full Interview: INSAiN from Da Ballergang Speaks About Weskus Hip Hop, Artistry & ILL SCRIPTS

Recently Radio De Touch caught up with Saldanha Bay rapper INSaiN from the Ballergang to see how the impact of growing in a disinterested yet improving West Coast Hip-Hop community, influences the core of new artists and their view of things.

<< Read questions 1 - 8 about the Ballergang

Below is the full interview:

About ILL SCRIPTS:

9) How did ILLSCRIPTS deal with the controversy around its debut release?

Like we laughed a lot about it because it wasn't even serious an we just done that to see if they were stupid enough to reply so well we couldn't careless - it doesn't really matter we don't hate the guys..they like on there level an they doing it big an I believe ballergang or ill scripts is the onli crew in West Coast hip-hop that could give them a run for there lyrics...lol

10) Do you feel that a negative light has been placed onto ILLSCRIPTS or not?

On the diss track we got good and bad feedback but we moved on, that was just messing around in the studio and niggers got serious - but after the new style of ILL SCRIPTS, we got good feedback.. so yeah it's all GOOD though

11) Briefly explain the work of ILLSCRIPTS, what made you change the production style and do you plan to work on more harmonious/melodic music or upbeat music?

Well in ILLSCRIPTS mostly me an junio-A wana talk what's real and that's what we do. We do any style of hip-hop as long its Hip-Hop or Rap. ILLSCRIPTS puts it all together.

12) In the past the group initial planned for a mixtape and music video, does the group also plan to record more releases and what is the current status of these works in ILLSCRIPTS?

We have a lot to still do but we just taking it step by step - not rushing things with ILL SCRIPTS. We got a great team: it's me, Junio-A!, Kieran (our drummer), & Noel (our guitarist). We're more like a band now but Junio-A! and I will still take these beats and go ham.

 

About INSaiN:

12) Which style of Hip-Hop would you describe yourself as? What's your forte?

 

Man I'm comfortable in the commercial scene but the conscious side has got the best of me though... so I'm doing both.

 

13) Seeing that progress is coming your way into the industry, what do you personally aim to achieve and what are you striving for in context to your music?

 

Like personally I wana record a mixtape and get the whole South Africa behind me an make money! [laughs] but firstly I would want to feature all dope artist from the West Coast and my boy from Cape Town, Uranatic.

...yeah like a few of those artist with like every artist in the Ballergang, Junio-A, (those dope ass kids) and yeah all dope artist in the West Coast like Wolve, etc... I don't hate Wolve though, I just wana make dope music and be heard by the youth of SA and do it big for SA... [laughs again].

Man I'm only sixteen so I will have crazy dreams [laughs] but it feels great to be one of the youngest rappers in the game though.

14) Since your aware of what's happening in the West Coast underground, what do you wish would change?
 

Not much but I just hope the people around it could take more note of it, not just the people like the "GAM" kids, nah everyone should listen to it, because its dope at the moment though. I'm just happy to be a apart of it so yeah.

 

15) Do you find the public disinterested in your efforts or do you find there to be growing fan-base?

 

 

Yeah man people will always take me as a rapper...they will always be like: a rapper does "this and that" stuff like that...so yeah they show me support and they wish me luck on performances. They give me good feedback on the tracks we drop too so yeah... I feel a fan-base is growing.
 

 

16) After hitting 200 views on YouTube for 'Ons Is Bevok' (currently at 202 views) and counting, which other resources do you find would promote yourself even more as an artist and would you consider online distribution greater than locally, or are both beneficial?

 

Our tracks thats on Kasimp3 and on Swagcity, like the whole Ballergang mixtape is on kasimp3 and Swagcity and yeah that's all we have right about now. It's going good so yeah...

 

17) What influences you as an artist? How long does it take you to write? And with which local artist would you wish to collaborate?

 

What influences me as an artist is like my surroundings and the people I'm always with they give me something to rap about an yeah just great international hip-hop/rap artist like Drake,  A$AP rocky, Kanye, Kendrick, Jay-Z, Big Sean, J.Cole and Ice Prince only Nigerian rapper I listen to and few local artist like AKA, Khuli Chana, Reason, Tumi and all dope artist is like a big influence on me... if you saying local I'll take that as whole SA, I would like to jump on a track with AKA or Reason yeah. Would also love to work with KPM again.

 

We won't end an interview without having an artist reflect his true opinion so...

 

19) Is there anything else you'd like you say? What is your direct message to the general public?

 

 

Yeah you should choose your decisions wisely thinking of consequences and don't let the next person bring you down keep pushing an you can become what ever you want an achieve what ever you want and believe in your self and never hate your self for who you are because this is gods will and there's nothing you can do about it so..believe in GOD an your self and never give up and never leave something that's working out for you for something that you hope will work out for...so yeah keep it Real and be you self and never give up on your dream or on what you love or who you love...AN I'm out!!! #SWAG

 

 

______________________

ARTIST INFORMATION

 

 

• Follow INSAiN on Twitter @LlewenInSaIN)
• Follow ILL SCRIPTS on Twitter (@illscripts)
• Like Da Ballergang on Facebook
• Download their latest single 'Ready'
• Download ILLSCRIPTS debut 'Ons Is Bevok'
• Watch footage of ILL SCRIPTS Live at a local High School Talent Show

 _____________________________
INTERVIEWED BY: 

Recording Artist, Tha Real U from Shaloma Muzik Underground Brand.

•  Follow Tha Real U on Twitter @REaLMiXwELL
•  Like on Facebook
•  Visit Shaloma Muzik official website for more info on Tha Real U
•  Visit the official website for DJ Real U

WE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE THANKS TO ALL PARTIES INVOLVED.

BALLERGANG: The New Success Of The West Coast

With a strong production force and a growing aspiration to rhyme, the BALLERGANG, has swiftly took stage to the West Coast music scene, with its first five releases.

Debuting a few months back with 'All Good' the song which featured a comeback of local washouts ILL SCRIPTS, definantly revived the name of rappers Pang & INSAiN. Not just that, the song is currently BALLERGANG's most downloaded release with 53 downloads on Kasimp3.

Along with the bad rep ILLSCRIPTS has been getting, came some success, with its debut 'Ons Is Bevok' still firmly gaining views on YouTube. In total BALLERGANG is undoubtedly the most downloaded Hip-Hop group/crew on the West Coast so far, with a total of 170 downloads. 





BALLERGANG statistics derived from www.kasimp3.com

With all this at the brink, Radio De Touch exclusively interviewed 16 year-old Saldanha rapper, INSAiN, firmly a menber of ILLSCRIPTS and the BALLERGANG, to uncover the truth behind this mysterious group and furthermore understand the degree of change occurring in the young rapper's career.

 

1) How many members are in the BALLERGANG and who are they?

 

 

6 members. Its me Insain, Pang, Arnie, Anyboy, B-boy and the latest member Drizzle. Other than that, Junio-A was also suppose to join but apparently his too busy.

 

2) Where did you derive this name?

 

"Man it has nothing behind it - just a name I thought of when I was still a kid... like 11 years old, when I started rapping then I just grew up with the name...but if u will listen to ma track you would know that thy don't call me 'insain' for nothing LOL* just joking bra.."

 

3) How does it feel being the only artist in two groups?

 

 

"It's kinda difficult but not much, I just have to make sure I deliver my best for both crews and as long as they cool with it, I'm committed to both crews"

 

 

4) What made you join the Ballergang or what formed it?

 

Pang and I along with Junio A! were offered to join seeing that we already existed as a group (ILLSCRIPTS).

 

We then agreed since BALLERGANG has better production quality and with a bunch of good kids in the crew we couldn't refuse. 

 

I jus joined a dope crew that had a name of "BALLERGANG" but from what I've heard the name came from my homies Arnie, Anyboy & B-Boy. The three were in a clique before Ballergang and all shared one thing in common: they all loved the music of the greatest rapper of all time, 2PAC.

 

With that, there's a verse in his song 'Life Goes On' from which the three heard him say the following words "live as a BALLER alcohol and bootycalls."

 

The group liked that so the name of the clique came quite easily; but as for me, me and the boys go way back...

 

 

5) Whose responsible for the production, distribution and other efforts of the group?

 

Most popular producer in Saldanha the one an only DJ Brandon. The whole clique works together to make it work though.

 

6) Does the group belong to label/brand and what is it's aim production wise?

 

Arnie answered this question saying:

 

We belong to a label that's well known in Saldanha bay called 'YA GA YO STUDIO' and were building the label from the ground up. The aim is mostly to say that we're keeping the name WEST COAST high and to put out good music

 

 

7) After these first few singles, what does the group plan in future?

 

Just to be heard and keep pushing, feature other crews and perform at different places - we would love that but yeah... we just wana be heard and make the production bigger so that there is dope tracks out there for the people.

 

 

8) After winning 2nd place in the high school talent show and performing publicly, does that encourage you or discourage you to continue making music and how did that experience feel for you?

 

That encourages me a lot man and it makes me wana make more music. It felt great being on stage, it's something I enjoy doing - performing. Before I got on stage I was nervous though but when I got out there... I just done my thing an enjoyed it.

 

It happened to be my 1st performance, ever... and with that, me and Junio-A! killed it, seeing that we got second place... so yeah, it was great!

 

 

9) How did ILL SCRIPTS deal with the controversy around its debut release?

 

Like we laughed a lot about it because it wasn't even serious. We just done that to see if they were stupid enough to reply and so well we couldn't careless... it doesn't really matter we don't hate the guys, they're on their level and they're doing it big yet I believe ballergang or ill scripts is the only crew in West Coast hip-hop that could really give them a run for their lyrics...lol

 

• FULL INTERVIEW COMING SOON...

More on the BALLERGANG:

• CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BALLERGANG'S LATEST SINGLE 'READY'
• 'LIKE' BALLERGANG ON FACEBOOK
• FOLLOW INSAiN (@LlewenInSaIN) ON TWITTER

 

5 Things Happening In West Coast Hip-Hop

Over the last few months, the West Coast Hip-Hop scene has seen some changes occur. Some were noticed yet some might still be ignored as many happen to be uninformed. If you one of those who don't know or maybe you haven’t been paying close attention, take a look below:
 
 
1. Internet Exposure

 
With artists like Goku from War3 Karak3tez, Big Twist, Tha Real U and Legacii on Soundcloud and Reverbnation, Internet exposure has surely increased. Three months ago, Tha Real U released 'Underground Kings' which quickly became one of the top downloaded songs in West Coast Hip-Hop, by reaching 100 downloads in a day.
Apart from this, Goku has released a series of music videos online which accompany those of Bizzy and Zayo, as well as the Major Playaz.
 
Other than this Tha Real U happened to release a music video as well. For the coast, this kind of exposure not only helps artists but it sheds light on the West Coast Hip-Hop community as well. Online releases help artists get recognised locally and Internationally quicker and more conveniently.
 
Last year mobile-site Swag City, was released in favour of this, so that locally people can download songs without having to hassle with computers, looking for links on Google or better yet not knowing where to find music.
 
 
2. Collaborations
 
Recently Big Twist collaborated with Goku. This created a banger along with Ivaan and Lazy B who previous also appeared on one of Goku's songs. Not only did this song ('We Made It') show how West Coast Hip-Hop steps things up, but so did Tha Real U's 'That I'm Dreaming' and 'Long Nights' which got newcomers Jempas and Lee Rick further involved in music.
 
General and Young Fl!p gained access to the Hip-Hop scene as well when they debuted on Big Twist's first mixtape, along with Prospect and Double D which gained added recognition. These collaborations show how West Coast Hip-Hop is transforming.
The scene is no longer monopolised by a single group of artists or band, but diverse, with different perspectives, styles and influences.
 

3. Started From The Bottom
 
Like everyone in the industry, you have to start somewhere even if it is the bottom. The past year has seen this happen. Not only did Twist come out of his shadow, but so did Tha Real U who happened to be a mash-up DJ.
 
Legacii, Illscripts, WBMG, also formed. These three groups soon started making music with a passion and are yet fighting for some exposure. With so many artists popping up out of no where, the West Coast community might soon see a revolution take place. While other artists remain unknown, the little light that has become the platform for West Coast Hip-Hop has helped artists grow and release more and more songs. With this comes better sound quality, lyrics and production quality.
 
Although most artists pushing songs these days are underground and newcomers, their support structures are constantly expanding. It's might just be a matter of time until their music is everywhere.
 

4. The Platform
 
Before 2013, West Coast Hip-Hop lacked a serious platform. Artists seem to be hidden in all places, some are popular yet the notorious, remain notorious. This reality however is starting to change. With Facebook pages and groups, websites like Swag City and communication structures between artists through these tools, West Coast Hip Hop now has a growing platform open for new artists and ready to support existing artists.
 
One problem though. Somehow there's always a disadvantage and this is it: some artists are promoting self with old, outdated procedures, rather then modernising and keeping up with the new platform. Not only do they aim at creating fan-bases or added support for themselves, they do this with no intention of building up the West Coast Hip-Hop community.
 
Networking tools like Facebook groups/pages, Websites etc... depend on the whole communities involvement to become an true success. Not only do artists gain exposure, while they lend exposure, they also help the whole West Coast Hip-Hop scene gain exposure and this will either help them cutback at trying to win fans cause they'll naturally gain support, or cause them to fade out if the scene becomes quickly populated.
 

5. Performances

Recently Big Twist and brand, started hitting a few popular venues. With performances springing up in local places, West Coast Hip-Hop is becoming much more engaging.
Although some regular performances do happen in the West Coast community, they seem to be aimed at one area, particularly a certain fan-base to please the supporters of a certain group. This is remarkable as fans will keep coming back for more, but it doesn't get the Hip-Hop scene to expand into unheard regions of the coast.
 
The group, ILLSCRIPTS took on this attempt however, by performing in a local High School Talent show, which scored them 2nd place. Not only does this performance help debut the group, but it also informs the general community about the emerging Hip-Hop scene within its community.
 
While some Hip-Hop artists (unknown to us) do also perform in popular places, it is yet a mystery on how their music actually engages with the public.
 
It is said that more events are being planned for West Coast Hip-Hop artists, especially the thought of possibly seeing some of these current power-forces work together. Will that happen? and is this even possible? For now we have no idea, only the Lord knows.

 

Why Would Shaloma Make A Diss Track?

The song is both a linked artistry of Saldanha rapper, Jempas & Saint Helena Bay Conscious/Christian rapper, Tha Real U. Following preceding works of Tha Real U, the fact that a Conscious Rapper released a diss track seemed to leave many in arrears.

Shaloma however in contrast to its normal distribution online, released this song locally as it dealt with an internal issue within West Coast Hip-Hop.

 Two months ago, newcomers ILLSCRIPTS, a Saldanha Bay rap group, released 'Ons Is Bevok', a diss track aimed at Major, one of the West Coast's more acknowledged rappers, known for his works in the public favourite former rap group, Major Playerz.

The songs reception has been moderate, although it is widely-unfamiliar locally, it's greatest success saw ILLSCRIPTS debut on YouTube with 182 views so far.

Following Real U's latest official release 'Underground Kings', remarkably known for receiving 100 downloads in one day, the song briefly concludes with the statement that: those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who remain humble will be exalted, a Biblical scripture from Luke 14:11.

 As 'Underground Kings' was released as an indirect message aimed at artist particularly on the West Coast, Shaloma Muzik extended this theme with 'Lord Have Mercy' as a direct message to the newcomers.

ILLSCRIPTS' Junio A! & Lil' Sain became the prime example, reason being is that they are personally know by the duo. As Real U's 'Underground Kings' did not reach the Saldanha Bay rap group as consciously as it should have, 'Lord Have Mercy' was released to educate the group with a more direct approach.

The evidence of the link between the two songs is found in the structure of the song as 'Underground Kings' and 'Lord Have Mercy' both start with Real U lyrically rapping in the first verse, standing out the second and then concluding the song with a dramatic message-based third verse.

In both cases the third verse was recorded to clarify and provoke a powerful statement.

Perhaps the center focus behind 'Lord Have Mercy' should be where Real U's says "I'm the educator and I'm teaching it, close your eyes homie I'm about to start preachin' it, Lord have mercy upon these rappers who have no idea what real Hip-Hop is." This metaphor corresponds with the controversial line in Real U's song "will you quit rapping sh*t?! Like you got something better today." Evidently Real U is provoking rappers to add sense to their lyrics and not rapping for public impression. It's clear that Shaloma's intention was to promote consciousness by bring the issue regarding the ILLSCRIPTS' recorded diss song into light, rather than insult the artists on a mic.

Twistyle Muzik captured this rather well with the release of 'Keep Pushing.' The song features Lee Rick, a artist significantly known for his verse in 'Long Nights' - the breakthrough song for Conscious Hip-Hop on the West Coast.

The second verse in 'Lord Have Mercy' is painted by Jempas. He concludes with a powerful line, "You asses think it's insane but for yal it's all just in vain." Vanity is a large issue regarding Hip-Hop culture as a whole in these modern times, the rap duo thus formulated a inflicting message in these two songs about how the West Coast should not be pushed into the same situation. Jempas describes ILLSCRIPTS as "lil’ Chihuahuas tryna bark out loud" asking for mercy as they don't understand the implications of their actions, and quiet frankly have no idea what the underground industry is about, this lyrically suggested through the second verse. He uses a threatening tone of voice and lyrics to ensure that Shaloma Muzik will stop at nothing to awake a conscious system of listeners within its community and hopefully globally.

» Click here to read the connected article concerning 'Underground Kings.'
 

External Links:

» To download 'Lord Have Mercy (Junio A! & Lil' Sain Diss)' visit swagcity.wen.ru using your Mobile device.

» Click here for song lyrics to 'Lord Have Mercy (Junio A! & Lil' Sain Diss)' on Metrolyrics.com.