The Best Thing Out of Durban Since The Poison…

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What: “Big Idea”, Live.
When: Friday Night, 13^th July 2007.
Where: Kwasuka Theatre on Stamfordhill Road, Morningside, Durban.

Big Idea is a Durban based hip-hop group, something akin to the Roots, but purely South African. Rocking Durban Slang, they have three vocalists, a DJ, A Drummer, A sampler and a Bass Guitarist. The music sounds like a real hip-hop concert with a smooth jazz finish. The lyrics are specifically tailored to a Durban, South African Audience. There isn’t any tinge of a US Accent as these guys break it down talking about bunny chows, being chased by the Kerels, etc. etc.

Other acts which were show cased at the concert was “Ewok”, the Durban based MC, who’s the only white rapper I know who sounds as delightfully commercial as Eminem and Bubba Sparxx, but whose lyrics show a level of knowledge and lyrical ineptness far above that of any South African (or White American) rapper I’ve ever heard. Another new hip-hopper which was showcased was Black Moss who did a really cool track called “Let me take you back to the old School”, infectious and as fuckin’ engaging as a performance can get. Ewok and Black Moss did do a couple of sets together which got every seat empty as the crowd rushed to the front of the stage.

Big Idea has released an album called “Hot Box”, which you can get at the bands record label, Ruffinery Records. Since they covered a couple of new tracks at the concert, you can expect a new album to be released some time soon. Ewok, who was previously with a band called “Illuminating Shadows” will finally be releasing his solo album on September 14th 2007, Venue not confirmed but check out Ruffinery Records for any updates.

Technorati Tags: Big Idea, Durban, Ewok, Black Moss, Kwasuka Theatre, Hot Box, Ruffinery Records

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