The Winner

by Manqoba

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about

Translated from his native isiXhosa, 'manqoba' means 'the winner'. This hungry young emcee from Khayelitsha certainly lived up to his name by cleaning up at a Pioneer Unit open mic talent search competition that was held in association with Kool Out Entertainment and Red Bull in Cape Town in 2010.

A winner was chosen from 4 regional open mic competitions by a panel of judges. The 4 winners were invited to compete at a final that was held at a KOL night in Cape Town. A final winner was chosen by crowd reaction. Manqoba set the place on fire with his punchlines and high energy performance. He emerged as the people's champion.

Manqoba's prize was a recording session at Red Bull Studios and a release through Pioneer Unit. This EP is the result of that prize.

With beats by Hipe, El Nino and Dplanet, The Winner is a must have for afficianados of spaza hip hop.

credits

released 23 February 2011
01. Manqoba
(E. Mendu)
Produced by Hipe
Recorded by Steve Elsworth at Red Bull Studios, Cape Town
Mixed by Hipe at Hiperdelic Studios, Ravensmead

02. Real Rappers
(E. Mendu)
Produced by Hipe
Recorded by Steve Elsworth at Red Bull Studios, Cape Town
Mixed by Hipe at Hiperdelic Studios, Ravensmead

03. Shit Hits the Fan
(E. Mendu)
Produced by Hipe
Recorded by Dplanet at Pioneer Unit Studios, Cape Town
Mixed by Hipe at Hiperdelic Studios, Ravensmead

04. Passop Ft. Driemanskap
(E. Mendu / E. Mpengesi / S. Kambi / B. Nompetsheni)
Produced by El Nino
Recorded by Steve Elsworth at Red Bull Studios, Cape Town
Mixed by Hipe at Hiperdelic Studios, Ravensmead

05. Thanks 2 My Parents
(E. Mendu)
Produced by Hipe
Recorded by Steve Elsworth at Red Bull Studios, Cape Town
Mixed by Hipe at Hiperdelic Studios, Ravensmead

06. Real Rappers Remix Ft. Cream, Phoenix, Dla & Rattex
(E. Mendu / M. van Wyk / L. Breakfast / D. Mancunga / T. Twetwa)
Produced by Dplanet
Recorded by Dplanet at Pioneer Unit Studios, Cape Town
Mixed by Dplanet at Pioneer Unit Studios, Cape Town

Mastered by Dplanet at Pioneer Unit Studios.

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tags: african hip hop hip hop hip hop hip-hop/rap khayelitsha manqoba rap south africa south african hip hop spaza Cape Town

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We develop artists who understand the cultural significance of representing the reality of life in South Africa. Whilst deeply rooted in Hip Hop culture, we push aesthetic boundaries. Our sound is influenced by a wide variety of music, everything from Roots, Dub and Dancehall, to Electro, Detroit Techno, Dubstep, Grime and naturally, the sounds of Africa. ... more

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