Tuesday 29 December 2015
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MACKY 2 VS SLAP. D
MACKY 2 & SLAP.D CRUSH EACH OTHER.
By: Kazungo Emmanuel Ndeya
24th
December 2015 will not just remain as an ordinary Christmas eve in the minds of Zed
Hip-Hop lovers, especially those that have been following the rise to firm of
the self proclaimed Kings of Zed Hip Hop, Slap D and Macky 2 but will forever
bring memories of the night the two music giants crashed each other to bones.
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| FACE TO FACE, SLAP.D AND MACKY 2 |
Despite
their place of location, Macky 2 and Slap.Ds music has received massive air
play on all radio stations and across the country and has given each of the two
rap Cats a larger following making them the most popular Zed hip hop rappers
Zambia has ever had. However, Debate has beeing going on and on between the two
and among the fans on who is the best rapper between Macky 2 and Slap.D.
The two started their own war in 2008 but the answer as to who is the best between the two has never been satisfactory as fans of each of these giants continue to celebrate the works of the two without reserve.
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| MACKY 2 |
However,
this tough question that had been breathing fresh air since the beef between
MACK 2 and SLAP D started, was set be quenched on the eve of the 2015 Christmas
day at Hollywood city night club in Lusaka.
This
Extra ordinary show which was set to start at 18:00hrs was organised by the two
managers of the two Beasts Shawn Kaystar for Macky 2 and Hmark for Slap D and
remains a show to remember in the Zambian music industry.
Fans
of the two legendary beasts only started flocking in after 21hrs and by 22hrs,
the venue was fully packed with fans of the Kopala swag and the XYZ Camp
chanting slogans of the Beast they were supporting.
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| SLAP . D |
At
exactly 23:10hrs, MC of the Night, KB Killer Beats appeard on the stage to
officially kick start the show. And to open the show was XYZ' newly signed
Drift with his hit song Tongo which fans could not resist but sing along.
However, it was not a good night for Kopala Swag' son Camstar as he became a
recipient of the first "booos" of the night.
XYZ's
Diva Kantu put fans to the Dance floor when she appeared on stage and performed
her hit songs Alangiz, Mungeli, and 1 in a million but things were not the same
after Kopala Swags Punchliner "Mwana wanyirenda" Tiye P was
introduced
to
give XYZ fans the wrath of Kopala swag through his songs Munjeleko, Unajaila
ine and Pamulilo.
In
other performances was Mic Burner who performed his new dancehall track
"Rumour", XYZ' Kobi also performed feeling myself, Akuna matata and
till the last day before Willz aka Mr Nyopole could seal it up to pave way for
battle of the Night with londole, Ninalakwa and the all time smash hit Toliwe.
It
however took about 45min after Willz' performance to have the main event of the
night which was the crowning of the best Hip Hop zed rapper between Macky 2 and
Slap D and this saw fans protesting by throwing bottles on stage because they
could not hold their breath to witness the best
Rap battle night of the year 2015 and to also witness history in the
making.
It
was not untill 02:15hrs when the battle line was drawn between the giants of
the night and the two camps Kopala Swag and XYZ.
The
Kopala Commander MK Macky 2 aka Flavour took to the stage in round one with the
song "Nangu Banchinge" the song he featured one of Zambias best
vocalists, Exile. This was fire for most XYZ fans as Kopala Swag fans helped
their Beast (Macky 2) with the chorus. In the end, XYZ fans were heard booing
at the Kopala commander but in no time, he quenched their boos with his street
song hit, "We don't care" a song that left most of the fans heads in
the air.
After
the two songs were performed by the Kopala king, it was time for the Lusaka
Beast to come and rescue his fans from the burning furnace. It is at this time
that MC of the night KB introduced Slap D in the first round of the battle.
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| MACKY 2 ON STAGE |
Slap.D
came to the stage with the XYZ anthem, backed by Vigabenga and later breathed
fire when he performed Nomba Ninshi which made his fans go wild as they also
were heard singing along on the chorus "Nomba Ninshi." Slap D went
further on to give remarks that he wanted to show the Kopala swag crew why he
was called "Kind Dizo".
In
round two, the Kopala commander tried to give his hip hop fans some hip hop
flavor in “fwebabako nifwebo” however, it is important to mention that the
response received when he was performing the song was not overwhelming not
until he rescued himself with the onetime hit song titled “Google” which left
the fans dancing. And in he’s remark, Macky 2 said he knew that the XYZ crew
thought they were running the game but he was there to show them that he runs
it. “ninjishiba ati ba XYZ baimona kwati bakali sana bati nalamilanga lelo,
mwalamwenako,” said Macky 2.
Macky
2s remarks were however put to ashes when the Lusaka King appeared on stage and
made remarks that he had being in the game longer than he’s contender. “Kopala
swag cannot battle with me because the time I released “So che”, they were not
there, the time I was releasing solola, they were not there and the time I
released “zikomo” they were never there. Said Slap.D
He later set the fire when he performed the award winning song “Kuichaila”
which should be said put the hands of the fans in the air. And as though that
was not enough, Slap D asked the fans how they were feeling that night through
his Wizkid cover song “Ojuelegba”.
The
resurrection of the Kopala beast was however seen in round three when he came
to the stage in a soldiers outfit. This got patrons screaming for Kopala
captain and in one way or another; this was seen to be the climax of the battle
between the two giants.
Macky
2 made the patrons sing along and jumping like they were Rastafarians when he
performed one of his most controversial songs “ndimupondo”. As though that was
not enough, he summed up his round three with “lolo lolo” the street version.
Slap
D came in round three on stage backed by one of his sons from the XYZ click,
Bobby East with a song titled “Bafana” but this was not a good performance
enough to cover Macky 2s previous performace. The Lusaka Captain later brought
Maya on stage to perform “Life yama Diva” a song he featured on, however,
patrons seemed not have been impressed with that performance. It was not until
he performed “Nichigwile” one of his old time hits which featured the Late
P.Jay. While he was performing, the XYZ crew with the likes of Bobby East,
Kan2, Kobi, Tosta, Bmark among others flocked to the stage to help their
captain and their fans pay some respect to their late member of the group and
one of Zambias most celebrated vocalist, P. Jay.
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| BOBBY EAST |
But
when Macky 2 appeared on stage in he’s round four for the night, he said he was
surprised that Slap.D could bring the whole XYZ crew on stage during he’s
performance when it was only a night for the two (Slap. D and Macky 2).
“nadabwafye ati umuntu aleta family yonse kuno, ba anchi bakwe, ba uncle,
bambuya na balupwa bonse. Ine nachishiiba ati iyi game ni siya nomaba umuguys
aleta family yonse.” (I surprised that this person (slap.D) has brought his
entire family here, his aunty, his uncle, his grannys and all he’s relatives. I
thought this game was just for the two of us) said Macky 2.
“nomba
apa, kaili umuguys aleta ama soldier bakwe bonse kuli inkondo yababili, ine
nalamuleta fye umu soldier umo, umofye.” (Now that this guy brought his
soldiers to this battle which was initially ment for the two of us, I will also
bring just one of my soldiers, just one). Said Macky 2
And
in what was a surprise to both XYZ and Kopala Swag fans, Macky 2 introduced
2014 – 2015 Best Hip Hop album ZMA award winner, Chef 187 who is also his young
brother to the stage and at this moment one could not tell who was an XYZ or a
Kopala Swag fan as fans of camps put their hands for the self proclaimed
“numeral Uno” with his song titled “Wala
wala”. And towards the last verse of the song, Macky 2 grabbed the microphone
from his brother and told him not to finish them (XYZ). “Chapwa mwaiche,
bashemo” (That’s all young man, do not finish them). Macky 2 told his young
brother.
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| CHEF 187 |
Before
the crowed realized it, Macky 2 was performing another of his most controversial
songs “Chikalakukalipa” produced by Hip Hop singer J.O.B. this was the anthem
of the night for most Macky 2 fans. As though that was not enough, Macky 2 took
the patrons to the dance floor as he performed 2014-2015 song of the year “Mama
Rabbecca.” And before the song could come to an end, Macky 2 told the Dj to
stop the song as he was joined by the audience in singing the last lines of the
last verse of the song. “ichichetekelo chakwa pompi, kwati katundu yakwa…?
Bobby, the fans answered as Macky 2 was leaving the stage
On
the other hand, Slap.D returned to the stage to re-battle the round four of the
Kopala swag vampires with two of his recent songs “waumfwa” and “paya one” but
the performance of the two songs were not good enough to survive the wounds he
sustained from the bites of Macky 2 and Chef not until he gave the audience
another of his anthems titled “Foshize” which drove his fans wild.
In
the final round, Macky 2 thanked he’s fans for the support he had been
receiving from the days he started music until now when he is one of Zambia’s
most celebrated artists. Macky 2 said Slap.D could only boast of having good
music years back but not anymore. Closing up he’s final and fifth round, Macky
2 performed “So much more” and he’s current hit song “lolo lolo” which features
Izrael.
In
closing the battle between the two giants, Slap.D said he respected Macky 2 and
Kopala swag for giving him and the XYZ competition.”I respect Macky 2 for
giving me competition; I respect Kopala swag for giving XYZ competition. He
said. “The only difference between him (Macky 2) and me is that I do real Hip
Hop music” Slap.D said.
Slap.D
then summed it up with one of his recent songs which features pop singer Mumba
Yachy and former Kopala Swag member Muzo aka Alphonso titled “Somone”
The
show that ended about 45 minutes past 03hrs still left the crowd with an
answered questions on who was King between Macky 2 and Slap.D as no one was
officially announced to have defeated the other by the organizers neither could
the winner be determined by the support of the audience.
Some
fans talked to by Royal Breed Entertainment Magazine reporter, Kazungo Emmanuel
Ndeya said the show was one of those to remember in the history of the Zambian
music industry as fans of both camps had fan seeing their Artists perform on
one stage. It was however rumored that the show was set up to shoot a movie in
which both Macky 2 and Slap D are characters called “THE ARTIST.”
The
an answered question still remains, who is the real King of Zed Hip Hop between Macky 2 and Slap.D?
Tuesday 20 October 2015
DJ KAS & KEN, A NEW DIMENSION OF RADIO PRESENTERS
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| Dj Kas, Roberto, Dj Ken and Dj N.O.P |
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| Dj Ken and Cleo Ice Queen |
Rising from just a name to fame has not been an easy road to Hone Fm Radio Breakfast Djs, Djs KAS and KEN also known as the Ku Na Kwa Breakfast boys.
The Duo are on air every day of the week from Mondays to Thursdays and Sometimes Fridays when Dj Showstar, presenter of the Fridays Breakfast Show is committed to other duties.
Their coming on radio has seen the birth of many projects that have been appreciated by most Hone Fm Radio fans.
One Project that has showed that the duo are indeed a duo that radio has for a long time needed is a segment called the KU NA KWA CARE FOR THE CHILDREN INITIATIVE.
One Project that has showed that the duo are indeed a duo that radio has for a long time needed is a segment called the KU NA KWA CARE FOR THE CHILDREN INITIATIVE.
This initiative was born from a segment the duo co host called THE BREAKFAST TABLE.
One the breakfast table the duo allow listeners to send in their situations of life that need words of encouragements and advise from diverse people. sometimes, Dj Kas and Dj Ken Come up with a topic of discussion affecting the many Zambians out there. Among other topics tackled on the segment are Unemployment levels, Teenage pregnancies, Poverty, Relationship among others.
it is from the segment that the initiative has brought both the listeners and the presenters themselves to give a helping hand to the many street kids in Lusaka.
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| DJ KAS |
The VINTU olo KUWAYA WAYA FYE segment is another segment that the duo present. This segment gives a platform to upcoming artists to have their songs criticized by the isteners.
The listeners give their views on what they think about the song on the chopping board on weather or not its a Good song or Not
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| Dj Ken and Ozzy |
The duo on every Throw back Thursday bring a legendary and celebrated Zambian music artist as their guest. This program comes at 08:10 hrs and aims at making the listeners interact with their most celebrated artists.
Bearing in mind that the breakfast show on Hone Fm is the anchor of Zambian Music, every Thursday the duo play Zambian music from as far as 1999 to 2008.
This segment has been appreciated by not just the listeners but also the musicians hosted on the show among them, General Ozzy who was the first to be hosted and CQ.
Other than making the listeners interact with these artists,the idea behind bringing these artist on radio is appreciate their conceited while they are still alive.
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| Dj Kas and Zagaze |
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| Dj Kas, Mumba Yachy, Dj Ken and the Dream Sounds Band |
The Ku Na Kwa Breakfast bwoys in collaboration with Dream Sounds Music and The Evelyn Hone College Music Department have put Zambian artists to a challenge by bringing a segment called the LIVE CAFE.
On this segment, Ken and Kas Host artist on the show to perform live music.
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| DJ KEN |
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| Dj Kas and General Ozzy |
Other than the above named programmes, Kas and Ken also bring the motivation talk. This segment brings inspirational messages to many of the listeners that tune in to the breakfast show.
it is not an assumption but a clear confession that people have given that they indeed get inspired with the different motivations that they get from Motivation talk on the BreakFast show.
It is a clear fact Kas and Ken are indeed presenters that radio has been missing for a long time because they have brought a new dimension to radio.
For sure, Radio is not just about music and business, its also about what impact you have on the people that listen to you as a presenter.
Join Kas and Ken every day from Monday to Thursday on the Breakfast Show from 06 to 10 hours on Hone Fm radio 94.1, the station that sets trends in African Broadcasting
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| DJ KAS and DJ KEN |
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