Man, so the weekend was crazy fantastic. And if you didn’t make it through to the Redbull Soundclash…well, don’t read on otherwise your in for some heavy disappointment.

It was a battle not to be missed what with Tumi and the Volume up against rocker group The Dirty Skirts. Each band was given a popular song to do a cover of. But get this…each rendition of the orginal song had to be done in the genre of each band.

Imagine The Spice Girls’ ‘Wanna Be’ over the smooth reggae flavoured dub of 340ml and with the hip hop spitting tempo (and flow) of Tumi Molekane…this is what makes up Tumi and the Volume.

Now standing on a stage of similar stature, imagine another band clad in rock gear…adding a bit of spice that the girls left out in the ‘Wannabe’ tune with a bit more edge and a lot more musical comand. This is the Dirty Skirts.

Now imagine about 300 people packed between these stages whom ,when on command by tv vixen VJ Fix, scream at the top of their lungs in a supportive frenzy for either band. Each fan looks at a decibel meter in a mad attempt to scream even louder driving the numbers up.

At the end of the shouting match, The Dirty Skirts comes out tops winning 2 rounds out of 3. Hmmm, a lot of people I enountered were skeptical about this win though – most said they were in it for Tumi and the V to win it. Oh well. We’ll keep the conspiracy theories at bay, this time.

But yeah, anyway…if you missed out on this round of Soundclashing, another is on thee way! Check out kwaito sensation Bricks up against The Parltotones on…ahem…watch this space. Date to be confirmed…Wait…spoke the organisers and this is hwat they said: 

“I wish I knew! These events are massive, have loads of behind the scenes stuff going on and take months to plan so there won’t be one for a while but hopefully again soon enough.”

Damn. Well, when they know, and we know…will give you the heads up…

I know it’s been a minute, ya’ll. Excuse my hiatus…but ya, ne…it looks like DJ Fresh just might be taking over Bad Boy T’s position as ‘bad boy.’

Yep, yep! DJ Fresh has been slapped with a hefty bill of R5000 for being a city slicker…that is speeding down Joburg’s N1 South highway. It is true indeed.

Now, there is nothing “fresh” about this man after pulling a stunt like this. He has placed himself in the same box as bad-asses like Paris Hilton, Robert Downey Jr, and Lindsey Lohan. Nothing new about that at all.

Well, at least the Fresh Drive host admitted guilt to kak driving – no, we’re not commenting onhow he conducts the show, either. Keep those judgemental thoughts to yourselves now guys. There is no slandering here! (Go to Shwashwi for that…)

But, yeah, homeboy had this to say, “I knew that my actions were wrong and therefore punichable by law.”

We agree and well done to owning up, Thato – and to the quick PR turn around too. Dude walked out of court with a shirt branded “DJ FRESH Guilty of Speeding. 161km in 120 km Zone. (Speed Kills Ya’ll).

Impressive. Quite impressive…

That Puff Johnson and Ishmael are not dating, afterall. We heard the lady say it for herself on etv’s breakfast show, Sunrise (weekdays 06h00-08h00).

She flipped the script on all of us saying that the only reason they have been seen in each other’s company so much of late is because they are in the same music stable. At least one thing has been confirmed.

Yes, it is true…Madame Puff is here in the country recording a new album with Ghetto Ruff Records. So fans can get ready to sprint to the shops when the album drops.

Ghetto Ruff was not able to give an exact date…they gave a really broad estimation actually – somewhere between August and October.

I guess it’s always safer to simply not commit, hey?

But, yeah, Puff stated that Ishmael is alomst like a brother to her and has been giving her support since she joined the record label.

Who They Are: David Poole and Dominic Peters hailing from the streets of Cape Town

Genre: Electronica, Jazz, Electro-Jazz

Entered the Scene: November 2005

Claim to Fame: One of SA’s biggest Electro-Jazz acts…Song ‘This is How it Goes’ and ‘Cruising Through’

Shared the Stage: TBC

Discography: Caught in the Loop (2005), Perceptions of Pacha (2008)

Why They’re the Best: Nominated for Mtv Africa Music Award (MAMA) 2008- Best Alternative Category,  Best Dance Album SAMAs 2009 – Perceptions of Pacha

Where to Find Them: www.goldfishlive.com

Maybe it’s his austere religious air.

Maybe it’s in the fact that he stood his ground during the ‘Jay Z for President’ debate. We all like a man who fights for what he believes in, right?! Whatever it is, this man pulled in the most money in a celebrity auction, recently.

 

Elana Afrika Supports: No Work Clothes, too! You rock!

The Archbishop raked in a whopping R3 901 in support of the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) yesterday.

Close runner up was Elana Afrika whose name, radio and TV personality and star status brought in an impresive R3 600.

Other celebs, some fairing well others just making the bid line, got the following amounts in the piggy bank:

Barry Hilton R2 100.00 (Impressive…)

Mike Shussler R1 600.00 (Not Bad at all)

DJ Fresh R1 501.00 (Still good…)

Oscar Pistorius R1 501.00

Basetsana Khumalo R1 401.00 (Still good…)

Kurt Darren R1 001.00 (Wholesome figure)

Mark Pilgrim R901.00 (Wholesome figure still)

Patricia de Lille R701.00 (Staying afloat)

Graeme Richards R501.00 (Head above water)

Irene Bester R501.00

Lillian Dube R501.00

EISH! Like a Penny with a hole in it?

Lupi Nqcayisa R501.00

Nigel Pierce R501.00

Penny Lebyane R401.00 (EISH! like a penny with a hole in it?)

The monies raised will go towards the Sucide Crisis helpline…for more info check out the website at www.sadag.co.za

Get your dictaphones and digtal and video cameras out my fellow South africans! Puff Johnson is officially gracing Johannesburg with her presence. And what has pulled the lady out of the cocoon of Ishmael’s arms?! A press conference. I think the lady is tired of the gossip and hearsay, now. And it’s about time…

So the lady will be in Sandton tomorrow afternoon. Unfortunately I cannot disclose the location for matters of safety. But then again, I saw home girl jamming in a club a month back so there really shouldn’t be a threat. Especially if girl is hittin’ the streets.

This is what we think is in the piplines for the pressie confie…her up coming album and what she is doing in SA (this may confirm the Ishmael courting Puff rumour).

Madame Puff is here…it’s official!

…the BET Awards (Sunday, 28 June)

The King of Pop is gone but he is survived by his family, friends, fans and music. Here is what poppa Jackson had to say…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO66BtD35hE

So daddy got caught on the red carpet…Janet had the daunting task of speaking on the stage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3qrTOX0nxY

And a little something from legends, The O’Jays…funny and heartwarming, these guys almost stole the show. But, uh uh, honey, dis herre is ’bout Michael.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctv7yarQcY

And Ne-Yo does his own little tribute to the King (ahem…move over, Elvis…he sold more albums than you…tee hee hee). Check this MJ runner up out when he sings Michael’s ‘Lady in My Life.’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7xsfNzwgLc

Oh boy…this crooner has already been likened to the man…watch out ya’ll, maybe the King has been reincarnated!

This might make it a bietjie difficult for Maxwell who is trying to make a comeback…check this MJ-cover he did at the Awards…

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7n08XPn5Qg

And, drumroll, Beyonce always seems to get a mixed response from the masses. The lady performed a hymn at the Awards…click to see it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0dEKkKDqPk 

Or if you’re not interested…read peoples comments below it. Here is a sample:

R. Kelly?!

R. Kelly literally stole the show!

Well, ain’t that something? I’m not really sure…please people, correct me if I’m wrong. – but what exactly has Mr. Kelly done for the continent to be honoured such an award? It would make sense for Ghandi…or Oprah…or maybe even Wayne Brady (for attending all his SA interviews even when he was still recovering from losing his voice – boy we South Africans are demanding. The man even lost his voice!)

Waste: Giving Awards Away

Yet, for some reason in the case of the Africa Fashion Week Awards 2009, we were clearly not demanding enough. Are we sure that we want to have a man accused of ‘molestation’ in our ‘Friend’s of SA’ book?

Perhaps, when he donates a few mill to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (no, I am not implying anything by my choice of charity, it simply came to mind first). But, when he has made a significant contribution to our Motherland, only then, perhaps, should we consider bestowing him with such honours and titles.

Let’s slow down with the sucking up, shall we? What do you guys think?

Manager of the Black Eyed Peas, Liborio Molina, was recently charged for the assault of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton.

The altercation, which happened at the MuchMusic Awards in Toronto, came after the gossip queen made a snide comment to the band’s female vocalist Fergie. Fergalicious had approached her “pal” Perez, as any friend would when they sense there’s something wrong, to ask if there was a problem. His response: No. I just don’t like your record. (Kinda harsh words to gooi at your friend, ne?)

Perez Assaulted

We think it might have something to do with the fact that BFF Fergie and the Boys walked away with an award that night. It sucks when your not the life of the party, hmmm?

will.i.am, later, got a chance to speak to Madame Perez about the exchange of words (many of which I am leaving out – why write it when you can hear it for yourself: WATCH THIS SPACE…)

While Willem and P. Hilt were throwing words back and forth, Liborio (the manager dude, aka Polo Molina) decided to step in to calm the situation. Turns out, his involvement was something akin to spraying a lighter with an aerosol can. Talk about aggrevating a situation.

Fergie and Willem could have Kicked P. Hilt's Ass...but they Didn't

Maybe next time Liborio will stick to what he knows best – managing an award-winning band, ‘cos look were doing the opposite has landed him now? Well, Mr Macho is due to appear in a Toronto court on August 5 to answer the assault charge.

We hope he didn’t get the pap attitude from his mama…

Check will.i.am’s vlog (video blog): http://dipdive.com/member/iamwill/tv/#/~/videoplayer/0/undefined/48837/~/ to hear to him set the record straight!

But there’s always two sides to a story book…if you wanna here Perez’s side of this whole mess, click here http://perezhilton.com/2009-06-22-my-statement

It’s official! R. Kelly has touched down on Mzansi soil. Earlier today, Johannesburg International Airport welcomed the superstar celeb with open arms. As did a gang of paprazzi.

The Kells landed at approximately 20h30. I got the heads up…but the day was long.

You see, i am a working girl. So, I decided not to attend the big happening and went home instead. Talk about driving Miss Daisy, huh?!

I am whack by far, but, alas…I am human and need my rest.

Will catch up with him on Saturday at the Sandton Convention Centre.