MK Awards 2012 – My views included

Last night, the nominees for the MK Awards 2012 have been announced.

Your votes will determine the winners, who will be announced on 23 March 2012 at an awesome event held at The State Theatre in Pretoria.

Now, seeing as you are reading my blog, I quite arrogantly assume that you must be interested in my opinion. Either that, or you came here by accident.  In case of the latter, I will keep my opinions short.

Best Video

Jack Parow – Tussen Stasies

Locnville – Stars Above You

Die Heuwels Fantasties ft. Inge Beckman– Modus Operandi

Spoek Mathambo – Control

Winterstasie – Los My

I must admit, I was blown away by Spoek’s video. It’s not at all my style of music, but man, what a brilliant video! However, since I need to like the music as well in order to REALLY like a music video, my vote goes to Jack Parow – Tussen Stasies.
Parow’s collaboration with Die Heuwels Fantasties brings out the best of both worlds. This video makes me feel good, sad, happy, chilled and excited all at the same time.

Best Newcomer

Bittereinder – Ware Verhaal

Shadowclub – Guns n Money

Moses Metro Man – Huigelaar

The Greame Watkins Project – Music Affair

Mr Cat & The Jackal – The Devil Always Wants To Dance

All the songs in this category are impressive. Shadowclub manages to make a on-stage video cool again, Moses Metro Man makes fairy lights strangely manly and Mr Cat &  The Jackal produced a magnificent video. I really, really love Bittereinder’s video and will always be a huge fan. Somehow, The Graeme Watkins Project just edges this one in their favour for me. I like a video where I WANT to watch to see what happens next, yet is well enough produced to remain entertaining even after you know the story.

Best Group

Van Coke Kartel – Ondier Kom

Shadowclub – Good Morning Killer

Zebra & Giraffe – Undo These Lies

Die Heuwels Fantasties – Buitenste Ruim

Bittereinder ft. Tim Beumers – Slechte Mensen

aKING – Catch Alight

Van Coke Kartel is obvious in their awesomeness, and as a group they have grown so much from “the spawn of Fokofpolisiekar” into a powerful musical force to be reckoned with. My vote goes to them. However, special mention needs to go to Heuwels Fantasties and Bittereinder. Both awesome songs, yet in both cases I just feel that they could’ve done a bit more with the videos. Shadowclub impressed me beyond expectation. Trust me, this is a band the South African music scene can bet on to become HUGE! aKing’s video, aside from providing fap-incentive for many teen boys, is very well done, but as a group I think Van Coke overshadows them as well at this stage.

Best International Hit

Mumford & Sons – Little Lion Man

Adele – Rolling In The Deep

LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem

Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger

Foo Fighters – Walk

Here I am torn between two bands. I would love to say that Foo Fighters takes the prize, simply because they are, well, Foo Fighters. I do however think that a band that made a bigger impact on the South African music scene in 2011 deserves to walk away with the accolades. So here’s to Mumford and Sons – Little Lion Man. As for the others: Adele – Brilliant but not quite my style. Maroon 5 – Sing more like Jagger and less about him and I might pay attention. LMFAO… Your name says it all.
On the other hand, screw it, give it to Foo Fighters. Their video is better. No, Mumford. No, Foo… Ok, you decide. I honestly can’t. 

Best SFX/ Animation

aKING – Catch Alight

Goldfish – We Come Together

Mr. Cat & The Jackal – Bad Man Comin

Die Heuwels Fantasties ft. Inge Beckman– Modus Operandi

Van Coke Kartel – Ondier Kom

aKing’s video, as mentioned, is faptastic. I do however feel that Mr. Cat & The Jackal should take this one. They managed to make stop-motion cool again. Van Coke is no doubt the best band in this category, but as with the Heuwels Fantasites video here, the videos are awesome, but it did not make me sit back and say “WOW”. Goldfish… um, cute. no we just need some originality.

Best Rock

Knave – Hollow Chamber

Van Coke Kartel – Vir Almal

Taxi Violence – Head Or Tails

Shadowclub – Guns n Money

Dead Alphabet – Eat You Alive

Play Van Coke’s ‘Vir Almal’ Back to back with aKing’s ‘Catch Alight’ and your 15 year old cousin will strangely go to his room for 3 minutes to be alone. Hoewever, epic tits doth not an awesome video make. If only the first part of the video was as exciting as the last. I honestyl LOVE “Vir almal”, it’s one of my favourite songs at the moment, so I’m almost sad that I couldn’t like the video more. In this, the Best Rock category,  I’ll give it to Knave – Hollow Chamber. These guys are one of the most underrated hard-rock outfits of South Afirca, and deserve to be seen more.  

Best Indie

Ashtray Electric ft. Gazelle – Release

Yesterday’s Pupil – Too Tired To Disco

Dance, You’re On Fire – Boxes Of Tigers

The LA Els – Soulkiller

Wrestlerish – Bodies Of Water

I find it quite difficult to choose between these bands. Partyl due to their diversity, and partly becuse in their own way, each is quite brilliant. In the end, I’ll go for Wrestlerish – Bodies of Water. These guys brought a fresh sound to South African music, and they are not all skinny little boys. Big up for the bigger people!

Best Hipster

(Disclaimer: I have no freaking idea what ‘hipster’ actually is. Mostly because no one does. So I’ll just venture a guess and judge accordingly)

Fulka – Dancing In Our Darkest Days

Holiday Murray – Jirrey

Fire Through The Window – Lonely Hearts

Jack Parow – Byelville

Sedge Warbler – Paranormal Ox Man

I pick Fire Through The Window – Lonely Hearts  simply because I can picture a bunch of hipsters (whoever they might be) going to parties (if that’s not too mainstream) and playing this while they play canasta and talk about obscure movies while scoffing down red velvet cheesecake. (Yes, I have no idea what hipsters actually do, ok?) Oh, and I like the song. 
Parow is Zef, how can he be hip too? Fulka, well, not a huge fan. 

Best Dance

PH Fat – The Big Five

Gazelle ft. Teba – Chic Afrique

Goodluck – Hop On Hop Off

Sedge Warbler – Paranormal Ox Man

Jax Panik – Get Up

To avoid any confusion, I will not rate this, seeing as I honestly do not give a rats ass about this category. Some cute vids though. See  for yourself.

Best Radio Hit

Kovsie FM – aKING / Catch Alight

Puk FM – Moses Metro Man / Huigelaar

Jacaranda FM – Elvis Blue / Lighthouse

MFM – Jax Panik / Dinosaur

Tuks FM – KONGOS / I’m Only Joking

Here my vote goes to KONGOS. Not only due to my love for TuksFM, but honestly because it is an awesome song. Whenever I play it, people party. Whenever I hear it, I want to party. 

Best Live Act

Viewers have the opportunity to nominate any artist/band for the Best Live Act category. To cast a vote, ‘Like’ the MK Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mktv.co.za and click on the ‘Live’ tab. Voting on Facebook and Mxit for the “Live” category puts viewers in line to win a Hyundai i20.

I really look forward to seeing everyone’s opinions on this. In my opinion, some of the best live local acts I have seen during 2011, was Bittereinder, Van Coke Kartel and the EPIC David Kramer Tribute show at Oppikoppi (although I do not think the latter can be nominated).

What do you think? Are my opinions stupid?
Let me know by commenting on this post, and you stand the chance of winning a beer. Yes, I will buy you a beer. Or you can buy me one, I don’t really care.

I also need to work in a slight disclaimer here:
The opinions expressed here are my own. I do not actually think that my options will even win, because people overall are idiots and will vote for the band they like most, in stead of the band best suited to win the appropriate categrory. Hell ,there are bands that I honestly HOPE  will win, simply because i like them more. I was just too honest to wangle my opinion.

So, what are you waiting for, get voting!
Voting has officially begun, and will end at 12:00 on 1 March, 2012.

You can vote on:

• www.mktv.co.za (via mobi or web and ‘Like’ your favourite)
• www.facebook.com/mktv.co.za
• The MK Bot on Mxit

I am no longer an Oppikoppi Virgin

Firstly, let me get it this out of the way. Yes, I have never before been to Oppikoppi (hence the term Koppi Virgin). This does not however mean that I am a newbie in the entertainment world. I have been to more gigs, shows and festivals than I can remember. I’ve done the whole shebang from playing in a band myself to organising tours. Furthermore, I have roughed it in informal settlements for months in African countries. I’ve done survivor camps, rock climbing, river rafting on the Zambezi and many other extreme fun events. I’ve even gone shopping in Menlyn during the school holidays. So of course I was prepared for Oppikoppi.

Yeah right.

The sheer magnitude of the festival almost overwhelmed me. To see thousands upon thousands of people from such a diverse cultural spectrum all together for one event was amazing. From the white Rasta to the black punk, the boerseun in khakis and a Fokofpolisiekar T-shirt to the poppie trading her Sandton-manicure for hippie-pants and a MK-cap…  To be frank, I can go see bands any time I want, but to live the experience of Oppikoppi is, evidently, much more than just the music.

Our campsite was my base of operations. Here my days began with Black Label and ended with friends around the fire just before curling up in my dusty tent. I was privileged enough to have a really fun crowd camping with us. My fellow Koppi Virgins and I were continually enthralled by tales of previous Oppikoppi’s as told by people like Henno Kruger (doing his 13^th) and others with a few Koppi’s behind them. What made these stories even more awesome was the realisation that I too, was now living the stories I would tell to next year’s campers. Aside from all the laughs and random encounters with even more random people, camping also provided me with a strange opportunity to reflect. I was surrounded by dust (and a LOT of it), noise (every surrounding campsite had its own self appointed DJ) and conversations (you’d be surprised to know what people all around your tent talk about at 3:30 am). Yet somewhere in the cacophony I found myself engaged in my own thoughts for the first time in ages. I don’t know whether it was the change of pace form the city, or the subconscious realisation of the inherent freedom that Oppikoppi embodies. All I know is that there, on the corner of Frank Frost and Freedom, I found a part of my inner self that I thought had long ago been lost.

During the day, things were a lot less mushy and the music took over. Of the 5 stages on which more than 80 bands performed, I frequented four. I left the electro/dance stage to those that actually like that type of music. My personal favourites of the festival was undoubtedly Karen Zoid, Not My Dog, Bittereinder (by far the best local act at Oppikoppi. Read my interview with them on SA Music Zone) and the Canadian band Sum41 who blew more than 16 000 people away with their old songs and new hits alike. Other bands that need to be mentioned for exceptional performances are Van Coke Kartel, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Die Tuindwergies, December Streets, the Lise Chris Band and Frankie Fire. A very special show was the David Kramer tribute, celebrating his 30 years in the SA music industry. He put is all into an amazing performance, collaborating with -amongst others- Karen Zoid, Francois van Coke, Pierre Greeff (Heuwels Fantasties) and Jaco van der Merwe & Peach van Pletzen of Bittereinder.

Certain moments at the fest just managed to put the proverbial cherry on top of the already delicious cake. On the Saturday we had a TweetUp (meet-up of various twitter folks) hosted on the Cuervo deck. I was privileged enough to be there (seeing as I helped to organise it) and meet some of South Africa’s most prominent online personalities… whilst drinking tequila.

Visits to the legendary Top Bar (especially the post-koppi party after the last shows were done) made for more epic moments than I can mention (some of which I’d rather NOT mention).

All in all I can say that my first Oppikoppi experience was a tremendously good one. I will definitely be going back next year… and every year thereafter. If YOU are still an Oppikoppi Virgin, do something about it. Oppikoppi 2012 is waiting for you!

To my Unknown Brother who traded his suit and tie for and tie-die and Doc’s…
To my Unknown Sister who used a portable ablution facility for the first time…
To the Unknown organisers and crew who made this event a reality…
I salute you. YOU are the people that make Oppikoppi the life changing experience that it is.

2011 SAMA Nominations

So, last night the SAMA nominations were made public. As usual, there are some names here I’ve honestly never heard of, other names are conspicuously absent, and other that I can’t imagine what they are doing there…

Anyway, here’s the list of nominees for the 17th Annual MTN  South African Music Awards

 

Best Traditional/African Adult Contemporary African DVD

• Benjamin Dube – Worship In His Presence with Benjamin Dube
• Dorothy Masuku and Friends – Live at Mandela Theatre
• Stimela – Live In Concert: 30 years
• Uche – Live At Lyric Theatre
• Worship House – Project 7 It Is Well With My Soul

 

Best Urban DVD

• Nhlanhla Nciza – Live At The Joy Of Jazz
• Teargas 101 – Teargas 101 Live
• Thandiswa – Dance Of The Forgotten Free

 

Best Global Chart DVD

• Locnville – Sun In My Pocket: Platinum Edition
• Nadine – Live In Europe
• Nataniël – Cathedral
• Nianell – Sand & Water – Live & More
• The Parlotones – Live Design

 

Best Afrikaans DVD

• Lize Beekman – Ek Was Al Daar
• Romanz – Treffers Live
• Rudi En Corlea – Ons Lieflinge/Our Darlings In Konsert
• Wian Vos – Geseënde Van God
• Wicus Van Der Merwe – Spietkop Live

 

Best Jazz/Instrumental/Popular Classical DVD

• Helena Hettema – Alive
• Marcus Wyatt Language 12 – Live at House of Nsako – Sept 2008
• Nibs Van Der Spuy – Live at the Vagabond Cafe
• Sterling EQ – Live in concert at the Artscape Opera House, Cape Town

 

Best Multi – Artist Live DVD

• Dr. Victor & The Rasta Rebels – Live in Concert
• Huisgenoot Skouspel 2010 – Huisgenoot Skouspel 2010
• Huisgenoot Skouspel 2010 Plus – Huisgenoot Skouspel 2010 Plus
• Songs and Psalms – Live Kwa-Mashu

Best Music Video of the Year

• Freshlyground – Chicken To Change
• Nomfusi – Nontsokolo
• Teargas – Goodfellaz
• The Parlotones – The Stars Fall Down
• The Parlotones – Life Design

 

Best Producer

• Danny K – Across the Line
• DJ Kent – I Can’t Survive
• Goldfish – Get Busy Living
• Leanne – The Journey
• Prime Circle – Jekyll & Hyde

 

Best Engineer

• CrashCarBurn – Long Live Tonight
• Freshlyground – Radio Africa
• Jax Panik – I am Jax Panik
• Joe Niemand – Love
• Stimela – A Life Time

 

Remix Of The Year

• Danny K – Made To Love You
• Flash Republic – In The Name Of Dance (Roger Goode & Tinky’s Electro Boogie Mix)
• Louise Carver – These Days (Ryan Dent Mix)
• Nothende – Got to Go
• Stimela – Turn On The Sun

 

Best Album Packaging

• Die See – Die See
• Nomsa Mazwai – Nomisupa
• Prankster – Lay Me Down
• Prime Circle – Jekyll & Hyde
• Versus The Wolf – Uncovering Faces

 

Best Afrikaans Traditional Music Album

• Die Teelepeltjies – Speel Boere-Country
• Hennie de Bruyn en die Kitaarkerels – Die Kitare Praat
• Manie Bodenstein – Iets Ouds, Iets Nuuts
• Mooiplaas Boereorkes – Boere – Lekkerkry
• Theo Erasmus – Classics Gaan Sakkie Sakkie

 

Best South Sotho Music (SeSotho) Album

• Ea Ha Makopela Nyamatsana No.4 – Ke llela Khutso
• Morusu – Morusu Vol. 2
• Motseki – Motseki ka Ferene kulo (Lejoe)
• Tsepo Maliela – Ke Tla Loana

 

Best Tsonga Music (XiTsonga) Album

• G.T. The Junior Chauke – Movha
• George Maluleke – Byela Kgokolo
• Mhan Flow – Xibombi No.1.
• Mr. Jambatani Nwa Mapfotlosela Vol. 5 – Bomba Muchangana
• Thomas Chauke – Shimatsatsa No.30

 

Best Venda Music (TshiVenda) Album

• Ndivhaleni Mundalamo – Ri Funane
• Sankambe – Vhadededzi Vha Milingoni
• Zozo Sangere Super Beat – Tshelede

 

Best Mbhaqanga Album

• Impumelelo – Isihlakaniphi
• Soul Brothers – Thul’ Ubheke
• Themba Ngwenya – Thel’umoya

 

Best Maskandi Album

• Bhek**uzi Luthuli – Imali Yabelungu
• Ichwane Lebhaca – Omama Bengani
• Ihashi Elimhlophe – Isililo
• Mfiliseni Magubane – Iqhalaqhala
• Thokozani Langa – Sthanda Ifamily

 

Best Popular Classical Album

• Inette Swart – Chopin Plus
• Ockie Vermeulen – Arena
• Peter Martens & Luis Magalhães – Beethoven Cello Sonatas
• Tygerberg Children’s Choir – Champions In Song
• Zanta Hofmeyr – Cantilena

 

Best Instrumental Album

• CT Tango Ensemble -Tango Club
• Greg Georgiades, Steve Newman, Ashish Joshi – In The Clouds
• Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra – The Boundless Music Of The Soul Brothers
• Sterling EQ – Sterling Speel Afrikaans
• Wouter Kellerman – Two Voices

 

Best Traditional Jazz Album

 

• Kesivan & The Lights – Instigators of the Revolution
• Kyle Shepherd – A Portrait Of Home
• Lisa Bauer Quartet – Finding A New Way
• Phillip Tabane – Live At The Market Theatre
• Tutu Puoane – Mama Africa

 

Best Contemporary Jazz Album

• Brigitte Mitchell – Don’t Explain
• Carlo Mombelli & The Prisoners Of Strange – Theory
• Heels Over Head – Could It Be
• Jonathan Butler – So Strong
• Ological Studies – OS Freedom

 

Best Adult Contemporary Album: English

• Freshlyground – Radio Africa
• John Manuel – Lost and Found
• Karen Zoid – Terms & Conditions
• Louise Carver – Look To The Edge
• LOYISO BALA – FULL CIRCLE

 

Best Adult Contemporary Album: Afrikaans

• Albert De Wet – Die Vensters Na My Siel
• Gemaak In SA – Jakkie Louw
• Romanz – Romanz – Live CD
• Rudi En Corlea – Drome
• Steve Hofmeyr – Duisend en Een

 

Best Adult Contemporary Album: African

• Siphokazi – Ethembeni
• Skipper Tshabalala – Bekezela
• Stimela – A Lifetime
• Thandiswa – The Forgotten Free – Live in concert
• Vusi Mahlasela – Say Africa

 

Best Urban Gospel Album

• Dominion – I’ll Run To Him
• Fifty 50 Family – Kazi Kuyoba Njani
• Maira – Oh How I Need You
• Patrick Duncan – Worship In Colour
• Simply Chrysolite – Chrysolite Volume 1

 

Best African Contemporary Gospel Album

• Benjamin Dube – Worship In His Presence
• Group – Spirit Of Praise Vol 3
• Mthunzi Namba – Mercy Live In Durban
• Uche – Live At Lyric Theatre
• Worship House – Worship House Project 7 – It Is Well With My Soul

 

Best African Traditional Gospel Album

• Deborah – Awunasabelo
• Kh***ka – Siyakuvuma
• Lundi – Uhambo Lwami (My Journey)
• Rebecca Malope – Uzohamba Nami
• Sechaba – Thank You

 

Best Traditional African A Capella Gospel Album

• Amadodana Ase Wesile – Ke Dumetse Ho Morena
• Enyonini Mission – Ebumnandini
• Macecilia A St Paul – Ngoan’A Lehlasoa
• Rob Rodell – A Cappella Christmas
• Vuma Zion: Original Volume 1 – Amen

 

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

• CRC Radiation – With All My Heart
• Doxology – Doxology
• Joe Niemand – Love
• Rivers Creative – Above The Sound
• Wh***hearted – Wh***hearted

 

Best Afrikaans Gospel Album

• Krisstel – Opstaan
• Rina Hugo – Ek Sing Vir Hom
• Romanz – Ek Sal Getuig
• Wian Vos – Geseende Van God
• Willie Joubert – Ek Wil Jubel

 

Best Kiddies Album: English

• African Treehouse – African Numbers
• Cathy Del Mei – Angel Tunes
• Cathy Del Mei/Additional Artists – Zeal tunes
• Nedine Blom – Supercool 2- Partyhits
• Wendy Oldfield – In the Womb

 

Best Kiddies Album: Afrikaans

• Alta Joubert & Minki Burger – Lollos 2 – Bons Dat Dit Gons
• Carike Keuzenkamp – Carike & Ghoempie Kuier Saam Met Ghoeghoe In Kinderland Vol.7
• Graeme Sacks & Erika Strydom – Goggatjie Se Tradisionele Afrikaanse Wiegeliedjies
• Kobie Coetzee – Kokkelollies

 

Best Country Music Album

• Alan Ladd – Country – Spore
• Die Campbells – Keep It Country Vol. 2
• Manie Jackson – Manie Jackson
• Ray Dylan – Goeie Ou Country
• Various – Ons Sing Kenny & Dolly

 

Best Rock Album: English

• John Ellis – My Own Way Home
• Prime Circle – Jekyll & Hyde
• The Narrow – You Don’t Get To Quit
• The Parlotones – Live Design
• Zebra & Giraffe – The Inside

 

Best Rock Album: Afrikaans

• Countdown To The Red Carpet – Countdown To The Red Carpet
• Glaskas – Aan Die Ontmaskerde Heldin
• Straatligkinders – Lank Lank Oorlede En Ses Voet Benede
• Van Coke Kartel – Skop, Skiet En Donner
• Van Diens Af – Dit Wat Was

 

Best Alternative Music Album: English

• Abbott Nu Jazz – Do The Bossa Favour
• Boo! – The Three Of Us
• Prankster – Lay Me Down
• Wrestlerish – The Rude Mechanical
• Yoav – A Foolproof Escape Plan

 

Best Alternative Music Album: Afrikaans

• Bittereinder -‘n Ware Verhaal
• Die See – Die See
• Die Tuindwergies – Die Tuindwergies
• Foto Na Dans – Die Vloed
• Les Javan En Die Delta Vastrapgenootskap – Hiervandaan

 

Best Alternative Music Album: African

• Mwaba Na Nseka – One World
• Ndzingah – 1976
• Nomsa Mazwai – Nomisupa
• Rudi Mbele – Celebration In The Motherland
• Uju – Free

 

Best Pop Album: English

• Danny K – Across The Line
• Jax Panik – I Am Jax Panik
• Locnville – Sun In My Pocket
• Louise Day – Swallowed By The City
• The Arrows – Make Believe

 

Best Pop Album: Afrikaans

• Gerhard Steyn – Als Begin Eers Nou
• Jay – Solo
• Juanita Du Plessis – Engel Van My Hart
• Kurt Darren – Oos Wes Tuis Bes
• Lee Scott – Die Enigste Manier

 

Best Pop Album: African

• Camagu – Camagu
• Patricia Majalisa – Epatini
• Rhythmic Elements – Bandorondoro – Ancestors
• Speedy & Stoan – Second Son Rise
• Theo Kgosinkwe – Grateful

 

Best Urban Pop Album

• Chomee – Fly The Flag
• Ernie B St. Clair – I Am Universal
• Howza – World Premier
• Kwela Tebza – Gauteng Made In South Africa/Mzansi
• Ntombi Ngcobo – African Sexy

 

Best Sokkie Dans Album

• Die Campbells – Komaan Kom Dans
• Fredi Nest – Dronkverliefverslaafaanjou
• Kurt Darren – Die Beste Medisyne
• Ray Dylan – Ek Wens Jy’s Myne
• Various – Ons Sing Boney M

 

Best Urban Dance Album

• DJ Kent – I Can’t Survive
• Giggs Superstar – Deep House Chronicles 4
• Liquideep – Fabrics Of The Heart
• Tumelo – Arise and Shine
• Zakes Bantwini – Love, Light & Music

 

Best Global Dance Album

• Byron Keno – Breathe In Love
• Flash Republic – Killer Moves
• Goldfish – Get Busy Living
• Jae – Inner Voice

 

Best R&B/Neo-Soul Album

• Blackkurrant – Urban Soul
• Bryce Anderson – Music In My Life
• Leanne – The Journey
• TXL – Three
• Verd – Verd

 

Best Rap Album

• Amu – The Principal
• Kwesta – Special Rekwest
• Slikour – Ventilation Volume 3 (VV3)
• Tuks Senganga – Tshwanelo
• Tumi & The Volume – Pick a Dream

 

Best Kwaito Album

• L’vovo Derrango – Irresistible
• Mandoza – Real Deal
• Professor – University Of Kalawa Jazmee
• Sosha – 745 Mission
• Thebe – Mujomba

 

Best Reggae Album

• Denga – Reggae Hits (Sendelani)
• Jah Seed – No Retreat No Surrender
• Rastaman Nkushu – Mphe Sebakanyana
• Rob Prophet – Jennifer
• Storm – Prayer

 

Male Artist of the year

• DJ Kent – I Can’t Survive
• Loyiso Bala – Full Circle
• Professor – University Of Kalawa Jazmee
• Theo Kgosinkwe – Grateful
• Zakes Bantwini – Love, Light & Music

 

Female Artist of the year

• Karen Zoid – Terms & Conditions
• Louise Carver – Look To The Edge
• Nianell – Sand & Water – Live & More
• Siphokazi – Ethembeni
• Thandiswa – The Forgotten Free – Live In Concert

 

Duo/Group of the year

• Flash Republic – Killer Moves
• Kwela Tebza – Gauteng Made In South Africa/Mzansi
• Liquideep – Fabrics Of The Heart
• Prime Circle – Jekyll & Hyde
• Tumi & The Volume – Pick a Dream

 

Newcomer of the year

• Jay – Solo
• Kwesta – Special Rekwest
• Liquideep – Fabrics Of The Heart
• Locnville – Sun In My Pocket
• Nomsa Mazwai – Nomisupa

 

Record of the year

• Alone – Liquideep
• Breathing – Prime Circle
• Bum Bum – Zakes Bantwini
• Dreamer – Arno Carstens
• Fire Is Low – Freshly Ground
• Get Busy Living – Goldfish
• Hobie Beach – Kinky Robot
• Imoto – Professor
• It’s A Party – Jozi
• Lovesick – The Arrows
• Love You Better (w/ Rue-Groove) – Crazy White Boy
• Mama (w/ Ringo) – Black Coffee
• Ngisemthanda (w/ Joocy, DJ Tira & Dr Duda) – DJ CNDO
• Potoko (w/ Juice Matute) – DJ Mahoota
• Show Dem (w/ HHP) – JR
• Turn Up The Volume – Auriol Hays
• Twisted – Crash Car Burn
• Warrior – Louise Carver
• Woza – Jaziel Brothers
• Wrong For You – Loyiso

 

Album of the year

• Flash Republic – Killer Moves
• Liquideep – Fabrics Of The Heart
• Prime Circle – Jekyll & Hyde
• Professor – University Of Kalawa Jazmee
• Zakes Bantwini – Love, Light & Music