Gigi Lamayne On The Hip-Hop Game Right Now, Inspiration And Dominating 2017

Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney / 23 / Poet, Musician, Songwriter, Activist, Actress, Voice Over Artist & Wits Graduate in Anthropology & Media Studies

 

What does Hip-Hop mean to you?

Hip-Hop is a lifestyle and way of living. It moulds one’s mind, behaviour and experiences. It allows for wisdom to be spread by the oppressed. It allows for victory to be attained by the hopeless.

When did you decide to get into the game? Your favourite single so far?

I was sixteen, so back in the year 2010. My favourite single is definitely my debut for 2017 titled ‘My Ugly Boy’ produced by new kid on the block, J Twinn. I can’t wait!

How’s your 2017 looking like?

Packed from brands, to music, to new business ventures for myself as well as my company, Hart Roc Entertainment. It’s going to be a crazy year for Hip-Hop and the rest of the industry. Endorsements, projects and of course, the #GigiGoesGold saga continues.

Who inspires you in the South African music industry?

Brenda Fassie, Lebo Mathosa and Miriam Makeba.

The awesome thing about being a female rapper is?

You get to train twice as hard to beat the guys. 🙂

Do you believe Hip-Hop and fashion go together? If yes, how so?

I honestly do. Fashion has always been a huge part of the Hip-Hop culture. As with any culture, apparel is of significance. We find so many people denying this fact, however, to belong holistically to any way of life, one has to embody the physical and mental aspects of it. This is fashion.

Fame or fortune?

Fortune.

What do you believe your industry still needs to do in order to improve?

Working together and thinking beyond South Africa.

What would you love to achieve this year?

Domination.

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–Bridgette Makhela

Nicki Minaj Promoter David Airey On What To Expect, SA Shows

David Airey (right on image)
Director & co-founder of Airey Scott Entertainment

What can Nicki Minaj fans expect from her forthcoming shows in South Africa next month?
Fans will be blown away; they can definitely expect superb, extravagant shows. Nicki Minaj brings so much to the table and she’s over the top! Fans will not be bored at all; we expect her production to be amazing too.

Bringing Nicki Minaj to South Africa for three shows (Johannesburg/Durban/Cape Town), will Airey Scott deliver it’s best?
We expect the shows to be superb, excellent and fantastically executed. This is just another awesome chance to grow the company and it’s reputation within the live events industry. Nicki Minaj is at the top of her game right now, she has never been to South Africa before (which is a plus for our company). All her albums have been extremely successful so far, so fans can expect her performance to be a combination of all her albums. This is a global PinkPrint tour so we’re pretty sure she will perform all the favourites.

Having brought us Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, Jill Scott and now Nicki Minaj, your list just keeps growing right?!
Yes! All the artists have delivered their extreme best at the various shows, Kendrick was amazing, and his energy was amazing too! It was a special time for him at each city as he did not expect such an electrifying response from his South African fans. Each artist was unique in their own right, yet they all undoubtedly delivered great shows.

What will be so special about this show that the previous artists didn’t deliver, what will be so different about this particular PinkPrint tour?
Nicki Minaj is a stage performer; fans can expect to have an awesome time!…From her stage outfits, head pieces, props, etc. She is an influential Hip-Hop artist, while also being a Pop artist at the same time.

Are you hoping for sold out shows? Have tickets been selling fast?
We expect all three shows to be sold out; ticket sales have been going really well and selling quick! Tickets are available at TicketPro (http://www.ticketpros.co.za).

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Website: http://www.aireyscott.co.za

 

–Bridgette Makhela