PURE AFRICAN RAPS: THE EXPERIENCE!!!

My name is Lebogang Mokhomole aka The Queen’o’Hearts, i know most people know me as a fashionista and a dj/presenter on the “Speak yo’ mind with Cyrus & Queen” monthly pod-cast show brought to the masses by Team Efforts Media, the show is basically the merger of my two favorite worlds that being the fashion  and the music world. I’m also, amongst other things, the manager of X-Generation Music(record label).......

For the past few months, we’ve been working on our main artist Cyrus’s project, the Pure African Raps Mix-tape and i have to say that this is one of the most articulate projects the hip-hop world has ever seen...articulate in a sense that all the elements are on par, everything is well executed...the production, the concepts tackled and lyrics, the delivery, the energy, the diversity and Oo! Oo! There’s a D.V.D as well, of the interviews and 16 bars of all the featured artists...this is definitely a must have for eons to come...big ups! to our main man Cyrus, respect!!!

But, one of the main reasons why I decided to write this piece is so that i can share my experience with the Pure African Raps Soldiers (features)...the dons, the heavyweights in the Gauteng independent hip-hop scene. We’ve had the wonderful opportunity to sit down and have a heart to heart with all the Emcees concerning their journey, passion and endeavors in the hip-hop industry. Now, I’ve been a fan and a hard-core follower of the movement as a whole (the hip-hop culture) for some years, the most exciting and amazing days of my life...nothing beats word, sound and power especially when its relevant and one can relate. However, I’ve always been a little intimidated, sort of awed by most  Mcees and not because of they are scary or anything like that but because of their aura and charisma, this ginormous and exhilarating culture that they represent and the roles that they play in it, their passion and love for positivity, pro-activity and productivity which is inspiring and motivating and most of all I love them for their selflessness. 

Thru hip-hop, thru most of these figures my life, my perspective on life was changed for the better. Hip-hop to me is more like the only school that has introduced and has been teaching me the realness of life, the concept of life and how to empower myself, how to believe in myself and my talents. It taught and brought me some of the most precious gifts in life, wisdom, respect, knowledge of self, discipline, courage etc I can honestly say that I’m a better individual now, I’m independent, strong and content ...I salute all who are up and grinding on a daily, making a positive impact in people’s lives,  “Each one must teach one” so that we build a South Africa we can all be proud of. Follow us on this blog to get updated about our events and all!!!

Shout out to all the legends: @#Name Drop!...First and foremost big ups to Cyrus for making this possible, Verbal Acrobats @ Cnyx A & Psykey Train, Devious Dee & Kaovi, Big Mike & Mpress D’vine, Fizzy Fizz & P.Smax, Dark Spark and Projektah Elderbars, Kanly, Blaq Faith