The vth season kekelingo ft ami faku khonza facebook. Last week we found out that the former band member of the muffinz, kekelingo has embarked on a new solo career under the capable hands of vth season record label. And this comes months after the south african act threatened to end his relationship with the company that launched his career. Aka has followed up on his threat, and this has surprised many of his fans. Flex rabanyan has rejected the contract of a record deal offered by popular label vth season. After several record labels passed on this opportunity, benza decided to. Over the past few months akas music was still released under the vth season record label, however as of june 1, they have mutually parted ways. A the vth season production, sincerely yours is taking place on thurs 12 and fri th march 2020 at untitled basement in braamfontein. This comes after his former boss benza told city press that aka owes sars. Like i stated earlier in the beginning of this post, aka is a recording artist, an actor, song writer, sound engineer and a record producer. The term record label derives from the circular label in the center of a vinyl record which prominently displays the manufacturers name, along with other information. Since the release of his first album, alter ego, aka has been under the management of raphael benza who owns record label, vth season.
Quite surprising, the musician in a string of tweets on friday october 14 revealed he was no more with the record label and that was because nobody wants to deal with raphael benza owner and director of new business development at vth season. Organization of a record label how record labels work. Since i left that company, theyve been struggling to keep the lights on. The vth season exists to bring unique talent and distinctive music to the universe. Aka accuses vth season of planting false stories about him in the media. I dont owe sars any money aka on owing the taxman r2million. In december last aka shocked fans when he announced that he was leaving vth season and would be starting his own company, beam group. Rapper aka has cleared the air and accuse his former record label vth season of planting false stories about him in the media. It is one of the big three recording companies and the third largest in the global music industry, after universal music group umg. Since its formation, shady has signed fourteen acts and is currently home to seven. Having one of the large labels working on behalf of your music can be your ticket to the big time. The vth season is a boutique full service music entertainment agency that exists to bring unique talent. Vth season moved quick to acquire the signature of the vuzu hustle season 2 winner only for him to turn down their offer.
It is just unfortunate that vth season is on its last and benza is doing everything he can to tarnish my name. After a whirlwind month of numerous accolades with his new single hello baby. Newspaper directory to find information about american newspapers published between 1690present. Jul 12, 2017 bob mabena just wants to own a restaurant by the beach. Nov 20, 2017 marshall bruce mathers iii, you may know him better as eminem, is an actor, rapper, singer, producer, writer and of course father. Kekelingo hits the ground running releasing first solo.
My 3rd album is done and its truly the best thing i have made thus far. Aka has had a rather bumpy journey throughout his career changing from label to label. You need this rare ghanaian record in your life okayafrica. Benny afroe signs record label deal with vth season people. The rapper left the record label to become an independent artist and start his own company, beam group. Aka joins forces with sony music and vth season again for. Aka south african hip hop recording artist and record producer, kiernan jarryd forbes, known by his stage name aka has officially end his relationship with vth season. With an official signing that happened yesterday afternoon, benny afroe joins a family of formidable and rising talent under. I dont owe sars any money aka on owing the taxman r2. It does not come as a surprise that she owns a mercedesamg cla45 and an suv g63.
The recordbreaking marathon runner has been nominated for the top prize in. Vth season, a south african independent label and leading creative music marketing agency, has announced that 10 singles from vth season. Aka planning to leave vth season to to mabala noise. The baddest hitmaker just got himself a brand new bmw i8 edrive coupe that is r2million according to autodealers website. Aka debunks rumors that he owes r2 million fakaza news. Tresor and vth season partner with universal music on a 7 figure multiyear record deal in what is pegged to be one of the most lucrative record deals for a south african based artist, vth season with tresors new label vii recordings, have just brokered a 7 figure multiyear record deal for pop urban musical awardwinning sensation, tresor. Rapper flex rabanyan has turned down a record deal with vth season. Read on to discover the 20 topearning hiphop acts in the world. His track record spanning over 15 years operating at the top tier of showbiz is the model of consistency in an industry that has such a rapid turnover rate. But besides that, musically, i would love to work with cassper one day. Three of the original members of the infamous compton rap group nwa created their own record companies.
It means that i will have to work on my own deals for distribution and. After six months since announcing his plan to part ways with his record label and management company vth season, aka has announced that all forms of their business relationship is over. Benny afroe featured ami faku, south african voice of modern afro soul, who was born and raised in eastern cape. It is the biggest an baddest i mean the best record label in sa like aka said it is the supamega. Through its model, vth season has provided an interesting case study on how an independent label can be selfsustainable and successful over a period of. The baddest hitmaker aka buys r2million whip afrocache. South african hip hop recording artist and record producer, kiernan jarryd forbes, known by his stage name aka has officially end his relationship with vth season. Aka and benza have been embroiled in a public spat ever since the rapper left the record label earlier this year. Louis tomlinson is starting his own record label billboard. Aka and vth seasons business relationship is officially over. Tresor clinches seven figure record deal with universal music. The one direction singer has confirmed tha he has started his own record label. North shore residents joined others from long island on the southeast corner of routes 347 and 112 for the 2018 women. Oct 10, 2018 last year, aka famously split with his record labels sony music and vth season to release his incredibly successful touch my blood independently.
Aug 22, 2018 akas business partner sets the record straight on bad blood rumours at beam group 22 august 2018 10. He is also signed with sony music entertainment africa as well as his own record label vth season. Sep 11, 20 when you think about the top billionaires in the music industry, chances are, like me, you think about record label owners, ceos, maybe even some musicians and other various individuals directly. Fernando cabral x fashion trend magazine okayafrica. Raphael benza is the head of the vth season marketing agency and record label, home to talent such as aka and big star johnson. Kiernan jarryd forbes, known professionally as aka, is a south african rapper, songwriter, record producer, singer and entrepreneur. Afroe, has announced that he has signed a record label deal with leading african creative marketing agency and record label, vth season. Louis tomlinson has some new projects up his sleeve and he recently announced a new venture. Bob mabena just wants to own a restaurant by the beach. Always coming up with fresh and vibrant sounds, the new kids on the block are fast flipping the script to what was traditionally a big boys only space. Aug 22, 2018 tresor also revealed that he has finally completed his third studio album and that he had parted ways with his record label vth season in preparation for the project. The rapper took to social media on friday to make the big announcement.
Akas debut studio album altar ego, was released on 23 august 2011 and issued on independent record label vth season. Top billionaires in the music industry celebrity net worth. Born and raised in cape town, western cape, forbes gained significance after releasing his single victory lap which was released from his debut a. Aka parts ways with vth season declares the record label. As a creative entertainment marketing agency vth is focused on identifying, developing and. One of the best singersongwriters and producers in the game right now, tresor, has just clinched a seven figure multiyear record deal with globally represented music powerhouse, universal music. The young and talented artist who signed a record label deal with vth season last year has released hit songs including so gone, am back, hello baby. Its time to become sas first music mogul aka dumps record label, launches own company aka has followed up on his threat, and this has surprised many of his fans. Vth season sees 10 singles release on the radiomonitor top 100. The liberianborn benza settled in sa, after having lived in the us, and got into the upmarket nightclub scene before settling in as founder and md of the label. Aka famously split with his record labels sony music and vth season to release his incredibly successful touch my blood independently. It operates as a subsidiary of, and is distributed through, universal music group s interscope records.
Last month we reported that rapper, aka was planning on leaving his record label, vth season. As large companies buy up smaller record labels, the organization of record companies changes a great deal. I had nothing to gain hustle winner turns down vth season record. The baddest hit maker is rumoured to be moving to mabala noise entertainment, which is owned by anc youth league treasurergeneral reggie nkabinde. Shady records is an american record label founded in 1999 by eminem and his manager paul rosenberg, after the highly successful release of eminems the slim shady lp. Aka splits from manager, sets up own company the citizen. Kiernan aka forbes is reportedly planning to leave his record label, vth season, after being with them for years. Aftermath entertainment is an american record label founded by hip hop producer and rapper dr. Lets hear it for vth season independent record labels are fast changing the look and feel of music in south africa. Dj bongz is an old business partner of reggie nkabinde who is executive chair of the record label. Aka accuses vth season of planting false stories about him. Born and raised in cape town, western cape, forbes gained significance after releasing his single victory lap which was released from his debut album, alter ego 2011. Wmg, also known as warner music, is an american multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate headquartered in new york city.
Kiernan took to twitter where he addressed the issue. The album, titled the beautiful madness, is available for preorder ahead of its 26 may release and tresor dropped his comeback single remedy. Ninel helped start a record label wing of vth season where aka was their first signee. South africas motswako originator khuli chana spends a day. Eazye started his ruthless records label in 1987, ice cube began lench mob records in 1990. It looks as if there are only two ways of being sure of getting the announced master if you turn up a copy of 1560 in the course of junking. A girl from pe, ezinyoka is signed to one of the best artist management agencies in. A record and management label, ambitiouz entertainment handles young and fresh sa musicians. Im so honoured and excited to announce that im signed to vth season. Flex rabanyan turns down vth seasons record deal fakaza. Remember that any given record label may have a slightly different organization. Barely a month after officially parting ways with rapper aka, record label vth season has been hit by yet another snub, this time from the winner of vuzu amps popular reality show the hustle. Dre himself, eminem, kendrick lamar, anderson paak, jon connor and justus with former acts including 50 cent, busta. Most record companies have their own web sites where you can find what labels the company owns and what artists the company is promoting.
But now, the young rapper has announced that he will not be signing a deal with record label, vth season. In a report by daily sun, mabala noise entertainment could be the all eyes. Kekelingo seems to be hitting the ground running and wasting no time with the release of his first single titled, khonza featuring songstress ami faku. This a token of my appreciation inspired by our culture. Pages media music record label the vth season videos kekelingo ft. Benza is widely credited as having revived the rapper career. Its time to become sas first music mogul aka dumps. Apr 21, 2017 shares share tweet share email he took home the best pop album at last years samas and now, tresor is back with his highlyanticipated second studio album. South africa rapper, aka dumps record label, launches own. Dre is still riding high from the sale of beats, but with his lump sum payday in the rearview mirror, he cedes his cash crown to someone else. Rapper flex rabanyan has turned down a record deal with vth. Within the mainstream music industry, recording artists have traditionally been reliant upon record labels to broaden their consumer base, market their albums, and promote. Aka left vth seasons lebel starting his own company, beam group. Inspired and defined by a passion ambitiouz entertainment is living its affirmation.
Aka joins forces with sony music and vth season again for new. Here are a few things record labels dont want you to know that they still do in an effort to separate you and the artists from your hardearned cash. In a series of tweets, the rabayeezy hit maker made the startling announcement to the shock and amazement of his fans. Last year, aka famously split with his record labels sony music and vth season to release his incredibly successful touch my blood independently. The rapper left his former record label vth season and started his own company beam group.
No variety label claim dry white, sweet white, etc. The library of congress chronicling america the sun. Aka was also part of the record label but parted ways with it. Tickets are available now at quicket for r230 here and r280 at the door limited seats available. Aka into a mainstream success that the artist could bank on when he started the now defunct beam group independent record label with prince nyembe in 2016. Aka is reportedly planning to split from his longtime record label, vth season. Home aka aka left vth seasons lebel starting his own company, beam group. Joburg johannesburgbased favourite afro soul singer and songwriter, gugulethu khumalo, popularly known as berita, has become one of the most sought after songbirds.
Aka has had a fairly rough adventure all through his vocation changing starting with one record mark then onto the. Benny afroe signs record label deal with vth season. Sun records is an american independent record label founded by producer sam phillips in memphis, tennessee in february 1952. I think we could make some banging tracks together and it would be on our own terms. I had nothing to gain hustle winner turns down vth season record deal 11 july 2017. I had nothing to gain hustle winner turns down vth. Aka left vth seasons lebel starting his own company, beam. According to timeslive, the baddest rapper has just dumped his record label vth season and has now started his own company, beam group. Fela in versace, the latest single from the project, has become one of the rappers most successful singles to date and in a shocking move, the rapper has returned to his former label mates for a new global deal. Barely a month after officially parting ways with rapper aka, record label vth season. Dj bongz who co owns the label signed riky, which is quite a big deal. Faku was later on discovered by vth season record label owner raphael benza and recently released her debut album imali.
Kiernan jarryd forbes born 28 january 1988 known professionally as aka, is a south african rapper, songwriter, record producer, singer and entrepreneur. Listen all dreams do come true and hard work will get. Then in 2010 he founded urban weapons, a belowtheline marketing company which he used to orchestrate marketing. Full text of record research magazine internet archive. Top 20 richest hip hop artistes in the world 2015 slimxclusive. Sun was the first label to record elvis presley, charlie rich, roy orbison, jerry lee lewis, carl perkins, and johnny cash.
This record deal is in collaboration with management company vth season and tresors own record label, vii recordings. In the pantheon of south africas vibrant entertainment and urban culture scene, few have come to play as definitive a role in driving it forward as raphael benza. Akas business partner sets the record straight on bad blood. Hes sold more than 172 million albums, topped charts all. He started off by stating that after much deliberation, i have taken a decision to not sign with vth season. Aka might soon be signed to mabala noise the citizen. Flex told tshisalive, they were shocked but couldnt say much.
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