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INTERVIEW:Five minutes with Charles Webster

For those who don’t know Charles Webster, the man has been in the House/Dance scene for about two decades and has showered us with his beautiful music. The man is a star and an extraordinaire writer, producer, a disc jockey and a philanthropist who is still a real person with an amazing personality.

This pioneer of House was recently invited by the Do-It-Now Recordings to come and grace us (House music lovers) with what he does best.

So Kaizen Lifestyle Magazine was able to score an inteview with the main man before he jetted off to his home country.

Here’s what we gathered from the man himself.

1.What brings you to South Africa?
Charles Webster(CW):Do It Now Recordings approached me and asked me to come play in SA and also given me the platform to launch my compilation called Studio Soul.

2.What are you working on at the moment?

CW: I’m actually this side to promote my album (Studio Soul) that will be launched in SA sometime this month. Me and Atjazz under the label “Version” will be releasing our album in November and in it we working with a female Vocalist named Amelia.

3.How has your tour been so far?

CW: It has been something nice and different. People this side are very passionate about music and i’m happy to play for people like that.

4.If you had to choose between being a disc jockey and producer, which one will you prefer doing?

CW: I would prefer making and writing music because that is a long term job; your music will always be there and played forever. Whereas, playing a gigs is just a temporary thing.


5.How do you give back to the community?

CW: I think it’s important for me to give back to the people who supports and love my music through what i’m best of. Charles will be playing at a charity event called “Cancer Sucks” that will be held at Chaf Pozi on the 8th October 2011.


6.Best three countries you have ever played in?

CW: Ireland, Japan and South Africa.


7.Whose music did you grow up listening to?

CW: Definitely, Mr Fingers!!!


8.Where can we access your podcasts and other of your music downloads?

CW: You can go on to www.samuraifm.com, there is an archive of my mixes there that i have done for the past five years. Alternatively, visit www.misorecord.com and charleswebster.net for more information about me.

Left to right: Nhlanhla, Charles and keke



By kekeletso Kubequ

Edited by Nhlanhla Molepo
Images: Irvin Khumalo



Kaizen Event: Charles Webster's Charity Event

International Hit sensation Charles Webster is doing a charity gig in aid for cancer this coming saturday, 8 October 2011 at Chaf Pozi, Soweto. Supremebeing is the main sponsor of this event and Charles Webster's cd and signed t-shirts will be given away on the day so, If you missed out on his Soweto gig this past saturday then be sure to get to Chaf Pozi from 5pm till 3am.
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KANYE WEST LOUNCHES HIS CLOTHING LINE?

After being denied access from the Balmain show at the last Paris fashion week thanks to the notoriously tough, all black wearing KCD PR girls, Kanye West will be returning with a vengeance this season. The rapper and fashionista (who wore a Celine women's blouse from their Spring/Summer 2011 collection while performing at Coachella) has been the subject of much industry gossip suggesting that he would design for a variety of labels.

Then, it was announced he would be debuting his own line this season in Paris. Ballsy, to say the least. Details of the project have been kept on the down-low, but Vogue UK reports that Mr. West has brought on quirky, London-based designer Katie Eary as "one of the creative leads." Do a quick Google Image search for her designs and you will immediately see why her and Yeezy had a creative connection. In short, they're both nuts.

I know a lot of you feel that Kanye is totally overrated, and that he has no business getting involved in the fashion industry, but I disagree. Sure, scheduling your first runway show in what is practically the fashion capital of the world is definitely a bold and cocky move, but what else can we expect from him? We can't deny his swagger. We just can'
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KAIZEN REVIEW: Dj Sbu's Sound Revival Vol.1 listening session

Popular radio personality, TV presenter, producer, record exec and motivational speaker Sbu Leope(Dj Sbu) held a listening session at the Fire and Ice Protea Hotel in Melrose.
The intimate night was filled with beautiful and stylish ladies and gents looking good, the crowd in attendance was a matured crowd with laid back house music being played to set the mood for the chilled evening.

The listening session was meant to give the audience a taste of what the album and what listeners can expect.

Sbu explained some the his reasons for taking his time in producing and releasing the album stating that he didn't feel inspired and was focusing on his other business affairs but he decided after two years to release a new cd.

Most of the tracks on the album were produced by sbu himself and the album features some new musical talent such as Meat the veggies and Zahara. He also featured Nhlanhla Nciza, Wanda Baloyi, MXO and Lungelo.

Some of the tracks performed included:
Lungelo-I am music(Black coffee remix)
Meat the Veggies-Wanitolovhela(featuring leader vocalist Mellow, Nhalnhla Nciza's younger brother). Meat the Veggies is a 4 man band featuring a percusionist, guitarist, pennywhistle.
Mxo-Mama Africa
After a short recess, TS Records new artist Zahara the last track from Sbu's album performed "Lengoma" which has received some major airplay across GP and other national radio stations and gave a stellar performance.

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THE FINALE....or maybe not?

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The COLDROOMEXPLOSION finale comes to Soweto

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