ENTERTAINMENT: ATJAZZ - SOUTH AFRICA TOUR

With only one day left till Martin 'Atjazz' Iveson graces us for an interview which will take place this friday. We are already excited about his Tour which starts tonight at Tshwane at House 22 and what we are very excited about is seeing him in action after giving us countless hits for over a decade in the dance scene.

** TOUR DATES **

• 24th Feb – House 22 (Pretoria)
• 25th Feb – Atlas Studios (Johannesburg)
• 26th Feb – Backroom (Soweto)
• 27th Feb - Taliban (Ga-Rankua)
• 3rd March - Amaros (Pretoria)
• 4th March – Joe Cools – (Durban)
• 5th March – Witbank (Mpumalanga)
• 6th March - Vosloorus (Johannesburg)

More info will follow about the interview.

BESPOKE: 2011 Mercedes Benz Winter FALL

Whilst Joburgers attended the Joburg Fashion Week, New Yorkers attended the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week where the 2011 Winter/Autumn Fall collections was being showcased by a number of international designers and when we say a number we mean all the designers imaginable from A to Z.




The fashion took place from the 10th to the 17th of February and what was interesting about the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week was that they took a step further by having broadcasts of the fashion shows via the interweb on Youtube. So this meant that I had front row access to the fashion shows from the comfort of my couch and the best thing is that I could choose which show I wanted to attend.

This is a show by G-STAR RAW at the fashion Week

DEVELOPMENT: Youth in Business Seminar

Event Detail:

The purpose of this event is to bring to the attention of Entrepreneurs existing opportunities within the business world, offer knowledge in accessing finance for projects and business, motivating entrepreneurs in their chosen career path. Imparting entrepreneurial skills, opportunity in promoting your business through the networking session that will take place after the seminar.

Venue:

Metro Civic Centre in Braamfontein, A-Level lecture hall. Johannesburg

Date

Saturday, 26 February 2011, 8am to 2pm.

Inquiries and booking:

There are only 100 seats available, so you have to book early to avoid disappointment. Oh yah, this once only, entrance fee has been waived, so it’s free. To book your seat sms “YDIDI, Initials Surname, Email Address, Bus Sem” to 33903 Eg: “YDIDI, NR Khumalo, nrkhumalo@mail.co.za CLOAKING , Bus Sem”. SMS cost is R1, 50 i.e. One rand fifty cents.

Please note that there will be ample parking, so if you are coming by car please include your car registration your booking request sms, just after the "Bus Sem, car-registration"

Send your inquiries to info@ydidi.co.za

JFW 2011 Winter/Autumn DAY 1: Fast Track Day

NKULULEKO MSIBI

NKOSINATHI NKALA

LEBOGANG MOATSHE

photo: Simon Deiner

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NONHLE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD

You heard the funny radio commercial, you saw the TV trailor, you followed her on twitter(even DM"d her), you added her as a friend on facebook and now the count down is coming to a close as former channel O's O-Access presenter reality TV show is airing tonight on Vuzu channel 123.

The TV show called 'Nonhle goes to Hollywood' follows the Bootyful and sexy Nonhle's trip to seek fame in Hollywood. This is a first for a South African and tonight's episode aires the first time Nonhle goes to Hollywood and all the hardships she endures in stardom town.



This place is famously known for creating the biggest stars to hit the big screen to the small screen such as actors and singers.



Let's hope this reality TV show sets the bar higher for local celebrity to not reach local recognition but also international recognition.

ENTERTAINMENT MAVERICK: President of House music

Name him Uncle Louie, the musical maestro or the “Little” Louie Vega. Fact is Louie Vega is the DJ’ that is constantly thanked on an artist’s album copy, the one who has influenced and defined countless other DJ-producers, from today’s brightest stars to those still beat-matching in their bedrooms. In 2008, the Grammy Award-winning DJ, Producer, songwriter, label owner & band leader and tireless champion of House and world music is only getting better; from Latin to Salsa, afro-beat to jazz, hip-hop to classics and all forms of house/dance music the best is yet to come.

This man we known him for years as a member of the Elements of Life Project and also a co-founder of the Masters At Work (MAW).He is a a producer, remixer a DJ and even a successful promoter. In 2006 Vega received a Grammy Award for the Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical category, with his remix of Curtis Mayfield’s ‘Superfly’.This is the true perfectionist!!! His most biggest hit include Diamond Life and Love will know.

Louie Vega has signed Black Coffee ft Hugh Masekela “We Are One” song on Vega Records which is already out since the end of January. Moreover, the MAW co-founder is part of the Kaya FM family since he started doing mixes for the regional station not so long ago. The DJ, producer and philanthropist joined Kaya FM as a presenter from the 1^st of November 2010. Catch his show every saturday from 22:00 to 23:00 on Kaya Fm 95.9

Miami 2007 Louie Vega live at his Beach Party

Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2011

Calvin Klein - Spring Summer 2011 Full Fashion Show - Menswear

Yves Saint Laurent - Spring Summer 2011 Full Fashion Show

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND.

FRIDAY: 4 FEBRUARY 2011
Come Join Shelter Music as we launch Mmthi's 6 mixed by Tokzen @ Disoufeng in Soweto on Feb 4th 2011.

Today at 8:30pm - Tomorrow at 3:00am
Disoufeng, Soweto

On the Line up are Dj's:

Tokzen
QT
Fresca
Thulz
Curious
Mavusana
Jazzulu
Soulbeats

Its FREE entry for everyone and free CD giveaways on the night!!


SATURDAY: 5 FEBRUARY 2011




SUNDAY: 6 FEBRUARY 2011






Thesis Social Jam Session

February Session

This is the official 1st session of they year!!!

Thesis Social Jam Sessions is back for the 3rd year running and would love to thank you all, that have supported us from the beginning till today. Much love.

We back with a killer line up that is anchored by two international acts/DJ. On the thesis stage, OY! (This is short for Joy). Hailing from our adopted nation, Switzerland, OY uses a mixture of sounds and squeaks, frog rib-...bits and human voices. Her style is a mixture of soul, hip hop, spoken word, improv, electronic, jazz, classical and rock.

QB Smith (Warm Days) (UK)
In barely a few short months DJ / producer / song writer QB Smith has clocked up work with the likes of Atjazz, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Jose Carretas, Monique Bingham, Simbad and Brian Temba. Warm Days, is actually QB's soul, jazz, hip hop and broken beat collaborations project, bringing in some of the best musicians, singers and MCs from the world underground.

These two will be supported by Jazz Lee. the name says it all. Jazz with some soul and hip hops links. We have brought back the funny guys courtesy of the comedy society in PTA. Tshekedi and King flat are going to leave you in tears. Coming in to pay tribute to J dilla with some dilla inspired beats will be Themba (Music@last) crew member. He is definitely a DJ for the future. Mdoo makes a come back to give us some laid back world wide music that is influenced by soul.

Full details.

DJ Line Up
Mdoo
Themba
QB Smith (Warm days, UK)

Live Acts
OY! (Switzerland)
Jazz Lee

Comedians
King Flat
Tshekedi

Price: R20
Time: 13H00 till late

Kaizen Video: Rihanna – S&M

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Kaizen Video: Kanye West Covers VMAN

Kanye West shot by Karl Lagerfeld for Vman from KWest on Vimeo.

FEATURE: Q&A WITH ARTHUR SIBANYONI MR SOUTH AFRICA FINALIST

This past weekend Kaizen Lifestyle Magazine Associate Editor, Tshapang Sebulela had the opportunity of hanging out with one the contestants for Mr South Africa Arthur Sibanyoni. Here's what went down.

KLM: CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING THIS FAR IN THE COMPETITION, TELL US A BIT ABOUT ARTHUR

AS: I always find that question difficult to answer Arthur is a loving and kind and enjoys being surrounded by people, a very social person, I love challenges as I get bored very quickly, my life is all about decisions that will make my life easy and make me happy.

KLM: WHAT MADE YOU ENTER THIS CONTEST?

AS: honestly I found out by chance I didn’t even know there was such a competition around I found out by chance and I thought I should give it a try and see how far I would get and here I am.

KLM: FOR THOSE LIKE ME WHO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT MR SA HOW DOES ONE PREPARE FOR A PAGEANT OF THIS CALIBRE?

AS: It stars in believing in yourself, you have to be mentally prepared, you have to believe in yourself, you also have to be thick skinned as people criticize a lot.

KLM: KAIZEN MAG IS A LIFESTYLE BLOGAZINE. JUST TELL US ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL STYLE?

AS: I suck when it comes to that department, but I am fashion conscious I do try to look represent able fortunately I have three sisters who are very helpful I also try to look after my skin, I cleanse and tone before bed which I think every man does.

KLM: WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF LOCAL FASHION AND WHERE IS IT LACKING?

AS: with what I have seen south Africa has got talent and a lot of local people dress well, designers are very creative it only lacks when it comes to fact that most our local designers are not internationally recognized we just need to work hard in that department.

KLM: HOW ARE YOU DEALING WITH THE ATTENTION FROM THE LADIES OF WHICH I'M SURE IS GETTING HECTIC?

AS:it’s very overwhelming I sometimes feel like a celebrity yesterday I went to buy veggies and was recognized by these two people I don’t know It takes time getting used to but besides that nothing out of the ordinary. its exiting to be honest

KLM: IN YOU OPINION ARE PEGEANTS LIKE THESE STILL RELEAVANT?

AS: They are relevant because out of these competions you get leaders and people come out differently out of these pageants and without these opportunities a lot of people would not be where they are, these pageants should be promoted more as they empower the youth.

LETS TALK ABOUT ARTHUR’S FAVOURITE THINGS

LOCAL DESIGNER? David Tlale

CAR? The car I am currently driving, a Honda civic

HANG OUT SPOT? Cedar square

ALL TIME FAVOURITE MOVIE?avatar

BOOK? Im reading quite a few books but I am loving frivology

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND BEST OF LUCK ON THE PEGEANT AND WE KNOW THE KAIZEN MASSES WILL VOTE.