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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Something for our ladies...BEACH BUNNY is in town

AFTER MUCH ANTICIPATION BEACH BUNNY SWIMWEAR LANDS IN SA 

 

Johannesburg, South Africa Thursday 08th September 2011, Seven years after its initial unveiling in Los Angeles, CA, the globally acclaimed swimsuit range, Beach Bunny Swimwear has finally arrived on South African shores.  This leading multi-million dollar American brand is causing waves coast to coast from Las Vegas to London, Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro and now South Africa. 

On Friday, 30th September the equally fitting posh venue Hush in Rosebank is pleased to host an exclusive launch party to introduce Beach Bunny Swimwear to a very eager South African audience.   Guests can expect to see the ultra-feminine label's 2011 collection showcased in a fashion show and featured on some of South Africa's top models.

 

Following the launch event, Beach Bunny Swimwear will be available at various specialty boutiques across South Africa, including The French Shop in Hyde Park.

 

With its definitive luxury and lingerie inspired swimwear, Beach Bunny Swimwear captures the California lifestyle and appeals to glamorous females across the globe who just want to have fun. It's no wonder the line also counts iconic women from the likes of Jennifer Lopez, and Fergie, to Britney Spears and Cindy Crawford among its celebrity devotees, most recently culminating a design collaboration with the Kardashian Sisters. 

 

One may have also recognized Kim Kardashian wearing Beach Bunny on the cover of South Africa's Cosmopolitan magazine last year.

 

South Africa welcomes Beach Bunny Swimwear with open arms and with its fuel and legion of loyal fans across the globe; this brand is not stopping anytime soon.

 

For more info visit Beach Bunny Swimwear SA on Facebook or email enquiry@spoiltinc.com 

 


 

Issued on behalf of HUSH PREMIUM NIGHTCLUB


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KAIZEN EVENTS: Str.Crd Artist's line-up

Str.Crd has just released the names of all the artists performing at this year's event and the list includes:

Theophilus London: Is Hip Hop’s latest name, he’s also a famous newsbeat music reporter, who has worked with Mark Ronson and Damon Albarn. According to critics, London's "genre-bending approach draws from a range of styles, from soul-pop and post-punk to electro and contemporary R&B," citing influences that include Michael Jackson and Prince as well as Kraftwerk and the Smiths." His debut LP is “Times are Weird these Days.”

Va$htie: Downtown’s Sweetheart, is an artist, director, designer, party promoter and entrepreneur. She re-vamped the company of Island Def Jam, is the first female to have designed a Jordan with Nike, and launched her own signature brand VIOLETTE, carried at specialty boutiques like Colette in Paris.
Masta Lee: Amsterdam resident and DJ. His day job at Patta/Precinct 5 involves much of the fashion we love. He lives by the slogan “different ears for different music”, so you’ll be sure to hear something just perfect for you.

Woody: Founder and Editor of Sneaker Freaker Magazine, one of the most important and iconic sneakerhead publications in the world. He has over 2000 pairs of sneakers in his collection.

Royalefam: SBTG’s apparel label. Their sneaker customs have attracted the likes of Kobe Bryant, Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn of Linkin Park, James Lavelle, and Q-tip just to name a few. “Evolve Beyond” is their brand motto.

Levi Maestro: Video blogger and tastemaker “Maestro Knows” is an online show based around Levi’s day to day life, showing you his friends and experiences through his eyes, from all over the world.

Frolab: is an integrated creative and production resource, based around the concept of “frolaboration”. Cultural archivist Frolab provides an outlet for urbanites thirsting for authentic experiences that embrace hip hop, art and design.

Patta: A unique streetwear store offering the coolest kicks and outfits and making unknown or hard-to-find brands and items accessible for anyone interested.

Adam “King Adz” Stone: is a writer and creative/director who specializes in the creation and documentation of content (still and moving) of Youth Culture. He has traveled constantly for the last 15 years examining global youth talent and sub-cultures and has been lucky enough to work with some of the most influential and interesting people around, including: Banksy, Tony Kaye, Shepard Fairey, Irvine Welsh, Shawn Stussy, Tama Janovitz, Blek Le Rat, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Martha Cooper, Erik Kessels, and Jonas Ackerlund.
Local acts: Spaza Shop Boys, Bhubesi, Dirty Paraffin, AKA, Ill-Skills, Khuli-Chana, MT Kidu, Desmond and the Tutus, BLK JKS, P.H.Fat and Haezer – WE”LL B @ STR.CRD 2011.

STR.CRD 2011 with thanks to media partners Sony Max (Dstv channel 126 www.sonymax.co.za) Motribe and Mahala.

STR.CRD is supported by Mahala not just a "toxic pit of haters", but also South Africa's most relevant and unrestricted youth culture magazine available online daily and in print each quarter. Thought is free. So is Mahala.

STR.CRD bloggers will be blogging on the go with thanks to Motribe(www.motribe.com). Motribe has partnered with Str.Crd to ensure that people browsing the web on their phones will be able to participate in events.

Follow us on Face book http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=259046300787234 and on Twitter. Enter #strcrd2011 into the Google strap line and immerse yourself in the hype!

Don’t miss it - B @ STR.CRD 2011 too: 24 September, 10am-late, Maboneng Precinct downtown Joburg, tickets R150 from Webtickets or R200 at the door. For more info go to www.strcrd.com . STR.CRD is an Arts Alive and City of Johannesburg event.

*Press Release*

BONGANE NX Press Release

Bongani Nx is releases a new album packed with Love rhythms and Floetry entitled Je T'aime!
Bongani Nx, popularly known as the voice behind the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 soccer world cup, is not only a presenter of The perfect Sishebo show on SABC 1, Co-presenter of Sound Check Live on M-Net, and 94.7 Highveld Stereo's Traffic Man on the Breakfast express show; he is also an entrepreneur who owns a indie Label, Kamak productions, a singer, songwriter and Producer and a preferred Voice over (VO) Artist for many TV and radio Adverts as well as a sought after MC for most prestigious events. He continues to capture the showbiz industry in many spheres.
Following his self titled debut album in 2009, Bongani Nx reintroduces himself with a bang in his latest offering.
In this album, Bongani Nx goes back to the roots with an Afro-Soul Sound. He brings a unique, daring and ground breaking amalgamation of sounds and styles.  The sound incorporates an undertone of African sounds from all over the continent (Zouk, Brazilian Samba, Kizomba, Mbaqanga, Scathamiya, Afro-pop and Reggae).With this upcoming album, Bongani dares to go where no South African Artist has gone before. He dares to entrench a sound that transcends borders and appeals to all Africans, both young and old. This is one guy who refuses to conform to a genre.  His latest offering is a LOVE ALBUM entitled Je t'aime, packed with romantic, smooth tunes and soulful renditions of all these African Influences, amalgamated with an urban touch to produce a holistic unique sound.
 "This music is for lovers to enjoy, for singles to get hooked up to, and the lonely to feel comforted by. The music is for everyone, everywhere, in the cars, the club, at a wedding or chilling under the palm trees on holiday."
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EMPOWERMENT: Sanlam National Start Something Day

Several months ago, South African finacial services provider Sanlam started an initiative called 'National Start Something Day' and the 2nd of September was chosen as the date for this initiative.

The whole aim of this initiative was to tackle the lack of savings amongst South African by asking any citizen to participate in the initiative by starting a hobby(be it anything they desire), learn a new language or even start up a new business venture. According to Reality.co.za "Its aim is to cultivate a community of go-getters that plan ahead and make dreams realities instead of waiting for things to happen – an attitude that more often that not ends with too little, too late: be it skill, opportunities or savings".

Participants were asked to submit their story or idea online on www.startwithhope.co.za, where they would be up against other participants to win R50.000 to start their initiative. Well today being the 2nd of September, Sanlam has chosen it's finanlist who are up on the side.

However we at KAIZEN LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE urge our followers to also start something from this day forward. With the unlimited opportunities and resources available here in South Africa, it shouldn;t be too hard to start an initiative that will not only benefit you but also your community and peers.

By Nhalnhla Molepo