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.
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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.
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