Edgy Tracks...

I have spent some time in SA lately and really enjoyed the new music coming from the motherland. There's some brutally edgy stuff that will give goosebumps if you pay attention close enough...

BUT...!

One of the things that grief me about SA is the state of Afrikaans music. Lets be honest, its ballad after ballad by some Boerseun that cant decide if he wants to fix his volla or eat his baby chocolates... argggg

Now There are loads of very creative afrikaans people around. Some of the best art in SA is by Afrikaans people and they cant be denied the status of a creative nation.


But through it all, you find a gem here and there. I was introduced a while ago to the musical ramblings of one Jack Parow as a joke, but the more I listen and read up about the music and the people associated with this artist I find the music and lyrics are much closer to the way the youngn's speak and act and enjoy their lives.

Where was this when I was at varsity?

One of my fav's is Die Heuwels Fantasties. Especially their collaboration with Jack Parow on the "Die Vraagstuk" track.

Listen to it here if you do not know it yet...



More please...!

I'll share some more of my favourite saffa created tracks in the coming weeks...

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Spotify me up...

In yesterday's post (Take a load off downloads) I mentioned that my digital music purchasing has taken a nosedive since I have signed up to Spotify. I have had some queries from friends of Saffa Dude regarding what Spotify is, how it works and how to get hold of it. Basically many questions stopping just short of "can you eat it".

Here goes my short and simple explanation:

What is Spotify?
In their own marketing words: "Spotify is a new way to enjoy music. Simply download and install, before you know it you’ll be singing along to the genre, artist or song of your choice. With Spotify you are never far away from the song you want."
In Lamens Terms: Its a music streaming service where you install a music player on your PC and have access to millions of songs. You dont own the songs it is streamed from the internet so unfortunately you will need broadband. You can build playlists and buy songs directly from the player (check Take a load off downloads before you do this).


How much does it cost?
Its free, no really its free to stream music at a decent quality level. They do this by anoying you with a 30sec advertisement every 5 songs or so. Still better than radio.
You can sign up to their Premium service which extra functionality like downloading your playlists for off-line playing, no ads better quality and the ability to take your songs with you on your iPhone. You can even sign up for short periods, if you are hosting a party for instance and have built your playlist and want it to play ad-free.

How do I get it?
Because of high demand it is invite only at the moment (invites owned by premium customers), but there is a way of getting round the invite section in certain countries. You will just have to try and see. Click this link to try and sign up invite free.

OK, I've signed up and Installed . Now what?
Start searching for your favourite artists and building your own playlists and bang them on in the background whenever you need to.

To start you up I am sharing a playlist made by a friend with some wicked tunes. Once you have installed the software just click the link to Saffa Dude's Tunes and open it in spotify...

Happy Listening and Stay Classy...




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Take a load off downloads...

This a song to any MP3 buyers ears. A new comparison website TuneChecker.com compares the prices of mp3 downloads and tells you where you can get that must have track for the lowest possible price.

With the UK Parliament voting on the Digital Economy Bill very soon. The bill earmarked to stop peer-to-peer file sharing I can see this site coming very handy with people making the transfer from illegal to legal downloading.

I have to admit that my music buying has become very minimal since I started using Spotify (invite only at the moment), but there are still the occasional purchase that has to be made for my iPhone. I will definitely be using this site to get the best deal...

Head over there now TuneChecker.com


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Singing Like Dumisani

After the anthem scandal in France 2 weeks ago I have received a plethora of e-mails mocking Mr Dumisani. Here is two of my favorites...


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Dumisani gets the Wackhead treatment...

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Mama....MAMA...Mama?.....Dada...

Some Wednesday entertainment...


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I'm a complete catch...

Its been a while since I have posted here but I have been receiving this link from a couple of friends and thought I'll share again, cause its class...

http://melodymaker.posterous.com/the-reason-some-girls-stay-single-very-funny

After listening to the original listen to him getting the Wackhead treatment...

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10 Hottest Females of 2008

It's a bit late, but what the heck it needs to be done. Here are the Saffa Dude's picks for the 10 Hottest Females of 2008.

10. Rihanna
Apparently in her native Barbados they have a holiday every year in her honour, now there's a bit of recognition for ya! We're guessing it's not just because she's their biggest pop export ever and not a one-umbrella-wonder, but also that she has a body that puts Britters to shame!

9. Bar Rafaeli
The Israeli model has taken a leaf out of Gisele's book by dating Leonardo Di Caprio. Let's hope it brings her more fame and puts her on the cover of way more magazines! She makes our list as she is a long time favourite in the annual SA Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition (a publication which Saffadude is very much a fan of). This year was another top edition. Kudos to Bar and to SASI.

8. Ana Ivanovic
Saffadude's interest in Wimbledon 2008 waned dramatically when Miss Ivanovic was knocked out early on. Nevertheless, she is a massive talent, having already made it as an FHM covergirl. Oh yes, she isn't too bad at tennis either.

7. Cheryl Cole
She may be married to one of the biggest tits in Premiership football, but 2008 has proved that Cheryl demands a spotlight of her own. Whether it's boosting single male viewership to the X Factor or gyrating on stage with Girls Aloud, Cheryl is just being all the Geordie that she can be!

6. Olga Kurylenko
If, like Saffadude, you sat anticipating the credits of Quantam of Solace and then went, 'Wait. Who?', don't worry we expect this name to be around some more. Rumoured to be the first Bond girl to ever be asked to reprise her role (no Judi Dench doesn't count). Olga is Ukranian-born and doesn't believe in body doubles. She is also twice divorced at the age of 29. Fiesty!!

5. Lindsay Lohan
The good-girl-gone-bad fantasy kicked itself up a notch in 2008! LiLo became a lesbian! While we all wish she had picked a hotter partner to embark with on her maiden voyage of lesbian discovery, there is no doubt that Lindsay has grabbed a lot of attention back from the rest of the tabloid-loving Hollywood slut-pack. Crashing your SUV under the influence is SOO last year...

4. Kate Hudson
It's no wonder she has guys on the brink of suicide when she dumps them. Sorry Owen. Kate is smoking hot and proved it in her swimsuit in Fool's Gold early in 2008. Keep those intellectual stimulators coming our way!

3. Jessica Alba
Yeah so what if she had a kid this year. We don't feel we need to remind you that Jessica is only 27 and easily one of the hottest women on the planet and will be for quite a few more years.

2. Gisele Bundchen
Gisele has it all; she's the world's highest paid model, is on the covers of women's magazines everywhere and is now engaged to Tom Brady, the treble-Superbowl-winning Patriot's Quarterback and all around Mr America. And here's something I bet you didn't know she had – a twin sister!! Who is also a model!! Hot!! Well she doesn't quite have everything as she doesn't have the Number 1 on our list...

1. Megan Fox
That God chose to create something as hot as Megan is a blessing to us all! Well, we have further good tidings, she is set to grace the big screen at least three times in 2009! This busy girl has been named in several upcoming productions including the Transformers 2, as you should remember it was the first film of the series that brought her to us. Here's to a top year ahead people!


Other names worth putting in the hat: Angelina Jolie, Jessica Biel, Kate Beckinsale, Kiera Knightly, The Shannon Twins, Petra Nemcova. Good luck for 2009 girls!

Contributed by: The Pink Salmon

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