4-Ones

June's Diary is an American girl group formed by singer Kelly Rowland and director/choreographer Frank Gatson Jr. on the American reality television docu-series Chasing Destiny in 2016. I saw them for the first time when they auditioned and finally became an all girl group mentored by Kelly Rowland. 

One of my earliest childhood memories on my grandmothers 20cm television screen was the fierce beauties of boom shaka. 

We didn't really know them by name but back then summer holidays got so much better vibing to the tunes.

Boom Shaka were a pioneering kwaito music group from South Africa, consisting of Junior Sokhela, Lebo Mathosa, Theo Nhlengethwa and Thembi Seete. Their first album was produced in 1994. Boom Shaka's first single "It's About Time" was released in 1993.

Bambanani

It's about time

Gcwala

Thobela

Free

Lerato

Algeria is a country in North Africa bordered on the north by the Mediterranean Sea. Covering an area of 2,381,741 square kilometers, Algeria is the largest country in Africa and the tenth largest in the world. Its capital is the city of Algiers. Algiers also holds the record for the city with the largest population in the country.

The cover photo in this podcast is of an Algerian teen artist who adopted her style of painting from Picasso and Matisse. In the 1940s, a 16-year-old girl captured the minds of the art world’s elite. The self-taught artist, Baya Mahieddine (1931-1988) — known as Baya — was finally being celebrated in the first North American exhibition of her work, at NYU’s Grey Art Gallery, March 21st 2018. How timely that this Podcast falls on the anniversary of that special launch. 

Kehlani Ashley Parrish is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Kehlani is originally from Oakland, California, where she achieved initial fame as a member of the teen group Poplyfe. In 2014 she released her first commercial mixtape, Cloud 19.

Fly colourful Birdie. Fly.

5 Lessons I Learned from being friends with Alex:

1 - To have a strong sense of Self Identity

2 - Don't stop learning.

3 - Limit Being Friendly with a Dose of NO!

4 - Quantify what you do with who you are.

5 - Enjoy fulfilling music.

Anthony Hamilton - Cool

Boom Shaka - Gcwala 

Ayanda Jiya - Trade

JayZ and Beyonce - On the Run (Part 2) Like this Podcast, I guess

Chun Li - Nicki Minaj

In 2018, I found a diamond. Not in the rough, but definitely not any anyone's wedding finger. SO I snatched it!

Included Music: 

Mgarimbe - Sister Bethinna

DVSN - Nuh Time / Tek Time

Seba Kaapstad Ft. Zoe Modiga and Ndumiso Manana - Hello

Kanye West Ft. Nicki Minaj, Bon Iver, Jay Z, Rick Ross - Monster

I just love how you can hear my son hollering in the background. 

Really warms my heart. Working moms man!

What Americans refer to as a BBQ is locally known as a "Braai"... If you know, you know. 

Emcimbini

Is it not amazing that some of our most memorable jams are heartbreak or break up related songs? Why does heart break make such beautiful music? I myself am NOT heart broken, but music always takes you there when it sings to the emotion you can't articulate with words.

Jorja Smith is an English singer-songwriter from Walsall, West Midlands. Her debut studio album, Lost & Found, was released in 2018 to critical acclaim and peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart.

Sauti Sol are a Kenyan afro-pop band formed in Nairobi, Kenya by vocalists Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano and Savara Mudigi in 2005. Initially an a cappella group, guitarist Polycarp Otieno joined before they named themselves Sauti.

Kabelo Petrus Motha, better known by his stage name Kabza De Small, is a South African DJ and record producer. He was born in Mpumalanga and raised in Pretoria. He has been referred to as the king of the Amapiano genre. Motha has collaborated extensively with record producer DJ Maphorisa.

Jazmine Marie Sullivan is an American singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, her debut album, Fearless, was released in 2008 to commercial and critical success. The record topped Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. With an Album project out making waves, Heaux Tales, I am even more in love than ever before. 

Today is a Lucky Daye. 

The mysterious DVSN (pronounced “division”) is a PBR&B act based in Toronto, composed of singer Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85. The duo is signed to OVO Sound.

DVSN: "The day we made “Between Us”, I think we were in Miami for Art Basel. We had a little pool house that we renovated into like a little studio, little ping-pong set up, and play ping pong. And yeah, we set up in the back. Nineteen85 set up his laptop and he was going through loops. Just going through some guitar things. We originally had written it to guitar and then produced around that later on. I don’t think there’s a set way we do stuff. We kind of just always, whatever the mood or vibe is in the moment, we just go with that."

Dear Boipelo,

It has been a weird time lately. This letter is from 2021.

You've given birth to a healthy baby boy and he is very smart; very chitchatty and energetic.

He's started preschool and is being prepped for grade 1. I know it's been tough  but you finally got a job, a car and a home.

You're doing well. Better than you think you're gonna. I just want to reassure you that all your concerns and worries are for nothing.

Things turn out pretty okay; you're okay. You've started new projects  for side hustle, and 3 of those are profitable.

I am so proud of you. Wipe the sadness off your face because things are about to get busy.

Put on some lipstick and eyeliner because calls for interviews are about to flood in.

Your spirituality improves too. Trust the process. Trust the thought out decisions.

You're on a good path.

Trust.

Love&Light,

2021 Boipelo. 

Frank Ocean wrote a "letter" to himself in 2017, addressing the 5year younger version of himself. (So if I wrote a letter to my 2016 self kind vibes)

And it begins "Hey Chris... " Clearly we see a name change. 

Tiwatope Savage, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. 

I heard Eminado for the first time on TV a few years back and thought: "Mom, my barbie's in the TV"

Snoh Aalegra - Chaos

Daniel Caesar – Who hurt you?

Alicia Keys Feat Maxwell – Fire we make

Sweetest Blue hues.

Cleo Sol was born to musical parents who met in a Jazz band. Her Mum, half Serbian and Spanish, is a singer and plays the guitar and flute. Cleo's Jamaican Dad plays the bass and piano.

Back in University, Cleo's covers and medley's were my daily. Her voice is like warm milk. 

David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is one of the most influential artists in Africa. Like Fela Kuti before them, Davido and his peers are taking their country’s music way beyond its borders, with Nigeria’s Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy and Mr Eazi also signed to major international labels. 

They and others have created a golden age for Afrobeats, a broad term that threads various African pop styles with R&B, dancehall and more, and differs from Fela Kuti’s polyrhythmic Afrobeat. Collaborations alongside British and American superstars, less common a decade ago, are now normal: Davido’s new album features songs with Nicki Minaj, Nas, Lil Baby and Chris Brown

Again, apologies for the delay with my publishing.

I have a new found respect for Circus Jugglers because WOW.

Traffic university is where you listen to something informative or educational during traffic.

Mine today will be on Retinal Migraines, specifically because migraines are my thing.

If you suffer from headaches, and might have experienced something similar, look it up or speak to your treating medical specialist. 

Made in Lagos

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper and dancer. He is one of the biggest and most successful African artists.

Heard Burna Boy for the first time on A.K.A's sampled track and he had this quickened way of rapping which reminded me of Shabba. And I realized that art and artists live through other artists. Art is cyclical. 

Teniola Apata,  better known as Teni, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer.

I saw Teni for the first time on TV but it was the hit track "Case" which caught me. The melody; to this day it's still the first on my list of favorite tracks by her. If she can top it, I'd have to be proven wrong. 

Additional Bonus - Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur.

Apologies for the late publish. 

It's been a chaotic mess. 

It doesn't take away from how much I love Eddie Zondi. A last min remembrance to him. 

LONG LIVE THE ANGELS

- Selah (Introductory)

- Breathing Under water (If you love choral harmonization, this is your tune)

- Happen 

- Tenderly (Very acoustic and melodic)

Toronto is a talent train:

DVSN.

Tamia.

Melanie Fiona.

Daniel Caesar.

OOoooooh Canada!

A baritone of nectar. Giveon Dezmann Evans, known as Giveon, is an American R&B singer and songwriter.

I first heard him twitter, doing a cover. I wondered who this guy was and decided to go check him out.

The rest is history. 

Song Association South African Style 

PS: Send an ambulance.

This is your Alarm Clock reminding you you need to MOVE.

Yes, move. Get active. 

You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your vitality, here's a playlist to motivate you to get cracking!

If you live with your boy / girl friend for a while now and have never heard of a cohabitation agreement before, might want to tune in.

According to Wiki, Cohabitation is an arrangement where two people are not married but live together. They are often involved in a romantic or sexually intimate relationship on a long-term or permanent basis. 

Part C - 15 Artists I recommend you listen to:

Trevor Jackson – Just Friends

Jazz Kartel – 4$ale

Brent Faiyaz – Rehab (Winter in Paris)

Savannah Christina - Comfortable

Ayanda Jiya - Trade

Part B - 15 Artists I recommend you listen to:

Cleo Sol – Sweet Blue

Lianne La Havas – Bittersweet

Shekinah – Please Mr

Justine Skye – Build a Man

Daniel Caesar – Who hurt

Part A - 15 Artists I recommend you listen to:

1. Elaine – Changes
2. Abi Ocia – Running
3. Giveon – The Beach
4. Sonder – Too fast
5. Sevena Siren – If you only knew

Thank you to all of my regular listeners.

I was wondering if you had picked up that my January theme was Rhythmic; RNB, Ballads, Love Songs.

We are entering February. Let's page through this music. 

R.e.s.p.e.c.t to the Queen of soul. 

One of the most renowned musicians and Diva's ever to land on our radios. 

With a lot of challenges we face in our daily lives, it's easy to doubt ourselves.

Sometimes that negative voice comes from people but oftentimes it's an internal station that replays itself every time we are faced with important decisions. 

We must always remember that we have the resources to overcome this feeling of doubt. 

One of South Africa's most influential jazz musician. 

Lesotho's most exquisite product.

A voice like syrup.

A lady whose music is missed but still loved.

Maleh.

If you could live your ideal life, be in your career of choice or just move to a country you desired, where would it be?

What would you be doing??

I am taking us way back into our youthful early RNB love affairs. 

I promise, I found my new best addiction. 

Home girl here has caught my attention with a BET performance and now i'm hooked. 

Top 10 of my favorite h.e.r collaborations.

Actually, top 9. 

If you have never heard of this gentle brother and you consider yourself an RNB playlist kinda human, then please go grab his music.

It will go down with some wine, stew and company. 

Ever been heart shattered by a friendship? 

I have been watching the sitcom "girlfriends" (catching up on all the episodes I wasn't allowed to watch growing up) and seeing Joan and Toni go at it really got me in my feels.

I have had my heart broken by a friendship. We had been friends for what seemed liked forever (12 years to be precise) and out of nowhere, our love affair fizzled into nothing, for no particular reason.

Find out why it ended and how to manage when friendships have reached their expiration date. 

Miss Lennox herself. Beauty. Love. Pain. Achievement. Sex. Exploration.

This is the page in my diary with an age restriction. 

Swedish Musical Artist: Snoh Aalegra. 

These girls actually take me back to a special time in my childhood; where my cousin and I had a whole universe of music going on.
We would sing using hair brushes in front of the mirror and pretend we were popstars. 

My opinion on Chloe And Halle  

Welcome to the Butterfly.

Buckle up, it's a bumpy flight.