Rankuwa or " Gompton" as they have now dubbed it,is yet to really claim it's stance in the game as far as breaking out is concerned.
It has had its time in the past when for a moment things looked really good for the hood. Artists were popping, sessions were buzzing and the outside were coming in.
Things took a chill pill and now it looks like the pill effect is wearing off.
We caught up with one of it's own, to feel out his thoughts on the game, the players, his moves and where he thinks the ball is at right now.
SLK is a true G-Town representer. He grew up under all it's strides and moves, gains and changes. Growing up like most, took to the culture during his secondary school days.
Did the whole spitting famous rappers lines,till he took to the pen in 2011 and scripted his own. Met up with a few locals, who connected him with few more others, and he's never looked back.
He has entered #BeatMakersMarket "Beat maker of the year" competition which will take place on November 4th in Newtown. Listen to his submission and vote here #GothamBeats
The QnA session went a lil something like this:
What's your take on the G-town Hip Hop scene from when you started out to how it is now?
To be brutally honest the Gompton Hip Hop scene has fallen off. Between 2012 and 2014,its when it was at its peak and poppin with events and putting in the work.
But there's new talent which has emerged and now I believe they can make a positive impact.
What has been your proudest moment/s so far in your short rap career?
Winning the "Best Street Hop" at the Pretoria Music Awards in 2013. And appearing on Hype Magazine.
When you look at your rap career in the next 4 years, what do you envision?
I see myself already in the industry and learning more about it from the people that inspire me. Changing lives in any way that I can because I am a believer in helping the less fortunate.
You also delve as a producer, was that interest always there or is it something you picked up along the way?
Producing is something I picked up late 2014 because I couldn't afford to buy beats from other producers. I won't say that I am fully there yet but I am satisfied so far.
Do you think emerging talent in general get enough support from their immediate circle (family, friends, colleagues, etc) to keep them motivated and going or are they the ones sleeping on themselves in the era of technology and the internet?
No one will genuinely support you until you blow up, or move in the right direction. Family will not even bother because all they want you to do is get a 9 to 5 and forget about your dreams. Sometimes we give up because they will drag you down and tell you that you're wasting your time.
The best thing to do is grow a thick skin and continue pursuing your dreams, whether they like it or not.
Are you proud of the first record you've ever dropped or would you rather it stay in the past (why)
The first record I dropped [Float] gave me an award so I'm proud of it. To this day I still listen to it because it was a time when I really found my sound.
What's your music all about, content wise and who inspires your creativity?
My music is about telling stories that happen in our black communities, from crimes to suicides. It's basically songs that black people can easily relate to. My main inspiration is Kendrick Lamar, his wordplay is on another level. Drake inspires me with his singing, followed by Rick Ross due to his beat selection on Luxury Rap[ Amsterdam, Fountain Of Youth].
Tell us about the "Black and White" project you are due to drop.
I don't want to reveal much but its all about Living In Darkness, Falling And Being Given A Second Chance By A Higher Power!
#RoLLitUp
After dropping a few snippets of his recent single, he finally released it to the public on the 1st of September.
On that he says "#RoLLItUp is about smoking the herb to escape reality and see how you want your future to unfold. It's not necessarily a weed song, but a song about having big dreams that an average person would be afraid of."
So the joint [excuse the pun] is basically ,when you have those humongous dreams, thoughts, that mind buzz when you lifted. That unrealistic, bigger-than-life mindset... Can you relate?
Get it here and have a listen
Instagram and Twitter : @o_slk
Facebook Page : SLK
@Tan89Media
It has had its time in the past when for a moment things looked really good for the hood. Artists were popping, sessions were buzzing and the outside were coming in.
Things took a chill pill and now it looks like the pill effect is wearing off.
We caught up with one of it's own, to feel out his thoughts on the game, the players, his moves and where he thinks the ball is at right now.
Did the whole spitting famous rappers lines,till he took to the pen in 2011 and scripted his own. Met up with a few locals, who connected him with few more others, and he's never looked back.
He has entered #BeatMakersMarket "Beat maker of the year" competition which will take place on November 4th in Newtown. Listen to his submission and vote here #GothamBeats
What's your take on the G-town Hip Hop scene from when you started out to how it is now?
To be brutally honest the Gompton Hip Hop scene has fallen off. Between 2012 and 2014,its when it was at its peak and poppin with events and putting in the work.
But there's new talent which has emerged and now I believe they can make a positive impact.
What has been your proudest moment/s so far in your short rap career?
Winning the "Best Street Hop" at the Pretoria Music Awards in 2013. And appearing on Hype Magazine.
When you look at your rap career in the next 4 years, what do you envision?
I see myself already in the industry and learning more about it from the people that inspire me. Changing lives in any way that I can because I am a believer in helping the less fortunate.
You also delve as a producer, was that interest always there or is it something you picked up along the way?
Producing is something I picked up late 2014 because I couldn't afford to buy beats from other producers. I won't say that I am fully there yet but I am satisfied so far.
Do you think emerging talent in general get enough support from their immediate circle (family, friends, colleagues, etc) to keep them motivated and going or are they the ones sleeping on themselves in the era of technology and the internet?
No one will genuinely support you until you blow up, or move in the right direction. Family will not even bother because all they want you to do is get a 9 to 5 and forget about your dreams. Sometimes we give up because they will drag you down and tell you that you're wasting your time.
The best thing to do is grow a thick skin and continue pursuing your dreams, whether they like it or not.
Are you proud of the first record you've ever dropped or would you rather it stay in the past (why)
The first record I dropped [Float] gave me an award so I'm proud of it. To this day I still listen to it because it was a time when I really found my sound.
My music is about telling stories that happen in our black communities, from crimes to suicides. It's basically songs that black people can easily relate to. My main inspiration is Kendrick Lamar, his wordplay is on another level. Drake inspires me with his singing, followed by Rick Ross due to his beat selection on Luxury Rap[ Amsterdam, Fountain Of Youth].
Tell us about the "Black and White" project you are due to drop.
I don't want to reveal much but its all about Living In Darkness, Falling And Being Given A Second Chance By A Higher Power!
#RoLLitUp
After dropping a few snippets of his recent single, he finally released it to the public on the 1st of September.
On that he says "#RoLLItUp is about smoking the herb to escape reality and see how you want your future to unfold. It's not necessarily a weed song, but a song about having big dreams that an average person would be afraid of."
So the joint [excuse the pun] is basically ,when you have those humongous dreams, thoughts, that mind buzz when you lifted. That unrealistic, bigger-than-life mindset... Can you relate?
Get it here and have a listen
Facebook Page : SLK
Top 5 in 3s:
(Think you can do better than SLK? How much you give him for effort?)
Top 3 rappers in Rankuwa:
-SLK
- Bra Jimmy
- SP
Top 3 rappers you know from Mapobane:
- Stadic
- Sandy Murks
- Dazzy
I hope they all from Lebop lol
Top 3 producers you would like work with from Mamelodi:
I don't know any From Mams
(I hope BeatMochini is from there though, mad crazy with the production.)
Top 3 female rappers from PTA:
-Nipsey Blunt
- Katy X
Those are the only ones I know so far.
Top 3 songs you know by rappers from Soshanguve:
- BoyBiggie- Make Pta Great again
- Jaycee- Push
- Kidfresh- Mirror
@Tan89Media
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