Fashioning Modern Africanism

Blank Space Records is excited to announce the release of the new EP from Stephen of Kent, Future Kwaito: Volume 3, which is available worldwide on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here Future Kwaito Freestyle is a trilogy volume series, written and performed by Stephen of Kent . The series explores the sounds of the popular sound wave and the culture of Kwaito, a music genre that emerged in Soweto, South Africa, during the 1990’s.  In evolving the sound that is Future Kwaito, Stephen of Kent released 2 previous collections of the series; Volume 1 and 2. On the track, Future Kwaito Freestyle in Volume 1 , Stephen of Kent powerfully declares that “the empire is about to burn to pieces”, setting the stage for his genre-shifting offering to the sonic universe.  The second installment of the series opens with a clever flip of Thebe’s ‘Groovers Prayer’ on a track titled ‘Guluva’s Prayer’. This highlights the distinct and unique experimental approach that the multidis ciplinary singe

Javie Javas transports a tuneful sound blueprint in his latest offering; Ngiceli Sgubhu a piano track loaded as an essential amapiano care gift wrapped and curated with unblemished taste. Born Jabulani Katyana, this Eastern Cape national who now resides in the Vaal, captures the essence of true piano spice through his distinct desire to change the perception of South African culture on a global scale.  Javie javas grew up in the vibrant and robust township of SterkSpruit in the Eastern Cape, his upbringing was filled with passion, he grew up with a love for playing soccer. Like most South Africans Javie Javas did not have it easy, his mother raised her family a single parent but always ensured that her children executed their dreams and ambitions. In 2016 Javie Javas was featured on a live Gospel DVD. This  became the foundation for what is now a successful music career. In 2019 Javie Javas released his first single called; Sukela Kusasaunder this led to a variety of songs being record

A beneficiary of the era where ‘Igoli’ was indeed the city of gold, Slovaz received his industry recognition in a time where the South African entertainment industry was breaking boundaries and creating television history.  Born Kicky Khumalo , the Kwamashu native encapsulates the lifeblood  of Kwaito through authentic music virtuoso. Nearly 17 years in the making and perfecting of his craft, Slovaz has been in the exciting field of music and television since 2001.  In 2004 he appeared in the controversial local drama Yizo Yizo 3. Th ere he played a character of himself, a young man from KwaMashu, coming to Jozi to pursue his dreams and ambitions of breaking into the entertainment industry and starting a music empire.  He was also featured on the soundtrack of Yizo yizo 3, with his big hit “Sho Sgebengu” which led him to work on a full album with revered producer D-Rex. And in 2005 he released his debut album titled Impilo Kalova where he featured Kwaito heavy weights Big Nuz and Bhar.