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Culture's BiggestCULTURE IS RELATABILITY - ByLwanstaAND WE'RE LIVE!.. 🔉Joining us today is ByLwansta A visionary artist, creative director, and now Author from KwaZulu-Natal! Through his music and art, ByLwansta captures raw emotion and challenges boundaries in South African sound. As the first South African to perform on COLORS, he's renowned for blending hip-hop with avant-garde beats. ByLwansta is also founder and event curator of 'The Weekly Touch', a space for alternative culture in South Africa. We had the pleasure of catching up with him to talk about his creative journey and the stories behind his impactful work.
2025-07-241h 07
The New Exchange with Ken Grand-PierreByLwansta & Dope Saint Jude on heralding a new South African sound (Bonus)(ByLwansta chat starts at 3:37 and Dope Saint Jude chat starts at 60:47). This next bonus episode is a very special one, especially since you’re essentially getting two chats for the price of one. Last year, we had a very different season of the podcast called The Passport Season, which featured us highlighting six countries across six episodes. One of those episodes was South Africa, a place that’s grown to mean a lot to me over the years due to the lovely South Africans I’ve met throughout my life. It was from doing that episode (and its playlist) that I...
2024-10-182h 03
Quite The Ordinary PodcastEP05 | The Weekly Touch Up | Supporting Artists & More w/ @ByLwansta_ & @amongstthepeopleiknow Welcome to another episode of Quite The Ordinary Podcast, our first offering for this year and we’re super excited to share it with you. We have two guys doing amazing things in the artistry scene, @ByLwansta_ an amazing storyteller and @amongstthepeopleiknow a dope travelling musician. After an amazing 2023 completing 50 shows of The Weekly Touch Up, find out what they have to offer in 2024 and what makes them such good friends and great artists.
2024-10-011h 03
African Travel NowWhat does it take to be a creative?In this episode, I attend a Creative Nestlings Conversations on Creativity event at Mamakashaka & Friends in Braamfontein. The panelists included Bahati Simoens, ByLwansta, and Moipone Tlale. The theme for the was, What does it take to be a creative? and moderated by dillion phiri.
2024-06-171h 20
All That Yazz62: Growing as a Live Performer, The Weekly Touch Up & SPIJØNGET Live with ByLwansta (Part 2)A space for performance, craft and showbiz. News and reviews from music, film, content and All That Yazz.Key Crew and InformationCreator, Host and Editor - Yazz The Student (@yazzthestudent on socials)Guest: ByLwansta (@bylwansta on all socials)Enquiries and Submissions Email - allthatyazzpodcast@gmail.comArt Direction - oshoku (@oshxku on all socials)Technical Support - Kibare wa NjugunaAll That Yazz Podcast Insta - @allthatyzzMy Other PodcastsThe Afriquan Film Podcast - linktr.ee/afriquanfilmN...
2024-01-2344 min
All That Yazz61. ByLwantsa Part 1, The NORMVL Story, The Necessity of Rolling Out, Your Weekly Touch Up and Creating MythosA space for performance, craft and showbiz. News and reviews from music, film, content and All That Yazz.Key Crew and InformationCreator, Host and Editor - Yazz The Student (@yazzthestudent on socials)Guest: ByLwansta (@bylwansta on all socials)Enquiries and Submissions Email - allthatyazzpodcast@gmail.comArt Direction - oshoku (@oshxku on all socials)Technical Support - Kibare wa NjugunaAll That Yazz Podcast Insta - @allthatyzzMy Other PodcastsThe Afriquan Film Podcast - linktr.ee/afriquanfilmN...
2024-01-171h 20
DeeJay Sanks SA MixesThe Friday Social Mix 5 -29.07.22Kendrick Lamar Ft. Blxst & Amanda Reifer - Die Hard (MMP Acapella In) (Clean)
Post Malone Ft. Doja Cat - I Like You (MMP QuickHitter) (Clean)
YG, Tyga & 21 Savage Ft. BIA - Run (MMP Acapella In) (Clean)
Ying Yang Twins - Salt Shaker (Club Breakerz Acapella Loop Tool) (Clean)
Jack Harlow - First Class (MMP Intro Edit) (Clean)
Latto & Mariah Carey Ft. Dj Khaled - Big Energy [Remix] (MMP Intro Edit) (Clean)
Tyga Ft. Doja Cat - Freaky Deaky [Dj Hope Hype Redrum] (MMP Intro Edit) (Dirty)
Fat Joe Ft. Amorphous - Sunshine [The Light] (QuickHitter) (Clean)
Shekhinah - Fall Apart...
2022-09-0133 min
No Hidden Agenda PodcastEpisode 135 - The Missin DropAfter a lot of hiccups dropping this episode, we finally got it cleared for your enjoyment. We start off with a tax season catchup before we jump straight into the review of Stogie T's Sotra Cyphers Exclusive. We then move on to what is now our weekly Pta rap talk lol. The gents then look back at their night out at ByLwansta's SPIJØNGET album launch. Tshego let his feelings about Cassper be known and we shared how we feel about their differences, including Foca's inclusion in the whole matter.
#NHAPodcast
2022-08-242h 16
No Hidden Agenda PodcastEpisode 132.1 - Full Time In FeaturesOn this week's episode, we kick off the show with another instalment of the Thato Saul and Maglera appreciation (07:50) which segues into a talk about the role of music media in SA. After her latest drop, Set In Stone, we get to discuss Gigi's career and how we view it so far (23:28). Thiza shares the #SPIJØNGET experience with us after attending a ByLwansta show (36:25)
2022-06-081h 14
Texx and the CityA Look BackWelcome to a special edition of Texx Talks - A Look Back: where we take a moment to reflect upon the Season that was, and you get a chance to catch up on bits that you may have missed over the course of this season’s episodes. Texx breaks it down, you get to tell your mates you actually know about music- win? Set List: Vulvodynia Youngsta Sio Zoe Modiga Bylwansta For our growing back catalog...
2022-03-3026 min
Texx and the CityBylwanstaByLwansta was first featured on Texx and the City back in 2016 with his debut EP “Your Absolutely Right”. Over the course of the last 6 years he’s become known for his biting lyricism and his charismatic flow and his attention to every single detail of the roll out of his last few releases is on a whole other level, worthy of massive praise. Relating to creative output primarily through colour palates and inanimate objects, they serve to set the scene for a meticulous voyage of self discovery that has culminated in SPIGØNGET (Chapter 3), a study in the seem...
2022-03-021h 05
Texx and the CitySeason 8 Trailer!Finally, Season 8 is upon us and we couldn’t be happier to be bringing you the stories that fuel our favourite musicians. This season also has a bit of everything to satisfy even the most eclectic fan, so without further ado, here’s just a taste of what you can expect this season from Bylwansta, Vulvodynia, Zoe Modiga, Shortstraw and many more! As promised: catch our first live episode HERE! For our growing back catalogue of awesome, head on over to www.texxtalks.com or follow us on Facebook Insta...
2022-01-3004 min
All That YazzOur Moments Season Finale: Yazz on Meet My Friends, Pusha Pressa Phanda, Looking For Mjolo & The Underground RailroadA space for performance, craft and showbiz. News and reviews from music, film, content and All That Yazz.Key Crew and InformationCreator, Host and Editor - Yazz The Student (@yazzthestudent on socials)Enquiries and Submissions Email - allthatyazzpodcast@gmail.comArt Direction - Oshoku (@oshxku on all socials)Technical Support - Kibare wa NjugunaAll That Yazz Podcast Insta - @allthatyzzMy Other PodcastsThe Afriquan Film Podcast - linktr.ee/afriquanfilmNext Gen Greats' Podcast - linktr.ee/nextgengreats
2021-12-2916 min
This Audio Is VisualTHATIKAVA feat ByLwanstaFor the latest episode of This Audio Is Visual, our guest co-host Sabelo Mkhabela sits down with rapper and art director @ByLwansta (please always say the “By”) to chat about the importance of visuals and rollouts. With album art reduced to a mere thumbnail in the internet age, ByLwansta believes rollouts are more important now than ever as artists are competing with memes, selfies and other kinds of user generated media. As we have this conversation about the importance of a thorough rollout and visuals, the artist is in the middle of an impressive rollout for a new single titl...
2021-10-1544 min
The Almost Perfect PodcastEpisode 110 - ByLwansta Returns AgainByLwansta is a musician, designer, and label owner. You already knew that though as this is the third time the independent rapper is joining us on the podcast. Things have changed a ton since we last spoke. Moving to Joburg has had its effects both professionally and personally, and has lead to a ton of growth. In this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into relationships, sensuality, and sexual frustration as creative inspiration. ByLwansta's latest single, ASMR, is on the saucier side and we hear the story behind it. We also get into the art of t...
2021-10-151h 26
ByLwanstaASMR (feat. Alisha Rosa, Some.Unique.Individual & Rāms) (Prod. ByLwansta)Inspired by the ASMR phenomenon and it’s often inescapable sexual undertone, ByLwansta introduces “ASMR” - a sensual and sexually charged R&B influenced hip hop song.
“I took the often-uncomfortable intimacy of ASMR and turned it into an opportunity to express my sensual side, verbalizing my inner thoughts.”
The song features up-and-coming singer-songwriter Alisha Rosa, alternative R&B crooner Some.Unique.Individual & genre-bending, melodic lyricist, Rāms.
Its R&B-influenced composition & production set a sensual mood, lead by a pulsing synth bass, layered over an 808 and a soft synth pad. ASMR will appear on the final installment of ByLwansta’s SPIJØNGET S...
2021-10-1504 min
House of soul TV. SAThe Breakdown EP 8 : Kimosabe "Legends Corner " Discography , Support , Bylwansta ,change in sound , Thato Feels , LabelKimosabe Joins us for a conversation on his career ups and downs . The first interviewee on the legends corner mini series , goes deep into all the details on his struggles with a previous record label . Stream " Nights" vol 1 to 3 and The latest "Dayz " . To watch the visual interview , head to our Youtube channel .
2021-10-121h 13
No Hidden Agenda PodcastEpisode 115 - Lets Get Creative (with ByLwansta & ZULO)The team are joined by ByLwansta and Zulo for a 'Creativity" themed episode. The impact of Covid on artists and creatives (9:28)
Dynamic Duo; What can we look forward to from ByLwantsa and Zulo? (23:10)
Non-Conformance & Artist Independence; How do creatives stay true to their their brand and persona? (42:30)
Lil Trix to Zulo; Zulo shares his journey as an artist, highlighting his career growth (51:59)
Platforms for Content Creators and Artists (62:10)
No Hidden Agenda Podcast; Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud and YouTube.
Audio Link 👉🏽 smarturl.it/nhapodcastep
YouTube Channel 👉🏽 youtube.com/channel/UCPltBVEwbfa0HQTyUptQL5w
2021-09-291h 53
ByLwanstaHOW 'BOUT NOW? feat. Lungelo Manzifeat. @LungeloManzi
I released the second installation to his SPIJØNGET debut album, SPIJØNGET (Chapter Two).
With assists from frequent collaborators, Kimosabe & ZULO (fka Lil Trix), as well as new collaborations with Durban-based Lungelo Manzi, German-born, LA-based Robot Koch & Solo Ntsizwa Ka Mthimkhulu, I showcased my growth once again as a songwriter and producer, but more specifically as a collaborator.
#GetMorePlays #SCFirst
2020-02-2804 minByLwanstaNIGHTCRAWLERZ feat. KimosabeI released the second installation to his SPIJØNGET debut album, SPIJØNGET (Chapter Two).
With assists from frequent collaborators, Kimosabe & ZULO (fka Lil Trix), as well as new collaborations with Durban-based Lungelo Manzi, German-born, LA-based Robot Koch & Solo Ntsizwa Ka Mthimkhulu, I showcased my growth once again as a songwriter and producer, but more specifically as a collaborator.
2020-02-2804 minByLwanstaTHE BIKE SONG feat. Robot Kochfeat. @robot-koch
I released the second installation to his SPIJØNGET debut album, SPIJØNGET (Chapter Two).
With assists from frequent collaborators, Kimosabe & ZULO (fka Lil Trix), as well as new collaborations with Durban-based Lungelo Manzi, German-born, LA-based Robot Koch & Solo Ntsizwa Ka Mthimkhulu, I showcased my growth once again as a songwriter and producer, but more specifically as a collaborator.
2020-02-2803 minByLwanstaOKAY, FINE feat. ZULO & Solo Ntsizwa Ka Mthimkhulufeat. @zuloverse & @solontsizwakamthimkhulu
I released the second installation to his SPIJØNGET debut album, SPIJØNGET (Chapter Two).
With assists from frequent collaborators, Kimosabe & ZULO (fka Lil Trix), as well as new collaborations with Durban-based Lungelo Manzi, German-born, LA-based Robot Koch & Solo Ntsizwa Ka Mthimkhulu, I showcased my growth once again as a songwriter and producer, but more specifically as a collaborator.
2020-02-2803 min
Station interviews#PlayLocal: ByLwansta shares his musical story with Mike VeeFeatures and interviews from KZN's No 1 Hit Music station, East Coast Radio.
2019-11-1705 min
The Almost Perfect PodcastEpisode 47 - ByLwansta ReturnsByLwansta has had a rollercoaster of a year which is why the rapper/designer/art director is the first returning guest on The Almost Perfect Podcast. ByLwansta has taken himself out of his comfort zone and it's taken him around the world. We get into the differentiation between ByLwansta and Lwandile, how he's learning to collaborate more, and we learn how he got on Colors and has found himself travelling the world with his art. https://almostperfect.co.za/ep-47-bylwansta-returns/ Ho...
2019-11-131h 13
No Hidden Agenda PodcastEpisode 43 - Another Chapter ByLwanstaBefore traveling to the #USA ByLwansta joins the team for a 2nd time to share more on his career and future plans, picking up where he left off.
ByLwansta on socials: @pleasesaythe_by (#instagram), www.facebook.com/BYLWANSTA (#facebook), www.normvlwansta.tumblr.com (#tumblr) www.soundcloud.com/lwansta (#soundcloud), @BYLWANSTA (#twitter), Website: www.normvlizm.co.za/music.html
Opening Track: Foreign Exchange - Raw Life
Closing Track: ByLwansta - Stay At Home, It's Late (Mix)
No Hidden Agenda Podcast Available on
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2019-09-031h 52
No Hidden Agenda PodcastEpisode 33 - NHA Made NORMVL ByLwanstaThis week, the team drops a double dose of Pod Medication for the Hip-Hop.
The second dose is a dose of medication to the team (by) ByLwansta. [The first "by" is silent].
They unpack everything Hip-Hop related the NORMVL way.
Opening Song: ByLwansta - The Year (Prod by Tweezy)
Closing Song: ByLwansta - Kickstand (feat. PATFROMTHESLUMS)
Get ByLwansta's "SPIJØNGET: Chapter One": https://spijonget.normvlizm.co.za
2019-06-241h 31
Sludge Underground PodcastEpisode 59: MXOn our 59th episode we have one of the hosts of #TheCatchUpDBN, member of one of the most sought after trios to come out of Durban, Niche Fam, graphic designer & MC, it's none other than the incredible MX. We have a chat about Niche Fam, his brief spell of unemployment, the passing of Inseezy, past & future projects, his work with ByLwansta & Nasty C & a whole lot more!Sludge Undergroundhttps://www.sludgeunderground.comExplore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s...
2018-12-2252 min
The Almost Perfect PodcastEpisode 12 - ByLwanstaByLwansta is straight-up one of my favourite artists in the country. This rapper, producer, designer, video editor, and now promoter is a kindred spirit in DIY and is an example of (relatively) successful self-sufficiency, although it's starting to weigh on him a bit. We get into the struggles of freelancing and being a DIY musician, whilst also looking at the potential value in letting others in on your projects. We also find out how ByLwansta started rapping, and we get the philosophy behind NORMVL- ByLwansta's umbrella brand for all his projects. It's a super honest discussion and I think...
2018-11-281h 11
Er Sie & IchEpisode 4.6 - Zwei Backen Eine Stirn.Liya will nicht ins Penthouse und mag die Hummel.
Yaw dominiert am Kursaal und wird gefeuert.
Viel Spaß mit der Episode. Abonniert, kommentiert und bewertet uns am besten mit ★★★★★ auf iTunes.
Wir sind neuerdings auch auf Spotify!
http://spoti.fi/2BKthKH
TOP 3 Verstorbene Künstler, die wir gerne noch Live gesehen hätten.
(Yaw)
1. Jimi Hendrix
2. James Brown
3. Amy Winehouse
(Liya)
1. Bob Marley
2. James Brown
3. Michael Jackson
Unnützes Wissen:
Die Hummel ist physikalisch gesehen zu fett um zu fliegen. Sie tut es einfach trotzdem.
Tipps der Woche:
(Yaw)
Coole Bar
Korridor Stuttgart
Weberstraße 11D,
70182 Stuttgart
Künstler
ByLwansta
https://soundclo...
2017-09-211h 12
ByLwanstaOH WELL (Prod. By 808x)I recorded this song with my girlfriend, she stood behind my mic for the first time ever, she was very nervous.
#OhWell was written during a short split we had, I really like the song, so does she...
Produced By @808x
2017-07-2103 min
ByLwanstaYour Absolutely Right (Skit) (Prod. BYLWANSTA)The "Your Absolutely Right EP" serves as the he 8th musical project, and 2nd official musical release by South African Hip Hop artist, ByLwansta.
ByLwansta finds himself faced/tasked with the duties of a young adult, which require very mature decisions such as identifying with right and wrong. More specifically, ByLwansta identifies and challenges the idea of conforming, particularly in music, to a specific and popular format and formula for a successful music career.
He finds himself often challenging what has been considered a "working formula" for how to get "into the game" by neglecting the popular style and known...
2016-08-1101 minByLwanstaNORMVL Still (Prod. By Swiff D)The "Your Absolutely Right EP" serves as the he 8th musical project, and 2nd official musical release by South African Hip Hop artist, ByLwansta.
ByLwansta finds himself faced/tasked with the duties of a young adult, which require very mature decisions such as identifying with right and wrong. More specifically, ByLwansta identifies and challenges the idea of conforming, particularly in music, to a specific and popular format and formula for a successful music career.
He finds himself often challenging what has been considered a "working formula" for how to get "into the game" by neglecting the popular style and known...
2016-08-1103 minByLwanstaFunny How feat. Saida (Prod. BYLWANSTA)The "Your Absolutely Right EP" serves as the he 8th musical project, and 2nd official musical release by South African Hip Hop artist, BYLWANSTA.
BYLWANSTA finds himself faced/tasked with the duties of a young adult, which require very mature decisions such as identifying with right and wrong. More specifically, BYLWANSTA identifies and challenges the idea of conforming, particularly in music, to a specific and popular format and formula for a successful music career.
He finds himself often challenging what has been considered a "working formula" for how to get "into the game" by neglecting the popular style and known...
2016-08-1105 minByLwanstaIndian Ocean [Interlude] (Prod. By Jrobb x Slater)The "Your Absolutely Right EP" serves as the he 8th musical project, and 2nd official musical release by South African Hip Hop artist, ByLwansta.
ByLwansta finds himself faced/tasked with the duties of a young adult, which require very mature decisions such as identifying with right and wrong. More specifically, ByLwansta identifies and challenges the idea of conforming, particularly in music, to a specific and popular format and formula for a successful music career.
He finds himself often challenging what has been considered a "working formula" for how to get "into the game" by neglecting the popular style and known...
2016-08-1103 minByLwanstaStay At Home! feat. Sipho The Gift (Prod. By LonzTooStoned)@ByLwansta feat. @Siphothegift (Prod. By @Lonz_Too_Stoned)
The "Your Absolutely Right EP" serves as the he 8th musical project, and 2nd official musical release by South African Hip Hop artist, ByLwansta.
ByLwansta finds himself faced/tasked with the duties of a young adult, which require very mature decisions such as identifying with right and wrong. More specifically, ByLwansta identifies and challenges the idea of conforming, particularly in music, to a specific and popular format and formula for a successful music career.
He finds himself often challenging what has been considered a "working formula" for how to get "into the...
2016-08-1104 minByLwanstaThe Routine (Prod. By BeatMochini)Prod. By @Beatmochini
The "Your Absolutely Right EP" serves as the he 8th musical project, and 2nd official musical release by South African Hip Hop artist, ByLwansta.
ByLwansta finds himself faced/tasked with the duties of a young adult, which require very mature decisions such as identifying with right and wrong. More specifically, ByLwansta identifies and challenges the idea of conforming, particularly in music, to a specific and popular format and formula for a successful music career.
He finds himself often challenging what has been considered a "working formula" for how to get "into the game" by neglecting the popular...
2016-08-1102 minByLwanstaSomething To Say feat. Clara-T (Prod. BYLWANSTA)@BYLWANSTA feat. @Clara_T (Prod. By @BYLWANSTA)
The "Your Absolutely Right EP" serves as the he 8th musical project, and 2nd official musical release by South African Hip Hop artist, BYLWANSTA.
BYLWANSTA finds himself faced/tasked with the duties of a young adult, which require very mature decisions such as identifying with right and wrong. More specifically, BYLWANSTA identifies and challenges the idea of conforming, particularly in music, to a specific and popular format and formula for a successful music career.
He finds himself often challenging what has been considered a "working formula" for how to get "into the game"...
2016-08-1104 minByLwanstaThe Sigh (Prod. By Champ')Prod. By @champmchanam
The "Your Absolutely Right EP" serves as the he 8th musical project, and 2nd official musical release by South African Hip Hop artist, ByLwansta.
ByLwansta finds himself faced/tasked with the duties of a young adult, which require very mature decisions such as identifying with right and wrong. More specifically, ByLwansta identifies and challenges the idea of conforming, particularly in music, to a specific and popular format and formula for a successful music career.
He finds himself often challenging what has been considered a "working formula" for how to get "into the game" by neglecting the popular...
2016-08-1102 min
2015-05-3102 min
ByLwanstaLindiwe feat. KimosabeThe song is titled "Lindiwe", and has ByLwansta rapping over a mellow boombap instrumental produced by himself, telling a story about a his female protagonist, while sampling frequent collaborator Kimosabe's "Pretend Like I'm Happy" for the song's chorus. The song is the 2nd single off the NORMVL Mixtape, following "Fire Place Flow".
2014-09-2003 min