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Soweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP14 | ShootUrShot Workshop Day 2 Pt 6Day 2 of the #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios, in collaboration with Resistance Fest, brought another wave of raw talent and elevated energy as 50 more selected artists stepped into the spotlight out of over 1,000 entries. The stage was set for a high-stakes showcase where creativity, confidence, and performance were put to the ultimate test.Shembas Mhlabawonke from Soweto Magz was once again on the ground, conducting interviews with some of the entrants to capture their stories, motivations, and the journey that led them to this moment. These conversations highlighted the passion behind the performances and gave deeper context to...
2026-05-1401 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP13 | ShootUrShot Workshop Day 2 Pt 5Day 2 of the #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios, in collaboration with Resistance Fest, brought another wave of raw talent and elevated energy as 50 more selected artists stepped into the spotlight out of over 1,000 entries. The stage was set for a high-stakes showcase where creativity, confidence, and performance were put to the ultimate test.Shembas Mhlabawonke from Soweto Magz was once again on the ground, conducting interviews with some of the entrants to capture their stories, motivations, and the journey that led them to this moment. These conversations highlighted the passion behind the performances and gave deeper context to...
2026-05-1401 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP12 | ShootUrShot Workshop Day 2 Pt 4Day 2 of the #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios, in collaboration with Resistance Fest, brought another wave of raw talent and elevated energy as 50 more selected artists stepped into the spotlight out of over 1,000 entries. The stage was set for a high-stakes showcase where creativity, confidence, and performance were put to the ultimate test.Shembas Mhlabawonke from Soweto Magz was once again on the ground, conducting interviews with some of the entrants to capture their stories, motivations, and the journey that led them to this moment. These conversations highlighted the passion behind the performances and gave deeper context to...
2026-05-1401 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP11 | ShootUrShot Workshop Day 2 Pt 3Day 2 of the #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios, in collaboration with Resistance Fest, brought another wave of raw talent and elevated energy as 50 more selected artists stepped into the spotlight out of over 1,000 entries. The stage was set for a high-stakes showcase where creativity, confidence, and performance were put to the ultimate test.Shembas Mhlabawonke from Soweto Magz was once again on the ground, conducting interviews with some of the entrants to capture their stories, motivations, and the journey that led them to this moment. These conversations highlighted the passion behind the performances and gave deeper context to...
2026-05-1401 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP10 | ShootUrShot Workshop Day 2 Pt 2Day 2 of the #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios, in collaboration with Resistance Fest, brought another wave of raw talent and elevated energy as 50 more selected artists stepped into the spotlight out of over 1,000 entries. The stage was set for a high-stakes showcase where creativity, confidence, and performance were put to the ultimate test.Shembas Mhlabawonke from Soweto Magz was once again on the ground, conducting interviews with some of the entrants to capture their stories, motivations, and the journey that led them to this moment. These conversations highlighted the passion behind the performances and gave deeper context to...
2026-05-1400 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP09 | ShootUrShot Workshop Day 2 Pt 1Day 2 of the #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios, in collaboration with Resistance Fest, brought another wave of raw talent and elevated energy as 50 more selected artists stepped into the spotlight out of over 1,000 entries. The stage was set for a high-stakes showcase where creativity, confidence, and performance were put to the ultimate test.Shembas Mhlabawonke from Soweto Magz was once again on the ground, conducting interviews with some of the entrants to capture their stories, motivations, and the journey that led them to this moment. These conversations highlighted the passion behind the performances and gave deeper context to...
2026-05-1401 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP08 | ShootUrShot Day 1 Winner – Colt MotswanafelaFollowing a powerful Day 1 at the #ShootUrShot Workshop hosted at AMPD Studios in collaboration with Resistance Fest, Soweto Magz caught up with the Day 1 winner, Colt Motswanafela, for an exclusive interview.Out of 50 selected artists and thousands of entries, Colt rose above the competition with a standout performance that impressed the judging panel made up of Rashid Kay, Rouge, and PDot. His win earned him a R10,000 home studio setup and a life-changing opportunity to perform at Resistance Fest.In this conversation, Colt reflects on his journey, the pressure of the stage, and what it means...
2026-05-1301 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP07 | ShootUrShot Workshop Day 1 Pt 4Day 1 of the #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios set the tone for an intense and inspiring two-day experience in collaboration with Resistance Fest. Out of over 1,000 entries, only 50 artists were selected for Day 1, each bringing their own unique sound, story, and energy to the stage.Curated by Soweto Magz, Shembas Mhlabawonke was on the ground engaging directly with some of the entrants, capturing raw conversations, personal journeys, and the mindset behind their craft. From first-time performers to rising voices ready for the spotlight, the interviews gave an honest look into the reality of emerging talent in the South...
2026-05-1300 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP06 | ShootUrShot Workshop Day 1 Pt 3Day 1 of the #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios set the tone for an intense and inspiring two-day experience in collaboration with Resistance Fest. Out of over 1,000 entries, only 50 artists were selected for Day 1, each bringing their own unique sound, story, and energy to the stage.Curated by Soweto Magz, Shembas Mhlabawonke was on the ground engaging directly with some of the entrants, capturing raw conversations, personal journeys, and the mindset behind their craft. From first-time performers to rising voices ready for the spotlight, the interviews gave an honest look into the reality of emerging talent in the South...
2026-05-1300 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP05 | ShootUrShot Workshop Day 1 Pt 2Day 1 of the #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios set the tone for an intense and inspiring two-day experience in collaboration with Resistance Fest. Out of over 1,000 entries, only 50 artists were selected for Day 1, each bringing their own unique sound, story, and energy to the stage.Curated by Soweto Magz, Shembas Mhlabawonke was on the ground engaging directly with some of the entrants, capturing raw conversations, personal journeys, and the mindset behind their craft. From first-time performers to rising voices ready for the spotlight, the interviews gave an honest look into the reality of emerging talent in the South...
2026-05-1300 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP04 | ShootUrShot Workshop Day 1 Pt 1Day 1 of the #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios set the tone for an intense and inspiring two-day experience in collaboration with Resistance Fest. Out of over 1,000 entries, only 50 artists were selected for Day 1, each bringing their own unique sound, story, and energy to the stage.Curated by Soweto Magz, Shembas Mhlabawonke was on the ground engaging directly with some of the entrants, capturing raw conversations, personal journeys, and the mindset behind their craft. From first-time performers to rising voices ready for the spotlight, the interviews gave an honest look into the reality of emerging talent in the South...
2026-05-1301 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP03 | #ShootUrShot 3-Part Series: Listening Session & Collaboration Breakdown Pt 3#ShootUrShot 3-Part Series: Listening Session & Collaboration BreakdownAhead of the explosive #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios in collaboration with Resistance Fest, Soweto Magz presents a special 3-part series exploring how the journey began, the creative collaboration behind the platform, and the process of selecting the top 100 entries out of over 1,000 submissions.The series kicks off with DJ Switch breaking down the vision behind the collaboration and how #ShootUrShot was designed to create a real bridge between emerging artists and industry opportunity. He shares insight into building a platform that not only showcases talent but also develops...
2026-05-1201 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S04EP03 | #ShootUrShot 3-Part Series: Listening Session & Collaboration Breakdown Pt3#ShootUrShot 3-Part Series: Listening Session & Collaboration Breakdown Ahead of the explosive #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios in collaboration with Resistance Fest, Soweto Magz presents a special 3-part series exploring how the journey began, the creative collaboration behind the platform, and the process of selecting the top 100 entries out of over 1,000 submissions. The series kicks off with DJ Switch breaking down the vision behind the collaboration and how #ShootUrShot was designed to create a real bridge between emerging artists and industry opportunity. He shares insight into building a platform that not only showcases talent but also develops...
2026-05-1201 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP02 | #ShootUrShot 3-Part Series: Listening Session & Collaboration Breakdown Pt 2#ShootUrShot 3-Part Series: Listening Session & Collaboration BreakdownAhead of the explosive #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios in collaboration with Resistance Fest, Soweto Magz presents a special 3-part series exploring how the journey began, the creative collaboration behind the platform, and the process of selecting the top 100 entries out of over 1,000 submissions.The series kicks off with DJ Switch breaking down the vision behind the collaboration and how #ShootUrShot was designed to create a real bridge between emerging artists and industry opportunity. He shares insight into building a platform that not only showcases talent but also develops...
2026-05-1200 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S05EP01 | #ShootUrShot 3-Part Series: Listening Session & Collaboration Breakdown Pt 1#ShootUrShot 3-Part Series: Listening Session & Collaboration BreakdownAhead of the explosive #ShootUrShot Workshop at AMPD Studios in collaboration with Resistance Fest, Soweto Magz presents a special 3-part series exploring how the journey began, the creative collaboration behind the platform, and the process of selecting the top 100 entries out of over 1,000 submissions.The series kicks off with DJ Switch breaking down the vision behind the collaboration and how #ShootUrShot was designed to create a real bridge between emerging artists and industry opportunity. He shares insight into building a platform that not only showcases talent but also develops...
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Soweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S04EP10 | Lights, Camera, Culture: The “Turn Me Up” Screening Sessions Pt 3After the cameras stopped rolling, the conversation continued.Welcome to Lights, Camera, Culture: The“Turn Me Up”Screening Sessions, a special 3-part series by Soweto Magz documenting the official "Turn Me Up" music video screening hosted at AMPD Studios. Curated by Shembas Mhlabawonke, the series features exclusive sit-down interviews and real conversations with Vikki Montana and creatives involved in bringing the visual experience to life.From the reactions at the premiere to the stories behind the music, visuals, and creative direction, this mini-series captures the energy of the culture as artists, media, and creatives come t...
2026-05-0902 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S04EP09 | Lights, Camera, Culture: The “Turn Me Up” Screening Sessions Pt 2After the cameras stopped rolling, the conversation continued.Welcome to Lights, Camera, Culture: The “Turn Me Up” Screening Sessions, a special 3-part series by Soweto Magz documenting the official "Turn Me Up" music video screening hosted at AMPD Studios. Curated by Shembas Mhlabawonke, the series features exclusive sit-down interviews and real conversations with SPeeka Rsa and creatives involved in bringing the visual experience to life.From the reactions at the premiere to the stories behind the music, visuals, and creative direction, this mini-series captures the energy of the culture as artists, media, and creatives come t...
2026-05-0903 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S04EP08 | Lights, Camera, Culture: The “Turn Me Up” Screening Sessions Pt 1After the cameras stopped rolling, the conversation continued.Welcome to Lights, Camera, Culture: The “Turn Me Up” Screening Sessions, a special 3-part series by Soweto Magz documenting the official "Turn Me Up" music video screening hosted at AMPD Studios. Curated by Shembas Mhlabawonke, the series features exclusive sit-down interviews and real conversations with Word Smith and creatives involved in bringing the visual experience to life.From the reactions at the premiere to the stories behind the music, visuals, and creative direction, this mini-series captures the energy of the culture as artists, media, and creatives come tog...
2026-05-0902 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S04EP07 | Lights, Camera, Culture (The “Turn Me Up” Mini-Series Pt 7)Welcome to Lights, Camera, Culture, a 7-part mini-series by Soweto Magz, curated by Shembas Mhlabawonke, taking you behind the scenes of Word Smith’s “Turn Me Up” music video shoot.From the energy on set to the creative process behind the visuals, this series captures the culture in real time, the conversations, the teamwork, the grind, and the passion that keeps South African hip-hop moving forward.Hosted through the lens of Soweto Magz, each episode dives deeper into the people, stories, and moments that make the city’s creative scene come alive. Expect exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, art...
2026-05-0704 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S04EP06 | Lights, Camera, Culture (The “Turn Me Up” Mini-Series Pt 6)Welcome to Lights, Camera, Culture, a 7-part mini-series by Soweto Magz, curated by Shembas Mhlabawonke, taking you behind the scenes of Word Smith’s “Turn Me Up” music video shoot.From the energy on set to the creative process behind the visuals, this series captures the culture in real time, the conversations, the teamwork, the grind, and the passion that keeps South African hip-hop moving forward.Hosted through the lens of Soweto Magz, each episode dives deeper into the people, stories, and moments that make the city’s creative scene come alive. Expect exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, art...
2026-05-0704 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S03EP05| Lights, Camera, Culture — The “Turn Me Up” Mini-Series Pt 5Welcome to Lights, Camera, Culture, a 7-part mini-series by Soweto Magz, curated by Shembas Mhlabawonke, taking you behind the scenes of Word Smith’s “Turn Me Up” music video shoot. From the energy on set to the creative process behind the visuals, this series captures the culture in real time, the conversations, the teamwork, the grind, and the passion that keeps South African hip-hop moving forward. Hosted through the lens of Soweto Magz, each episode dives deeper into the people, stories, and moments that make the city’s creative scene come alive. Expect exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, art...
2026-05-0703 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S04EP05 | Lights, Camera, Culture (The “Turn Me Up” Mini-Series Pt 5)Welcome to Lights, Camera, Culture, a 7-part mini-series by Soweto Magz, curated by Shembas Mhlabawonke, taking you behind the scenes of Word Smith’s “Turn Me Up” music video shoot.From the energy on set to the creative process behind the visuals, this series captures the culture in real time, the conversations, the teamwork, the grind, and the passion that keeps South African hip-hop moving forward.Hosted through the lens of Soweto Magz, each episode dives deeper into the people, stories, and moments that make the city’s creative scene come alive. Expect exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, art...
2026-05-0703 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S04EP04 | Lights, Camera, Culture (The “Turn Me Up” Mini-Series Pt 4)Welcome to Lights, Camera, Culture, a 7-part mini-series by Soweto Magz, curated by Shembas Mhlabawonke, taking you behind the scenes of Word Smith’s “Turn Me Up” music video shoot.From the energy on set to the creative process behind the visuals, this series captures the culture in real time, the conversations, the teamwork, the grind, and the passion that keeps South African hip-hop moving forward.Hosted through the lens of Soweto Magz, each episode dives deeper into the people, stories, and moments that make the city’s creative scene come alive. Expect exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, art...
2026-05-0701 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S04EP03 | Lights, Camera, Culture (The “Turn Me Up” Mini-Series Pt 3)Welcome to Lights, Camera, Culture, a 7-part mini-series by Soweto Magz, curated by Shembas Mhlabawonke, taking you behind the scenes of Word Smith’s “Turn Me Up” music video shoot.From the energy on set to the creative process behind the visuals, this series captures the culture in real time, the conversations, the teamwork, the grind, and the passion that keeps South African hip-hop moving forward.Hosted through the lens of Soweto Magz, each episode dives deeper into the people, stories, and moments that make the city’s creative scene come alive. Expect exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, art...
2026-05-0701 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S04EP02 | Lights, Camera, Culture (The “Turn Me Up” Mini-Series Pt 2)Welcome to Lights, Camera, Culture, a 7-part mini-series by Soweto Magz, curated by Shembas Mhlabawonke, taking you behind the scenes of Word Smith’s “Turn Me Up” music video shoot.From the energy on set to the creative process behind the visuals, this series captures the culture in real time, the conversations, the teamwork, the grind, and the passion that keeps South African hip-hop moving forward.Hosted through the lens of Soweto Magz, each episode dives deeper into the people, stories, and moments that make the city’s creative scene come alive. Expect exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, art...
2026-05-0701 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S04EP01 | Lights, Camera, Culture (The “Turn Me Up” Mini-Series Pt 1)Welcome to Lights, Camera, Culture, a 7-part mini-series by Soweto Magz, curated by Shembas Mhlabawonke, taking you behind the scenes of Word Smith’s “Turn Me Up” music video shoot.From the energy on set to the creative process behind the visuals, this series captures the culture in real time, the conversations, the teamwork, the grind, and the passion that keeps South African hip-hop moving forward.Hosted through the lens of Soweto Magz, each episode dives deeper into the people, stories, and moments that make the city’s creative scene come alive. Expect exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, art...
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Soweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S03EP12 | Who Got The AUX? With Dj Switch (4-Part Series)After connecting with artists on the ground, Soweto Magz sat down with DJ Switch to go deeper beyond the music and into the mindset behind Who Got The AUX?.This exclusive 4-part series unpacks the vision, purpose, and cultural impact of a platform that’s changing how upcoming artists are discovered in Johannesburg and beyond.Hosted by Shembas MhlabaWonke (mfana wase Msotra), the conversation explores what it really takes to build a space for artists to plug in, press play, and be heard without gatekeeping.Across four episodes, DJ Switch breaks down:The or...
2026-04-1603 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S03EP11 | Who Got The AUX? With Dj Switch (4-Part Series)After connecting with artists on the ground, Soweto Magz sat down with DJ Switch to go deeper beyond the music and into the mindset behind Who Got The AUX?.This exclusive 4-part series unpacks the vision, purpose, and cultural impact of a platform that’s changing how upcoming artists are discovered in Johannesburg and beyond.Hosted by Shembas MhlabaWonke (mfana wase Msotra), the conversation explores what it really takes to build a space for artists to plug in, press play, and be heard without gatekeeping.Across four episodes, DJ Switch breaks down:The or...
2026-04-1603 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S03EP10 | Who Got The AUX? With Dj Switch (4-Part Series)After connecting with artists on the ground, Soweto Magz sat down with DJ Switch to go deeper beyond the music and into the mindset behind Who Got The AUX?.This exclusive 4-part series unpacks the vision, purpose, and cultural impact of a platform that’s changing how upcoming artists are discovered in Johannesburg and beyond.Hosted by Shembas MhlabaWonke (mfana wase Msotra), the conversation explores what it really takes to build a space for artists to plug in, press play, and be heard without gatekeeping.Across four episodes, DJ Switch breaks down:The or...
2026-04-1602 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S03EP09 | Who Got The AUX? With Dj Switch (4-Part Series)After connecting with artists on the ground, Soweto Magz sat down with DJ Switch to go deeper beyond the music and into the mindset behind Who Got The AUX?.This exclusive 4-part series unpacks the vision, purpose, and cultural impact of a platform that’s changing how upcoming artists are discovered in Johannesburg and beyond.Hosted by Shembas MhlabaWonke (mfana wase Msotra), the conversation explores what it really takes to build a space for artists to plug in, press play, and be heard without gatekeeping.Across four episodes, DJ Switch breaks down:The or...
2026-04-1602 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S03EP05 | Who Got The AUX? Artist Interviews (Mini-Series)Soweto Magz takes you inside Who Got The AUX? hosted by DJ Switch at Cheekys. This time, not just as attendees, but as part of the platform.During the session, we connected directly with the artists, capturing raw, unfiltered conversations in real time. From upcoming voices to rising creatives, each interview reflects the energy, ambition, and sound shaping Johannesburg’s music scene right now.Instead of letting those moments live only on the day, we’ve turned them into a special 8-episode podcast series, dropping each conversation as its own episode.Each episode gives you...
2026-03-2602 min
Soweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S03EP08 | Who Got The AUX? Artist Interviews (Mini-Series)Soweto Magz takes you inside Who Got The AUX? hosted by DJ Switch at Cheekys. This time, not just as attendees, but as part of the platform.During the session, we connected directly with the artists, capturing raw, unfiltered conversations in real time. From upcoming voices to rising creatives, each interview reflects the energy, ambition, and sound shaping Johannesburg’s music scene right now.Instead of letting those moments live only on the day, we’ve turned them into a special 8-episode podcast series, dropping each conversation as its own episode.Each episode gives you...
2026-03-2603 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S03EP07 | Who Got The AUX? Artist Interviews (Mini-Series)Soweto Magz takes you inside Who Got The AUX? hosted by DJ Switch at Cheekys. This time, not just as attendees, but as part of the platform.During the session, we connected directly with the artists, capturing raw, unfiltered conversations in real time. From upcoming voices to rising creatives, each interview reflects the energy, ambition, and sound shaping Johannesburg’s music scene right now.Instead of letting those moments live only on the day, we’ve turned them into a special 8-episode podcast series, dropping each conversation as its own episode.Each episode gives you...
2026-03-2603 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S03EP06 | Who Got The AUX? Artist Interviews (Mini-Series)Soweto Magz takes you inside Who Got The AUX? hosted by DJ Switch at Cheekys. This time, not just as attendees, but as part of the platform.During the session, we connected directly with the artists, capturing raw, unfiltered conversations in real time. From upcoming voices to rising creatives, each interview reflects the energy, ambition, and sound shaping Johannesburg’s music scene right now.Instead of letting those moments live only on the day, we’ve turned them into a special 8-episode podcast series, dropping each conversation as its own episode.Each episode gives you...
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