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Tumi Turna
Tumi Turner
Today’s DJ is known for her RnB/Hip Hop and Trap mixes. Even at her young age, she’s truly a force to be reckoned with.
Re-itumetsi Mphatswe, fondly known as Tumi Turna by friends and industry colleagues, has been a lifelong lover of music. Appropriately described as “vibrant, energetic, and the life of the party”, Turna prides herself in the ability to turn any turn-up into a mosh pit.
Born and raised in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, she took her passion for music and entertainment to Cape Town, becoming an RnB/Hip-hop and Trap DJ.
“I think the Durban scene differs from Cape Town because there are more clubs in Durban now and the DJ’s rotate instead of securing a permanent residency in one club”
Known for her thoughtfully curated playlists, high energy sets, and ability to join the crowd and dance, she has made her presence known in the male-dominated world of DJing.
Her musical journey has led her to play her sets on formidable stages, featured among the likes of DJ Zinhle, Yanga Chief, AKA, to name but a few. Starting as a club and events promoter, Tumi Turna was surrounded by music and DJ’s she grew to understand how crowds react to music, sparking her interest to pursue a career as a DJ.
“Lately I found myself incorporating more SA hip-Hop in my sets. Before I usually played hits from 2017 and further, but now I’ve started to play more new music and I’m also trying to find the middle ground between Trap music and Hip-Hop.
Establishing her brand at campus parties,it is safe to say that she is one of the most sought after DJ’s at the University of Cape Town. Turna credits her love for DJing to her mentor and friend, Tashinga MTK who taught her the tricks of the trade.
You can find her on Instagram: @tumiturna. Don’t forget to follow us on our social media platforms @capetownthing and check out our previous blog about Amapiano Music.
Amapiano…Anyone?
Amapiano... Anyone?
The advent and prominence of the amapiano subgenre in South Africa has been the most exciting to experience. Also known as ‘the yanos’ on Twitter, The uniquely South African subgenre of house music has taken the new age nightlife scene by storm since 2016. Tracing the origin of Amapiano is a bit tricky mainly because it started in backdoor bedrooms and garages in the deepest parts of the townships.
“If you put one hundred guys in a room and ask them where amapiano started you will get one hundred answers and some very heated debates,” said Simphiwe Ngwenya, co founder of born in Soweto, a homegrown label that’s backed amapiano since its early days.
Some of the key players in the amapiano culture include self proclaimed King of AMapiano, Kabza de Small, DJ Maphorisa, JazziDisciples, MFR Souls, Mark Khoza, and the list goes on. The genre also boasts of other prolific producers like Virgo Deep, De Mthuda and Dj papers as other notable players in the genre.
Cape Town took a while to embrace the eclectic sound of Amapiano but it’s getting there. With venues like Kind Regards hosting weekly ‘Amapiano Sundays’ for students and lovers of groove alike. Rands in Khayelitsha has also been a key figure in pushing the Amapiano agenda in Cape Town.
Check out this trending Amapiano song ‘Mapara A Jazz – John Vuli Gate [Feat Ntosh Gazi & Colano]’ here
Comment what your favourite Amapiano song is below
From Koesisters to Samosas… A Cape Malay Journey
From Koesisters to Samosas... A Cape Malay Journey
It probably goes without saying that the best place to find Cape Malay cuisine in Cape Town is the ever-colourful Bo-Kaap. Visiting the Bismillah Restaurant is your best bet to try Cape Malay food. Here, you’ll find a fusion between Malaysian, Indonesian and South African culinary traditions characterised by a burst of flavours and aromas.
The locals consider Bismiellah to be a culinary institution in the community that has upheld the culture and traditions of Cape Malay food for years. On the menu, you’ll find Cape Malay delicacies like the samosa, which is a triangular-shaped fried pastry dish with a filling of your choice from chicken or mince to vegetarian options with peas, carrots or potatoes. You should also try the Bobotie, a sweet and sour flavoured lean beef mince, stir fired with fresh herbs and spices, topped with a milk egg glaze and served with sweet yellow rice. Yum! Another specialty you just have to try is the famous Koesister (not to be confused with a koeksister – that deliciousness deserves its own blog post!), a fried doughnut generously coated with coconut flakes on the outside and a honey cinnamon glaze.
Cape Malay food encompasses the art of home-styled cooking. The flavours are unique to Cape Town and the food remains an important part of Western Cape’s culture and heritage, especially amongst the Muslim community of Cape Town. If you have not tried Cape Malay cuisine or your mouth is just watering right now – grab your car keys, an uber, bicycle or your tekkies JUST DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET THERE and try this mouth watering cuisine.
Katzbru Drops ‘Triage Tape’
Katzbru Drops 'Triage Tape'
https://www.instagram.com/katzbru/KatzBru, in conjunction with CTT Beats is proud to release their very first ‘Triage Tape’. If you have not heard this term before, you are not the only one – the team has coined this term to describe the release of 3 snappy songs. Triage Tape commonly used in a major incident resonates with us predicting the Triage Tape being a major incident in the SA music scene.
In these songs KatzBru talks about hustle and resilience, something this Sowetan native has first-hand experience of. Not his first rodeo as he has previously released an EP titled “Invulnerable”. KatzBru brings his own unique interpretation of the UK Drill genre whilst channelling Pop Smoke and Travis Scott. These tracks are sure to heat up your summer with its fast-flowing lyrics. This is his first interpretation of the genre which originates in London, New York and Chicago.
Having recently joined forces with the man behind CTT Beats, Mark Insley, after being introduced by a mutual contact, this rapper’s 2020 drastically got busier. The ‘Triage Tape’ is not the only project born out of this partnership, so keep an eye out for more projects coming your way. Produced and mastered in the Mother City by CTT Beats in conjunction with the team’s key producer Takura Moyo a.k.a ‘Beatsmith’, this is sure to be a local favourite with its infectious flow. Mark, also a director of ‘Cape Town Thing’ built this platform to help provide South African artists with a platform and resources to push their sound, fusing UK influenced sound with their unique African styles.
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