Groove Magazine Zimbabwe Issue 2 | Page 17

GROOVE METER…WHO’S HOT? It seems that the South Africans have started 2014 on a great musical note and heating up the airwaves and the groove meter. Uhuru have been nominated at the SAMAs and MTV MAMAs. Uhuru have thoroughly lived up to the name which means “freedom” as they express the liberties of being young, African and using the most powerful vehicle to change the world through dance. Best Duo” for the song “Superman” and also at the 2011 Winter Music Awards in Miami. Bucie is one sassy lady to look out for! Heavy K Bucie Names: Themba Sekowe a.k.a Maphorisa , Nqobile Mahlanu a.k.a Mapiano, Sihle Dlalisisa a.k.a DJ Clap and Xelimpilo Simelane a.k.a Xeli Country: South Africa Claim to Fame: Their debut album “Not Yet” Current Hit: Ytjukutja featuring Oskido, Proffesor and DJ Buckz Why they are hot? As if being signed onto one of South Africa's biggest record labels is not enough, these guys are already taking their place not only on the airwaves but awards shows. They are responsible for almost all the hot songs that have pumped in clubs or on radio stations from DJ Zinhle 's "My Name Is" , Dr Malinga 's "Jika" , "Not Yet Uhuru" , "Via Orlando" remix , Lvovo 's " Palesa", Mafikizolo's award winning hit, "Khona“, “Happiness” featuring Nigeria’s May D and many other songs. They are already Metro FM winners and Name: Busisiwe Nolubabalo Nqwiliso Age: 27 Country: South Africa Claim to Fame: Ngicelindoda Current Hit: Easy To Love featuring Easy K Why she is hot? Could it be the looks, or the voice, or both? Well, Bucie added a little sugar to DJ Black Coffee’s sound with her sultry voice. Bucie has toured to most parts of the globe and has worked with the biggest names in the business. She has received nominations at the Metro FM, Channel O and SAMA awards for the song “Get Over It”. She has also received nominations at the MTV Base Awards for “The Groove Magazine Zimbabwe Name: Mkhululi Siqula Age: 23 Country: South Africa Claim to Fame: Wena Current Hit: Beautiful War featuring Professor Why he is hot? Signed to Kalawa Jazmee, Heavy K is also part of a Port Elizabeth heavy group called ‘ Point 5’. They produced kwaito star, Professor’s hit song “Lento” and remixed the late queen of modern Zulu music, Busi Mhlongo’s hit “Isizwe”, “Planet 5” and “My PE” that came out of Dj Vetkuk vs. Mahoota’s compilation called the "Diamond Series 1." He produced Bucie's current hit single “Easy to Love” and he is currently taking radio airwaves by storm. 13