The Stay True Journeys have already travelled to three continents – and Boiler Room was the first show of this scale in South Africa. Boiler Room lands on SA soil at a time when our house music (r)evolution is in the global spotlight. Launched in early 2014 with its first event in Mexico, this partnership saw the creation of the Stay True Journeys’, which explores and celebrates the stories of the world’s most vibrant music scenes. Culoe De Song Boiler Room Ballantines Stay True South Africa DJ Set. This local event continues the global partnership between Ballantine’s Scotch whiskey and Boiler Room. CULOE DE SONG in Cape Town: deep tech house DJ set mp3. The biggest disappointment was actually some of the crowd that stood back and watched things as they socialized another disappointment was the screen behind the performers that wasn’t being utilized to their fullest potential with a loop that kept playing.One of the world’s leading underground music platform, Boiler Room, came to South Africa on 5 March 2015, The ‘Stay True South Africa’ – a one-night-only music experience in Johannesburg featured global and local legends Black Coffee, Okmalumkoolkat, Culoe de Song, Shimza and Black Motion. He played to a point where the crowd asked for 1 more song but he ended up playing 2.īlack Coffee Boiler Room & Ballantine's Stay… by brtvofficialĮverything was done well, a 30 minute hiccup though at the beginning of things but after that everything ran smoothly. Everyone that has seen him play always comes back with an amazing review. This was truly something worth repeating. The drummer really had things going but not to be outdone, the DJ moved around and jumped on the CDJ deck and kept things interesting.īlack Motion Boiler Room x Ballantine's Stay… by brtvofficialĪnd then Black Coffee arrived, this was what everyone was waiting for. An interesting thing is that they don’t play their own songs, which was refreshing. A very tricky move which paid off as their performance went on. He shows what fun 1 can have when doing what they love.ĭJ Shimza Boiler Room x Ballantine's Stay True… by brtvofficialĪfter DJ Shimza we were blessed by Black Motion who dropped the tempo and started all over again. His ability to mix track, play with the cue button and add effects on the songs is something everyone has to see. This might be a new side to Culoe de Song.Ĭuloe De Song Boiler Room x Ballantine's Stay… by brtvofficialĭJ Shimza stepped up and what a master of tricks he was, truly an honour to watch as he mixes and keeps the crowd dancing. All this as 3 people stood behind him in dark clothing and masks on. The real surprise is when he wore an African mask and put an incredible show. Still, with the globetrotting success of esteemed performers such as Culoe and superstar selector Black Coffee blazing a trail for the next generation of producers and DJs to follow, it’s something that appears to be changing with the internet and online platforms such as Boiler Room aiding those dreaming of playing overseas. Playing his popular productions and keeping the crowd pleased throughout. Okmalumkoolkat Boiler Room x Ballantine's Stay… by brtvofficialĬuloe de Song followed up and really got people dancing.
You cannot deny OkMalumKoolKat as one the performers to watch as he engages with the audience. OkMalumKoolKat went first, he truly pulled in the crowd, they circled him, danced with him and he jumped in the CDJ decks.
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The attendance was very impressive and those who were there were treated to free Ballantine’s mixed cocktails throughout. Only thing required was to signup of Ballantines South Africa’s Facebook page and it was go, people stood a chance on winning tickets. Win tix to Studio Africas Boiler Room launch parties this Sunday March 3rd in Paris and Tuesday March 5th in London Baloji, Spoek Mathambo.