Over the next three weeks Da Stitch will be
inviting ghost writers to contribute their knowledge and thoughts on producers
who have influenced and encouraged them to lending a musical ear. Part 1 will
see three producers I personally hold highto kick start this part of our music
features.
Much of my time is spent listening to music
created by Dr Dre, Raphael Saadiq and our very own kwaito beat maker Spikiri.
The mentioned producers have influenced many music heads across the globe and
have opened doors to acts that have conquered and changed the game of music.
Raphael
Saadiq, his song writing and beat making talents
have exposed our ears to great music by RnB and neo-soul acts such as Tony!
Toni! Tone!, Lucy Pearl, Joss Stone, Mary J. Blige and D’Angelo to mention just
a few. The Grammy Award winning music maker collaborated with D’Angelo, Q-Tip,
Ali ShaheedMuhammah of hip-hop band Tribe Called Quest and J.Dilla of Slum
Village.
Dr
Dre, even to this day this musical genius is still a
much talked about hip hop producer. Dr Dre has showered us with talents such as
Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and more recently Kendrick Lamar. The discovery of Kendrick Lamar clearly
highlights that the Doc’s beat making days are far from over.
Spikiri,
the Don of the University of KalawaJazmee is one of
those calm and passionate beat makers who enjoy telling the story of township
lifestyle. “The King Don Father” is one of the figures of South African music
who have contributed to what Kwaito music is today. His craftsmanship has laid
the platform for acts and bands such as Bongo Muffin, Thebe, Alaska, Trompies
which he was a member, Kabelo andTokollo both of whom are part of Kwaito band
Tkzee. And the list goes on and on.
Ashley
Mokwena
@ashfonik
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