TALENT BEING EXPLOITED



ZAHARA AND THE TS BOSSES

Early Last week in the news we read about the local music sensation being exploited by the recording label TS records; this was reported in the news by Zahara’s sisters in the papers.  They told the papers how the TS bosses TK Nciza and Sbu Leope well known as dj Sbu have used their sister for personal gain. In an interview with the Sunday World newspaper, Zahara’s sisters’ accused TS Records of treating their sibling “with disdain.” According to the paper, Zahara’s family, especially her siblings Nomonde and Mbangedwa, are aggrieved by what they perceive as broken promises on the part of the label. Zahara’s siblings said their sister does not have control of her own money, and is being forced to live with Nciza, where she is “treated like a servant”. This, claim the siblings after she was promised a home of her own. They said that Zahara is sometimes so desperate for money, that she takes a loan from her 55-year-old mother just to buy airtime But Zahara was quick to refute the allegations on Twitter. She said that Paper may write whatever they want but she knows that she has been a great kid in my family and TS too has been good to her and her family. The singer added: “I know where I come from and never forget my parents I still love my family whoever is trying to turn them against me it won’t work.  Zahara took the opportunity, while on national radio station Umhlobo Wenene FM’s breakfast show on Tuesday the 17th, to further reassure her fans that she is not being misused by her label. “Everything is fine and the Nciza’s are treating me very well”. I am taking my time about things and will buy everything I need to buy when I am ready,” she said. The sad thing is that we have heard a lot of stories about the recording and it’s hard to defend them in situations like these, the media tried interviewing the TS records bosses but they didn’t want to comment on the issue.  A well-known hip hop artist Pro kid also left the recording label because of the same allegations of exploitation of artists by this recording company. This really questions the TS recording company.

MUSIC ON MTN SAMA 18 NOMINEES' CDs

 Every year, the MTN South African music awards boast such a dazzling constellation of stars that this year two double CDs are being released, featuring a comprehensive selection of super hot cuts by MTN SAMA 18 nominees.
The official MTN SAMA 18nominees CDs are on sale now at major music outlets nationwide. distributed by Gallo Records Company
The two double CD sets which boast a combined 77 tracks are being sold separately, but lovers of South African music would be well advised to pick up both to gain access to the full spectrum of the sensational sounds that rocked the local airwaves during 2011. Each double disc set of covers a number of genres. The first one, with a cool 41 tracks, featuring street urban sounds, as well as kwaito, jazz, African adult contemporary, faith based music, maskandi and collaborations.
Ranging from dance floor killers to super smooth ballads, it includes artists such as Zahara, Lira, Big nuz, HHP and other well known South African artists.
The second  double CD feature a potpourri of rock, pop, adult contemporary, classical, sokkie, alternative and dance music-36 potent tracks in all.
Expect a bonanza of multi-genre Afrikaans tracks by the likes of Jack Parow, snotkop, Joe Niemand and other Afrikaner artists.
The SAMA committee and the recording industry of South Africa (RISA) wanted to make the music of the 18th MTN SAMAs accessible to the multifaceted markets in our dynamic country. That is why they decided to create two separate, genre specific compilation of nominee allowing fans to choose their favourite, or pick both.

The two double disc sets will be on sale at sun city during the MTN SAMA 18 weekend,  on 29 and 30 April 2012. The main awards ceremony will be broadcast live on Monday, 30 April at 8.30pm. Gallery seating at the Sun City Superbowl is available to the public through computicket