Backyard crew is a collective of five Khayelitsha MCs who have been tearing sh*t up in the Mother City for more than 8 years now. Coming through on that Spaza Rap tip, Kideo, Point2, Phoenix, Vannemerwe and Mashonisa, who also does the beats, see themselves as the true representation of life ekasi.
The name Backyard Crew is based on the principal of good hip hop artists in Khayelitsha and its surrounding areas that want to get the recognition they deserve, and the Backyard Crew are the headz out there representing for them. In terms of style, these cats are classic underground Spaza. Kinda like Driemanskap when they first came out.
“Our music is about our township, Khayelitsha, and its social issues. We want to dispel the negative stereotypes associated with townships: violence, women and child abuse, etc.” the crew explains.
Though their names might not be highlighting huge events, Backyard Crew have had their share of successes. Having opened up shows for Zola in April 08 and a getting their track, “Hayi”, to number one on the Yfm hip hop chart in October that same year, proves that these hip hop headz are certainly not wet behind the ears.
Their first album, “Sebenzel’eyadini”, has 17 bangers on it and is available through their label, backyard records. For more info, get on http://www.backyardrecords.co.za/ or email distorshine@gmail.com
The name Backyard Crew is based on the principal of good hip hop artists in Khayelitsha and its surrounding areas that want to get the recognition they deserve, and the Backyard Crew are the headz out there representing for them. In terms of style, these cats are classic underground Spaza. Kinda like Driemanskap when they first came out.
“Our music is about our township, Khayelitsha, and its social issues. We want to dispel the negative stereotypes associated with townships: violence, women and child abuse, etc.” the crew explains.
Though their names might not be highlighting huge events, Backyard Crew have had their share of successes. Having opened up shows for Zola in April 08 and a getting their track, “Hayi”, to number one on the Yfm hip hop chart in October that same year, proves that these hip hop headz are certainly not wet behind the ears.
Their first album, “Sebenzel’eyadini”, has 17 bangers on it and is available through their label, backyard records. For more info, get on http://www.backyardrecords.co.za/ or email distorshine@gmail.com
guys you are the most amazing crew..m filling your shit.this is Young Love from UCT...
ReplyDeleteI am coming from Knysna and I heard that one of you is from Knysna...so who it is,I want to know...Knysna White location by the way....
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