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Nov. 21, 2023

Alpha V Mr031 On What Went Wrong At Maleningi Records, Life After Pri…

EP322: In this uncensored Sludge Underground interview, #AlphaVMr031 opens up about what went down behind the scenes at Maleningi Records, shares his stance on Durban artists and their lack of professionalism. He also candidl...

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Nov. 7, 2023

Mandé on the Disconnect between Event Promoters and Artists in Durban

EP320: Durban musician and choreographer; Mandé chats about the Durban music scene, his latest single, collaborators & more Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/st...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Sons Of Shem: The Inevitable Return

EP318: It’s been 5 years since Sons Of Shem were last on the show and a great deal has changed! Catch up on the most recent history of one of Durban's oldest and most influential bands. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/a...

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Sept. 26, 2023

Exploring South African Hip-Hop Culture and Personal Resilience with …

EP314: From the welcoming arms of Durban, South Africa, we were thrilled to sit down with the first lady of Durban Hip-Hop, Lex LaFoy. We kicked off the session reflecting on Lex’s intriguing childhood, growing up with a past...

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Sept. 7, 2023

Scrubs: The New Wave Of Durban Punk

EP311: Marcel has a chat with one of the newest bands to join the Durban scene. From humble origins to discovering their sound the Punk rock lads are here to make a statement and do it loud. Be sure to …

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June 27, 2023

The Secret of Maintaining Successful Long-distance Creative Partnersh…

Episode 300: In this exciting episode, Umsindo Musiek's Levi Dry & Sqalisu Ngcobo take us through their journey of maintaining a professional and creative partnership for the past three years despite being separated by distan...

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June 6, 2023

How Venue Genre Restrictions are Impacting Artists with Grant & Jason…

Episode 297: We’re chatting to Durban's homegrown Slam boys about the bands origins, The state of the music scene, new faces, and more Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeundergr...

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March 1, 2023

How To Successfully Blend Different Genres With Always Us

EP283: Marcel has a chat with the folks from New multi-genre Always Us about their recently dropped album and formation Always Us https://linktr.ee/alwaysus Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the sho...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Mandy James On Becoming Saturn Return’s Front Woman

EP281: Durban musician Mandy James is on the show to chat about becoming Saturn Return 's new frontwoman, her personal musical journey, the Durban music scene & a whole lot more Mandy James https://linktr.ee/mandy.m.james Slu...

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Aug. 16, 2022

OB Magik

Episode 256: Lunathi & Durban Hip-Hop artist, OB Magik breakdown his name, doing a song with the great Phuzekhemisi , his mom's initial ambitions for him, steering away from trapping about money & women, fatherhood in relatio...

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Aug. 9, 2022

Leigh Zoochi

Episode 255: Lunathi chats to Hip-Hop artist Leigh Zoochi about what inspired her to dive into conscious rap, being the only girl amongst boys in her family, being a plus sized model, scriptwriter, actress & musician all at o...

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Aug. 2, 2022

PEGG On The State Of Hip-Hop In Durban

Episode 254: We're catching up with Durban artist, PEGG, after the release of his debut EP 'In The City', which boasts features from the likes of Raheem Kemet & JABZinsanity. We'll be breaking down his name, his work with Pos...

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May 25, 2022

The Southport

Episode 245: Marcel has a chat with Damien Lindecke of The Southport. Join in as they chat about musical preferences, How to get your music out there, and how any genre can be used as inspiration The Southport https://www.ins...

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May 3, 2022

Minnie Mhlongo

Episode 242: On this Mother's Day episode, return guest Minnie Mhlongo touches on the controversial party group that led to her widespread popularity in Durban, her new baby food business, the shocking revelation behind her n...

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April 19, 2022

Axsion II

Episode 240: Former Palmtree Paradise member & Durban musician Axsion talks Wolves Only, Creative Market, The Werehouse, his latest project Kwaito Child Saga and more Axsion https://orcd.co/eroundini Sludge Underground https:...

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