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Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined November 2010
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New Music alert 🚨: My new single β€œFeels” feat. @amarafleur is finally Out on all streaming platforms πŸ˜­πŸ™ŒπŸΎ that means in your phone right now! Please check it out πŸ™πŸΎ Produced by myself Written & performed by @amarafleur mixed & mastered by @thisisjbs πŸ“Έ @EarlAbrahams1
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AREN'T YOU TIRED, @Alda3rd? πŸ€” 🎬 instagram.com/arentyoutired.…
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Another one for the lineup πŸ”₯ We’ve added @Alda3rd to Y2KNine9: Fiasco Edition. Known for his original style, energetic live presence, and a sound that blends hiphop , soulful undertones and futuristic production, he brings something different to the lineup. 02 May 2026 The Playground, Braamfontein Tickets: Howler.co.za/Y2KNine9
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South Africans know the truth and won’t stand for lies.
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First #YourWeeklyTouchUp for 2026 in the bag. πŸ’ŽπŸŠ And as far as creating the things I wish existed goes, life in me has been restored.🀞🏾 ph: garrins.gallery (IG)
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...and with all that said...#YourWeeklyTouchUp has officially returned for a 3rd year. 🧑 Live music, every Wednesday! We're at a new home now, Jozi Gold (old Leano, old The Orbit) πŸ”· Come get cosy. Come listen and enjoy... Join us this week! RSVP here: forms.gle/4q49kya3SJ5HD8259
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Very important chats are happening around Cape Town’s cultural scene and its limitations for Black artists and art lovers. Hopefully it leads to some action and tangible outcomes.
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Replying to @IQHAWEMAGAZINE
@IQHAWEMAGAZINE in the cut! 🧑 Breathing life into this week's #YourWeeklyTouchUp 🀞🏾 with @KKeed_ @Official_Vuyina @lolaamadi & MIMI RSVP: bit.ly/YWTU_RSVP
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One thing we don’t celebrate intentional event curators enough for is this: CURATING THE AUDIENCE. An engaged audience. A listening culture. A space where artists feel held and heard. 5 months with a dry bar. 🧑
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Big By with the case study πŸ’‘ From building the @NORMVL brand to sharing insights on how others can build their own. 🫑 Honoured to speak at the @actorgza β€˜Empowering Creative Youth’ session this Thursday. 🟠
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Join @prodbykaeb from Stay Cozy Records for an inspiring masterclass: *Scoring Cartoons – Beat Making for Animation Films*. Learn how to bring characters to life through sound and how your beats can create emotion, tension, and storytelling in animation. 🎹🎼🎧
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Correct RSVP link: bit.ly/3JGVl5J
The #BeatMakersMarket 2025 Grand Finale is upon usπŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ It’s all going down on Saturday 1 November 2025 at AMPD Studios, Newtown from 9AM 'til 4PM β€” a full day of beats, battles & brilliance! 🎹🎧🎢πŸ”₯ ⚠️ Spots are limited β€” RSVP now here: tinyurl.com/kezfy7sc
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🚨 THE DOJO EXPERIENCE PRESENTS 🚨 ✨ Y2KNine9: Fiasco Edition ✨ πŸ“… Saturday, 1 November πŸ“ Carfax, Newtown 🎢 90s & 2000s ONLY! 🎟️ R250 each | R1000 (5 Ticket Bundle) Get your tickets NOW πŸ‘‰ uzurionline.co.za/products/t… #Y2KNine9 #TheDojoExperience #FiascoEdition
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Excited about this week’s curation 🀝🏾 @Alda3rd @iamatpik @NORMVL #YourWeeklyTouchUp 🧑 RSVP: bit.ly/YWTU_RSVP
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On @UnaRamsWeirdKid's behalf...you are invited to #meetmeatthealtar this Wednesday at Week 116 of #YourWeeklyTouchUp 🧑 RSVP here: bit.ly/YWTU_RSVP
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ONE DAY LEFT to submit your beats for the Heritage Month Sample Challenge πŸ”₯ Download the sample here bit.ly/4n3np1q create a unique beat which celebrates SA's Heritage, submit your beat by clicking 'submit' after uploading your info on the form: bit.ly/3JGVl5J
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REMINDER: Stand a chance of winning prizes worth R50k by entering the #BeatMakersMarketHeritage Month Sample Challenge πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ Download the sample we've provided here bit.ly/4n3np1q create a unique beat which celebrates South Africa's Heritage, then submit your beat...
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Last year’s #BeatMakerOfTheYear Finals gave us quite a few epic moments πŸ”₯ Check out this Quarter Final matchup between @enochsplendour and @koolb_xclsv 🎹🎧🎼 Do you agree with the judge’s decision? πŸ‘€ | Where Music and Technology Meet | πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ #BeatBattles #MusicProduction
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QUALITY TIME through the lens of @_iamkwame ⏳ An intimate live show reflecting on connection, presence and giving undivided attention to what matters most. 🎹 @s.que_ (Keys & Synth Bass) 🎺 @nu_bam1 (Trumpet) 🎷 @toroh_o_wano (Saxophone) πŸ“ @untitledbasement
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Join us at #ArtistryJHB tomorrow night for an introspective, high-energy night of live performance, sharp lyricism, soulful vocals, and storytelling with @ByLwansta, #BETTYBROWN and @Alda3rd πŸ’Ž Secure your tickets: qkt.io/ByLwanstaICareAlot @ConcertsSA @SAMROMusic @JobsFund_NT
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It’s @officialnanette’s first Touch Up tomorrow β€” and it’s a takeover! (We’ll explain on tomorrow πŸ˜‰) @moneybadooworld comes home πŸ«‚, and #lovetumi come thru for the first time too 🧑 RSVP here: bit.ly/YWTU_RSVP
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