Today’s guest on Line Noise is Muzi, a DJ, singer, songwriter and record producer from Empangeni in South Africa, whose new album uMUZI is out now on A Trak’s Fool’s Gold Records. We talked about getting Chris Martin to sing in Zulu, Daft Punk and connecting generations. Photo by Andile Buka.

Line Noise  Episode 147 (Muzi)

Umuzi (Clef Travelers) - Locked Doors.mp3

Umuzi (Clef Travelers) - Locked Doors

A poem written South African poet by Vus'umuzi Phakathi, and read by South African poet Modise Sekgothe. Taken from the love poetry and prose anthology #BreakBreathWithMe,

Day 132 - Read by Modise Sekgothe | Pen by Vus'umuzi Phakathi

Thanduxolo Blessing Xaba aka Mabhie Goes Live and The Original Pantsula, was born in Durban, KwaZulu Natal. 
Growing up in the township in the 90s, Mabhie was heavily exposed to Kwaito , American Hip Hop and Jazz. During those times the most popular culture was "IsiPantsula" which, like Hip Hop, influenced everything you did - from the way you walked, fashion, language style and music. 
Listening to Kwaito Legends like Mdu, TKZee, Trompies, Alaska and Zola influenced him to write music. His love for Hip Hop legend Tupac Shakur, Pop Superstar Michael Jackson and Jazz Great Kenny G inspired him to want to lead a life with significance and be the greatest at all times. 
In 2013 he started an Urban Lifestyle Clothing Brand called Angith' Ikasi Linje. Its success pushed him back to releasing more songs like "Unamanga Lo" and "Ikasi Linje" to promote the brand. 
In 2014, he was documented by MTV Base Kasi Diaries, which inspired him to create a digital platform called AIL Online TV. 
  
"The Original Pantsula", Mabhie Goes Live has performed at the Durban Beach Festival, Amphitheatre in Drakensberg, Durban City Hall, Glenwood, INK Art Festival, One Night Stand (Johannesburg), Friday Session in Potchefstroom, various times in Bat Centre, OkMalumKoolKat's INK Arts Expo Festival, Chesterville and many other places.

In 2016, The Ink Art Festival honoured him with the Artist Of The Year award voted for by the public. 
Mabhie Goes Live has released two solo music projects with "Yours Truly EP" in 2017 and "Nomalungelo EP" in 2018. Yours Truly represents him as a person and his biggest message to the world. Nomalungelo represents his heart as it was inspired by his personal relationship with his ex-girlfriend. 
Mabhie Goes Live has shared the stage with many SA Hip Hop A-Listers including Kwesta, Zakwe, OkMalumKoolKat, Sanieboi, Kid X, Junior da Rocker, Duncan and Riky Rick to name a few. 
Apart from being a Hip Hop musician, Mabhie Goes Live is a presenter, radio personality and vlogger. He has been interviewed by Izwi Lomzansi, Vibe FM, Ukhozi FM, Radio DUT and Inanda FM. 
Mabhie Goes Live worked as Producer, Graphic Designer, Set Designer and directing the behind the scenes of the feature film "Jersey Number 10", which was directed by Brian Khawula,. 
He has directed 2 Music Videos - "Too Blow" by KS Cube and "Ntombenhle" by Ndile M and Faziel. 
He is due to release his debut music video for his first single off Nomalungelo the EP "Ilobolo" which features his mentee KwanelE. 
Mabhie Goes Live says that musically his sound is Hip Hop, but he takes influences from Kwaito, Afro Pop and RnB Soul. His subject matter is built on the values of township, being authentic, inspirational and sentimental love stories. 
In the near future, Mabhie Goes Live promises to release projects that will help discover new talent and share his set of skills & influence to develop other artists. 
He also promises to release a lifetime documentary series "More Than An Artist" which will help people understand the hard work he puts in behind his craft, his values and his real & direct impact on other peoples’ lives.
Mabhie Goes Live https://www.facebook.com/MabhieGoesLive/

Umuzi by Mabhie Goes Live

Pure Magic - Umuzi Wami (GodGiven DJ's 2012 bootleg mix)

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An anthology of poetry and prose by South African poet Vus'umuzi Phakathi.

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