Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP343: Marcel has a chat with the rapidly growing Sunken State and their journey so far Realer Than Most Podcast Here at Realer Than Most Podcast, we believe that hip-hop/rap is more than just... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. Helps us continue maki…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP342: Learn the legal ropes of protecting you music with Beth Larriva of Farzanah Manjoo Attorneys. Support the Show. Helps us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.co…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP341: Twins, rhymes, & prison times?! Chyna The Artist gets real on fatherhood, the Durban Hip-Hop scene, and more! Sludge Underground Podcast + Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support Support the Show.…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP340: Hold onto your crockery, it's tea time! Marcel and Nasiphi dive headfirst into the crazy world that is the South African music scene. Buckle up as we dissect the exorbitant ticket prices for the upcoming event, Daisyland, and whether their focus on glamping justi…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP339: It’s a music sampling and production masterclass as Meagan and Nasiphi chat to audio wizard, and sample maker for Audeobox, SATURATE!, and Splice, Zain Wolf. This also marks Meagan’s first episode back since 2023, so you know it’s fire. Let’s go! Realer Than Most…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP338: Marcel has a chat with Martin Cito ofWonderboom on their 28 years of experience with the ups and downs of the music industry, From multiple Samma nominations and demo rejections from their label and persevering through it all and remaining true to the sound of th…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP337: Join in as Marcel has a chat with South African legend Arno Carstens about his wild journey in the South African music industry through the years. Springbok Nude Girls https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hz6VscKnCkBeeeiy66Qzh Arno Carstens https://open.spotify.com/a…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP336: Marcel has a chat with artist Ross Harding regarding his upcoming single as well as some other topics like Art Verses Business. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1FqnXueiEcKhdI6NBFwKcA Support the Show. Helps us continue making great content for listen…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP335: Marcel has a chat with veteran artist Garry McCluskey on his experiences in the South African music scene from the 80s until present. Realer Than Most Podcast Here at Realer Than Most Podcast, we believe that hip-hop/rap is more than just... Listen on: Apple Podc…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP334: Sony/ATV recording artist Gino Lee sheds some light on his work as a producer in Hollywood, his music video cameos for the likes of Mary J Blige, Owl City, and Jessie J, and what those experiences taught him. We'll also be touching on his studio River Road Record…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP333: Join in as Marcel chats with Sash about the history of the Waken Metal battle in SA and how she came into running it along with the challenges that it poses. Realer Than Most Podcast Here at Realer Than Most Podcast, we believe that hip-hop/rap is more than just.…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP332: Katia De Vallier, an occasional entertainer, showjumper, and associate actuary by trade, is on the show to shed some light on her recent vocal injury and what her recovery has been like, the secret behind one of her most successful music videos, how she has benef…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ Marcel has a chat with up and coming pop artist Daniel J Dunn about his upcoming debut single and experiences getting involved in the SA music scene. Support the Show. Helps us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground P…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP330: Downtown-owned Sheer Publishing is Africa's largest independent music publisher and longstanding advocate for creators' rights across Africa. Join us as we chat to the MD, Thando Makhunga about what music publishing is and why it's vital for an artist/band's succ…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP329: Marcel has a chat With Aidan Fraser about his journey as an artist and joining up with Just Music. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SNp368DTWkgfo7sM1RqMx Support the Show. Helps us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP328: Striking a chord that resonates deep within, Nicholas Joubert is the epitome of a Renaissance man in today's eclectic entertainment landscape. Join us as we get an exclusive look into the life of this artist extraordinaire, who not only spins magic with his melod…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP327: Paul Gioia of Joburg band All This For Nothing joins Marcel Smuts on this episode. In this super chilled interview, Paul discusses the band forming in 1998 and how his hand injury triggered a 10 year hiatus. He and Marcel also reminisce on the MTV and MySpace day…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ PosterBoy's bassist Keagan joins us on #SludgeUnderground and dives into the band's origins, what it takes to play at Splashy Fen, and the misconception about the Durban music scene. Hear about why their original drummer Josh left, and the dynamics of cycling different …

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP325: Join in on a discussion about everything ranging from music theory, film scoring and A.I and how to make the best of the tools out there. Listen Here https://open.spotify.com/artist/32sIYcqIVAbg6nV8ARSGHo Support the Show. Helps us continue making great content f…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP324: Join Marcel as he welcomes South African drummer Josh to #SludgeUnderground. In this episode, Josh dives deep into his run in Durban, from his time playing drums in PosterBoy to playing in projects like PWP and Houseplants. Josh opens up about Durban's struggles …

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ The Color Blew dropped some absolute gems of information on navigating the industry and releasing music. Join in as we chat about the importance of lyric videos, single releases, and the importance of a publisher Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1OXQqXkx0Nz3l…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ 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 candidly discusses his stint in prison, growing up i…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP321: Join in as the boys chat about how the band started, coming out of their shells and making a name for themselves throughout the SA music scene. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AZChLWU9RDlSkGGszB271 Support the Show. Helps us continue making great co…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP320: Durban musician and choreographer; Mandé chats about the Durban music scene, his latest single, collaborators & more Realer Than Most Podcast Here at Realer Than Most Podcast, we believe that hip-hop/rap is more than just... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Supp…

Let us know what you thought of this episode and we’ll put it up on our pages✍️ EP319: Tian Nienaber returns for his second appearance on the show. Join in as he chats about his journey since his last visit and the struggles artist go through in the music industry. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nVhBs9i3aMlljbb6pOUpf Support the Show…