You’d think that will DJs killing it in the game from all angles right now, arguably with more consistency than most rappers, there’d be more investment in talent on that front. But noooo, it’s always about the freakin emcees. Don’t worry DJs, Sound Clash got you.
This week Miller Genuine Draft announced that South Africa will be one of the 12 countries participating in Miller’s global music platform, Miller SOUNDCLASH, this year, following on from its neighbours Botswana, Zimbabwe and Swaziland who took part in 2014.
The initiative takes the form of a DJ search competition and is open for entry to all DJs globally hosted by Mix Cloud, a global music streaming service which offers a blanket music license and can legally host DJ mixes. The competition encourages entries to submit mixes that Mash-up Hip Hop, House or other suitable South African music genres to Electronic Dance Music. This fresh twist to the competition will ensure that the winner of Sound Clash South Africa is able bring a South African beat to the popular EDM sound of Las Vegas.
The Kings of the Weekend AKA DJ Sphe and Naves of Metro FM will be the judges for the contested competition and an additional renowned DJ personality is also said to be announced later this month.
The 12 participating countries this year including South Africa are Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Paraguay, Columbia, Canada, Hungary, Turkey, Dominican Republic, Panama, Argentina, and Costa Rica.
Miller SOUNDCLASH entries are now open and aspiring local DJ’s are invited to load their music on Mix Cloud with the hashtag #MillerSoundClashSA over the next 5 weeks. Entries close on 21 June 2015 so DON’T SAY WE DIDN’T Tell YOU.
LOCAL PRIZE INCLUDES:
- Title of SA’s number Sound Clash DJ
- Access to exclusive MGD Mansion Las Vegas
- 5 star Stay at 4 nights
- All Travel costs (VIP)
- Access to all the hottest clubs in Vegas
- Daily Perdiem
- Mentorship with DJ Sphe and Naves
- Support on partner social channels – Mixcloud and DJ Mag
- Custom DJ merchandise courtesy of V-Moda and UDG
- Ambassadorial support from MGD Global
INTERNATIONAL PRIZE INCLUDES:
- Title of the ultimate Sound Clash Global DJ Champion
- DJ Mag editorial support
- Support on partner social channels – Mixcloud and DJ Mag
- Custom DJ merchandise courtesy of V-Moda and UDG
- Ambassadorial support from MGD Global
- DJ Gig at a Las Vegas superclub
- DJ Mag Profiling piece
Hit up www.millersa.co.za for more info