10 Years of Slaghuis Events - The Street Festival

Slaghuis is a revolutionary Hip Hop movement birthed ten years ago on the 23rd of November 2003, the vision was to start a movement where Hip Hop Heads could come together to live and love Hip Hop as a community.

Since 2003 to date the Slaghuis movement has successfully paved ways for a number of artists in the Hip Hop music industry such as Pitch Black Afro, Pro kid, Maggz, Molly, F eezy, Siyashezi and 985. Some of the mainstream Artists who have stepped on the revolutionary stage to bless the Slaghuis masses include; Teargas, Slikour, Kuli Chana, Reason, Flabba, Zeus, Proverb, Kwesta & Deep Level just to name a few.

Slaghuis has just finished a documentary titled BEST OF DECADE about the past, the present & the future of South African Hip Hop featuring Artists mentioned above. The DVD will be hittin the Mzantsi Hip Hop scene in 2014 so keep your ears to the street...JAYEEIH!! 

Why the name “Butan’:

B-U-T-A-N is simply a re-arrangement of letters of the word B-A-N-T-U.

The brand name pays homage to our roots and heritage while the re-arrangement of the letters signifies a changed, entirely new mind set and outlook on life in contemporary South Africa. It is this fusion between cultural heritage and the present day experience that creates the unique look and feel of the brand.

Why 1981: Most of our garments make reference to the year 1981. Contrary to popular belief 1981 is not the year the brand was established but actually the year the founder of Butan was born.

Brand Philosophy:
Butan Wear is deeply entrenched in the urban lifestyle and vibrant underground culture of South Africa’s streets. Key to the brand’s identity is the inventive approach to fashion, which produces highly concept driven designs that epitomize our cosmopolitan roots. Butan is more than just a clothing label, it’s an integral part of street culture.It strives to spread relevant messages and open avenues for alternative perception of our world through innovative design.The brand represents the rich tapestry of the African continent, paying tribute to its influence on contemporary African youth. Every garment is the manifestation of the ideas and aspirations of our generation, our infinite potential and our heritage.

Brand History:
Butan has been commercially available since early 2006 but has its humble beginnings in 2001 when Julian, the founder of the brand, printed 20 tees for his school mates with a simple design he had sketched in his black book. Julian went on to study engineering, but uninspired by the engineering field and fueled by the passion for design and street wear, he decided to start his own street wear brand after finishing his degree.

With only R2000 to play with the brand was carefully built by putting every cent back into the business. Every aspect of the business is self taught and it’s been a journey full of obstacles and surprises.”The cheapest learning you will ever do is in school’ But perseverance and holding onto his dream has paid off. Butan is now fast becoming one of the biggest street wear labels in South Africa and there is no stopping us now.

Slaghuis is Crowning The King of Street Rap South Africa 2013

Crowning The King Of Street Rap is an annual nationwide Hip Hop music competition and the contest is a first of its kind in the South African Hip Hop Music Industry. All Rap competitions are about Battle Raps & Freestyles but this contest focuses on the Art of writing Hip Hop Music that move the audience. Since 2003 to date Slaghuis Events have successfully paved ways for a number of artists in the Hip Hop music industry such as PRO KID, F EEZY, ZULU MOBB & 985. Crowning The King of Street Rap is no exception as it allows talented Artists the opportunity to express freedom through a music entertainment platform that will contribute to the sustainance of creativity and art. The King of Street Rap Champion wins prizes & hampers sponsored by Domestic, RedBull, Butan Wear & Slaghuis. The King Of Street Rap is taking place on the 30th of November from 14:00 till 02:00 at SLAGHUIS STREET FESTIVAL held at SLAGHUIS STUDIOS in Diepkloof (Soweto). Entrance is free. For More info & updates follow SLAGHUIS Events on Facebook or Contact – Enzo – Project Coordinator +27 73 535 2243 or Email 14enzo@gmail.com

                                               8 FINALISTS – 3 JUDGES – 1 WINNER

SLAGHUIS TV at The Mundial Festival in the Netherlands

Slaghuis TV was in the Netherlands to broadcast one of the biggest festivals there feat...performances by Selah Sue, Magic Systems and Gold Fish to name a few. It is a festival that connects people from all over the globe into one...check it out & tell us what you think. JAYEEIH!! click link for Video
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SLAGHUIS Tours The Netherlands part 2

SLAGHUIS Toured The Netherlands & what more can I say the entertainment industry in Holland is doo dope...we hardly slept during the our three week tour. They have club sessions/poetry events & etc happening everyday over there...South Africa lets create cultural precincts in our Metropolises that could serve as a hub for our Artists. A trip definitely worthwhile...we cant wait to GO back to Amsterdam. 
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SLAGHUIS Tours Euro - Netherlands part 1

Slaghuis was Invited to be part of the Coordinating team at one of the Biggest Festivals in Europe - Netherlands...The Mundial Festival was an eye opener & we brought All that knowledge back home, we cant wait to hook up The SLAGHUIS Street Festival on this tip...click link to view photos
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SLAGHUIS - The Best of Decade - Mixtape Photoshoot

The Mixtape will be droppin soon as a way of SLAGHUIS Celebrating 10 Years in Existence...Its The Best of  Decade...Click link below to see how the Photo shoot went
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POETRY IN MOTION presents MAKHAFULA VILAKAZI - 11 Apr"13

What a Nyt...Makhafula Vilakazi was definitely On it yeah!! I feel ds guy is an icon for Kasi Poetry...he is different from the Norm! One of the best Poetry Sessions we've hosted at Danish...Big Up to all da Poets n Masses dat came thru...JAYEEIH!!Click link for Pics...
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LMFAO Comedy Nights Presents SMOWKEY NYEMBE - 17 Jan"13

Big Up to all the Comedians who blessed the Platform; Our headliner Smowkey Nyembe U killed it Boi boi & our supporting acts Thabo Mthimkhulu & Zikho you guyd definitely hald it down...Our host Crazy Kay Nys1 Bra lets keep doint it DK Style! The next LMFAO Nyts is ds Thurs Nyt the 7th of Feb stay tuned to SLAGHUIS TV as we bring you JAY BOOGIE...Nuff respect to all da Slaghuis Masses - JAYEEIH!! Click link below to view Photo Gallery
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SLAGHUIS TV Presents Izikhokho Cartoons Screening - 20 Dec"12

Izikhokho Show is a collection of animated cartoons by Mdu Comics and Strika Entertainment. They consist of Zuluboy & Rudolph, In Heaven (with Jesus of the ANC & Mbuzi) and Bob & Queng. Come lounge with us this Thursday Nyt as we showcase Mdu Comics hilarious characters like;Zuluboy & Rudolph: A Zulu taxi driver hero and his alien friend Rudolph saves us all from the evil genius Mnaka from Swaziland who wants to take over Southern Africa. Jesus of the ANC and Mbuzi are in kasi heaven and they tour from country to country in search of a greater understanding of stuff. The Man behind it All will be present on the Night to take any questions you might have about animation & his work...so make your way to Danish Lounge and find out more about MDU COMICS! 20 DEC - 6Til1 - Free Entry 

Miller Genuine Draft / Slaghuis Pool Party - 15 Dec"12

Miller Genuine Draught has partneted with SLAGHUIS to bring you THE POOL PARTY...Going down ds Saturday 15 Dec 1 till 11pm in Ridgeway #32 Eldred Str. Siya Swima & please dress according to the theme or you myt not be allowed to enter Its a Pool Party Folks, so ladies come in your shorts & bekiniz...Guys Shorts & Vests! DJ'z, Performances, Water Games & Lovely People! Food will be sold! Bring your Own Booze...Lets GO!!Click link for pics https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4595262374040.167962.1666628031&type=1&l=df83394007

POETRY IN MOTION Presents MANDI POEFFICIENT

Slaghuis is keeping the Spoken Word Alive & encouraging lyricism amongst MC'z, Poets & Writerz. In celebrating our 9th Year Annivesary...Poetry in Motion featurez Mandi Poefficient.She will be blessing the Stage with her POETRY IN MOTION this Thursday Nyt. We will have an OPEN MIC so this is an Invition to POETS + MC's to Our Monthly Showcase...Its a Platform for Artists who are looking at penetrating the Sowetan Market & getting their Poetry & Music Exposed to the public. The Art of Story Telling, Punchlines & Lyricism is the order of the DAY so If you feel you represent the following make your way to Danish Lounge on Thirstday NYT 13 December"12 From 6 till 1...FREE ENTRANCE...JAYEEIH!!
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DIEPKLOOF - THRU THE LENS - 22 Nov"12

Four photographers from Diepkloof (Thabang Molefe, Lesiba Kekana, Valentine Sithole & Ernest Gololo) plus the project coordinator of Through the Lens made a two day around their neighbourhood (DIEPKLOOF) to document the social life, visual art, music, dance and architecture. The four photographers will present their experience of DIEPKLOOF Through the Lenses of their cameras via photos that will be displayed at an Exhibition this Thursday Nyt at Danish Lounge. We have invited Diepkloof's finest Rap Artists to bless the stage on the Nyt....On Stage 985, Etcetera, Flipside, Gimboss, Bhodlozee & SOE! Dome on the Soundtrack & DJ Chikin on Dex...Its a DK Affair so if you r from DK U dont want to miss this special showcase. Powered by SLAGHUIS & THE DIEPKLOOF ARTS ACADEMY! Click link to view photo gallery
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SLAGHUIS TV presents BLACK SUNDAY Documentary Screening - 15 Nov"12

The Black Sunday Documentary Film Screening was a very emotional showcase but lovely none the less R.I.P Thabiso Mngomezulu A.K.A T-Klep the film was screened in commemoration of him. Big Up to the Q Note Music Academy for giving our patrons a very informative Digital Music Production Workshop. Thank you to Karabo Lediga & Tamzin Andersson for giving us the opportunity to share the Black Sunday story with the People! My boi L 1nda you are too young to be a retired rapper so lets get back to the raps DK still needs you on the M-I-C! DIEPKLOOF THRU THE LENS (Photography Exhibition) this week I cant wait! Its gon b anada Epic Event so see ya'll there - JAYEEIH!!
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SIYASHEZI (BOJWALA) THRU THE WIRE - 01 Nov"12

It was that time again where we discuss social issues. Bojwala ws the topic and Big UP To Siyashezi he definitely brought heat on the M-I-C. The Festive season is around the corner my peoples so lets take it easy with the ALC%...Drink responsibly. JAYEEIH!!Click link below to view photo gallery
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SLAGHUIS TV presents SUNDAY SESSION Live DVD Screening 18 Oct" 12

We are Screening the SUNDAY SESSIONS DVD...Its a film by two Dutch film makers (Mathias & Jonas - SSLD.TV) who where Invited by Music Mayday to visit Soweto in 2008 to document The Extraordinary Sunday Hip Hop Sessions (SLAGHUIS - SPLASH JAM - GRAVESIDE - DUNGEON SHACK). The film showcases Soweto Hip Hop in its Truest form. It features Cyrus The Viras,Deep Soweto,Asylum Trybe, Deeboi, Siyashezi,Smokey & a whole lot more of Sowetan Hip Hoppers who have held it down in SOWETO. Come join us this Thursday NYT @ Danish Lounge with a performance from The Slaghuis King Of Street Rap Joburg - MASEVEN - 6 TIL 12 - FREE ENTRANCE

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SLIKOUR "BLACKS ARE FOOLS" THRU THE WIRE - 4 Oct' 12

The Word is OUT...Lets wake UP as A Nation & Realise OUR Worth. It was a show defenitily worthy and we are going to keep bringing more Artists who address serious Issuies that affect Black People on a monthly basis. Big UP to Slikour & Everybod thet came thru to break bread with US. Slaghuis & The Diepkloof Arts Academy moving mountains THRU THE WIRE!! JAYEEIH!!Click link to view photo gallery
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KULI CHANA (No More Hunger) - THRU THE WIRE - 27 Sep"12

Slaghuis presents Kuli Chana (No More Hunger) THRU THE WIRE. Every month we invite Artists who have songs that address very important issues that affect Black South Africans on a daily basis and give them a platform to spread their message THRU THE WIRE. The event showcases a variety of cultures and talents i.e. Rap, Poetry, DJ-ing, Film Screenings, Digital Exhibitions & Photography. Headline Artists share a platform with unearthed artists, for unearthed artist this will be an opportunity to groom, showcase their talents and get themselves heard...Check out the link below for the Photo Gallery!!
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