MEDIA
ROESHDIEN JAZ releases a brand new single, fresh off his recent special feature in the legendary Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse’s limited (Covid-0) live stream of his 2018 historic return to the iconic Baxter Theatre to raise funds for all the artists, production team and the Baxter Theatre during the lockdown.
A brand-new remix of his 2018 summer (Single) “Want What You Can’t Have”, featuring one of his biggest inspirations. Cape Town Legendary Female Emcee/Vocalist, EJ VON LYRIK (GODESSA). A must-have in your 2020 #Lockdown #MusicWithAPurpose (Tropical House/Dance/Hip Hop/Trap/Fusion/Club Banger), playlist, produced by Samuziq Beats/Gimme Moe Music Productions. The track is released in support and in association with the Ihata Shelter for abused women and children in Heideveld Cape Town, respectively (Music with a Purpose).
EJ von LYRIK, currently based in the Netherlands, originally hails from Mitchell’s Plain (Like RJ), on the Cape Flats. She has been writing and performing her own material since 1997 when she turned professional.
Having a distinct interest in music production, EJ started producing her own instrumentals in 2001. Her music is an eclectic mix of funk, rock, dancehall, hip hop and roots reggae. She is a strong advocate for human upliftment and inspiration through the medium of music and therefore her music carries positive messages in her lyrics.
EJ was also a former member of the legendary, all female hip hop group GODESSA. Rated by CHUCK D of the legendary American Hip Hop group PUBLIC ENEMY, as one of his personal Top 5 female MC’s, of All Time, her musicality and versatility, reaches far beyond what is ‘conventionally’ defined as Hip Hop. As a singer she has a beautiful vocal range and her ability to switch between styles of delivery is simply unmatched anywhere in the world.
In addition, Roeshdien has also been invited to feature at the upcoming TEDx Cape Town Intersections of Change Digital series, titled Creativity inspires hope on the 24 July 2020, along with Zolani Mahola (Freshlyground), and other incredibly talented creatives.
Details about event can be found on the registration page link below –https://bit.ly/TEDxCapeTown_IOC_Registration
Available worldwide on all major digital platforms officially on the 31 July 2020. Digital download, sales proceeds will go towards a purpose-driven cause/organisation very close to the hearts of both RJ/EJ, respectively. The Ihata Shelter for abused Women and Children in Heideveld, Cape Town.
Our Mission (Ihata):
To be a well-governed and self-sufficient organisation assisting with building an improved society free of gender-based violence, showing daily respect for the dignity and honour of all and render effective sheltering empowerment programmes to domestic violence victims.
Our Vision:
To help ALL women affected by domestic violence and who seek sanctuary by providing a caring, clean and safe shelter with accommodation up to six months. At the Ihata Shelter, women are allowed space and time to plan their lives forward through services geared towards empowerment, improved self-respect, independence and recovery, ending with successful community re-integration.
Roeshdien’s, much anticipated debut album is set for an official digital release in the summer of 2020 and is titled Legends Never Die (Every Mood). “A special tribute to all my personal inspirations and influences,” he shares. The album release will be followed by a live streaming performance where Roeshdien will share not only the music in live performance, but the stories behind each song.
This body of work,10 years in the making, is a culmination, a document, of his evolution as an emerging artist. Roeshdien is also equally invested in inspiring young creatives to fall in love with the process in pursuit of the outcome, respectively. A timeless tribute to all those precious creative souls, who came before. Paving/playing it forward, for generations to chart.
(A fusion of Reggae/Jazz/Soul/Funk/Dance/House/Afro Pop/Indigenous/EDM/Acoustic/Spoken Word/Conscious Hip Hop). Quite literally, something for every mood says RJ…#RoeshdienJaz #EJVonLyrik #WWYCH #TheRemix #MusicWithAPurpose #IhataShelter #NewMusic #Lockdown #Single #2020 #Cool2BeConscious #LoveCapeTown #LoveKaapstad #Quintessential #AfriqueDusud
For more info:
Website: www.roeshdienjaz.com
E-mail: info@roeshdienjaz.com
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SIPHO “HOTSTIX” MABUSE, ALONG WITH TONY CEDRAS AND FRIENDS, RETURNS
LIVE DURING LOCKDOWN!
After an absence of more than 30 years, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse and his band, including Paul Simon friend and respected muso Tony Cedras, returned to Cape Town and The Baxter Theatre on Friday 25 October 2018, for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Fortunately for us all, this sell-out concert was captured on film, and commencing Friday, 29 May 2020, for ONE WEEK ONLY, this two-hour celebration of classic music, new voices and extraordinary light and sound production, will enjoy a new lease on life for a fleeting seven days.
Thanks to the power of digital collaboration with TicketPro, Music Exchange (MEX) , the original producers of the show, have teamed up in 2020, during the height of the current COVID-19 lockdown, to present this very rare and special moment in time for the very first time online.
All proceeds from kind donations received over the seven days will go towards supporting the artists and crew who set the night alight.
The Baxter Theatre, equally compromised by COVID-19 reality, will also benefit with a percentage of the proceeds going towards their solidarity efforts in keeping their critical precinct alive now and well into the future.
Sipho’s long-overdue Mother City return was a night worth capturing in time, if only because the new (Siphokazi Jonas, Roshdien Jaz, Mmino and the South African Youth Choir) and the tried-and-tested powerhouse that is “Hotstix” delivered a one-of-a-kind performance that’s finally being repeated!
RoeshdienJaz live interview on CTTV 2019
Creative journey, overcoming Cancer, Music Exchange SA and more…
ROESHDIEN JAZ RELEASES NEW INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE FOR YOUTH DAY!
With Youth Day approaching in South Africa, 16 June (Honouring the courage and sacrifice of the Soweto youth uprising and celebrating all young people) and International Youth Day on 12 August (Core 2019 focus/theme being, ‘Transforming education highlighting efforts to make education more inclusive and accessible for all youth, including efforts by youth themselves).
‘ROESHDIEN JAZ’ releases his brand-new uplifting, inspirational, socially conscious single, ‘SING TO ME OF HOPE’ Feat. Roots Reggae Dancehall Artist, Mawonga Mandleni aka. Overcomer & Gospel Singer, Adelle Kock, in association with ‘Christine Revell Children’s Home’ and, ‘Change-Makers Hub SA/Spice 4 Life’ (Brand Ambassador) www.changemakershub.org. with the fundamental purpose/mission being, “Using Music as a medium for social change/transformation,” says Roeshdien.
https://music.apple.com/za/album/sing-to-me-of-hope-feat-overcomer-adelle-kock-single/1467730256
www.songwriters.co.za
www.changemakershub.org
www.christinerevellchildrenshome.co.za
Roeshdien Jaz is an ‘ESP YOUNG LEGENDS 2019 TOP 20 FINALIST
I had a stellar 2018 and was happy to release my new summer single called Want What You Can’t Have and also put the finishing touches to my debut album to be released before the end of March 2019.
2018 will also go down as the the night I got to perform alongside my mentor and friend Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse at the Baxter Theatre on 26 October 2018 .I am still pinching myself about that night.
The Baxter event was truly amazing and then to cap off 2018 I got nominated as an ESP YOUNG Legend.
ROESHDIEN JAZ RELEASES NEW SUMMER DANCE SINGLE
‘WANT WHAT YOU CAN’T HAVE’
Song Preview – Download Full Song on iTunes
“Fresh off the stage with SA Music Legends, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse and his band, including Paul Simon’s friend and respected muso Tony Cedras, collectively igniting the stage on the 26 October 2018. Hotstix returned 30-years-later, for this once-off night to remember, at The Baxter Theatre Concert Hall to a full house, sold out show! With the precious month of ‘MOVEMBER’ upon us, Cancer Survivor/Cape Town based Singer-Songwriter Roeshdien Jaz continues to uplift, elevate an inspire with the official release of his brand-new Tropical House/Dance Summer single, ‘Want what you can’t have’.
“Want what you can’t have” is the brand NEW Summer, Dance/Club single, by Cape Town Singer-Songwriter, Roeshdien Jaz. It’s a fresh, dynamic dance track with subtle depth. The song speaks of how we… “Always seem to want what we just can’t have”. “Even though she has a man, you still pursue your plan.” It’s a shame even Though she knew, all the things he puts her through, cause she wants what she can’t have. It ain’t clear to me it’s a mystery, life always seems to be, a search, a hunt for what we always want, that’s never meant to be.”
A must have in your “SUMMER 2018 PLAYLIST” to get you dancing, or that adrenalin pumping on the treadmill at the gym. Remixes in the pipeline featuring legendary Cape Town female emcees, EJ Von Lyrik and Burni Aman (Godessa). Available on ALL major digital platforms, worldwide. Roeshdien’s, much anticipated Debut Album 8 years in the making, is set for Digital release in the Summer of 2019, called The Contradiction (Every Mood).
“This body of work is a special tribute to life, an all it’s many beautiful contradictions”, says Roeshdien. (A fusion of Jazz / Soul / Dance / House / Afro Pop / EDM / Reggae / Acoustic / Contemporary / Spoken Word / Hip Hop / Blues). Quite literally something for every mood… #RoeshdienJaz #TheContradiction #EveryMood #LoveCapeTown #AfriqueDusud
ROESHDIEN JAZ BRAND NEW SUMMER SINGLE 2017: DOWN BY THE WATERFRONT
Mr Jaz sings a little song for the summer – smooth, funky and fun. It’s a simple song about people and places we love; The Waterfront, Table Mountain, Robben Island, fish and chips, the smell of coffee and music in the moonlight. “That special place that ‘connects us’ with the rest of the world…” says Roeshdien.
