Real Scenes: Johannesburg | Resident Advisor

[@Tpaulissendougan]

i think the south african house scene is better than anywhere else in the world. they have used their organically grown musical history and blended it well creating their own signature. well done! the creativity is abundant and vibrant with a healthy respect for their roots.

[@PHAT4LifeTV]

+t paulissen-dougan I do too believe it or not and I'm from Chicago where we claim HOUSE as our own cuz the Godfathers of HOUSE Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy made Chi-town their home. Even the term "HOUSE" came from people coming asking for the kind of music that was played at Frankie Knuckles club the WareHOUSE. I was shocked HOUSE got overshadowed by rap and went overseas. I saw it blow up in London and it was hot there a long time but nothing to the magnitude of what I am witnessing in this video. I felt lost in America cuz I hate most of RAP/HIPHOP and I'm old I don't go clubbing anymore I reunited through KZbin which is bridging the gap between continents and I love it! #BlackCoffeeFan4Life

[@Tpaulissendougan]

i agree with you that the original house started in chicago and i also agree it has been overshadowed by hiphop. i wish both modes of music could have thrived side by side. however, i do believe although most mainstream music started in america, it is usually taken to the next level abroad. on one side, it is good for music lovers but bad for the originators of the music. sad but true. all been said, i totally agree with you. peace!!

[@KSterling32]

Well said. I love South African house way more than old school Chicago house.

[@Touchthibo]

The old classics from the likes of Robert Owens, Frankie Knuckles and others were the sound tracks to our struggle during apartheid. They became part of our social fabric, hence when you play those classics at parties even today you will be amazed by the response form the young crowd. They know the lyrics word for word. We have had a relationship with House Music for a long time

[@robcope2099]

Man, what a cool doccie. Great to be able to experience the SA house scene. Proud to be South African.

[@sowhat9813]

I can't stop re-watching. I must say this Johannesburg Doccie is the best out of all the "Real Scenes" in my humble opinion.

[@SparkledLibra]

The rawness of the music and its people is what I enjoy. That is what attracted me to the music. Bump the big stages with the lights and plastic people. This is where it is AT!

[@Wesleybadillo]

I'm from NYC, I have been listening and dancing to South African House music for the last 3 or 4 years and I'm going to South Africa for 6 weeks on 6 December to experience it live. This video is exactly what I would love to see, live it and be present. Thank you for a great narration, for Black Coffee, Black Motion, DJ Shimza, and others who introduce a piece of their lifes

[@Touchthibo]

Very true as much as they are talking about JHB. But the epicenter of Deep House music in South Africa is Pretoria (Where Black Motion comes from by the way) In a place called Ga-Rankuwa every street has a Dj and majority fall in love first with Deep House Music.

[@amnelification]

18:59: "Yes We came up, it was a struggle, it was not easy. Now we're at a stage where we wanna keep "it" growing. So, You guys are coming up… Here: Take "it", Now do something with "it" That is the most beautiful thing I've heard anyone say about the scene!I wish there was more mentors willing to do that here in NYC. Unfortunately, the older generation here seems like they wanna take it with them to their graves instead. It's kind of sad to see how many doors they close on newcomers faces.

[@ResidentAdvisor]

You'll find the full tracklist, in order of appearance, in the credits at the end of the film.

[@vveerrgg416]

Long live soul music! House music is the uniter of all of us

[@irieprints]

Deep, thought provoking, music is the healing of the nation and we need to protect it, but unify together. Positive vibration. Give thanks!

[@landilenxesi2981]

South African house music makes partying in SA epically beautiful ,Id choose house music over any genre any day !!! Proudly South Africa!!! Mzansi stand up.

[@TheJohnKush]

I've been there last year, the people just spread the greatest vibes, true love to the people and to the music

[@mosthighjah]

Beautiful documentary about SA house music, the best!

[@cooptrol]

I was born in Johannesburg and never went back. I knew about SAfrican hip hop, but had no idea House was so big. Now I feel the urge to reconnect with my fellow SAfrican producers...

[@BlvdRoad]

i always found it interesting how places like the UK and SA embraced house music

[@DJSGZ]

I say come experience it yourself, the video is just a teaser... The House scene is way bigger than what you see on the video ;)) xx

[@Teddy4911]

just watching this video made me feel so proud of my Country, very nice knowing that House Music is loved so uch

[@jrochanetto]

Great job, RA! I had no idea how vibrant this scene was in Johannesburg. I think it's only natural to pay attention to the ups and downs of electronic music where it's been established for a long time, but there is so much going on elsewhere with many different and creative approaches being tried. This video was very inspiring!

[@Samuelhonkman]

100% inspiring. Thank you RA, but special thanks must go to Johannesburg & South Africa. Massive respect right there people.

[@sonnyboy_dj7027]

Great doccie✊⚡ Who's here in 2020⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@ntandomkhwanazi6711]

Have no words, besides...Beautiful

[@charlesmatthews8056]

I remember house music when it used to be played in the house.. i remember.. i remember.. i... i .i remeber house when you use to be in the house!!! Thank u for the remebrance of how far we have became#HouseMusicIsAFeeling

[@thapelokgaje4080]

Who ever came up with this tracklist done an amazing job. Props !!

[@Kissed1982]

It does mean a very great deal. It makes me smile seeing these guys have fun. I hope Joburg and So Africa makes a mark in the near future on an international scale.

[@DJDistantPlanet]

For us House Heads, this documentary means a great deal. Thank You Resident Advisor - Well Done!

[@samuelmonyake9697]

This is the real South Africa...we love house music!!!!!!!

[@HalSamuel]

That really lifted my spirits, I'd love to visit one day.

[@phumie99]

wow a summary of what South Africa is now and whats to come told beautiful manner....Thank you!!

[@lebogangwalter1120]

IV Been Away from Home for 4 YEARS but this Video just makes me wana relocate back home .

[@allstar930]

Man, I'd love to come through with my harddrive full of '80s and '90s House classics along with newer Chicago footwork tracks.

[@benjaminrdoyle]

I love how they support the youth through music, looks like a brilliant scene because of this. Black Coffee also looks extremely inspiring. Great video, thanks RA.

[@DjLaninahBenzRW]

I used watch this documentary everyday 9 years back, just thought of it now when I need motivation

[@Huios1000]

😂 same here. This right here is the best docu ever made about our music. It’s so accurate - I don’t think they’ll be ever better than this.

[@noisefloorstudios]

makes me extremely proud to be from this amazing city. every tune in this video is a bomb!

[@ctmexperiment]

Did I miss DJ Mujava? Why wasn't he covered? Township Funk is one of the biggest South African exports of recent memory.

[@Thabzzz88]

What a beautiful insight to house music in S.A. Lot of artists I grew up listening to featured aswell. Thank you!

[@Touchthibo]

The sad part is that they regard themselves as House Music purists, forgetting that music evolves. The reason Our House music scene is huge was a result of infusing our own elements. People were able to identify with the music as it struck a cord with them. In order for the NYC scene to grow there needs to be an open discussion as to how you going to take house music forward

[@BornMusic225]

Love it! Pure, Pure, Pure. It doesn't get any better. I love what I do, I love what I'm a part of.

[@parkejunb]

a beautiful piece of artistic creation, massive inspiration gained.... once again RA lead the way.

[@khanyisashandu2423]

Thanx 4dis insight guys!!! Much respect & appreciation!

[@Diskowtek]

Was a pleasure hosting the RA guys...glad to see you got some awesome footage from the rooftop gig junta.co.za | looking forward to more real scenes :)

[@nashvill1]

Its dope, South Africa just keeps on raising that BAR man, its an honour just to be part of this transition.

[@krudecrudedekru]

Real Scenes : great series

[@lmmddsn]

just found about this series, gonna watch every single one.

[@sylvozartistikdj]

Can't believe i'm only watching it now..dope

[@CarleneBrowndeJongh]

Jo'burg my Jo'burg!!! long live House Music!

[@rodrigoma1168]

incredible...big ups RA, keep the Real Scenes alive!

[@Andilesunshine]

When you have kids as young as 2 singing to the latest house music,you know there is longevity in the genre itself in South Africa,we just have to have better ways of exposing it to the kids who can make a difference to the genre,at a young age. When kids in Europe are getting signed at 15 to big labels,it tells me we have a long way to go infrastructre wise,but we will get there :)

[@Farhadten]

The piece where he shows his blanket was crucial to the plot 4:42

[@zcrav80]

Thanks for this awesome documentary. Fascinating insight into a world I knew nothing about.

[@Ceezo_Dj]

This is dope, This documentary is beautiful it gave me goosebumps. #Crying

[@sparklzy125winner5]

guys south africa is a nice place you should go there

[@daerecordings]

Good stuff! Big up SA! Will start following thsi RA series...

[@Backatwon]

Enjoyed .......God bless South Africa !!

[@broGabiza]

well done for loading this up. SA house rocks even though i am not south African. Well done

[@asfarasisee]

Best episode yet.

[@daphneyhengstberger4018]

This makes me miss home more, Mzanzi 4 sure!!!! Proudly South African

[@deepershadesofhouse]

Very nice! It's a beautiful country and even more fun to DJ there. The people LIVE (Deep) House Music!

[@Touchthibo]

Come visit and don't go to the conventional clubs, ask the like of Dj Vinny da Vinci and Dj Christos to take you into the townships where classic house, deep house is really appreciated. People warm up to a Dj who wont bombard them with commercial house. They allow you to tell your story through those tracks that have a deep meaning. As they said "House Music is Life"

[@AudioPervert1]

good scene.. Joberg... what matters is the underground produces music and plays it. the future in the making...

[@Spionagebaum]

This is true Love for House Music!!!

[@CoolestInTheCityZa]

this is really nice..am proud to be a South African

[@KristianSakulku]

Beautiful little doc.

[@maughtner]

This is a wonderful film. Well done all involved

[@arcticablue]

I would love to go kick it in Johannesburg someday! How awesome!

[@tomoyamazaki8867]

its a beautiful country

[@huessika]

wow - I think I´m gonna visit Johannesburg now!

[@margob99]

This was really awesome to watch - thank you, and good luck, guys!

[@sebastiankrieger7215]

I really wish Cape towns people had this much appreciation and everyone can get a long.I like this video as im a aspiring Dj trying to find my way in the industry.

[@Huios1000]

It took them time. Better late than never. Good to see Cape town artists being united.

[@jbpabst]

beautiful. what a scene!!

[@djMob100]

history in the making and the best part we are all part of it! Flying that Mzansi flag

[@tristar500nyc]

NY is watching! Great vid! Inspiring and insightful! Rock on S.A.!

[@mntuthambokie5476]

Oskido is a Legend full-stop, Ndiyakuhlonipha Bra.

[@P4TB0]

great view in the SA scene. big up!! we re loving your sounds!

[@rickardkallgren]

Love it. amazing music. fantastic artist. beauti ful pictures,

[@ImanDeeperMusic]

so cool .. i had no idea there is a big scene like this .. thanks RA

[@ShonStarr]

YO! Great job Resident Advisor. Inspirational piece... I might have to spend a few months down in Joburg next year and really check out the scene.

[@SPRecordings]

Amazing video. House Music bringing light in to the world...Again!!!

[@uklmngubane5661]

SA FOR LIFE!!!

[@namtiz1]

. house is an expression of true African rhythm thus no other continent can even dare to do what we can do. i say they have invented the mixer but we mix it even with one hand wakit coffee style wakit.house music! music for the soul i always say, thanx for the video question why is it called House music? watch the space for Namibian dj's

[@StrangeProphet]

Awesome, keep the music playing.

[@luyandantabeni2513]

i can't imagine my lyf witout house music

[@sOuLeR817]

i need to go to johannesburg now

[@ericricky8460]

It breaks my heart watching this and knowing that Black Motion are now sworn enemies.

[@durbangirly]

Black coffee, Bucie and Demor ...my favourites !!

[@clairemartin4606]

Black Coffee, Crazy White Boy, Euphonik, Black Motion, Kentphonik, Pascal & Pearce, Mphoza

[@FhinqMusic]

Nice one!

[@TheDaveSkinz]

Cool insight into the house scene here in SA!

[@BlackNeoCataphract]

I had no idea that they had a house scene this big, though it makes sense now that I think about it

[@dj_spivey_radio]

Great Piece!!

[@bonketshwane98]

I'm watching this now and I'm literally in tears for seeing Shimza lol

[@jusaggoldcow1125]

some really inspired music to which people actually come together and dance, no one dances anymore it feels like sometimes

[@maugeemilio]

I would love to go to south africa and show my style of playing the New York Disco Classics and soulful Deep house. Along with my new records. I am happy that people are finaly embracing our DJ culture and craft. Music is not a white or black or disco or house thing. It is a spiritual thing. It is the Loft the paradise garage, Zanzibar the shelter. Music is love music is you. Music is you. Words to live by.....DJ Maestro. Pro New York DJ and proud. God bless.

[@babmzn868]

House music in SA kick started in Pretoria/Tshwane

[@traxsource]

Great work! we really enjoyed this!

[@simonlebon1]

great feature and amazing to see whats goin on in Johannesburg, i have to go there :)

[@GeeVelez]

This was magnificent !!

[@hugoalbertocardenasvazquez3876]

because the people not meet in this course and never open mind: In addition, people are always in a vicious commercial circle that allows them to understand, analyze and verify different genres of electronic music are not given the opportunity

[@BlazPerus]

Beautiful.

[@palzo2011]

South Africa Rules!!! Big Up, great documentary :-)

[@massimo2246]

BUENISIMO. Un saludo a Francisco Pacheko Mejia un nombre de compositor que merece recordar!