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Fokofpolisiekar
Fokofpolisiekar (, ''Fuckoffpolicecar'') is an Afrikaans alternative rock band from Bellville, near Cape Town, South Africa. Due to the obscenity in the name, they are also commonly known simply as Polisiekar or FPK. Band history The band was formed in April 2003, initially as a joke to shock the mostly conservative Afrikaner community with its name and also the notion of an Afrikaans alternative band. All the members were well known in local underground music circles from their work in the bands New World Inside, 7th Breed and 22 Stars. In late 2003 they released their first EP, ''As Jy Met Vuur Speel Sal Jy Brand'' (If You Play With Fire You Will Burn) soon after forming, and one of its tracks, ''Hemel op die Platteland'' (Heaven in the Countryside) made history when it became the first Afrikaans song to be officially playlisted on national radio station 5FM. Their first complete album, ''Lugsteuring'', produced by John Paul De Stefani, and Reinhard Behr, was released in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
As Jy Met Vuur Speel Sal Jy Brand
"As Jy Met Vuur Speel Sal Jy Brand" , directly translated to "if you play with fire you will burn yourself," is the debut CD of the South African punk rock band Fokofpolisiekar. It is a seven track EP released in 2003 by Rhythm Records in South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countri .... In 2004, it was reissued with a bonus track, "Fokofpolisiekar", and the music video for "Hemel op die platteland". The original version of the EP was released with a white cover, while the reissue had a black one. Track listing External links Official Fokofpolisiekar website Fokofpolisiekar albums 2003 EPs {{2000s-punk-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lugsteuring
Lugsteuring (, Air Disturbance) is the first full-length album from the South African alternative rock band Fokofpolisiekar (Fuck Off Police Car). It was released in 2004 by Rhythm Records in South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countri .... Track listing In order to commemorate 10 years since the release of Lugsteuring, the album has been re-released on vinyl. A limited run of 500 copies were pressed. References {{Authority control 2004 albums Fokofpolisiekar albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selfmedikasie
''Selfmedikasie'' is a full-length album by South African punk rock band Fokofpolisiekar Fokofpolisiekar (, ''Fuckoffpolicecar'') is an Afrikaans alternative rock band from Bellville, near Cape Town, South Africa. Due to the obscenity in the name, they are also commonly known simply as Polisiekar or FPK. Band history The band wa .... It was released in 2017 after a crowdfunding campaign oThundafund Track listing References External links Official Fokofpolisiekar website {{Authority control 2017 albums Fokofpolisiekar albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swanesang
''Swanesang'' (, "Swan song") is the second full-length album by South African punk rock band Fokofpolisiekar Fokofpolisiekar (, ''Fuckoffpolicecar'') is an Afrikaans alternative rock band from Bellville, near Cape Town, South Africa. Due to the obscenity in the name, they are also commonly known simply as Polisiekar or FPK. Band history The band wa .... It was released in 2006 by Rhythm Records and is 45:33 minutes long. It is not as heavy as previous albums and contains more melodic and alternative sounds. It includes the song Brand Suid-Afrika, which was previously released on their Brand Suid-Afrika EP. Track listing External links Official Fokofpolisiekar website {{Authority control 2006 albums Fokofpolisiekar albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brand Suid-Afrika
"Brand Suid-Afrika", which can directly be translated to "Burn South Africa," is a 4-track EP by South African punk rock band Fokofpolisiekar. It was released by Rhythm Records in 2006 and includes a music video of a previously released single, "Hemel Op Die Platteland (Acoustic)". The CD is about 14 minutes long without the music video. Song interpretation The writer states that his waking life is through the memories of old men, as if he has nothing to be proud of, no memories or identity of his own. This appears to be a reference that many of the older people in South Africa are still clinging to the Apartheid past and that the younger generation does not have an identity of their own but lives in the shadows of the past. Together with the image created of South Africa burning in the shadows and the reference to the 'Ossewa Brandwag' blowing up the municipality, this could be read as stating that people are struggling to move on and keep dredging up the past while the present/fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francois Van Coke
Francois Badenhorst, better known by his stage name Francois Van Coke, rose to fame as the front man of South African rock bands Fokofpolisiekar and Van Coke Kartel. On the 8 April 2015, Francois launched his self-titled debut solo album and kicked his solo career into gear with the release of – ''Toe Vind Ek Jou'' featuring Karen Zoid. It was the first Afrikaans album and single to simultaneously jump to number one positions on the South African iTunes Store. The song was downloaded more than 20,000 times on iTunes, achieving Platinum status as a single. The music video for "Toe Vind Ek Jou" was viewed over a million times within six-month and was announced as the biggest Afrikaans music video of 2015. His second album, ''Hierdie is die Lewe'' followed in 2017 and in 2018 he released a collab-EP, ''Francois van Coke en Vriende'' featuring collaborations with Die Heuwels Fantasties, Early B, Laudo Liebenberg and Jack Parow. The first season of his TV show, ''Die Van Coke Show'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brand Suid-Afrika (song)
"Brand Suid-Afrika", which can directly be translated to "Burn South Africa," is a 4-track EP by South African punk rock band Fokofpolisiekar. It was released by Rhythm Records in 2006 and includes a music video of a previously released single, "Hemel Op Die Platteland (Acoustic)". The CD is about 14 minutes long without the music video. Song interpretation The writer states that his waking life is through the memories of old men, as if he has nothing to be proud of, no memories or identity of his own. This appears to be a reference that many of the older people in South Africa are still clinging to the Apartheid past and that the younger generation does not have an identity of their own but lives in the shadows of the past. Together with the image created of South Africa burning in the shadows and the reference to the 'Ossewa Brandwag' blowing up the municipality, this could be read as stating that people are struggling to move on and keep dredging up the past while the present/fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Die Antwoord
Die Antwoord (, Afrikaans for "The Answer") is a South African alternative hip hop group formed in Cape Town in 2008. The group comprises rappers Watkin Tudor "Ninja" Jones and Anri "Yolandi Visser" du Toit, a male/female duo, and producers HITEK5000 and Lil2Hood. Their image revolves around the South African counterculture movement known as ''zef'' and has incorporated work by other artists associated with the movement, such as photographer Roger Ballen. Die Antwoord has had mainstream success worldwide. Their albums and singles have charted in the top 50—if not top 10—in countries in Europe and North America, and also Australia. Their music has been featured on best-selling video games in the ''Far Cry'' franchise as well. One of their earliest songs, "Enter the Ninja", did well in Australia and the UK, while later songs like "Pitbull Terrier" and "Ugly Boy" did well in the US. Their 2016 album peaked at a higher chart position in nearly every country than their previ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Coke Kartel
Van Coke Kartel is an Afrikaans alternative rock band from Bellville, near Cape Town, South Africa. Band history Francois Van Coke and Wynand Myburgh formed Van Coke Kartel with drummer Justin Kruger after Fokofpolisiekar went on hiatus in 2007. Guitarist Jedd Kossew and drummer Jason Oosthuizen joined as full members in 2010. However in 2014, Jason Oosthuizen left the band. Their new drummer Dylan Hunt started in January 2014. Notable achievements Van Coke Kartel has been one of the most successful Afrikaans rock bands in South Africa. The second album, ''Waaksaam en Wakker'', won the SAMA award for Best Afrikaans Rock Album, for which their self-titled debut album was nominated the year before. They have played alongside international heavyweights, such as Muse, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Korn, Chris Cornell, Good Charlotte, Billy Talent and Metallica. They have also toured internationally. Awards Discography * ''Van Coke Kartel'' (2007) * '' Waaksaam en Wakker'' (2008) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Die Heuwels Fantasties
Die Heuwels Fantasties (English: The Hills Fantastic) is an Afrikaans rock band from Bellville, South Africa. The group is made up of Hunter Kennedy (Fokofpolisiekar, formerly of aKING), Pierre Greeff ( Lukraaketaar), Fred den Hartog (Thieve), and Sheldon Yoko ( Die Gevaar). As of 2022, they have released eight studio albums and four EPs, all on their own record label, Supra Familias. Career ''Die Heuwels Fantasties'': 2009–2010 Die Heuwels Fantasties released their self-titled debut album on 19 March 2009. It includes contributions from Francois Van Coke (Fokofpolisiekar, Van Coke Kartel), Laudo Liebenberg (aKING), Adriaan Brand (Springbok Nude Girls), Neil Basson (Foto na Dans), and Jack Parow. The record's publication was preceded by two singles, including "Vinger Alleen", which spent three weeks at number one on the Afrikaans television music channel MK. The track also earned the band a nomination for Best Video at the MK Awards in March 2009, without them having pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Parow
Zander Tyler (born February 22, 1982), better known under his stage name Jack Parow, is a South African rapper who has collaborated with other South African artists such as Die Heuwels Fantasties, Die Antwoord and Francois Van Coke. Career Parow wanted to be a rapper since he was in primary school. He used to rap with friend Keagan Cloete aka ''cutie cloete'', citing Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle as an initial inspiration as well as the likes of T-Pain. Although he started rapping in English, he soon decided that he preferred Afrikaans. His first hit came with the single ''Cooler as Ekke'' and ''jeffalingaling'', which was promoted by friends in Die Heuwels Fantasties, He collaborated with them on their song ''Die Vraagstuk''. He has since released four studio albums and toured around the world. In 2015, Parow released a biography, ''Die Ou Met die Snor by die Bar'', authored by local artist Theunis Engelbrecht. In 2016, Parow and his friend Hardus van Deventer shot a nine epi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encounters Festival South Africa
Encounters South African International Documentary Festival (Encounters) is the premier documentary festival in Africa and one of the oldest film festivals on the continent. It remains one of only a few on the continent that is solely dedicated to the genre. Since its inception, the festival has advanced the currency of documentaries in the country and region, supporting new productions and giving an African platform to international documentaries. Background The Encounters South African International Documentary Festival first took place in 1999. Since then, its main objective has been to develop the documentary industry in South Africa, both in terms of increasing production and creating an audience for the genre. The festival actively seeks to support and promote local and African films, filmmakers and festivals to an international market. Encounters takes place annually in both Cape Town and Johannesburg during the month of June. In 2012, the festival drew 11,000 audience me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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