To begin with the venue was criticized as being small but having two stages was a good idea, I always emphasized that the public should be given first preference and be housed around the stage and not the so-called VIP's because they (public) bring the event to live with the cheers, screams and the likes. As for the line up for the night... geez! one would swear we were on Jacaranda FM.
The organizers roped in Majota 'Phat Joe' Khambule and Bonang 'Ur gal B' Matheba as hosts, well Jojo is controversial (no wonder he was censored) and can be funny at times I can live with that but Bonang oh, please! She's one of the reason I don't watch Live Music Show (the other being Minnie 'Minaj' Dlamini) as she is too loud (which is good for voice-over) beats me how she got a slot on YFM but then again what has the once fierce youth station become lately but at least she is better than the twins.
The event was a big yawn and a complete bore except for closing performance by Zakes 'Bum Bum' Bantwini whom I believe deserved an award on the night; and of cause Professor a graduate from the varsity of Kalawa stable who scooped three awards but taking to the stage with Mzansi's gold-digger Khanyi 'Blackberry' Mbau is a recipe for disaster. Could it be that she spotted a gold mine in the Jezebel star? Take a leaf from Mandla. Ray 'Chikapa' Phiri deserves a mention on a Sipho Gumede's classic and that goes for Vusi Mahlasela as well.
It felt right for a change to have someone other than Rebecca Malope winning the Gospel award and it wasn't surprising to later learn that she dashed. I hope the former street-kid Sechaba Padi won't trade the award for a quick buck as he is said to be at loggerheads with his manager at Bula Records over money owed to him.
Earlier on one of the oldest team Orlando Pirates were crowned PSL 2010/1 Champions after a ten year drought and knowing how passionate we are about our football it is therefore understandable to brag about such achievement as they earned the rights but for a political party is a no-no. At some point I wondered if these were music or political awards.
As a norm two awards went to the late Bhekumuzi Luthuli and Sipho Gumede respectively which goes to show that as an artist in our country you are only appreciated once you no more. It was also a wise decision by Liquideep to withdraw their nomination in the 'newcomer of the year' category, how sick and degrading that can be? Congratulations to all the winners and to those who didn't better luck next time!!!
OVERALL WINNERS...
Best African Traditional Gospel Album:
Sechaba - Thank You
Best Contemporary Jazz Album: Ological Studies - OS Freedom
Best Maskandi Album: Bhekumuzi Luthuli - Imali ya belungu
Best Sokkie Dans Album: Kurt Darren - Die beste medisyne
Best Pop Album English: Jax Panik - I am Jax Panik
Best Urban Dance Album: DJ Kent - I can't survive
Best Urban Pop Album: Kwela Tebza - Gauteng made in South Africa/Mzansi
Best Pop Album Afrikans: Juanita du Plessis - Engel van my heart
Best Pop Album African: Theo Kgosinkwe - Grateful
Best Rock Album English: Prime Circle - Jekyll & Hyde
Best Kwaito Album: Professor - University of Kalawa Jazzmee
Best Rap Album: Amu - The Principal
MTN Best Selling Mobile Music Download: DJ Cleo & DJ Muzi
Music Video of the Year: The Parlotones - The stars fall down
Best Selling Album: Locnville - Sun in my pocket
Newcomer of the Year: Locnville - Sun in my pocket
Duo/Group of the Year: Liquideep - Fabrics of the Heart
International Achievement Award: Die Antwoord
Lifetime Achievement Award: Sipho Gumede & Lance James
Female Artist of the Year: Thandiswa Mazwai - The forgotten free (live in concert)
Male Artist of the Year - Professor - University of Kalawa Jazmee
MTN Record of the Year: Professor - Imoto
Album of the
Year: Liquideep - Fabrics of the Heart
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