Posted by Radmin on January 22, 2013 · Leave a Comment
We’re a pretty fashionable bunch at DIY, we even know what colour blocking is, but when it comes to fashion in Durban, one blogger is ahead of the curve. We chatted to Melissa Kieser about the dos and don’ts of blogging and staying fashionable in Durban.
DIY: First off, can we get a little background info on who are you and what you do?
Melissa: My name is Melissa Kieser, recently married, happy girl living in Durban. I spend... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on December 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment
We were surprised to see a new Black Moss video pop up in our Youtube stream, what with him him travelling the world and all. But Mr Moss has been keeping busy in his travels as we find out in the interview below. We chat to Black Moss about his travels, how the SA hip-hop scene can raise it’s game and how the Durban scene matches up internationally.
DIY: What’s been happening in the world of Black Moss lately?
Black Moss:... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on November 28, 2012 · 5 Comments
The spicey one is back once more to answer life’s burning questions. This month, the Heat kills Metallica, marries Justin Beiber and talks openly about circumcision. Now with double the graphs.
Jason asks:
Dear The Heat
Could you please explain what the following words mean for people like me and their moms:
Swag
Ballin’
2.0
Justin Beiber
Thanks
Not Jason
Dear Not Jason
They created urban dictionary for a reason.... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on November 16, 2012 · 7 Comments
The “Are longboards wrong boards?” debate is a battle that will rage on until the end of time with many casualties on both sides and hurt egos all over the internet. We couldn’t care less which side you’re on when Durban cats are doing some cool shit so put your keyboards down for the next three minutes and check out this video of Peg’s recent Lunar Projects skate session. There’re fricken lasers.
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Posted by Radmin on October 31, 2012 · 13 Comments
It’s our second installment of Ask DJ Fuego Heat and this month Senor Heat tackles some of life’s toughest questions like “Do you need to take drugs to make friends in Durban?” “How do I stop my shitty friends from posting shitty memes on Facebook?” and there’s a bit about underage girls that we hope he’s joking about. The steam cat that is DJ Fuego Heat breaks it down below.
Gavin Radebe... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on October 4, 2012 · 15 Comments
Life is full of questions. Questions like, “Should I get the broad bean or sugar bean bunny?”, “Which is the best whiskey for under R100?” and “When does buying her shots go from being friendly to date rapey?” Luckily for you, we’ve got a professional question answerer in the form of the always sensual, DJ Fuego Heat. The firey one answers your tough questions after the jump.
The Economy asks:
Hi there DJ Feugo Heat,
Do you remember... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on July 19, 2012 · 5 Comments
As part of our DIFF coverage, Bob Perfect chats to local director, Michael Cross. Michael’s film, Rockstardom, is about a small town singer/songwriter Brendon Shields and is one that most DIY readers will probably want to check out at this year’s festival.
DIY: First off how did you come across Brendon Shields?
Michael: I had a meeting with his publisher, we’d been friends years before but I hadn’t seen him for nearly 15 years... Read More
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