The SAMAs claim to be South Africa’s version of the Grammys. Thus it makes sense that they are overly politicized and out of touch with what the people actually think of the music the judges seem to enjoy. This, the 16th year of the SAMAs is sponsored by MTN and this year there seems to be an improvement.
This year Hog Hoggidy Hog’s album, Method to the Madness has been nominated in the ‘Best Alternative Album’ category. You may have realised that we’re big fans of pork rock here at The Discharge. In fact I’m surprised no one has accused us of being paid marketers for them (we’re not, we just love them that much), so hearing this earns a nod of approval from us. We now wait to see if the judges make the correct decision and send the pork-rockers home with a little golden penis (Seriously, who the fuck designed that thing?)
The competition is:
BLK JKS – After Robots
Martin Rocka And The Sickshop – Its A Filthy Song But Someone’s Got To Sing it
Mix N Blend – Look Mom No Hands
The Black Hotels – Films For The Next Century
We wish them the best of luck on the night and urge the judges to make the right decision.
We also want to extend our well wishes to the following nominees:
aKING
Best Duo, Best Rock Album (Against All Odds), Best Album Packaging (Against All Odds)
Goldfish, Although I hate electro jazz I admit they do it damn well and I respect them for it.
MTN record of the year (Fort Knox)
TKZee, and not just cause I went to the same school as Zwai Bala, I do actually like a few of their songs.
Best Kwaaito Album (Coming Home)
Good Luck from The Discharge crew and bring home a few ornaments.
(The awards ceremony will be live on SABC 1 on the 17t April at 20hoo)
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Thanks Discharge boys.