What Else theblagg Gets Up To

Dude and The Ordinary Girl attended Nike x The Fader's Pitch Perfect Workshop Day on June 16. When we weren't complaining about how cold it is we were sharing revelations about how yesterday's Youth Day is really yesterday's youth day. Marinate on that for a bit. theblagg obviously had a little something to say about the proceedings - we can't help that we have the gift of the gab. And it goes a little something like this:

Me: Pssst!
Her: Hi…
Me: What kind of creative idea did you submit to be chosen as one of the 100 young people to attend these workshops?
Her: I didn’t. My brother works here so…
Me: Er, ok.

My dude nudges me to stop harassing people so we can watch The Lazarus Effect documentary in peace. You see, I’m a little confused. It’s Youth Day and under the Nike Sportswear and The Fader’s Pitch Perfect moniker, 100 young people, as well as a few members of the media, have been invited to partake in a day-long workshop (consisting of four parts: the (RED) initiative, music, T-shirt printing and film editing workshops – but more on that later) and concert at the Nike Football Training Center in Pimville, Soweto.

Now go read the rest of theblagg's two cent's worth over at The Mothership.

Usually We Don't Do This But...

We're gonna go ahead and give you the Nike Sportswear x The Fader Magazine press release. As short as it is. And folks, it's a competition so PLEASE Black People, grab the opportunities that come your way. No matter how small time theblagg may seem to you, don't say we didn't tell you. And now for the press release:


To mark Youth Day, NIKE SPORTSWEAR and US music magazine, THE FADER have come together to create PITCH PERFECT. A project dedicated to celebrating, youth, sport and culture in South Africa. PITCH PERFECT will feature creative workshops in music, film and tee shirt design as well as an exclusive live performance from Africa’s finest musical talent including DJ Cleo, Seun Kuti and Egypt 80, Spoek Mathambo and other very special guests.

Date: June 16th

Time: 12:00 – 20:00

Location: Football Training Centre Soweto.

PITCH PERFECT is free event, however spaces are limited to just 100 and like all great athletes you have to earn your place on this team. To win a ticket you need to submit your best piece of creative work, may it be a music track, art, photography, short film etc. To qualify you must be aged 18-24 years old, live in Gauteng and have a passion for sport and culture.

All entries need to be submitted to PITCHPERFECT@NIKESPORTSWEAR.CO.ZA



Just to recap last week: Dude and The Ordinary Girl were invited to a not-so-top-secret Nike party last week Friday. And after we went ballistic over Bafana's goal over Mexico (then damn near boo-hoo'd after Mexico scored), the Nike Sportswear and The Fader crew launched their Pitch Perfect series.

The Breakdown: different artists were asked to compile albums featuring what best represents 6 continents. Spoek Mathambo was tasked with the African one and he put the likes of DJ Mujava together with Pastor Mbhobho and Dirty Paraffin. This particular mixtape was "co-sponsored by longtime partner (RED) — the innovative program meant to help eliminate AIDS on that continent." Dope initiative. We'd like to know what you think of the music. And here is where you can download it. All the mixtape covers are created by Siggi Eggertsson.