Involved in various discussions globally on hip hop and its influence just recently did a interview with OpenSource Radio in Boston discussing hip hop alongside Bikari Kitwana,Loira Limbal,Alain Phillippe Durand.Rushay Booysen hails from the Eastern Cape of South Africa his first introduction to hip hop came as a junior in his primary school days.Educated from the school of hip hop 101 he seeked knowledge and solutions in the words of a movement that created a buzz all around the world.A avid technology supporter he found a avenue in www.africasgateway.com to spread the buzz about the South African and rising movement in Africa that saw hip hop become the first born instead of the stepchild!His work with Africasgateway included interviews with various artist such as Blackalicious,Saul Williams,Masta Ace,Looptroop and other visiting artist.While creating a strong online presence he also took the time to manage and promote Jbux
In early 2004 Rushay got invited to Stanford University where he brought hip hop/culture and a reality that he calls his life to the listeners at this highly acclaimed institution.Upon his return to Port Elizabeth he started doing a highly acclaimed radio show The Present Testament with Jbux,the show broadcasted in the Metropole and also had a global listernership via the world wide web. The Present Testament
In 2007 some of Rushay's work also got displayed in Barcelona,Spain through an initiative of Fundacio "La Caixa" a digital library on display in this beautiful city that also brought hip hop ala South African style to European listerners.Having a firm believe that the internet is the true window to the world he went on to be featured in various radio discussions and opensource streams.In 2006 he helped IndieGente a collective out of Mexico compile a compilation that featured the works of South African and South American hip hop artist a compilation that is believed to be the first kind of union between this two continents OpenSource interview.Rushay was also the music director for a local documentary called Masizakhe that focuses on the efforts of musicians to make a differance in the community of Port Elizabeth.In early 2008 Rushay went on a tour of the U.S.A where he addressed and showcased the work through Masizakhe,his tour took him to New York University,California Lutheran University,University of Michigan and The African Museum in San Francisco.Ventura County Reporter Interview. Some of his latest ventures is setting up True Sight Music a label with his partner Jason Fraser the vision to take music from talented musicians and send it the world over OpenSourceRadio!
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Ukwanda hip hop a compilation Rushay was involved with parner Bibiana from Mexico this project was basically to establish a working and artist exchange by youth from South Africa and the youth of Mexico.Viva La revolucion!
Half owner of newly found True Sight Records a label based in Port Elizabeth,South Africa
“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”- Psalm 73:25-26
Hey Rushay! Hows it going? I'm doing great. Working hard and chillin' with my friends. You coming to the States soon? If you ever come to San Diego, look me up!!
Hey Guess whose Bzack!!!! I know its been a minute since I spoke to you or left you a comment so I just wanted to come by and say what up to you!!! So you better not be a stranger to me or I will come get you!!!
Yup... Its all About PE Hip Hop Bro!!! We Gonna take it to continents... Nothing much bro, just chilling here in town , surfing like hell... your side?
