Tuesday 16 April 2013

Types of Kwaicore

As you are waiting in angst to hear a song, let me explain the different types of Kwaicore you can get.

Kwaicore is a mix of Kwaito and Hardcore, as you should know by now.
A Law student at UCT was very kind to let us know that they believe it "represents unifying different elements harmoniously and brings together people that are polar opposites" which would be a great description for something like a toasted ice-cream and beetroot sandwich.


There are three types of Kwaicore music:
  1. 70% Kwaito
  2. 70% Hardcore
  3. 100% Kwaicore

1. 70% Kwaito

The deep, dirty Kwaito beats are reinforced by guitar riffs and drum solos. It's like eggs and bacon with syrup on top. It's the type of mix that induces tasty moves and warm fuzzy feelings behind your eyes. It's smoother than triple distilled vodka and safer for your liver. 

2. 70% Hardcore

The Hardcore throat-scratching shouting with the drums brought down a notch by adding a Kwaito beat. This type of Kwaicore is known to create mosh-pits. Not your usual mosh-pits though, these don't result in torn clothing and ripped faces. They're not as life-threatening and you can still walk out with all your clothes on.


3. 100% Kwaicore

50% Kwaito. 50% Hardcore. 
Not many DJs can get the perfect balance but when they do, the mix is so dench that you feel it reverberating down your spine, shooting into your feet, and inhibition becomes just a word. It's difficult to explain the passion and anger of a Hardcore song fusing with the deep religious rhythms of Kwaito. It's a mosh pit of tasty moves.
It's a culture.

Kwaicore is an experience.
Don't let crybabies people ruin it for you.

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