The similarities between these two genres are so subtle and unexpected yet the connections allow the two genres to hold hands, go on a date and have their first kiss without any awkward vibes. It didn't take 9 months but a couple of weeks later baby Kwaicore was born.
Here they are in one nutshell that is hard to the core!
Hardcore punk rock: Fast, loud and furious this epic genre emerged from the late 70's as both a music revolution and mind-blowing sound waves that are jam packed with the most rebellious rock n roll riffs and lyrics.
Sounds like : Some say its angry noise, some say its the sound of freedom and others describe it as a release of anger and frustration. Its heavy, its fast, abrasive and aggressive.
Movement: Rebel movement, non-conformist anti genre..anti-authority, do it yourself attitude.
Fans: Mohawks, tattoos, piercings and anarchy are some of the many features that cover punk rockers world wide
Who creates it?:Rebels with or without a cause.
Tools of the trade: Drums, bass, guitar, vocals
Kwaito: The urban heart beat of South Africa. A mix of tsotsi taal, chilled house beats and rhythm that will make your body feel the need to move. Intrinsicto Sowetan culture, this genre has become the mouth piece of SA angst.
Sounds like: The truth, the lyrics are true to township living and the music provides an escape. Also quite aggressive and brutally honest, the music reflects the true sounds of the townships where it is created.
Movement: Created in a Post Apartheid era, Kwaito provided a platform for the previously oppressed to speak their minds and express their trials and celebrations. The movement speaks of life in the townships, the drugs, drinking and everyday happenings. The brutal honesty of the genre includes issues such as why the divorce rate is so high, the gap between the rich and the poor and the admiration for a man's fancy car only to find out he is a drug dealer. Real life. Real stories. Welcome to reality!
Fans: The kwaito fan base lies in Soweto, the origins of its genre. Although the genre has seen quite a bit of success and has moved to mainstream media on the radio and it now has a broad SA fan base. Township youth sporting floppy kangol hats, overused all star sneakers and an overall urban black style are typical to the genre.
Who creates it? South African artists, youth and anyone who has lived in the ghetto who feel the need for a new platform to express themselves.
Tools of the trade: Anything that can make a sound- often this music was created on a low budget -acoustic guitar, percussion, baselines, high hats and township chants. The genre is mainly produced on computers with sound editing and looping technology.
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