Trompie

The end of 2006 saw the dawning of a new era for two friends and long-time collaborators, MrC and Neon, with the formation a fresh, new and dynamic crew entitled The Federation. As previous lead-MC’s of the ground breaking local hip-hop group, Landmynz, the conception of the new union was a natural progression for the two MC’s.

Both artists have been making music together for the last 4 years, something that is reflected in the amazing artistic chemistry between the two individuals. With an unparalleled passion and commitment for the advancement of hip-hop music in Africa, the two are currently working on their debut release, a double-disc 40 track album, promptly entitled “Hardcore Styles for Street Rap Preservation.” Staying true to the original roots of hip-hop music, they are true modern age ambassadors of a forgotten era of the genre, popular known as BOOM BAP.

Grimy street tales, laced over jazzy and dark soundscapes , complemented by booming bass drums and sharp snares, is how their define their sound. Influenced by most of the early pioneers of the music genre, they stay true to the artform which has since become a worldwide phenomenon.

They have already released two critically-acclaimed mixtapes as part of the LandMynz collective and performed at countless concerts and gatherings around the Gauteng area and the rest of South Africa. With only 4 years in the cut throat South African music industry, they have managed to work which such highly regarding artists as Proverb, Nthabi, Reason , Beats against the Beast, X-Rate, Ootz and Others.

Representatives of the underdogs and the common man in the streets, their subject matter is a true representation of ordinary life in the unpredictable and poverty-stricken streets of Soweto.