Die Antwoord Enters UK Top 40

Since Die Antwoord shot to international fame in March this year, this global zef rap rave music phenomenon has captured the imagination of millions.  By November's end (having set out only in July), Die Antwoord would have played over 80 gigs, among them, America, England, Canada, Poland, Serbia, Japan, Holland, Belgium and Germany.

Die Antwoord has since signed internationally to Interscope Records, arguably the world's most prolific and successful label  (boasting artists the likes of Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent) in a deal which is understood to be the most significant global recording contract ever signed by a resident South African artist.

Die Antwoord’s first international hit, Enter The Ninja, which entered the UK’s Top Forty Chart in the week of 13 September, is again understood to be a South African first - certainly in recent times. Significantly, the chart is the only official UK chart and is based entirely on actual sales.  Recently, Die Antwoord also completed a number of videos, including filmed skits and documentaries, and more videos are currently in pre-production.  Die Antwoord is also presently liaising with a Japanese toy giant on a range of Die Antwoord Toys.

On the local front, Die Antwoord are releasing their debut album, $O$, with Bellville-based indie record label Rhythm Records.  

Catch Die Antwoord at The Bassline in JHB on 2 October, where they will perform a once-off show before jetting off abroad to continue touring and taking Zef to the rest of the world.

Tickets on sale from 22 September at www.thebassline.co.za

Kiff!
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