The Sobering Podcast S07E09 feat DJ Sliqe (Beginnings, A&R'ing, Going Back Independent and more)

Sober Soldiers unite, we’re back with another one. This time we’re rolling with, inja yam, inja yakho, inja yethu, DJ Sliqe. Shout out to the good people at TuneCore for supporting this episode and allowing us to uncover a great story of independence. With Sliqe, we go through his career from being a young DJ to releasing music, eventually becoming label A&R and going back independent again.
This is episode features a great display tenacity and resilience from DJ Sliqe when it comes to his goals. It’s also filled with a lot music biz lessons, press play and let’s get these knowledge darts going.
00:00 Intros
01:40 Inja Yam
02:50 To TuneCore, To Independence
03:50 The First Indie Rodeo/Do Like I Do
10:50 The Choice - The Sacrifice - The Fallout
14:20 Getting Relationships Right Early
20:01 The Inja Yam Vol.1 Business
23:10 A&R’ing For Myself and Others
33:40 Scraping For Knowledge
43:09 Miseducation Of Signing Hill
52:12 Figuring Yourself Out
56:36 Indie Vs Major
01:06:20 The Highs and Lows
01:18:20 Outros
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Hosts
@Mokgethwa__
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Recorded at AMPD Studios, Newtown Junction
Produced by The Sobering
Engineer: Kitso Moremi @fratpackmusic
Editor and Videographer: Kitso Moremi @fratpackmusic

[@tshepolebese745]

this was a conversation for creatives in general, thanks alot for this

[@tankisomasango7639]

Best interview in the hip hop space right now. To many nuggets. Too many problems with our infrastructure but you get paid equivalent to the problems you solve. Thanks for knowledge gents 👏🏾

[@iDiskiTV]

Sonny Jacobs coz I got bars for Generations 🎉🎉🎉🎉😮😮
That's filthy ❤❤❤

[@obakengleseyane6493]

Frat don't miss😂

[@davidtema8433]

Kitso's outfit is 🔥🔥🔥

[@BogodileMotlhabane]

Sliqe is definetly SLICK hahahah I see the name hahahah he's a knowledgeable guy, I see why he's moving like he do. All the Best to Him. Thanks Again Bafetho for a dope interview or conversation.

[@briandube683]

This man's music gets the numbers it deserves, that good hip hop. 🤝🏽🔥

[@razkill_99]

I always knew that I love this guy. Can't wait to work with him.
Dope episode.😤

[@tomzinbeatzmatsa9538]

😂😂47:58 ey this part is too much and its real. 🤞🚨🚨

[@eskaydjhiphopmaniac5442]

As a hip hop dj contemplating about leveling up, this interview is Gold👌.

[@mikemabaso4829]

Sliqe is spitting game. Listen and take notes gents.

[@lesegomutloane2496]

I finally understand why this pod is called the sobering, Frat, Mokkgethwa and Kitso yall are powerful gents keep up the good work

[@manelisigwala9322]

BEST DRESSED PODCASTERS IN THE FCKKIN WORLD!

[@YungKGDaExRapper]

But can they tone it down with those aka’s on the intro yoh tht shit is annoying

[@samuelmokhele3431]

Lol this was so dope man. Bro looked genuinely happy to be on the show with the gents. Also very insightful. Thank you!

[@derealmatt]

Thank you so much for this interview, I really learned a lot and I’m pretty sure it will help in putting my craft out there 🙏

[@111qw69]

I got permanent grillz goat talk goat talk!!!

[@wavykulture6096]

Been waitiwaiting for this one, GOAT TALK

[@tshireletso890]

Great conversation .

[@SPeeKaRSA]

"There's no blame game in independence." 💎

[@Producedbyknd]

Nothing but gems!

[@_ajvocalist]

I enjoyed watching this

[@YungKGDaExRapper]

This was rather a master class thank you gents

[@eugenethokozani7580]

Massive Work. BIG S/O Team❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@obchoseme]

as an indie artist, this was definitely needed. salute gents.

[@luyandandaba3533]

Dankie for this one gents ❤

[@mzamonyaqela3915]

Thank you guys, Good energy in this conversation. Since we are in this conversation, please get Ntate Stunna, I saw him commenting about Makhadzi contract, he can share alot.

[@SamkeloJijana]

"Short circuit inside yourself." Damn, that's really deep😤

[@sanelentshingila231]

Been waiting for this one....inja yam

[@trevor1287]

Yo gents, I have always wondered about that Sy Ari da Kid feature. I'm so happy you asked that question. "OH WELL" is my all-time favourite joint ❤🔥🔥🔥

[@vuyaninogwanya9784]

Free education 💯🤌🏽 shout out to y’all fr ❤️

[@thandosibiya1864]

Thank you Slique 😭 this is extremely informative🔥

[@haroldmalahlela9095]

Carhat cardigan ✍

[@Goitse_UncleV]

This was dope gents..this was Goat talk forereal..

[@greedya]

he's so real for this, shout out to OG sliqe cause i juss could relate to what he was saying.

[@Mzimhle]

Incredible episode, thanks for the hookup for the track Goat Talk super jam

[@malwandetshaka]

🫡🫡🫡
What an educational episode by DJ Sliqe, thank you fellas.

[@kabelomokwena5395]

Great episode

[@ultramelamasilela]

Psyfo Is Legendary

[@SbudaVince_Z]

Him and Tweezy did the things in Inja Yam' Vol.1 👌🏾💪🏽

[@NOTBENJAMIN_]

GOAT TALK

[@katlegosamuel2629]

Episode filled with so many gems

[@sanelesilawula1902]

♥️♥️♥️

[@harrisondlamini795]

Boss talk!!! Special guest.

[@soulvarti]

Ayyyyy Sliqe is Slick Foreal 🔥🔥🔥

[@sincethatday77]

💎🇿🇦💚 - dope episode

[@lucasnkgabane7679]

I love your energy boys

[@vumanifoko7580]

Enjoyed this Ep🔥💯 Sliqe is a vibe too😅

[@nhlanhlazwane9465]

Dope interview. Very informative

[@flocater_worldwide]

Had to pull up for this one here, we lack this kinda of convos back at Home 🇧🇼 Music business

[@untitlvdnetwork]

thank you kings💥

[@lukhanyodywati5214]

Sliqe yiNjayam❤🤞🏿💯

[@gobela_seasontv]

Nina bezi Ndlondlo👏👏👏

[@theoceantunnel]

Inja yam 🤞🔥💯💯

[@ludumomarali733]

Let’s operate 🚀

[@maribe_thee_coiin]

Slique is the man he think he is. 🔥

[@111qw69]

"Miseducation of signing hill" sliqe was very knowledgeable at that part.and i see what the title is doing there nice word play😂👌

[@thabomoloi]

"aka you Sonny Jacobs because i got bars for Generations"

[@dust_za]

Awuthi sibuke 🙌🏽

[@sbonelososibo8914]

Yinjayami 🤜🏿🤜🏿

[@SbudaVince_Z]

But Sliqe can't say there isn't enough info in & about the SA Music industry and goes on to not mention what SAMRO does/doesn't to/for people. .
Anyway, shout out to him, Inja Yam' Vol.1 is one of the best hip hop albums in the country 👌🏾

[@marcusmpho4248]

"Mash's samples are outtathisworld" it flew

[@_ajvocalist]

educational

[@xolanitshabalala3363]

Shout Sliqe you very intelligent

[@Nkuledlmnynet]

"YABO"

[@Prince-fb2rg]

Yi yi yi yi yi.... !!!!!

[@tumelopule7960]

Injayam uSliqe(in Bontle's voice)

[@zwivhuyakhoza265]

Nota getting his flowers

[@abtshoni]

Sonny was the realest. That short tyma would moer anyone lol

[@sifisodlamini1513]

Kitso’s Cardigan 🥶

[@Lee.Roy_Khanyo03]

I watched the flow jones interview before this one, these niggas speak the same way😂 but great interview❤‍🔥

[@happinessmalesela632]

Can we have 25k

[@hood_hova8040]

KID CUDI IS THAT YOU

[@sanelesilawula1902]

A mxm is a mxm

[@maverickthegoat9570]

Saudi next 🙏🏼

[@itumelengmokwena316]

Indeed

[@natureistherapy7052]

which good PR companies around SA

[@nyashadafi2754]

Sliqe is Rutendo...does he have Zimbabwean heritage?

[@basianonyana6341]

Lutendo

[@sphynxeastwood7881]

1:17:48 elementary bars.

[@KabeloMotsoko]

🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@samkelomiya6633]

I hope Loki watched this one. @iqs_mel

[@razkill_99]

I always knew that I love this guy. Can't wait to work with him.
Dope episode.😤