Sheer Publishing Newsletter |September 2023
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BRICS Summit Impact: The Potential to Unlock Music Industry Synergy
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Nicholas Maweni, Chairperson of SAMRO and a music advocate, discussed the 15th BRICS Summit that South Africa hosted from August 22 to 24. He emphasised the urgent need for BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) to collaborate on music copyright laws. Each country previously operated under distinct regulations, creating obstacles for artists seeking international partnerships. Aligning these laws could facilitate creative collaborations while safeguarding musicians’ rights.
The South African Copyright Amendment Bill faced issues inconsistent with international treaties. The summit coincided with Women’s Month, highlighting the need to address gender disparities in the music industry. This event provided a platform for BRICS nations to collaborate on improving music copyright and creating a more equitable environment among many pressing issues.
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Spotlighting Women at Sheer.
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Last month, was Women’s month where we put a spotlight on some of the ladies that form a part of Sheer, we covered Lira’s resilience story and we interviewed our precious staff to find out what advise they’d give their younger selves. We continue to celebrate all the women at Sheer and are honoured to foster an environment where they thrive.
Follow us on Instagram to recap their stories.
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Lira: A Journey of Strength and Resilience.
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Last month we commemorated Women’s month and in that we put a spotlight on some inspiring women we have the honour of partnering with. In April 2022, while on a musical journey in Germany, one of our clients, Lira’s life took an unexpected turn when she suffered a stroke. The ‘Feel Good’ hitmaker was hospitalised, her voice silenced by an unforeseen assailant – the stroke that impaired her speech.
In a recent interview with 702’s Relebogile Mabotja, Lira unveiled the inner workings of her journey, revealing a heart that beats not just for herself, but for others. “I wasn’t worried about myself, but I was worried about other people,” Lira humbly shared, highlighting her innate compassion even in the midst of personal trials.
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Kwesta gives Sheer Publishing its flowers.
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Kwesta has been a partner with Sheer Publishing for years, in fact, since his stardom launched back in the days of ButtaBing. Speaking to the award-winning artist, he had some incredible words to say about Sheer Publishing.
“My music publishing is done by Sheer Publishing. They have helped me with many things, pretty much my whole career. we’ve been fortunate enough to have a bunch of songs in sync deals, movies and ads. I’ve also had many features with many artists and had a lot of radio airplay. It would be impossible to count (and track) that on my own. And that’s why having a publisher like Sheer Publishing is important,” he shared.
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Dopebwoi – Album release:
‘Pulling All Strings’
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Pulling All Strings is a project that showcases Dopebwoi’s extraordinary talent. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musical genres & collaborators, this album explores the essence of human experiences. From the highs of joy to the depths of introspection, every track is a chapter in a larger narrative of life, love, and everything in between. Released in July across all major streaming platforms, it delivered on its promise to captivate audiences from all walks of life.!
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Worship Kraal – Single release:
‘Trust in the Lord‘
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Founded by contemporary gospel artist Tisetso Madube, Worship Kraal is a gospel music live show featuring great voices and minds, and has featured well known gospel artists and is still to attract more. The worship kraal consists of over 50 team members who constantly receive requests for the next show and testimonies about the last show. The group has now released their first single “Trust in the Lord” and many more songs are coming from the shows they’ve hosted.
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Linda Gcwensa – Album release: ‘Kukude Emathandweni‘
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Take a listen to Linda’s new offering. You will find a bouquet of love songs and songs that will get you on your feet.
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Aubrey Qwana – Album release: ‘Mkabayi’
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The much-anticipated album is finally here. It is a a 15-track album titled “Mkabayi” following the success of his previous EP “Amalobolo.”
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SpaceSaveLogic – EP release: SpaceGod 3
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SpaceSaveLogic has released his much anticipated 6 track EP titled ‘SpaceGod 3’.
SpaceSaveLogic is also known as the Mamelodi Michael Jackson, take a listen to his new EP as he moonwalks over the smoothest beats with fire bars.
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AZulo – Single release: ‘Adawise’
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More than a year since his EP ‘Talk to Me Naace’, Zulo returns with his triggering single “Adawise”, as he confronts a paranoid man consumed by distrust and suspicion. According to the press release, “the song emerged from Zulo’s poignant conversation with a woman led astray by unfulfillment. His intention? To explore the motives and emotional aftermath of her infidelity.”
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Meet Baaba J: Profiled by Spotify
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Baaba J is one of Spotify’s most recent RADAR Africa artists. Take a glimpse into the rising star’s Ghanaian home while she shares her love for music, family and good vibes.
Song: Kaakpa
Artist: Baaba J
Client: Spotify
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We’d like to take this opportunity to welcome an array of talent to Sheer Publishing.
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Multi-gold selling production duo consisting of Quinton “Q Unlimited” Gama and Mongezi “Big Zee” Mashabela are an alternative amapiano / house band, known as The Lowkeys.
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Intascore, a Pretoria based team of creative professionals. The group currently consists of Thabo Mabongwane, Tshepo Moloi, Moses Mokgoko, Henry Macrery and Dr Moruti.
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Known professionally as an actor, he’s also a prolific musician, who among many accolades, has a SAMA award nomination for his first soul/r&b album titled Therapy.
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Reuben T Caluza: The Live Concert!
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We are thrilled to invite you to a very special live event: Reuben T Caluza- The B-side at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg on the 23rd and 24th of September. There are only two performances so book soon before it is sold out!
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