SA: Emtee joins Jameson Smooth Session Saturday

The ‘Roll Up’ hitmaker will perform live via the Jameson SA YouTube channel at 5pm.

On 10 May, local actor and comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout will join host Glen Biderman-Pam for the Sunday Special via Instagram Live at 3pm.

Jameson Smooth Session Saturday kicked off in April with a performance by South African rapper Kwesta, who was followed by K.O. and NaakMusiQ, respectively. The sessions form part of the Jameson Connects: The Stay Inn virtual platform.

The online event aims to eliminate social boundaries while encouraging people to overcome their fears and reconnect as a global family. It also seeks to raise funds for bartenders and restaurant workers affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Jameson will donate money for a certain number of people who tune in to watch the live streams.

Meanwhile, hopeful rappers have until midnight on 10 May to submit entries for the Kwesta Rap a Verse competition, which is made possible through his partnership with the Irish whiskey brand. The winner of the competition will get to collaborate with Kwesta on his upcoming album and stand a chance to win a trip to the Jameson distillery in Ireland. The winner will be announced at the end of May.

“I need someone to work with me who is skilled, be able to flip a word, manipulate the language, be believable; and rap dope stuff,” Kwesta said. 

About Jameson Connects: The Stay Inn

Jameson Connects: The Stay Inn is a playbook of live virtual events anchored by award-winning rapper Kwesta and local comic Glen Biderman-Pam. The playbook consists of Wildin’ Wednesday, Smooth Session Saturday and the Sunday Special. The three virtual shows are hosted on Jameson SA Instagram Live, IGTV, and the Jameson SA YouTube page.