Bittereinder (band)
| Bittereinder | |
|---|---|
 Bittereinder by Louis Minnaar | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Genres | Hip hop, Rap, electro, Afrikaans rap |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Rhythm Records, Electromode, Independent |
| Website | http://www.bittereinder.com/ |
| Members |
Jaco van der Merwe Peach van Pletzen Louis Minnaar |
Bittereinder is an Afrikaans rap/electro band from Pretoria, South Africa. The band consists of Jaco van der Merwe (acclaimed lyricist and rapper), Peach van Pletzen (award-winning musician, engineer and producer) and Louis Minnaar (award-winning visual artist, director, VJ and producer). They have performed at most major South African festivals and have also done extensive touring in the Netherlands. They are well known for their high-energy live performances.
Bittereinder have released four official studio albums; 'n Ware Verhaal (2010), Die Dinkdansmasjien (2012), Skerm (2014) and Dans tot die dood (2015)
Discography
Studio albums
- 'n Ware Verhaal (2010)
- Die Dinkdansmasjien (2012)
- Skerm (2014)
- Dans tot die dood (2015)
Singles
- Ware Verhaal (2010)
- A Tale of Three Cities (2010)
- Slechte Mensen (2010)
- Solidariteit (2011)
- Die Dinkdansmasjien (2013)
- Kwaad Naas (2013)
- Kulkuns (2014)
- Die Slagting (2014)
- Slegte Mense (LT Remix) (2014)
- Skerm (2015)
- Hartseer Gangster (2015)
Touring, Significant Performances and Media
Shows
Bittereinder have played and headlined festivals in South Africa, The Netherlands, Mozambique and Namibia, including Oppikoppi, Lowlands, KKNK, Aardklop, Innibos, STRAB, Hart van Windhoek, Synergy (JHB & CT), Ramfest (JHB & CT), TUKS Spring Day, Smoking Dragon Festival, Gariep Festival, TUKS Rag, PUK Jool and The Campus Invasion Tour.
Collaborations
Bittereinder has collaborated on stage with David Kramer, Koos Kombuis, Inge Beckmann, Jack Parow, Kongos, Tumi Molekane, Hanu de Jong (The Narrow / Not my dog), Richard Brokensha (ISO), HemelBesem, Carlo Mombelli, Reason, Shane Durrant (Desmond & the Tutus) amongst others.
2012-Present
In June 2013 Bittereinder toured the Netherlands for the 2nd time, this time with Van Coke Kartel and special guest Jack Parow on a tour called “Afrikaans Verower Harte”, including the “Festival Voor Het Afrikaans” at Melkweg, Amsterdam. In August 2013 Bittereinder featured prominently on a CNN show called “Inside Africa”, in an episode about cultural diversity in South Africa, specifically in the capital city, Pretoria. The episode featured clips from many of Bittereinder’s live shows, music videos, and an in-depth interview with Jaco about growing up as an Afrikaner in the 1990s.
Bittereinder have also appeared and performed live on e-TV’s hip hop show “Shiz Niz”, SABC 2’s Afrikaans soapie “7de Laan”, 5FM’s “live @ 5” and Hamman Time,[1] Kyknet’s “Kwêla”, Kyknet’s “Hoor-Hoor!”, Kyknet’s “Fiesta”, numerous times on MK’s live show “Studio 1”, featured in a collaboration with a cappella group The Soil on SABC 2’s music fusion show “Jam Sandwich”, recorded a collaboration with The Plastics & Jon Savage for 5FM’s Mashlab in 2013, as well as being awarded the honour of being the Opening Act at the 2012 Pendoring Awards in Cape Town, and performing in the Pendoring Awards show again in 2013.
Bittereinder also performed at the 2013 Tempo Awards. Jaco hosted the 2013 MK Awards in March (with Bouwer Bosch), and Bittereinder opened the award show as well as being the “house band” during the live broadcast of the award ceremony from the South African State Theatre.
Band members
- Jaco van der Merwe - lyricist, lead vocals (2009–present)
- Peach van Pletzen - producer, vocalist, mixing engineer (2009–present)
- Louis Minnaar - producer, visual artist, vocalist (2009–present)
Awards
Awards Won
| Date | Award | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Alternative Album (Skerm) | SAMA |
| 2013 | Best South African Band | Rekord |
| 2011 | Best Afrikaans Alternative Album | SAMA |
Award Nominations
| Date | Award | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Alternative Album | SAMA |
| 2015 | Duo or Group of the Year [2] | SAMA |
| 2014 | Best Music Video | MK Awards |
| 2014 | Best Live Act | MK Awards |
| 2014 | Album of the Year | MK Awards |
| 2013 | Best Alternative Album - Die Dinkdansmasjien[3] | SAMA |
| 2013 | Best Live Act | MK Awards |
| 2012 | Best Newcomer | MK Awards |
| 2012 | Best Group | MK Awards |
| 2012 | Best Dance | MK Awards |
| 2011 | Beste Alternatiewe Musiekvideo | Tempo Awards |
| 2011 | Beste Kopskuifalbum | Tempo Awards |
References
- ↑ 5FM, "Catch Up", 17 April 2015
- ↑ Channel 24, "These are all the 2015 Sama winners", 19 April 2015
- ↑ Genevieve Kgafe (8 March 2013). "Usual award hoggers for MTN SAMA 19 nominations". Sowetan.