Coca‑Cola is bringing back Coke Studio™, a music platform that builds on the programme originally launched in Pakistan in 2008, to South Africa. The global Coke Studio programme is digital-first, always-on, and provides an opportunity for creative talents to partner, create and deliver new and exclusive creative collisions to new and existing audiences. 

Launched internationally in May of this year, Coke Studio brought seven international artists together for a re-recording of Queen’s iconic ‘A Kind of Magic’ under the title ‘The Conductor’. The music video, which brings each artist’s unique style of music to the table, debuted on the Coke Studio YouTube Hub. 

This global creative collision was born from the philosophy that in our unique differences lies our magic – it is in the real magic of creative collaboration that we find the collision, the impact that feeds new ideas and captures new minds. This is what we call creative collisions, and the DNA of this idea can be seen in the diverse talent that put this global masterpiece together in their own way; the artists include Grammy-nominated American R&B sensation Ari Lennox; British singer-songwriter Griff; Turkish electro-pop producer Ekin Beril; Latin urban pop powerhouse Mariah Angeliq; Canadian-Indian rapper and producer Tesher; colourful, multilingual K-Pop girl band TRI.BE and our very own African artist , Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer Tems. 

Africa followed suit with its very own creative collision featuring South Africa’s Queen of Amapiano, Kamo Mphela, Nigeria’s vocal powerhouse Reekado Banks and the surprise element of Salma Rachid from Morocco collide with a North African flavour on a true collaboration that blends the sounds of Africa in a genre-less, and borderless compilation that is the epitome of cross-country, musical mastery. They have recently released their track ‘Juluka’, which has been gaining popularity on YouTube. 

Here in South Africa, Coke Studio will come to life with some of the top talented local artists reimagining their hottest tracks into new and unique musical experiences. Collaborating with these artists, Coke Studio brings fans mash-ups of their favourite music and content, helping bring about deeper connections through music. It’s also their aim to deliver musical experiences that are unlike anything that has been seen before, magical moments that only Coke Studio can do. These speak to a new generation of listeners looking to immerse themselves in a digital-forward world of music. The local artists include DJ and producer DJ Zinhle; rapper Focalistic; R&B and soul singer Lloyiso; the amapiano duo Amaroto; the Hip Hop and R&B duo MajorSteez; and amapiano star Ch’ccoAlot. 

Coke Studio, ‘The Conductor’ and now the collaboration with South African artists are the latest expressions of Real Magic™ – the global brand philosophy that Coca‑Cola introduced late last year – with the belief that magic lives in unexpected moments of connection that elevate the everyday into the extraordinary. The core of the platform is the belief that our differences make the world a richer place in which to live – and that “Real Magic” also happens when we come together through shared experiences, both digitally and in real life.

“Coke Studio is a direct extension of Coca‑Cola’s Real Magic™ philosophy,” says Silke Bucker, Senior Marketing Director, Coca‑Cola Africa. “It celebrates and demonstrates the unique ability of music to unite people from different cultures, backgrounds, and interests,” she says, “while providing a unique connection point to come together and enjoy new experiences which will be remembered forever” 

Coca‑Cola has always had a strong connection with music, working with artists from across the globe. Silke adds that the platform will give freedom to collaborate, which leads to evolution and a revolution where creativity connects people on new levels. “And through this,” she says, “the very best of African music is celebrated, together. Africa is shaping the music space globally, artists are looking at us for inspiration. Let us share our heartbeat with the rest of the world..” 

The launch will be the first step in the country to continue building on creative collisions; making more than just music but presenting tangible moments of value to audiences and further deepening the culture of music in South Africa. Keep an eye out on all of Coke Studio’s platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter , and YouTube  under the hashtag #cokestudio. 

SHAKE OFF WINTER WITH THESE 4 TIPS 

SEPTEMBER is here and that means Spring – followed by a long hot summer. It’s time to Shake off Winter (y’all).

 To ensure you start out properly straight out of the gates, here are some myth busters: 

#1: The longer the workout, the better?
Not necessarily, especially if you are time challenged! Yes, a good long sesh is great, but you can cut back the cardio and still make progress. HIIT (high-intensity interval training) classes are the way to go when you need to shake off your winter lockdown bod and still fit in that “to do” list in your spare time. HIIT the Floor with a 30-minute workout where you cross train between strength, cardio, plyometric and functional movements. HIIT the Track where you sweat, lift, run and explode into a short 30-minute workout, which incorporates track and field training techniques. 

 #2: Will weights make me bulky.
Nope. The reality is that building muscle actually enhances your metabolism, which means you’ll burn off additional calories by lifting weights. It starts to make sense when you consider that your body will need more calories to sustain this new muscle mass, so if you maintain your current intake of food/calories, you will lose body fat. Here’s the thing: muscle is much denser than body fat so you could end up weighing the same as before you started lifting weights. The upside is that your body is going to be a whole lot smaller in all the right places, and you’ll come out the other side with a healthy, toned look for summer! 

 #3: Doing only cardio will make Me lose fat
Shake off the thought! If you want a toned look (and more importantly, a great metabolism), consider adding some resistance training to your routine. Otherwise, “cardio only” is a ticket to putting body fat back on as quickly and easily as you lost it L 

 #4: Do I have to exercise every day for at least an hour for a result?
It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Science shows that three 10-minute sessions broken up throughout the day can be just as effective as one 30-minute session. You don’t have to spend hours at the gym to get into shape. On non-gym days, break up your cardio into smaller bites by parking further away for a longer walk to your destination, do a couple of squats instead of couch surfing while you’re watching Netflix, or turn up the music and shake down to your favourite tunes while you’re making dinner. Lots of little activities during the day can add up to a big calorie deficit. 

 And while we are busting myths, health clubs are NOT on the hotlist for spreading coronavirus. They are in fact, one of the most sanitised and safe environments – and that’s from data gathered by IHRSA, one of the world’s leading international authorities on the health club industry. 

 So, there you have it: EVERY reason to get started, revved up and motivated to shake off winter!

Source: https://www.planetfitness.co.za/hello-spring/

Inheriting HUAWEI’s DNA of technological innovation, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 brings enhanced user experience, including a more immersive large-screen and more powerful innovative interactions.  The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 is the first innovation in the foldable phone product segment and offers consumers the ultimate pleasant and user-friendly experience for foldable devices.

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2’s falcon wing hinge technology and its folding aesthetic form not only represent HUAWEI’s values of exploring the unknown whilst pursuing excellence and innovation but also help users to reimagine future form factors of smartphones that bring global consumers a transcendent experience.

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 incorporates a fusion of industry-first materials for phone protection

Thanks to its lightweight materials, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 has an ultra-light and ultra-thin body that only weighs 255g with a thickness of 5.4mm, which is close to the weight of a typical smartphone on the market. The first 3D fiberglass design achieves a fusion of aesthetics colours and textures.

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 also features an industry-first composite screen, which helps to absorb shock and acts as a buffer, thanks to HUAWEI’s strong steel. This shock barrier not only improves the phone’s resistance to impact, crushing or drops but also further improves the durability and reliability of the device from the inside out.

The graphene liquid cooling system

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 adopts innovative graphene heat dissipation technology with good thermal conductivity performance. The Vapor Chamber (VC) structure increases the heat dissipation efficiency and heat dissipation performance, keeping the device cool at all times.

Better control of your screen for a friendlier viewing experience

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 alsointegrates new dynamic themes for a smooth unfolding experience. The new smart multi-window enhances multitasking capability for a highly efficient interaction experience. The floating window wipe gesture brings a smooth and convenient control in multi-windows.

Using the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, as well as a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz, giving the device a faster screen response speed and a smoother display. The 1440Hz high frequency PWM dimming minimises screen flicker, which helps to reduce eye strain and allows for a more eye-friendly experience, especially under dim light.

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 continues to meet the utmost craftsmanship standards of HUAWEI’s products, breaking through technical bottlenecks and theoretical limitations to integrate HUAWEI’s latest and most cutting-edge technology, which underpins its leadership position in innovation. The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 boasts both innovative technology and the ultimate user experience.

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 brings a new immersive and interactive experience on a large screen, making it the ideal flagship foldable smartphone.  The ultra-light, ultra-flat, and super durable foldable smartphone is now available in South Africa at selected retailers, or you can purchase the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 from the HUAWEI online store