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MARIO'S MUSIC AND THE MUSIC PROJECT
Mario was recognised as one of South Africa’s
hottest hip-hop talents, and was poised to make an
international impact with his music and his activism,
shortly before his passing. Special dedication and
acknowledgement was made at the SAMA South African
Music Awards of 2004, the year that he died.
Mario recorded over 50 tracks with various
producers around the world over a period of 12 years.
He never completed his album before he died and therefore
remains unpublished.
Natalie van Rooy, Mr. Devious’ wife, is on
a quest to gather all the musical works written and
performed by her late husband. She is determined to
release his album independently so that the communities
here and abroad can appreciate his unflinching passion
– and so his message can be heard.
She has met with most of the producers, the majority
of whom have given over all of Mr Devious music files
and their rights to her with no obligations, understanding
and respecting her need to complete this goal of publishing
an album.
Any producer or past colleague still hanging on to
Mario’s work, please contact Natalie at natalievanrooy@webmail.co.za
to make arrangements.
Natalie is also at present fundraising to pay for
the studio time used by Devious and Shaheen with Ghetto
Ruff and Mighty Music in 1998. There are 10 unreleased
tracks that Natalie wants to include in the commemorative
CD release. Mighty Music is holding on to the music
files until the studio bill of R28000 is paid. Anyone
wishing to assist Natalie can contact her directly
on the e-mail listed above. |
LISTEN
RAAK
WYS
Lyrics and performance by
Mario 'Mr Devious' van Rooy, Ken Ring (SWEDEN) 2002
FOR THE
PEOPLE
Lyrics and performance by
Mario 'Mr Devious' van Rooy, Featuring Janine 'Black
Pearl' van Rooy,
Produced by Bradley 'B-wize' Williams
Blackbeach Studios 2002
MY LIFE
Lyrics and performance by
Mario 'Mr Devious' van Rooy, Produced by Hamma of
Urban Riot 2002
MR
DEVIOUS
Lyrics and performance by
Mario 'Mr Devious' van Rooy, Produced by Shaheen Ariefdien,
2000
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LYRICS
Mario was well know for his
lyrical poetry and musical performances. Ken jy vir
my (Do you know me) is one of Cape Town’s favourite
poems and Don’t Front was written by him from
the point of view of a person with HIV as part of an
HIV/AIDS awareness campaign.
DON'T FRONT
Written by Mario
‘Mr Devious’ van Rooy
MY LIFE
Written by Mario
‘Mr Devious’ van Rooy
KEN
JY VIR MY
Written by Mario
‘Mr Devious’ van Rooy
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