The Ashmed Hour Podcast Series
The Ashmed Hour Podcast Series features monthly podcasts curated by Oscar Mbo from Johannesburg, South Africa. Each episode, titled The Ashmed Hour, focuses on music and culture. The podcast invites listeners to connect via email for bookings and inquiries, promoting a message of love, peace, and music.
Episodes
Episode 9: Ashmed Hour 113 // Guest Mix By Picat Da Italian
Our Guest on this edition we have Picat Da Italian all the way from the East of Johannesburg. A pioneer in the South African Music scene who has been on it for years & is a big host of one of the biggest House Music events titled IEX (Italian Elegant Experience). We recorded this session at La Familia in Rivonia, just around the corner from The Ashmed Hour Headquarters. Sit back &
Episode 8: Ashmed Hour 112 // Guest Mix By Bandros
Sup Everyone! :)
Our special Guest for this episode is talented Piano DJ/Producer Bandros - the Brazilian, who takes us on a melodic amapiano musical experience, curated at Gemelli Restaurant by Oscar Mbo. You can stream the visuals of the set here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiWYZDb66Vo
Enjoy!
Love, Peace & Music
#staygroovy
Episode 7: Ashmed Hour 112 // Guest Mix By Kitchen Mess
Sup Everyone! ;)
Our Special Guest for this episode is the talented musician, Kitchen Mess. Taking us through a sonically pleasing Lounge, Jazz and RnB musical experience, curated live at Gemelli Restaurant by yours truly, Don Groovy! You can stream the visuals of the mix here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X011x25tHA
Love, Peace & Music
#staygroovy
Episode 6: Ashmed Hour 111 // Main Mix By Oscar Mbo
Suuuuuuup Everyone! ;)
Episode 111, locked and loaded for 2024 festive holidays! Recorded & shot this session in Durban earlier this month & here it is., Soulful sounds & I previewed a lot of 2025 releases. I have Kabza De Small as a Guest, do check out his episode below this one. You can also stream the visuals of my set here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF53Yb5JzSs&
Episode 5: Ashmed Hour 111 // Guest Mix By Kabza De Small
KOA - King of Amapiano as know in the streets, ladies & gentlemen I present to you Kabza De Small. Known as a lover of music overall, we recorded his set at Piano Hub a couple of weeks back & here is the offering; live 7 direct. Do checkout the visuals of the mix here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2g-Usfh3hQ&t=16s
Love, Peace & Music
Episode 4: Ashmed Hour 110 // Main Mix by Oscar Mbo
Suuuuuuup Everyone! ;)
We're back! Officially, we're on the 110th episode of this show & I urge you to lookout for more. On this one I have the legendary DJ Stokie as Guest & we shot a double series at Cosmopolitan Lounge in Maboneng where I do my Thursday residency. Do watch the visuals of this mixes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PnrU9SJNRQ
Enjoy!
Love, Peace & Mu
Episode 3: Ashmed Hour 110 // Guest Mix by DJ Stokie
The internationally acclaimed DJ Stokie joins on the 110th edition of the show from a live recording of The Ashmed Hour Night Sessions held at Cosmopolitan Lounge in Maboneng, Johannesburg. The set was recored live & visuals can be streamed below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tH2_aaHxP0
Enjoy!
Love, Peace & Music
Episode 2: Ashmed Hour 109 // Guest Mix By Lebtoniq
Young star player all the way from the Free State who just recently dropped his debut album titled 'F4R The Polopians'. LebtoniQ is a versatile DJ / Producer who is making his mark in the House Music industry, here he gives us a showdown of his recent + forthcoming music on this mix. Check this out & enjoy!
Love, Peace & Music
#20GOLDEN22
Episode 1: Boisanza Special Feature // Mi-Hood II
Mr Born Deep returns with part 2 of Mi-Hood. This time around he compiled strictly South African sounds under the Kwaito umberella - nostalgic much? Definitely! Please check out this episode, share with friends & let us know how you feel about it in the comments section below!
Love, Peace & Music ~ The Big O
Episode 112: Ashmed Hour 108 // Guest Mix By C-Blak
C-Blak makes his debut on the show as the 1st show of 2022, blazing looming sounds for release & embracing his journey to life as an artist, he presents this edition of work. Enjoy this GROOVE!
Love, Peace & Music
#20GOLDEN22
Episode 111: Oscar Mbo // Selective Styles 5FM Mix w/ kid Fonque [11 / 07 / 2021]
Sup Ya'll
I was invited to Selective Styles by Kid Fonque on Sunday the 11th of July 21' to speak about my latest EP titled 'Defenders of House' which is the #1 dance album in South Africa since release. It's a 4 track EP which includes 'Free Me' as track 1, 'Muziki Ni Furaha" as the 2nd, 3rd track is "Asambeni" that has C-Blak & 4th & last track is "Defenders of House". You can
Episode 110: Ashmed Hour 107 // Main Mix by Oscar Mbo
Sup Ya'll! :)
Hope you are well & healthy, we're on the 107th episode & going strong. I have Artwork Sounds & DJ Tibza on Guests with a lot of House Music dished out!
I've prepared some laid back Soulful sounds that I've discovered from the republic with some that are due to drop anytime from now. Kindly check this out & enjoy!
Love, Peace & Music
#20GOLDEN21
Episode 109: Ashmed Hour 107 // Guest Mix By DJ Tibza
All the way from Swaziland, I've shared the stage a couple of times with this legend & music enthusiast. He goes by the name of DJ Tibza & he is H.O.U.S.E!
An offering we've been speaking about for a while has finally surfaced, kindly check this out & spread love on the comments section!
Love, Peace & Music
#20GOLDEN21
Episode 108: Ashmed Hour 107 // Guest Mix By Artwork Sounds
I hosted Artwork Sounds on The Ashmed Hour Live Sessions in February & it went up! This is the audio link to their set, visual link here: https://youtu.be/yrrWFbKs0S4
Artwork is a Soulful House Music duo that has been on the scene contributing to the culture. They've released solid projects under their name, remixed classic tunes & have their new album on the way. Check this out!
Episode 107: Ashmed Hour 106 // Main Mix By Oscar Mbo
Greetings in 2021! ;)
Thank you for everyone's support in 2020 on my album #ForTheGroovists as well as shows, upcoming merch & this podcast itself.
It's a new & exciting season & I'm looking forward to connecting with you all musically, once more.
The Ashmed Hour Live Sessions launched this past week & are in full swing, on this episode I have China Charmeleon as a Gue
Episode 106: Ashmed Hour 106 // Guest Mix by China Charmeleon
China Charmeleon an exciting DJ & Producer hailing from Carolina in Mpumalanga. He broke into the scene a few years back & has been working tirelessly. With 2 albums dropped under Stay True Sounds to date as well as singles & remixes for various artists, he has pulled his weight in the House Music industry to keep the culture at its high.
On Wednesday he joined me for #TheAs
#ForTheGroovists Hangout Re-Lived By Boisanza
Sup Ya'll!!!
Hope everyone is healthy & well as we're about to wrap up the year. I recently dropped my 2nd album titled #ForTheGroovists which is out on all digital stores & can be accessed here: http://africori.to/forthegroovists
Boisanza was one of my Guests on one of the launches at Chillas Lifestyle in Tsakane & this is his set from the show. Please enjoy it & blaze
Ashmed Hour 105 // Birthday Mix By Oscar Mbo
Sup Everyooooooone! ;)
We're on the 5th month of Lockdown in South Africa, hope you are keeping safe & strong. Thank you for the continued support & love. Episode 105 is where we at & we welcome #AugustRush with good vibes.
We have Gab Juz as a Guest, Boisanza handling the Sunset Groove, Ezra on the Local Mix, DJ Luu on the Main & myself with the Birthday Mix.
August
Ashmed Hour 105 // Main Mix By DJ Luu
The silent assassin surfaces with Soulful House blends all from the Vault of DJ Luu! Main Mix handled by the senior himself, check this out!
Live Stream Link:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=646814429514110
Love, Peace & Music
#20GOLDEN20
Ashmed Hour 105 // Sunset Groove by Boisanza
Born Deep, he avenges with some sunday afternoon sundowners vibe on a rooftop setup in a warm weather as we welcome a new season...imagine that! Boisanza with some funky groove, check this out!
Live Stream Link:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1247915072215718
Love, Peace & Music
#20GOLDEN20
Ashmed Hour 105 // Special Mix By Gab Juz
Not a stranger to #TheAshmedHour shores, Gab Juz returns with a Special Mix for the AH. With Downtempo & Neo-Soul jams blended to the t. Checkout his selection!
Love, Peace & Music
#20GOLDEN20
Ashmed Hour 105 // Local Mix By Ezra
Ezra surfaces with a selection of South African produced sounds as his trademark. He's on his best mode when donning such, checkout this selection & share your thoughts on the comments section.
Link to live stream set:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=960468854377443
Love, Peace & Music
#20GOLDEN20
