Craig David
“I had the pleasure of working with I Be Music, and I can't speak highly enough of the team. Ian, Ashley and Mellissa‘s professionalism and efficiency in handling interviews, press, and media-related tasks was truly exceptional. Whether it was through Zoom or during our visit to South Africa, they made the entire process effortless & fun. The campaigns they executed for Craig David were not only successful in what they were able to achieve, but exceeded our expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend I Be Music and their outstanding team for any media-related endeavors”
- Jack Balsam, manager to Craig David
Craig David has 20 UK Top singles, sold over 15 million records, two Grammy nominations and 14 BRIT Award nominations.
Will Linley
“Ian and the I Be Music team have been integral to launching Will Linley’s career in South Africa. Their knowledge and relationships in the South African music business have helped us strategically put Will on the map in his home country. Great people, great energy, and great results.”
- Seth Kallen, manager to Will Linley
Will Linley is the first South African artist signed to BMG Worldwide to achieve Platinum status in SA. His first five singles all peaked at #1 on radio
DJ Ganyani
“The team at I Be Music were a pleasure to deal with. My single with Aloe Blacc went to #1 on Metro fm’s chart show and I’d highly recommend this agency.”
- DJ Ganyani
iconic South African DJ & Producer
Elvis Blue
“Over the last 10 years I have had the privilege of working with Ian and his team on multiple single and album launches. Ian's breadth of industry knowledge and clout, coupled with his professionalism and passion is unsurpassed in the industry. He really is top of the top.”
- Elvis Blue
multi-SAMA winner, performer of 8 x Top10 hits
Freshlyground
“Loved working with Ian. Passionate and energetic.”
- Freshlyground co-founder, drummer, Peter Cohen
Winners of an MTV VMA award and multiple Top10 hits.
Sam Ndlovu
“One of the key pieces of the puzzle when venturing out as an independent artist is the PR aspect. I had the best team I could have ever asked for, for my debut solo single. I cannot imagine working with any other professional, patient, thorough and knowledgeable team better than the Ian Bredenkamp media team. They are the best.”
- Sam Ndlovu
member of iconic vocal group STIMELA
Active Music Publishing
“Over the past 5 years, we have not only recommended Ian and his team to a plethora of quality Artists, Bands and Acts, but we have also enjoyed working together on a number of great releases, which have received nothing but total dedication, commitment and a real passion, which contributed hugely to the success of the record. I can safely say that we have collectively had at least ten Top 5 records together, for which Ian and his team were an integral and critical part of that success.”
- John Fishlock - Active Music Publishing
Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation
“I Be Music has been a valuable service provider to the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation. In the past, the company has supported various of our initiatives and projects with world-class PR, Marketing and Plugging expertise. In particular, we would like to highlight the work done on the Thuma Mina proiect in October 2020. This project was implemented in association with Constitution Hill, to mobilise the citizens of South Africa, in support and empowerment of one another. The project featured a host of celebrated South African musicians, including The Masekela All-Stars, the legendary Abigail Kubeka and Vusi Mahlasela, a younger generation of apprentice griots Thandiswa Mazwai. Zolani Mahola and J'Something, and local underground rapper and nephew of Hugh Masekela, Selema Writes. We also enjoyed a meaningful relationship with I Be Music on the Tony Allen and Hugh Masekela project 'Rejoice'. We would highly recommend the company for PR, Marketing and Plugging services and look forward to an ongoing relationship with their team.”
- Josh Georgiou - Board Member of Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation
Lungi Naidoo
“For the first time in my career, I worked with a PR company and I'm so happy that I chose I Be Music. They were a key part of my team when launched my latest EP COURAGE. The support they secured for me across the media was instrumental in the success of the release.”
- Lungi Naidoo