P.H.Fat EP, You are going to Die, available for download today

Sound too good to be true? To pre-empt the inevitable squaking of the many Doubting Thomases that litter the interwebs - here's the deal. The three-piece, consisting of Smooth Mike (vocals), Disco Izrael (vocals) and Narch (beats and production), have recognised that in an increasingly competitive market where fan engagement comes at a premium, artists cannot afford to follow traditional marketing models. This is why, even with offers from several record labels, P.H.Fat decided to go the independent route and, in a completely revolutionary move for the SA music industry, make the music available to their fans for free.

Fans may, if they choose to, donate money to the band using one of three ways - EFT, Paypal or SMS (sending 'PHFAT' to 38549 will donate R10).

Another way to lend your support would be to show the boys some love by casting your vote here to help them along their way to winning Best Dance Act at the upcoming 2012 MK Awards.

P.H.Fat will introduce the new EP with an extensive tour in February/March 2012 - you can catch them live at the following venues:

24 February - The Assembly, Cape Town Official Album Launch
25 February - Sowing the Seeds, Warthogs Game Farm, Magaliesburg
29 February - Puma Social Event, Cape Town
01 March - Arcade Empire, Pretoria
03 March - Town Hall, Johannesburg
08 March - Studio 1 MK
8 March - Secret performance at Gin, Greenside JHB
09 March - The World of Windows at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, PE
10 March - Slip Stream Sports Bar, Grahamstown
11 March - RAMfest, Cape Town Ostrich Ranch
17 March - Alba Lounge, V&A Waterfront - Private Party
20 March - Town Hall, Griet Event
24 March - Swagger (previously called Medley), Table View
30 March - Klein Libertas, Stellenbosch
31 March - Cape Town Electronic Music Festival
06 April - Splashy Fen Music Festival, Drakensberg