Opinion: Focalistic is a contender for 2020 MVP
This year has been one of the hardest to hit the entertainment industry in a while. Due to the national lockdown, some parts of the entertainment industry have been at a complete standstill. Many artists had to go without any income from performances and many hosted their own virtual shows as a result. Some were […]
DJ PH features Da L.E.S., Tumi Tladi, and Kiddo CSA on new track, “Gotta Go”
Just in time for the warmer weather and news of lockdown level 1, DJ PH drops a new track featuring Da L.E.S., Tumi Tladi, and Kiddo CSA titled “Gotta Go”. Les quips “I don’t know how you expect me to stay, that’s unrealistic,” just after the hook delivers the lines “I gotta go to the […]
Hopemasta, From Behind the Scenes to Centre Stage
When Morpheus gave Neo the choice between the red and blue pill, we all understood that one choice had the likelihood of being severely underwhelming. But what if you had the choice to find your passion between two rooms? One being a homemade studio, and the other a mini-museum of South African pop and hip-hop […]
Cassper Nyovest’s new album, A.M.N., has arrived
He made the announcement the day after Father’s Day that he would become a dad, and that he’d decided to name his forthcoming album after the occasion. September 11 has arrived, and so has the album A.M.N. (Any Minute Now). With a whopping 21 tracks, the album comes in at an hour and 27 minutes […]
God and His Good Grace in the Making of Manu WorldStar’s MOLIMO
God’s grace is said to know no bounds. His voice is best found in the silence, the quiet. More importantly, he is said to live in the heart and mind, the trees and the sky; but specifically for Manu WorldStar, God has opened up the heavens to bless him with his favor… or at least, […]
Busiswa teams up with Kamo Mphela for her single release “SBWL” and bags new distribution deal
Busiswa has released a new single today featuring Kamo Mphela, titled “SBWL”. The Xhosa queen has also announced her new distribution deal with leading global distribution and artist and label services company The Orchard. Of the track, she said, ““SBWL is local township lingo that South Africans have made popular on social media. This kind […]
Nasty C’s Zulu Man With Some Power is finally here
Dropping five singles prior to the album release, Nasty C’s third album has been released today. On the album, he features an artist who’s been a lifelong inspiration of his, T.I., as well as Ari Lennox, Tellaman, Rowlene, Lil Gotit, and. Lil Keed. Sipho Dlamini, of UMGSA and Def Jam Africa, noted in last night’s […]
Spokenpriestess kicks into high gear with the “Rotation Shemix”
Afrobeats DJ and all-round musical enthusiast Spokenpriestess has released her first musical work, a remix to Yung Verbal’s track “Rotation”. On it, she features Lioness, Phlow, Tamarsha, Moozlie and Crystal Asige in a pan-African collaboration over a feel-good beat. Namibia’s Lioness, Nigeria’s Phlow, Kenya’s Crystal Asige, and SA’s Tamarsha and Moozlie all add their own […]
MsCosmo drops “Baningi” featuring Sho Madjozi, Dee Koala, and Nelisiwe Sibiya
MsCosmo has dropped a powerhouse of an anthem for Women’s Month titled “Baningi”. She features Sho Madjozi, Dee Koala and Nelisiwe Sibiya on the track as well, continuing her tradition of well curated collaborations on her singles. Of the track, she says, “I’ve always wanted to make a proudly South African song and the combination […]
Rouge pens open letter to SA men and Drops “Senzeni Na” featuring Amanda Black
Dear South African men, It took me a while to pen this letter to you. To be honest, I didn’t know what to say. The ask to me seems so simple, and yet here I am on a public platform and I ask that you to STOP hurting us. Growing up the youngest of 4 […]
Elaine signs to Columbia Records and drops a new video for “Risky”
Columbia Records has just announced the Elaine has officially signed to the label. About her signing, Managing Director of Sony Music Entertainment Africa, Sean Watson, commented ‘Elaine is unquestionably deserving of the recognition she’s getting for her music. It’s not chance that got her to where she is, its talent and hard work. We love […]
ShabZi Madallion celebrates a decade in music, re-sharing music released over this period
ShabZi Madallion released his debut album in April, named after his mom Nomvula. The muso’s experience in the industry, however, spans ten years and includes 16 projects. Celebrating his decade in the game, he’s decided to re-share that work that may be unknown to some of his fans. Sharing them on a weekly basis, he […]