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The 10 Best KG Hooks, Ranked

KayGizm has delivered some of the most memorable choruses in South African hip-hop. In honour of his birthday, we rank the 10 best hooks he has contributed to in his legendary career. Often credited as Kay Gee, KayGizm or KG, Kgaugelo Choabi is one of the most skilled songwriters, with the most recognizable voices in […]

Hunter Rose drops her debut EP Love & Trust

In so far as songstresses go, Hunter Rose is one of SA’s finest. Her vocals hinge on just the perfect balance between silky smooth and raspy soulfulness that has become part of her signature sound. From Cape Town, this RnB maven had her debut performance on a morning TV show in 2019 and went on […]

Al da 3rd releases a new EP, Pula

He’s a talented producer and one-third of the BETR GANG (of ‘Solo and the BETR GANG’ fame). As a solo artist, Al da 3rd released his debut project four years ago. Since “Twenty Sixteens”, he’s gone on the road with the GANG, and also released a single, “Picture Moment” feat. Solo and V the Vowel. It’s […]

UMG announces the launch of Def Jam Africa

Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced the launch of Def Jam Africa, a new label division within the continent dedicated to representing the best hip-hop, Afrobeats and trap talent in Africa. Def Jam Africa will follow the blueprint of the iconic Def Jam Recordings label, which has led and influenced the cutting-edge in hip-hop and […]

Karabo Poppy, Davido, and other artists curate Africa Day playlists

Karabo Poppy, Davido, Laolu, and Msaki are amongst a group of 15 artists who’ve curated their own playlists for Apple Music in celebration of Africa Day. “African music is rich and diverse because Africa is a continent, not a country,” Angelique Kidjo explains. “Its music ranges from Uum Kulthum of Egypt down to Miriam Makeba of South Africa, with many distinct styles and […]

Black Coffee announces ownership stake in Gallo Music Group

SA music icon and international DJ, Black Coffee, has taken to his social media to announce that his investment company, Flight Mode SA, has acquired a majority stake of Gallo Music Investments. SA’s oldest and largest independent music label, Gallo is home to the catalogues of some of our most iconic musicians. Of the deal, […]

Bubbling under: popsnotthefather

He debuted an alternative single in 2018 titled “DTF” and subsequently featured on The Big Hash’s “Save Me” in 2019. Lungisani Siseko is known to most as popsnotthefather and is a rapper/singer that’s bringing a unique sound to the SA music landscape. Putting the work in over the past 15 months, he’s released his debut […]

Celebrating Africa Month with Apple Music

May is recognised as Africa Month all over the continent. It’s in commemoration of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, which is known as the African Union these days. The political quests are for the unity of the continent and for the political and economic emancipation of its people as well as co-operation […]

Warner Music Group announces partnership with Africori

Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced it is investing in Africori, Africa’s leading digital music distribution, music rights management and artist development company. The deal gives Warner Music’s ADA division access to Africa’s largest catalogue and A&R network, as well as enabling WMG to establish a presence in many African markets for the first time. […]

In conversation with pH Raw X

With the recent release of his sophomore album, SENSE EXPERIENCE & EKEYOTO, pH Raw X asserts himself as one of the most exciting and innovative acts in the South African music industry. Through commendable self-awareness, resolve and commitment, pH Raw X has managed to become a mainstay in the game, wearing many hats, as a […]

ASAP Shembe’s new album, Amarekere is here

The moniker ASAP (as it relates to ASAP Shembe) is an acronym for “Aba Sindisiwe Aba Pheli” and is loosely translated to “those who are saved will never perish.” The title of his album, Amarekere, seems as fitting a debut as you will ever find. His first EP, Inkinga, was released in 2017 and he […]