Johnnie Walker toasts to TitoM and Yuppe after Song of the Year win for Tshwala Bam
Most people don’t wake up to the kind of success that comes with being a worldwide phenom. TitoM and Yuppe didn’t envision it, only wanting to be the best artists and producers they could be, but a viral hit with “Tshwala Bam” has catapulted them onto the global stage. As a champion of African creativity […]
Johnnie Walker toasts to African Music Excellence at Trace Awards 2025
The Trace Awards 2025, proudly sponsored by Johnnie Walker, took centre stage in Zanzibar, delivering an unforgettable night of music, culture, and celebration. As a champion of African creativity and progress, Johnnie Walker honored the continent’s biggest stars, recognizing the relentless passion and artistry shaping the global music scene while leading critical conversations on the […]
Shaney Jay, The Producer Raising Cape Town Hip Hop’s Flag High
Perhaps he is known more for his close working relationship with Cape Town premier MC YoungstaCPT, but Shaney Jay aka ‘The Plug’ is a talented producer in his own right. Hailing from the mother city Cape Town, he produced the entirety of YoungstaCPT’s 2021 album Dreams Don’t Pay Bills and his 2023 album Suffer For […]
Malome Vector was a master of reinvention, steadfast in chasing his dream
Malome Vector, the soaring Mosotho artist who plied his trade in both Lesotho and South Africa died on Wednesday, July 24th. He was only 31 years old. The rapper and singer, known for his distinct high-pitched voice and infectious songs, was travelling in a group driving to Lesotho from South Africa, for a scheduled music […]
Shekhinah yearns for a love she once knew with “Steady”
Serving as her second single of the year, songstress Shekhinah has released her most recent song “Steady”. Accompanied by a music video, the Master A Flat-produced single is a guitar-riff driven groove that finds the singer yearning to go back to a love she once knew. In the song, Shekhinah requests earnestly that she and […]
Frank Casino Releases New Single “Long Life” Featuring pH Raw X and Thando Zide
Starting his verse with a reflective stream of consciousness style opening, Frank Casino raps “Long life, gotta move with ease, 5 in the morning drive through at Mickey Ds, the sun is in the sky, this is how I lose sleep, jersey no. 10 for the team, in a different league, yeses – damn it’s been […]
Nanette slows things down with The Waiting Room EP
R&B sensation Nanette releases her long awaited EP The Waiting Room, marking her first project since her 2022 debut LP Bad Weather. The SAMA nominated songstress has undergone a shift in her music career, which saw her slow her roll a little and embrace a more patient strategy when it came to her output. Revealing more […]
Marcus Harvey’s Stay Low Renaissance
Beloved contemporary R&B and neo-soul singer Marcus Harvey has signed a new deal with Stay Low, a Johannesburg based record label and management company, which falls under the greater Steyn Entertainment umbrella. This comes after years of making waves as an independent artist who has garnered a cult following amongst music aficionados who see him […]
The Rapping Taxi Driver, Skhindi, releases single “Emzini Wezinsizwa” after signing to Sony
KwaMashu born rapper Skhindi has been bubbling under for quite some time online. Known affectionately as The Rapping Taxi Driver, he started making noise on social media through video clips of him freestyling, in which he raps in the distinct isokisi style while using modern hip hop beats. This combination not only made him innovative but it […]
Best Hip Hop Projects of 2024 So Far
We’re halfway through the year and there’s no denying that 2024 has turned out to be a year where a lot of artists have put out some of their best work. Whether it’s singles, EPs or whole albums, the hip hop audience has been well-fed. While it’s never easy to compile these kinds of listicles, […]
Tyson Sybateli Drops His Latest Single “Strike a Pose”
Pretoria based rapper Tyson Sybateli has released a new song called “Strike a Pose” produced by Melange and Feziekk. In usual Tyson fashion, the song is a breezy groove that finds the Umlazi born rapper flexing and gloating about his prowess when it comes to getting the bag and bagging ladies. He cleverly interpolates Juvenile’s […]
Watch Ricky Tyler’s “No More Discos” feat. Tyson Sybateli Music Video
Ricky Tyler has released a new video for his single “No More Discos” featuring Tyson Sybateli. Taken off his sophomore album HAPPY 2 BE ALIVE, “No More Disco” is Ricky Tyler’s third single of the year. He released “Another Episode” and “Hold On” prior to “No More Disco”, all taken from the album HAPPY 2 […]