[VIDEO] Nasty C Drops “Eazy” Video and tells a story
Nasty C released a new single on Friday and followed it up with a video drop six hours later. Explaining the significance of his sophomore album title to VladTV a month ago, he said, “I was just looking at how important all the relationships that I’ve made before all this shit f*cking mattered, and how […]
Sipho the Gift releases “Bloom”
Just 11 minutes long, Sipho the Gift’s new EP packs a heavy punch. Of releasing music during this time, he said “It feels weird to say but one of the freedoms we still do have the joy of sharing music. The BLOOM EP is about celebrating growth and transformation and just having fun with music.” […]
Who Gon Stop 2Lee Stark?
“Bang’ biz’ uJomo cause isono how I get it in” is one of the lines that turn your head when listening to 2Lee Stark’ s “Who Gon Stop Me”. The hubris anthem isn’t unwarranted: you can ask the question of one of SA’s best freestyle rappers but you’d come up short for an answer. The […]
Luna Florentino drops a new single off his new EP, 10AM In Auckland Park
He’s back at it again. Last year saw Luna release a single every Monday off his Fresh Prince of Rustenburg mixtape and called it Mariachi Mondays. Wanting people to take their time with the music and experience it differently, he’s taken a similar approach with his new EP, Ten Times Better. He released the first […]
Boity’s “Own Your Throne” is here
She’s teased it for a while on her social media, and Boity has now officially released her new single, “Own Your Throne”. The rapper spoke about label issues preventing her from releasing new music on an episode of her reality show that aired in February, saying “The most frustrating part is that people think I’m […]
808x is “Built to Win, Born to Lose”
A producer and sound engineer, the extent of 808x’s repertoire is pleasantly varied. A founding partner of innanetwav, the media and entertainment house that caters to some of the new wave’s most talented artists, 808x’s presence on the net goes back to 2017. When he’s not producing for Southside Mohammed, popsnotthefather, or oshoku, he’s released […]
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 […]
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 […]
[VIDEO] Stilo Magolide drops ‘Seven’ Video
He dropped the EP last year with seven tracks in reference to its title, Seven. Stilo has just dropped the visuals for that track, closing out its chapter. Asked about the long-form video, he says “‘Seven’ – the song – is about a day in my life that inspired growth and humility. The long-form is […]
J Molley releases “I’m Good” and ignites a lyrical battle
J Molley teased a single a few days ago on his social media titled “Deep In The Cut/I’m Good” and released the full track on Soundcloud yesterday. On it he says: Ironic how these homeboys wanna call my name out for cloutMeanwhile be on the phone calling me tryna hash this shit outGuess these are […]
Xenlaii’s SURF : AM story is complete
Xenlaii debuted his SURF : AM EP in June last year and curated a multisensory experience around its release. Not quite ready to drop his debut album, but having recorded new music, he came through with the deluxe edition a few weeks ago. With five new tracks added to the EP, he has a few […]