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 […]
Skhanda World’s Loki drops “Section” featuring K.O
It’s a new [Skhanda] World, and Loki is making his mark in it. After a series of interactions on Twitter last year, the rapper caught the eye of SA rap legend K.O and a musical mentorship ensued. Durban-born, the rapper made his debut in the Skhanda World collaborative single “Killa Combo” last month but drops […]
Ricky Tyler serves up new single and video, “Thirty K’s”
I’ve been a fan of the work since I first heard “Swerve.” Ricky Tyler was fairly unknown then but the sweetness and clarity of his vocals drew me in to the 2017 release. He went on to do a remix with Tshego and has dropped a few singles since. Signed to Universal Music now, the […]
2Lee Stark is back with “Ban Ban”
That he freestyled his verse in studio on the day he recorded it is exemplary. If you’re familiar with 2Lee Stark’s prior work, you’d know that this level of excellence isn’t an anomaly. After taking time out since his 2018 release with Stephen of Kent, There May Be Wolves, 2Lee Stark is back with a […]
ByLwansta releases SPIJØNGET Chapter II
ByLwansta made the decision to release his debut album in three parts, with four tracks at a time. With SpijØnget Chapter I released in March, we’ve come to the second part of his album, Chapter II, released today. The project – in it’s totality – chronicles the ups and downs of his move to Johannesburg. […]
Nadia Nakai and Emtee switch bars effortlessly on “40 Bars”
Nadia Nakai surprised us today with her first single since her album release, and boy did she come on strong! Produced by PatricKxxLee, she released “40 Bars” today and we’re loving the braggadocio bars traded effortlessly with Emtee. Bragga’s flow is insane. She also gives a nod to Emtee on her lyrics with “thought that […]
Rouge features AKA on “One By One”
Known for her typically high-energy tracks, Rouge has slowed it down a bit with her new single “One By One”. Featuring AKA, the track is one for the lovers. With a few rappers having walked down the aisle last year, they’ve laid out the love they have for their wives on verse. Kwesta’s “Khethile Khethile” […]
Cassper’s back with “Good For That”
He has a new single release and a dance challenge to go along with it. Cassper Nyovest dropped “Good For That” on Saturday and it has gone viral since. The caption of the video says “After taking a deliberate two year hiatus from hip hop to focus on South African urban dance sound Cassper Nyovest […]
Frank Casino’s got the block hot
Frank Casino has a new project coming up, and from it he’s released his new single “Block Hot”. The name of the track is similar to the Cassper Nyovest single “Who Got the Block Hot?” off the 2018 release Sweet and Short that he featured on. In so far as the rhymes go, Frank does […]