The Riky Rick foundation uses AI to release new track “Stronger”
The Riky Rick Foundation for the Promotion of Artivism was created in the wake of the rapper’s death, and is also behind the release of the new track “Stronger”. Newly formed, the foundation is in collaboration with a wide range of partners including Riky’s family members, TBWA\ Hunt Lascaris, and Sony Music Africa. Having lost […]
From IV League to Vth Season, AKA’s Number 4 Is His Last: The Posthumous Mass Country
To cap off what has truly been a devastating tragedy for the South African music industry, and more so for the Forbes family and their loved ones, AKA’s last album Mass Country has officially been released. The already highly anticipated album ascended to even greater levels of anticipation after the rapper was fatefully shot the night of 10 […]
YoungstaCPT Dedicates His Latest Single To SA Football Icon Benni McCarthy, In Memory Of Legendary Rapper AKA
YoungstaCPT has released his and Shaney Jay’s latest single “Benni McCarthy”, dedicated to the South African football icon it’s named after. The song is also in memory of the recently slain South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA‘ Forbes. A fast-paced drill cut, it was produced by Shaney Jay and is released as the first single for the […]
With “Forecast 2023” K.O Re-establishes Himself As A Top Tier Emcee
People who doubt K.O do so at their own peril. The Mpumalanga native continues to prove himself as a top tier emcee who is also a certified hitmaker of equal stature. In 2022, he ascended to the top once again by releasing what is undoubtedly the biggest South African song of the year, in the […]
Sjava Releases His Long Awaited Third Album Isibuko
Sjava has finally released his long awaited third album, Isibuko, which translates to ‘mirror’ in IsiZulu. The album is being well received by the masses, with Sjava receiving high praise for putting together a beautiful album. Clocking in at 1 hour and 13 minutes, the album consists of 18 songs. Produced predominantly by esteemed producer Ruff, who […]
Blxckie Releases Two New Songs on Papa Fetti To Close Off The First Month Of The Year
It looks like Blxckie has carried his generosity and high output into the new year. Known to be working on and releasing new music consistently, 2023 is no different. He has done it again. The KZN native has just released his second contribution of the year in the form of Papa Fetti – a short and sweet two-piece. His first […]
AKA Releases New Single “Prada” Featuring Khuli Chana Ahead Of New Album Release Mass Country
Continuing his orbit into a return to form, AKA has released the third single (“Lemons (Lemonade)” and “Paradise” were the first and second singles) off his highly anticipated upcoming album Mass Country, simply titled “Prada”. The song, co-produced by AKA, Christer, Zadok and FĎ, is built around a recognisable house (dance/electronic) sample of the song “Darlin” by Knee […]
MashBeatz Releases His Producer Compilation Album THIS IS RELIGION
At this point, MashBeatz is an undeniable household name in South African hip hop. He has come a long from being an inhouse producer for one crew out of PTA, to becoming a fully fledged independent and highly sought after producer whose name rings bells in the streets and his hand reaches across the entire game. […]
Ginger Trill Releases New Album, Burn After Reading: The B.A.R.
Rap veteran and one of Potch’s shining sons, Ginger Trill, released his latest album Burn After Reading: The B.A.R Album to thunderous applause of approval. Having taken a hiatus in the past year, the much loved emcee has returned with a near flawless album that reminds hip hop fans (who may have forgotten) why the brilliant wordsmith remains […]
[VIDEO] Watch AKA’s Music Video For His Latest Single “Paradise”
Gearing up for a 2023 first quarter album release, AKA releases the second single off the forthcoming album. “Paradise”, featuring renowned amapiano star Musa Keys and Ghanaian songbird Gyakie, is a slow tempoed love song that furthers AKA’s inclination for romantic songs. The song finds Super Mega expressing his frustration that despite all the sweet […]
Nasty C Addresses Some Personal Stuff On Latest Release “No Big Deal”
Nasty C made an appearance on T-Bo Touch’s afternoon show on Metro FM The Touchdown the other day (23 November). He debuted the verse that would eventually become “No Big Deal” – a deeply personal soliloquy that finds him getting some things off his chest. Rapping the verse over Jay-Z’s “Kingdom Come” instrumental on the show, Nasty raised […]
Espacio Dios Returns With Latest Single “Pelo” Featuring Maglera Doe Boy
Espacio Dios is a long way from being the ‘bubbling under’ sensation he once was, and is instead a firm fan favourite whose every release is anticipated greatly. Making a case for why that is, one shouldn’t look further than his latest single “Pelo” featuring emcee extraordinaire Maglera Doe Boy. Serving as his first solo release […]