Flvme shows the breadth of his musicianship on GERMANDER II
One of the most anticipated albums of 2022, GERMANDER II is finally out. FLVME, who has been on a streak of great features in the past year has been teasing the said album, speaking about it and as such, substantial hype and buzz was created around it. In July, he released the first single off […]
Priddy Ugly Is At The Apex Of His Powers On Latest Release ‘MUD’
Few things are as rewarding as seeing an artist who by all hopes and intents was already really good, take himself seriously enough to still want to improve, and actually achieve that. Such is the trajectory of Priddy Ugly since he bursted into the scene with 2016’s You Don’t Know Me Yet. This is an MC and […]
Venom and Shishiliza deliver a beautifully executed album with ‘Love is Pain’
After considerable buzz for most of the year, Venom and Shishiliza’s Love Is Pain album has finally been released. Led by two singles that had the streets in a chokehold, “Sondela” and “Vuka“, the album’s mood and vibe was accurately forecasted by the two lead singles. Mellow and laid back amapiano soundscapes that have jazz and soul sensibilities abound […]
Reporting live from the corner, Maglera Doe Boy’s ‘Diaspora’ paints a picture of the hood
North-West’s shining sun Maglera Doe Boy has finally released his highly anticipated album Diaspora. An album full of incredible ambition, passion and personality, it’s a 12 track journey that re-introduces us to the genius that is Maglera Doe Boy. Replete with personal stories as well as painted pictures of the hood and community he comes from, Diaspora does […]
Cassper throws his hat in the diss track ring with “4 Steps Back”
It has been two weeks since Big Zulu released his inexplicably scathing yet friendly diss track “150 Bars” and a slew of responses have come as a result. Of those mentioned in Big Zulu’s diss track, K.O. was the first one to respond swiftly with his song “OMEGA FREESTYLE”. Kwesta then responded with “Quanthum (First Load)”. […]
Touchline and Stogie T Connect on “You Found Me This Way”
What feels like a long awaited collaboration between one of the young premier MCs in South African hip hop and his OG veteran equivalent who has stood the test of time, has finally surfaced. Touchline has teased a Stogie T collaboration for a while now and their song “You Found Me This Way” has now […]
Joey2.0 Wears His Heart On His Sleeve On Concept EP ‘I Can Explain’
Talented MC and vocalist Joey2.0 released his concept EP I Can Explain on 19 August 2022. The concise project boasts only 5 songs all centred around the concept of him attempting to explain himself in the context of a failed/failing romantic relationship. In his own words, he says “The backstory of the EP is that […]
Big Zulu’s “150 Bars” Diss Track Gets a Fire Response From K.O With “Omega Freestyle”
In one of the most bizarre drops this year, Big Zulu has released the freestyle “150 Bars”, a diss track taking aim at all of hip hop in SA. He begins the track with “Ayikhale, konakele ke manje,” before he lets rip into Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Stogie T, Emtee, Kwesta, K.O, and AKA. He […]
K.O Recruits Young Stunna and Blxckie For Sensual New Single “SETE”
As anticipation continues to rise for his next album, SK3, K.O carries on with what’s proving to be a successful roll out, releasing a new single, “SETE”. This time he recruits new kids on the block Young Stunna and Blxckie, with a collaboration that sees the veteran rapper flexing his versatility muscle yet again. He […]
Priddy Ugly Paints a Somber Picture of The Hood In Latest Single “1632”
Priddy Ugly’s rap crusade is still well on course. The rapper announced that he will be releasing an EP in September called MUD, and judging from the two singles he has released so far, he is still on his mission to rap circles around anyone. On July 29th, he released “30minutes to Soweto” and today […]
Maglera Doe Boy’s New Single “God Is A Black Woman” Is A Thoughtful Love Letter
Maglera Doe Boy is at the verge of releasing his full length project Diaspora and now that he has spoken for the hood on his previous single “Dor Do Povo”, he now fixes his attention to his woman. “God Is A Black Woman” is a sweet and thoughtful love letter and ode to his muse. […]
Venom and Shishiliza Reawaken Love on Their Latest Single “Vuka”
In anticipation for their forthcoming album, Love Is Pain, the talented duo of Venom and Shishiliza have released yet another scorching single, “Vuka”. Fresh off the heels of their platinum selling single “Sondela“, released on 14 February this year, they’ve enlisted the production of Herc Cut The Lights, Christer, and Loudhaileer on their new release. […]