The SA Music Awards nominations for 2022 are out
On June 7th, the 28th annual SA Music Awards nominees were announced during a nomination party held in Randburg, Johannesburg. The event was also shared via livestream on the SAMAs YouTube account and was attended by A-list celebrities, some of whom were announced as nominees as well. The SAMAs were last hosted in person two […]
Nanette is on an emotionally tumultuous journey with ‘Bad Weather’
Nanette is a 20-something Durban-born R&B singer eager to make her mark in the South African music scene. To that end, the Universal Music Group signee has just released her debut album, titled Bad Weather. The 9-track project runs a little under 30 minutes and has been described as “an exercise in finding refuge in […]
Tyson Sybateli makes a case for album of the year with ‘Home’
With Home, Tyson Sybateli has a very strong case for (one of?) the best SA hip hop albums of 2022. While it might be too early to tell, the project will surely be in the conversation. For such a larger than life sounding emcee, it’s a wonder why he is seemingly such a lesser known […]
Blxckie celebrates the anniversary of B4Now and is awarded 10 plaques
On Friday the 20th May Blxckie hosted friends, family and industry peers for an evening celebrating the anniversary of his debut album B4Now. Reflecting on the impact his music has made in the industry with Ms Cosmo and Siya Metane, M4Entertainment and Africori awarded Blxckie with 10 plaques for achieving Gold, Platinum and Double Platinum […]
Riky Rick: A Supreme Reign
A star was born with Riky Rick. One that commanded the attention of every room he walked into, one that demanded the respect of every stage he filled. If his demeanour in private didn’t let you know, the intensity with which he engaged the public did. Riky Rick was undeniable. On July 13, 1987, Terrence […]
Angie Santana is on to the “Next” in her new single
Kimberly-born sultry R&B singer Angie Santana returns with a scorned woman anthem “Next” as her latest single. The song is a slow tempo R&B cut produced by Leolin Jeggles, which finds Angie subdued but very fed up with a lover who has wasted her time. She sings, “You messed up for me, I know you miss […]
[VIDEO]Watch The Assembly’s Latest Music Video “Set Y’all Straight”
Gauteng-based rap group The Assembly, consisting of rappers Captain, Lebo Mochudi and Melly-Mel, have released the music video for their latest collaboration single “Set Y’all Straight” with American producer Tone Spliff. Based in Los Angeles, California, Tone Spliff has released the track as part of the numerous singles the producer has been releasing for the […]
Best rapper in Africa? Lucasraps has something to say about A-Reece’s statement
A-Reece doesn’t do a lot of tweeting but when he does, on more than a few occasions, he gets tongues wagging. Following the surprise release of his 4/20 inspired EP, The Burning Tree, he’s been active on the platform a lot more than usual and yesterday he tweeted something that may have had the game […]
[VIDEO] Watch YoungstaCPT in video for “Dear Rikhado, Love Riyadh”
Less than a month after releasing the heartfelt tribute song to the departed Riky Rick, YoungstaCPT has released an accompanying music video for “Dear Rikhado, Love Riyadh”. Clad in all black and walking the streets of Johannesburg on what looks like a somber day, he looks affected as he delivers his sincere letter to his […]
Money Badoo Releases Debut Album PORN$TAR
After a string of well-received singles that include songs like “All My Friends”, “MK Ultra” and “LIL BIH (Remix)”, Money Badoo has finally released her debut album, audaciously titled PORN$TAR. The album was preceded by the Rickey Tyler assisted single “47K$” released in 2021. The second single “PI$TOL POP” was released on April 14, 2022 […]
WATCH: Skhandaworld’s Welcome To The Planet Mini-documentary
Following their 2021’s partnership with Universal Music Africa, the SKHANDAWORLD collective released a compilation album titled, Welcome To The Planet which featured a star-studded cast including the likes of AKA, Tshego, Cassper Nyovest and Nadia Nakai. This year, continuing on the momentum they garnered since the inception of the collective in 2020, they have released a mini-documentary of the same name as the compilation, which […]
A Guide to 15 of Riky Rick’s Best Tracks
It’s been nearly two months since the passing of beloved South African artist Riky Rick. The family of Rikhado ‘Riky Rick’ Makhado shared with the rest of the world the devastation of the loss of his life, with messages of heartwarming condolences pouring in since his untimely passing on 23 February 2022. Riky Rick was […]