Drake enlists Black Coffee, TRESOR and Esona on surprise album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’
In true Drake fashion, the Toronto rapper has shaken the internet with the arrival of his latest album, cheekily titled Honestly, Nevermind. This is the rapper’s first release since 2021’s Certified Lover Boy, and it comes as a surprise because there wasn’t any prior promotion leading up to its release. Instead, he just announced the new LP on Instagram yesterday evening (16 June), attaching the […]
Thato Saul’s Pitori heart is on his sleeve with ‘Life Is Gangsta’
Yet another Pretoria representative has released a stellar hip hop album. This time it’s Thato Saul who has just released his latest album Life Is Gangsta. The 13-track album showcases the emcee’s skill as a wordsmith who also has the ability to make enjoyable songs. Throughout the album, he shares stories about life in his hood, […]
[VIDEO] Kamo Mphela references ‘Lesilo’ and ‘Thriller’ on new video for Ghost
Kamo Mphela, the Soweto born rising star who broke into the music scene in 2018, is back with a new single titled “Ghost”. The song comes after months of teasing it on social media. Produced by Felo Le Tee and featuring both him and Dalwonga, the song has all the makings of an amapiano hit. […]
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 […]