Zoocci Coke Dope’s ANXIETY+ EP Is A Meditation on Anxiety
Producer and artist Zoocci Coke Dope has released the follow up to his 2019 release Anxiety. This time around he offers a 7-track EP titled ANXIETY+. Famed for his incredible production and engineering skills, he dons the artist’s hat on this project, singing and rapping with the same expertise that have made him such a sought after […]
DBN Gogo launches independent record label, Zikode Records and releases the label’s first single “Bambelela”
DBN Gogo continues to make strides in the industry and this time, she has just launched her independent record label, Zikode Records, in collaboration with UMG Africa. As part of the introduction of this new endeavour, she has also released the first single released under the label, “Bambelela”, featuring Amapiano’s young crop of Pabi Cooper, Felo Le Tee […]
Blxckie releases his R&B rooted EP 4LUV to celebrate the month of love
Following his successful run in 2021, Blxckie has started this year on a similarly high note, releasing a project in the first quarter. 4LUV is a 6-track EP that finds the artist exploring his R&B side. Consisting of love songs, the EP was appropriately released on 18 February, during a time that’s colloquially known as […]
Speaking on mental health issues, J Molley lets us know what he was “Up To” with new single release
Rapper, songwriter and producer J Molley returns with a new single “Up To” after being inactive over the past year. It is reported the youngster decided to take some time off in order to deal with his mental health. In March 2021, a statement was released by his management explaining why the artist would be […]
Nasty C’s Vulnerability Takes Centre Stage With New Release, “Stalling”
Nasty C releases the scorned man anthemic “Stalling” as his first single of 2022. In it, he describes a relationship in which things have gone sour. He sounds rather despondent on the up-tembo instrumental, that spots heavy 808s, claps and a bass drum, with a sad piano riff interspersed. Leaning more to the R&B side […]
Listen to the long awaited single “Sondela” by Venom and Shishiliza this Valentine’s Day
Since snippets of the song started floating around on social media as far back as late 2021, the infectious song “Sondela” has had the masses in a chokehold. So high is the demand for the song, hashtags such as #FreeSondela have emerged on Twitter, with fans practically begging for the song to be released. In […]
Angie Santana releases a Valentine’s Day three-piece EP titled Angelico
R&B singer Angie Santana has released a sweet and short three-track project for Valentine’s Day titled Angelico. The project opens up with the visceral “Bleed Me Out”, which finds the singer berating a lover who consistently puts her through hell. On the song, she sings, “You ain’t exposing me, boo why you so conceited? Showing my deepest […]
Hip-hop artist, Dj Citi Lyts has died
The hip-hop community was this morning stunned as news reports started to pour in announcing the passing of DJ Citi Lyts, who was shot 8 times in the early hours of the Monday morning in Dube, Soweto. The popular hip-hop DJ, whose real name is Sandile Mkhize was shot and killed this morning in an […]
Touchline’s long awaited album S.O.O.N 2 (A Better Year) is a love letter to his fans and broader community
Touchline has finally released his highly anticipated third album S.O.O.N 2. Presented as a love letter to his fans and the broader community he exists in, he writes on the album cover, “A story by Thabo Mahlwele. Written during trying times. Moments when the world continues to face some of the greatest battles, a time […]
“Nkao Tempela” Hitmakers Mellow & Sleazy Sign to Sony Music and Release New EP
Music duo Mellow & Sleazy have officially announced their signing to major label Sony Music South Africa. The duo, whose real names are Phemelo Sefanyetse and Olebogeng Kwanaite, are responsible for viral hits “Bopha” together with Felo le Tee, DJ Maphorisa, and Young Stunna, as well as their latest smash “Nkao Tempela” together with Ch’cco. […]
Blxckie Emerges As MTV Base Hottest MC of 2021
MTV Base Hottest MCs list reveal is an anticipated yearly fixture every December. This year was not any different and for the 2021 instalment, the affair was hosted by MTV Base Culture Squad member Tshego Koke. The panel assembled consisted of DJ Zan D, Shala The Unicorn, Kai, Buhle, Siya and French Fry, who debated […]
A-Reece Announces The Inclusion of “Tuff Luck” on Upcoming Collaboration Album With Jay Jody, Blue Tape
A-Reece and his brother Jay Jody (one half of BenchMarq) are gearing to release their collaborative album Blue Tape on December 10th. The two wordsmiths have collaborated on numerous occasions in their respective careers. Standout collaborations from the two in recent times include the BenchMarq single “No New Friends”, which featured a scene stealing hook […]