Bubbling under: popsnotthefather
He debuted an alternative single in 2018 titled “DTF” and subsequently featured on The Big Hash’s “Save Me” in 2019. Lungisani Siseko is known to most as popsnotthefather and is a rapper/singer that’s bringing a unique sound to the SA music landscape. Putting the work in over the past 15 months, he’s released his debut […]
Celebrating Africa Month with Apple Music
May is recognised as Africa Month all over the continent. It’s in commemoration of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, which is known as the African Union these days. The political quests are for the unity of the continent and for the political and economic emancipation of its people as well as co-operation […]
Warner Music Group announces partnership with Africori
Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced it is investing in Africori, Africa’s leading digital music distribution, music rights management and artist development company. The deal gives Warner Music’s ADA division access to Africa’s largest catalogue and A&R network, as well as enabling WMG to establish a presence in many African markets for the first time. […]
In conversation with pH Raw X
With the recent release of his sophomore album, SENSE EXPERIENCE & EKEYOTO, pH Raw X asserts himself as one of the most exciting and innovative acts in the South African music industry. Through commendable self-awareness, resolve and commitment, pH Raw X has managed to become a mainstay in the game, wearing many hats, as a […]
ASAP Shembe’s new album, Amarekere is here
The moniker ASAP (as it relates to ASAP Shembe) is an acronym for “Aba Sindisiwe Aba Pheli” and is loosely translated to “those who are saved will never perish.” The title of his album, Amarekere, seems as fitting a debut as you will ever find. His first EP, Inkinga, was released in 2017 and he […]
Maphorisa goes head to head with Tira this week with Castle Lite Unlocks In Bed With
This Wednesday, Castle Lite Unlocks takes it to the top as the weekly feature In Bed With features two of SA’s heaviest hitters in the battle of the beatmakers; DJ Maphorisa vs DJ Tira. It’ll be hosted by DJ Zinhle, and there’ll be a performance by Focalistic as well but it’ll be up to the […]
Streets is done: The Big Hash and J Molley call it quits on their beef
After piquing our interests last week by easing into their battle, J Molley and The Big Hash took it all the way to the top by firing off a series of tracks to set it off. Hash was a contributor to Stogie T’s Freestyle Friday and his verse had a target that he was directly […]
[VIDEO] Stilo Magolide drops ‘Seven’ Video
He dropped the EP last year with seven tracks in reference to its title, Seven. Stilo has just dropped the visuals for that track, closing out its chapter. Asked about the long-form video, he says “‘Seven’ – the song – is about a day in my life that inspired growth and humility. The long-form is […]
Young Money Radio coming to Apple Music
If your teenage years weren’t filled with the hype around Lil Wayne, your favourite artist has definitely drawn some influence from him. True to form, he’s back to his trendsetting ways as the first artist hosted show on Apple Music to broadcast live via video stream. Lil Wayne is now on Apple Music with Young Money Radio. Each episode will feature exclusive […]
In Bed With… Stogie T, Rouge, and Bas
The year was 2003 and “They say a thin-skinned drum makes the loudest beat” were the lyrics you first heard when you opened yourself up to the experience of Tumi and the Volume’s Live at the Baseline album. The artist had already made a name for himself with his solo exploits in the Joburg hip […]
J Molley releases “I’m Good” and ignites a lyrical battle
J Molley teased a single a few days ago on his social media titled “Deep In The Cut/I’m Good” and released the full track on Soundcloud yesterday. On it he says: Ironic how these homeboys wanna call my name out for cloutMeanwhile be on the phone calling me tryna hash this shit outGuess these are […]
Xenlaii’s SURF : AM story is complete
Xenlaii debuted his SURF : AM EP in June last year and curated a multisensory experience around its release. Not quite ready to drop his debut album, but having recorded new music, he came through with the deluxe edition a few weeks ago. With five new tracks added to the EP, he has a few […]