[VIDEO] Zingah Drops “Dlala” Video
After taking a public hiatus and making a comeback to the mainstream earlier this year with the beautifully made “Dlala”, Zingah’s released a video for the track today. “Dlala is my passion project, it’s the one handle that I think is the perfect example of what I can achieve when I fuse all the things […]
Tshego Koke’s second single “Holy Energy” is out
First, there was Wolfpack and now there is Holy Energy – a second music serving from television star and rapper Tshego Koke – which launched today, 2 August 2019 and is available for download on all platforms. Holy Energy is a four-minute track that sees the rapper from the south of Johannesburg open up about […]
DJ D Double D’s Austin Powers themed “Show You”
DJ D Double D has a new release titled “Show You”. The track features Moozlie, Boskasie, Faith K, and Astrid Brown. The artwork has all the artists channeling an Austin Powers theme. “This song is about highlighting females and their power. Each verse talks about an individual story of how they shine and light up […]
In conversation with Ginger Trill on Paid in Full
Words by Sekese Rasephei On August 2nd, one of the most exciting emcees in South African Hip Hop, Ginger Trill will release his highly anticipated EP, Paid In Full (PIF). Ginger has built a name for himself as part of the crop of emcees whose pen and flow are heralded in the scene. Having traded […]
Dee XCLSV: Inspired
Musical idolatry is a fickle thing; faced with your role models in the flesh, the idea that you held of them in awe may turn out to be one cloaked in the emperor’s new clothes. Didintle Mothine joined the second season of the rap reality show The Hustle intent on impressing his rap elder statesmen, […]
[VIDEO] Nadia Nakai Drops ‘Imma Boss’ Video
The video for Imma Boss is finally out. “Imma Boss” is the latest offering from Nadia Nakai’s debut album Naked which has seen her cross a milestone in her music career after much work and reflection on how her first album should feel and sound. The video was shot in Bali ahead of album release […]
Khuli’s back with “Ichu”!
10 years ago he gave us his what can only be called a classic album with his debut Motswakoriginator, Khuli Chana has released his first single in years. The first single off his upcoming Planet of the Have Nots, scheduled for release on the 6th September, Khuli teamed up with fellow Maftown-born Cassper Nyovest on […]
Tshego releases “No Ties”, the first single off his upcoming debut album
Released today, “No Ties” is the first single from Tshego’s debut album, Pink Panther, due for release on 31 August. A singer-songwriter and producer, he’s known for bangers like Hennessy and Garden, and caught the attention of music lovers with his smooth vocals. The versatile musician laces his vocals on this joint alongside Limpopo’s favourite, King […]
Gigi Lamayne’s Job Woods
Gigi Lamayne has a new EP out and it’s titled Job Woods. The eccentricity of the title has a deeper meaning behind it. Referencing the Bible’s book of Job, she speaks to the biblical character’s test of faith as he is tormented by suffering but remains steadfast in his beliefs. The latter part of the […]
Mikky Jaggaz x Blakez give us “Necessary”
Rooftops, sunsets & sundowners in one hand. A ‘Necessary’ act when listening to Mikky Jaggaz’s latest offering. Mikky is keeping the ball rolling this year as he lines up back to back collaborations with a host of African acts. To mention just a few, Mikky Jaggaz has teamed up with Gemini Major on “Champion Lover”, […]
10 Years of One Last Letta: A conversation with Zubz
Words by Sekese Rasephei Zubz has managed to create music that transcends time. His legacy is best described as one that is embodied by unwavering reverence, compelling his fans to continue revisiting his catalogue with the same fervour as when he first released. With a number of mixtapes and EPs under his belt, it is […]
Apple Music reveals the top performing artists on the service
Apple Music is celebrating four years in Africa and with that have announced the top performing artists on the service both in South Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa over the past four years. Artists like Black Coffee, Nasty C, Burna Boy, AKA, Cassper Nyovest, Sjava, Sun-El Musician dominate locally whilst Ed Sheeran, Drake and Khalid are […]