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 […]
Moonchild Sanelly, Busiswa, DJ Lag, Anatii & Bubele Booi feature on the Lion King soundtrack
The Lion King’s live action 2019 remake releases in cinemas today. Along with the release of the movie is the soundtrack which was exec-produced by Beyoncé. In an interview with Good Morning America, she said “This soundtrack is a love letter to Africa, I wanted to make sure we found the best talent from Africa […]
Tony X’s Rising Star
The tale of the musician who began performing in church and graduated to the bright lights of the secular music industry is one as old as time. Their voices usually enhanced by the discipline and training required by the church choir, this is the back story to one of Punchline’s finest; Tony X. “My parents […]
Malachi and Elizée release their first single after signing to Sony
Listed as one of the top 10 local MCs who got next, Malachi has recently signed – together with Elizée – a record deal through a joint venture between The Hampton Music Group & Sony Music Entertainment Africa. The signing comes at the back of their success and traction on a street level, as well […]
Rouge is Popular
On a roll, Rouge has released her second single in as many weeks. This one features Emtee and is titled “Popular.” “I am really excited about what people can expect from this song, I want them to experience Rouge the musician not just the rapper and because I have a song with the G.O.A.T, Emtee […]
DJ Sliqe’s Kennel Room
In anticipation of Injayam Vol. 2, DJ Sliqe has dropped a two-track surprise EP titled Kennel Room. The brief project which he fondly terms the ‘Jiggy Tape’ is a another way in which Sliqe flexes his music-making muscle while working on the follow up to his debut album. “My Blood” featuring Farx, Yanga Chief and […]
Burna Boy for Apple Music’s Up Next
Apple Music today announced African superstar Burna Boy as its latest Up Next artist. As the credited creator of the genre “Afrofusion” – the rich blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, dancehall and R&B – the Nigeria-born singer and songwriter is among contemporary African music’s biggest stars and Apple Music is thrilled to be propelling his music to the […]
The Big Hash’s “Circles” Is An Anti Love Song For The Ages
Words by Mayuyuka Kaunda The Big Hash basks in the confidence of adolescence on his debut release, spitting searing bars between captivating melodies. He proves he’s as adept at hooks as he is at lyricism in a whirlwind of lesson bunking, date scheduling and crippling heartbreak. That much is clear on the 808x-produced “Circles” and […]
Jimmy Nevis features Patty Monroe on the “Ratchet” remix
Jimmy Nevis recently dropped the remix to “Ratchet”, a song off his last album, Chimera. The reimagined version was produced by Jimmy, features Cape Town rapper Patty Monroe, and is a more upbeat chilled version of the song, as oppose to the original trap version from the album. Check it out here.
ByLwansta heads to Berlin
Coming off the heels of his recent Paris appearance at Kitsuné Afterwork, ByLwansta returns to Europe in July and August. This time he is in Berlin, Germany for a one month artist residency and to make a second appearance at Berlin’s Pop-Kultur Festival. ByLwansta has teamed up with award winning Berlin-born/Los Angeles-based artist, producer and […]
Nadia Nakai’s debut “Naked” is here
One of the most anticipated albums in SA hip hop over the past few years is finally here. South African rapper and songwriter Nadia Nakai releases her debut album, “Naked.” Nadia’s “Naked” shows us that there is a strength in vulnerability, a side that the rapper is not afraid to share with her fans. The album is […]