Luna Florentino’s road to music redemption

Luna Florentino excites me. Whether its listening to him freestyle around words that Queen Azizzar throws out at him during a Massiv Metro interview, or taking in Fresh Prince of Rustenburg one song/week at a time; there’s an ease around the mic that Koketso Ramafuthula embodies that’s difficult to ignore. Narrating his life story as […]
Rouge is back with “Bazigally”

Her first release under Sony Music Africa, Rouge has given us her new single “Bazigally.” “Bazigally” features The Ginger Mac who worked with her on her previous album called The New Era Sessions which earned her a SAMA award in 2018. The song is very edgy but also club and radio friendly and in true […]
The Plug TV: Punchline Media

The Plug presents a quick, behind the scenes look at our Punchline Media shoot for Youth Month. Featuring Manu Worldstar, Luna Florentino, Dee XCLSV, and Tony X, head over to the Covers tab to peep their stories. Video shot and edited by Loddy Thabang.
Shekhinah announces Rosefest Tour

After her platinum-status album Rose Gold, released in 2017, the music sensation Shekhinah invites you to celebrate the success of Rose Gold by going on a two date extravaganza. RoseFest is set to take place on the 9th of August 2019, coinciding with National Women’s Day in Johannesburg, and October 12 2019 in the city of […]
Punchline Media’s “Party Up, Get Paid”

To coincide with their cover of The Plug for Youth Month, we have the exclusive on Punchline Media’s new single “Party Up, Get Paid.” Out on all streaming platforms tomorrow, have a look at the official cover art below. Look familiar? 😉
Manu Worldstar’s new frontier

To many people, finding the distinction between a South African expression of a culture of Bronx, New York origin seems a natural progression. To others, that differentiation skirts a blasphemous line of diversion from the altar of hip hop foundations. Manu Worldstar is losing his religion in musical exploration and blurring every line that comes […]
Xenlaii’s Surf : AM experience

Xenlaii, a young, independent artist from Pietermartizburg debuted his SURF: AM EP and short film recently in Johannesburg with an experience that merged installation and video art. Having graduated with a degree in graphic design, Xenlaii merged all parts of his creative expression, going against the grain and challenging the way indie hip hop performances […]
Solange and Miguel to headline AFROPUNK Joburg 2019 festival

AFROPUNK, the world-renowned festival and movement, has announced the lineup for its critically acclaimed, two-day-long annual celebration, AFROPUNK Joburg, which will take place on December 30 and 31 at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. AFROPUNK Joburg’s 2019 edition continues to feature one of the most exciting and inclusive festival lineups in the world. Headlining the festival […]
Riky Rick: SA hip hop’s favourite middle child

Four years and two months ago Riky Rick dropped his debut album “Family Values”. This marked the beginning of his role as South African hip hop’s favourite middle child. South African fashionista, songwriter, rapper and producer Riky Rick was introduced to South Africa’s mainstream with 2014’s “Nafukwa”. This set the stage for him to champion […]
Owning The Show – SA hip hop’s evolution

Words by Joey Drumz In the kaleidoscopic world of music and the arts, the ability to stand out has always been at the heart of any great success story. In whatever aspect of the game these mavericks have been involved in, their ability to take advantage of the changing way in which we create and […]
BudX Launches Kings of Music in Style

Words by Mercia Tucker One of the hallmarks of great artistry is the crafting of exceptional live performances that not only endear yourself to your audience but sets you apart from your contemporaries. It’s the trump card in the suit that is the development of their career, and one that elevates the ordinary fan’s appreciation […]
YoungstaCPT: The King

For any artist, the debut album is a fabled thing. An introduction to a mass audience, a culmination of past work, and a distinct declaration of an artist’s current creative space, the debut is a significant and infinite threshold. For an artist like YoungstaCPT, this milestone comes at the perfect time and most importantly, on […]