Sjava Releases His Long Awaited Third Album Isibuko
Sjava has finally released his long awaited third album, Isibuko, which translates to ‘mirror’ in IsiZulu. The album is being well received by the masses, with Sjava receiving high praise for putting together a beautiful album. Clocking in at 1 hour and 13 minutes, the album consists of 18 songs. Produced predominantly by esteemed producer Ruff, who […]
Blxckie Releases Two New Songs on Papa Fetti To Close Off The First Month Of The Year
It looks like Blxckie has carried his generosity and high output into the new year. Known to be working on and releasing new music consistently, 2023 is no different. He has done it again. The KZN native has just released his second contribution of the year in the form of Papa Fetti – a short and sweet two-piece. His first […]
AKA Releases New Single “Prada” Featuring Khuli Chana Ahead Of New Album Release Mass Country
Continuing his orbit into a return to form, AKA has released the third single (“Lemons (Lemonade)” and “Paradise” were the first and second singles) off his highly anticipated upcoming album Mass Country, simply titled “Prada”. The song, co-produced by AKA, Christer, Zadok and FĎ, is built around a recognisable house (dance/electronic) sample of the song “Darlin” by Knee […]
Between Musical Shifts; Kwesta and Kabza de Small Just Want To Speak N Vrostaan
How Kwesta and Kabza De Small’s ‘Speak N Vrostaan’ plots the future by merging the sounds of the present and the past During the early noughties, Kwaito – once the creative outlet for young South Africans in the ‘90s – was supplanted by the breakbeats, syncopated rhythms and layered lyricism of Hip Hop. Fast forward […]
MTV Base Hottest MCs list for 2022 is out
For over a decade now, the MTV Base Hottest MCs List has remained as one the most talked about mainstream yearly fixture in the South African hip hop calendar. While the jury is still out regarding whether the list still holds the same esteem it once did, there’s no denying that each time the list is revealed, it […]
MashBeatz Releases His Producer Compilation Album THIS IS RELIGION
At this point, MashBeatz is an undeniable household name in South African hip hop. He has come a long from being an inhouse producer for one crew out of PTA, to becoming a fully fledged independent and highly sought after producer whose name rings bells in the streets and his hand reaches across the entire game. […]
Ginger Trill Releases New Album, Burn After Reading: The B.A.R.
Rap veteran and one of Potch’s shining sons, Ginger Trill, released his latest album Burn After Reading: The B.A.R Album to thunderous applause of approval. Having taken a hiatus in the past year, the much loved emcee has returned with a near flawless album that reminds hip hop fans (who may have forgotten) why the brilliant wordsmith remains […]
[VIDEO] Watch AKA’s Music Video For His Latest Single “Paradise”
Gearing up for a 2023 first quarter album release, AKA releases the second single off the forthcoming album. “Paradise”, featuring renowned amapiano star Musa Keys and Ghanaian songbird Gyakie, is a slow tempoed love song that furthers AKA’s inclination for romantic songs. The song finds Super Mega expressing his frustration that despite all the sweet […]
Nasty C Addresses Some Personal Stuff On Latest Release “No Big Deal”
Nasty C made an appearance on T-Bo Touch’s afternoon show on Metro FM The Touchdown the other day (23 November). He debuted the verse that would eventually become “No Big Deal” – a deeply personal soliloquy that finds him getting some things off his chest. Rapping the verse over Jay-Z’s “Kingdom Come” instrumental on the show, Nasty raised […]
Espacio Dios Returns With Latest Single “Pelo” Featuring Maglera Doe Boy
Espacio Dios is a long way from being the ‘bubbling under’ sensation he once was, and is instead a firm fan favourite whose every release is anticipated greatly. Making a case for why that is, one shouldn’t look further than his latest single “Pelo” featuring emcee extraordinaire Maglera Doe Boy. Serving as his first solo release […]
Focalistic reps Garankuwa in sophomore album Ghetto Gospel
Focalistic has become a mainstay in the music industry since his debut album in 2020. Seen as a torchbearer for the amapiano genre within the South African music landscape, he has gone on to enjoy immense popularity, going as far as touring overseas numerous times with other notable amapiano artists. His debut album Sghubu Ses’ Excellent housed his […]
K.O’s Smash Hit “SETE” Continues To Soar As It Reaches 10 Million Streams
The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA), which publishes The Official South African Chart (TOSAC), has recognised K.O’s smash hit “SETE” as having reached an impressive 10 million streams. K.O released “SETE”, featuring Amapiano star Young Stunna and fellow rapper Blxckie, in August 2022. It was released as the second single off the then upcoming 4th album […]