DBN Gogo’s Zikode Records releases new single by Stixx, “Buya”
Zikode Records officially launched earlier this year in collaboration with UMG Africa. The label’s first single, “Bambelela”, made a statement with some of the hottest talent in the amapiano circuit – Young Stunna, Pabi Cooper, and Felo le Tee – featuring on it. Today, one of the label’s five artists, Stixx, releases his first single […]
Brown Dash’s Mthandazo Wabolova Is Released for Streaming on Digital Service Providers
Keeping with the odd yet welcomed trend of works by deceased artists being uploaded on streaming platforms way later than they should have been, late kwaito great Brown Dash’s seminal album Mthandazo Wabolova is the latest to receive such treatment. Released in 2004, it was Brown Dash’s sophomore album after his star-making debut, 2002’s Puff ‘N Pass. With his […]
Nasty C follows up the Ivyson Army tour with a mixtape
Fresh off his scene stealing guest verse on AKA’s latest single “Lemons (Lemonade)“, Nasty also released a project of his own in the form of Ivyson Army Tour Mixtape. Boasting 10 tracks, the mixtape is another illustration of the talented emcee’s current headspace, in that it’s a playful yet seriously crafted and executed project. In recent years, […]
K.O Releases The Third Instalment In His Skhanda Republic Series with ‘SR3’
One of the longest standing SA hip hop veterans, K.O, has released his long awaited 4th album, SR3. Serving as a third instalment in a series that began with his 2014 solo debut album Skhanda Republic, the album comes after great anticipation from his most ardent fans. Considering that it had been two years since his last […]
A-Reece and Marcus Harvey Have “Dreams” On New Single
A collaboration that seems to be written in the stars has finally happened. Cult hero A-Reece links up with the incomparable Marcus Harvey, whose own star is rising rapidly. The two join forces on the brooding and contemplative “Dreams”, which finds them talking about escaping in their minds through dreams because of the harsh realities […]
AKA Taps In Nasty C For New Collaboration “Lemons (Lemonade)”
Since his very public private life woes, AKA has been on a comeback of sorts with every release. While he has never quite reached the heights of his previous streak, there’s a concerted effort from the “Fela In Versace” hitmaker to re-establish himself as the trailblazing superstar he sees himself as. The new single “Lemons […]
Touchline Releases Emotionally Charged EP Before I Say More
Fan favourite wordsmith Touchline has released his emotionally charged EP Before I Say More. Consisting of six songs, the EP’s sonic make up is bleeding soulful instrumentals that allow Touchline to fully get into his emotional ruminations. Even the change in tempo of some songs like “Somewhere In Between” and “Omuhle” is still underscored by a […]
Flvme shows the breadth of his musicianship on GERMANDER II
One of the most anticipated albums of 2022, GERMANDER II is finally out. FLVME, who has been on a streak of great features in the past year has been teasing the said album, speaking about it and as such, substantial hype and buzz was created around it. In July, he released the first single off […]
Priddy Ugly Is At The Apex Of His Powers On Latest Release ‘MUD’
Few things are as rewarding as seeing an artist who by all hopes and intents was already really good, take himself seriously enough to still want to improve, and actually achieve that. Such is the trajectory of Priddy Ugly since he bursted into the scene with 2016’s You Don’t Know Me Yet. This is an MC and […]
Venom and Shishiliza deliver a beautifully executed album with ‘Love is Pain’
After considerable buzz for most of the year, Venom and Shishiliza’s Love Is Pain album has finally been released. Led by two singles that had the streets in a chokehold, “Sondela” and “Vuka“, the album’s mood and vibe was accurately forecasted by the two lead singles. Mellow and laid back amapiano soundscapes that have jazz and soul sensibilities abound […]
Reporting live from the corner, Maglera Doe Boy’s ‘Diaspora’ paints a picture of the hood
North-West’s shining sun Maglera Doe Boy has finally released his highly anticipated album Diaspora. An album full of incredible ambition, passion and personality, it’s a 12 track journey that re-introduces us to the genius that is Maglera Doe Boy. Replete with personal stories as well as painted pictures of the hood and community he comes from, Diaspora does […]
Cassper throws his hat in the diss track ring with “4 Steps Back”
It has been two weeks since Big Zulu released his inexplicably scathing yet friendly diss track “150 Bars” and a slew of responses have come as a result. Of those mentioned in Big Zulu’s diss track, K.O. was the first one to respond swiftly with his song “OMEGA FREESTYLE”. Kwesta then responded with “Quanthum (First Load)”. […]