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 […]
Ranking The 30 Best Khuli Chana Songs
Khuli Chana is enjoying a second act of sorts. All within the first half of 2021, he has had two pivotal moments already. His towering performance on Stino Le Thenny’s “Mshimane 2.0” alongside K.O. as well as the release and subsequent success of his latest single “Buyile” Ft. TylerICU, Stino Le Thwenny & Lady Du. […]
[VIDEO] Khuli Chana Completes The Return With Pristine Visuals For “Buyile”
Having released his latest searing single “Buyile” a month ago, Khuli Chana has returned with pristine visuals for the hip hop and amapiano hybrid song. The music video depicts a family affair, as Khuli Chana’s significant other Lamiez Holworthy co-stars in the music video, true to Khuli Chana’s line in the song, “I gave the […]
Khuli Chana Back Again Like He Never Left with “Buyile”
Announcing a comeback of sorts, though never having completely left in the first place, Khuli Chana returned with a smash hit in the form of “Buyile” released on Friday, 16 April 2021. Featuring the Bloemfontein heavyweight duo of Stino Le Thwenny (marking the second collaboration between them after the latter’s “Mshimane 2.0”), the new lady […]
[VIDEO] Khuli Chana drops “Havenots” Video feat. Maglera Doe Boy
The video for the song that inspired the title of Khuli Chana’s latest album has dropped. Featuring Maglera Doe Boy – or MDB – it’s a cinematic stunner. In our cover interview with him, he said of the song and album “So Planet of the HaveNots is not really speaking to the guy on the intersection, […]
The 10 Best KG Hooks, Ranked
KayGizm has delivered some of the most memorable choruses in South African hip-hop. In honour of his birthday, we rank the 10 best hooks he has contributed to in his legendary career. Often credited as Kay Gee, KayGizm or KG, Kgaugelo Choabi is one of the most skilled songwriters, with the most recognizable voices in […]
The Plug x Castle Lite present: 100 Most Influential People in Urban Culture
“There’s no argument. I am a hundred percent the reason why hip hop is drenched.” Part of his Utatakho Remix verse that shook up the fourth quarter of 2019, Riky Rick stakes his claim on the game boldly with that bar. Hubris is almost a cornerstone of hip hop, but who really got the block […]
The Synergy of Brands and Culture
Brands and culture have always been intertwined and working together to provide consumers with experiences that are relatable and resonate with the audience. However, more than ever, brands are incorporating the mediums of music, art, and entertainment into their major campaigns. South Africa is no different and the last year has seen an unprecedented level […]
Khuli Chana: The Blueprint
Khuli Chana begins “Endurance” – the opening track off his upcoming album, Planet of the HaveNots – with the lyrics “’Ha o tshwere Chana go ka palang?’/ the confidence was colossal, no sekala se se ka e kalang/ had to learn quick or hung out to be dormant/ flipped a couple of pages, learned all […]
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 […]
HomeComing Events Leading a Revolution
Interview by Glenn Kisela HomeComing Africa is a revolution that continues to grow from strength to strength. From humble beginnings of friends at a picnic to a Pan-African celebration of this continent, the growth of HomeComing Africa has been phenomenal and unrelenting. That level of growth doesn’t come without passion, intelligence and a dash of […]
One Source Live Set To Take Over Joburg
The legendary kwaito group, Bongo Maffin has joined the African Creative Revolution. Led by incredible singer-song writer, Thandiswa Mazwai, the group continue their historic reunion after 12-years apart at One Source Live (OSL) on Saturday 24 March 2018. One Source Live is an all-day festival celebrating the transformative power of African creativity spanning music, fashion, […]