Listen To ByLwansta’s New Single “ASMR” Featuring Alisha Rose, Some.Unique.Individual and Rams

Announcing that his upcoming project Chapter Three will be the last instalment of his famed SPIJǾNGET series, ByLwansta has released a brand new single off that project. “ASMR” is the latest sonic fruit helmed by the talented storyteller and as can be expected, it is another compelling tale by the artist. This time, taking a […]
Blxckie Joins Una Rams On The Sentimental “btb”

Una Rams is gearing for the release of his upcoming mixtape, hold me when it’s cold, which is scheduled to be released in its entirety on 27 August. Having released “next2me” featuring Langa Mavuso, he has now released another single off the tape, “btb”, this time featuring Blxckie. “btb” which means break the bed, is […]
Una Rams releases “Shy” off his upcoming EP, Crush

Two years since the last project he’s released, Una Rams has sent us an invitation to love. Una has dropped a new single today off the upcoming EP, Crush. Thohoyandou-born, he describes himself as a genre-fluid sonic nomad and that’s exactly what he delivers. His sound traverses elements from varied genres to give us an […]
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 Plug TV: BudX Takeover

The Plug in association with Budweiser presents a mini documentary on the BudX launch in Johannesburg together with the stories of three creatives that resonate with brand ethos ‘Be A King.’ Tarryn TNT, Una Rams and Tinuke Eboka.
2018 – A Revelatory Year for SA Music

Words by Misa Narrates The debate about which year was the “best” or “worst” has begun online. When it comes to music, 2018 has been an interesting time. From 4 track EPs to bloated albums, 2018 was another year of musical contributions wherein a blossoming new school of talent joins the ranks of artists who […]
The Plug 100: Most Influential People in SA Urban Culture

The Oxford Dictionary defines influence as “the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself”. Additionally, it can also be concluded that influence is “the power to shape policy or ensure favourable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth”. When we embarked […]
Una Rams – The Wavy Baby

Words by Misa Narrates The last thing someone expects is an “up and coming’ artist referring to themselves as a ‘pop star’. In fact, South Africa’s music industry has seen many artists disappointingly carry the title of “up and coming” for years. However, for Una Rams referring to himself as “Venda Pop Star” is both […]
Capsule Festival Focuses on Young Talent for Waves Stage

Following the announcement a few weeks ago about the inaugural Capsule Festival taking place in Johannesburg this September, event organisers 6th Ave Group this week announced their special focus on young South African talent. CAPSULE FEST the urban street culture festival featuring headliner US rapper A$AP Ferg and super SA talent Nasty C will play […]