East Africa

After earning attention for his sharp storytelling and breakout collaboration with Emtee, fast-rising rapper JP Keller returns with a powerful new hip-hop single titled “Elevate,” featuring 19-year-old rising rap star Priddy Prince. The much-anticipated track officially releases on August...

Ghanaian rapper and one of the pioneers of the Asakaa sound, Ghana’s raw and local evolution of drill music, YGA as he is known on the streets but O'kenneth as his moniker is a rapper, songwriter and drill artist...

Kenyan producer Noisey Boi is officially back after his rebrand with, “Fala Alibonga Bad”, his majestic new single featuring rapper Mambah and the track is out now across all platforms. This release marks the first official drop from Noisey...

Nigerian rapper Jason Nkanga delivers a powerful new single with “Pi”, released today, June 27, 2025. Known for his lyrical precision and thought-provoking artistry, Jason uses Pi not just as a title but as a metaphor for boundless creativity and intellectual depth. With moody production and razor-sharp verses, the track cements his place as one of Africa’s most compelling independent hip-hop voices.

Hiphop music is the driving force the of African youth and with the first quarter of 2025 already gone we highlight the artists you should be listening to and have on rotation. So far in 2025, the continent’s diverse...

Hip-hop’s freshest voice, Dreyson, has just released his latest single “Rocking Drey” featuring rising star Fraimzy — a high-energy anthem that doubles as a fashion flex and a  brand statement. The single, now available on all major streaming platforms,...

Danski's debut EP, In The Beginning, marks a significant entry into the Kenyan hip-hop scene, showcasing his lyrical prowess and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse artists. This five-track project offers listeners a glimpse into Danski's artistic vision and...

"Utansiga" is a single by Rwandan rapper B-Threy, released on March 21, 2025. The track showcases B-Threy's distinctive style, blending Rwandan and English lyrics over a hard-hitting beat that reflects the vibrant Rwandan hip-hop scene.The title "Utansiga" translates to...

The rap girlies in Nairobi have been on a slight indefinite hiatus releasing a singke or two. This vacuum has once again created opportunity for new bold and daring rappers to step in the ring challenging their longetivity and...

Since its inception, Hip Hop has always been a cut throat game. In the 1970s the middle class families in the Bronx  were experiencing  financial difficulties as sources of employment had decreased with many businesses shutting down.The city's economic...