South Africa

Fresh from a prolific feature run in 2024, which cemented him as Eswatini Hip Hop’s MVP, Amarii has launched the 2025 hip hop season with a bang. Last Friday (10 January 2025), the Manzini native unveiled his drill-inspired two-pack...

2024 was a transformative year for me, particularly when it came to my relationship with music. My playlists took a surprising turn as I gravitated toward trap : a genre characterized by infectious beats, carefree vibes, and undeniable grooves....

Hip hop has always been a stage brimming with masculine energy. For decades, women have had to elbow their way into the spotlight, often measured by standards set by their male counterparts. “Too feminine.” “Too soft.” “Too sexual.” These...

When Lowfeye began teasing his fresh-off-the-block single, Khukhumele, in early December, I knew right away it would become an anthem I’d shamelessly overplay. Khukhumele is a scorching collaboration between Lowfeye and LaCabra, produced by the ever-talented Brotherkupa. And how...

The perfect assist exists, not just in soccer but in music too. In soccer, fans rave about Kevin De Bruyne threading the needle, Mohammed Salah’s game-changing passes, or how one precise assist can shift the course of a match...

Hailing from the vibrant streets of Umlazi, DJ and producer SiphoMjita (Sipho Mkize) graces us with a soul-stirring anthem, “Brand New Me,” released on November 29, 2024. The track is a luminous collaboration with AYON (Ayanda Mfeka), a rising...

K. Darrow caught my attention back in 2022 when he released his electrifying EP, Tandla neTinyawo. A genre-blending project, the EP seamlessly wove together African trap, AfroBeats, and AfroPop under the masterful production of Alex Muti. What stood out...

In hip-hop, legacy is written in sequences, the recurring threads that deepen the narrative. Elements of legacy become synonymous with an artist’s identity. Think of how Kendrick Lamar has his The Heart series, Drake pens introspection and freezes moments...

DJs in Hip Hop play a vital role, they are the curators of compelling collaborations, the storytellers of the streets and the architects of Hip Hop culture. In fact, even DJ albums have always been the unsung pillars...

“Why do girls like you? It must be the personality, ’cause it’s definitely not the looks,” Blxckie joked in a throwback video. But here’s the twist: he wasn’t lying. Blxckie, also known as Somnyama or King Bhuxuza, has parlayed...