South Africa

Lesotho’s AJFawdySeven is steadily carving out a name for himself on the international stage. After a successful collaboration in August with Eswatini rapper Amarii on the track "Mamba," AJFawdySeven now returns with a feature on "IF IT EVER DROPS,"...

Renowned artist Sizwe Alakine,  previously known as Reason, just released his much-anticipated 8th studio album Audio 2D: Dear Darkie. This album marks a significant shift in his career, as it is the first  hip-hop project he will release under...

On September 6, 2024, ZRI (pronounced Zuu-Ree) released his latest single, "Mud," featuring LaCabra and Blue Pappi, members of the hip-hop collective "The Qwellers." This release follows a string of recent projects by the Pretoria-based R&B and alternative rap...

As I sit to write this, the original "Honne," released in February this year, has already amassed a staggering 1.9 million views on YouTube and over 780,000 streams on Spotify. Those are exceptional numbers for an emerging artist like...

I like to call Nino Fresko “The Fresh Prince of Bethlehem”—and you might wonder why, but my reasons are solid. To begin with, his name, “Nino Fresko,” translates to “Fresh Boy” in Spanish. And if that isn’t fitting enough,...

In recent weeks, or perhaps even months, my patterns of music consumption have undergone a significant transformation. I recall a time when I consumed music purely in the spirit of discovery, eagerly awaiting each week's Spotify Discover Weekly playlist...

X, formerly known as Twitter, is my favorite social media platform —and for good reason. This platform has introduced me to some of South Africa’s finest hip hop talents, with one standout being Novl, a sharp lyricist and rapper...

Tyson Sybateli is a creative connoisseur and an unorthodox rapper whose lyrical prowess merges clarity with humor, conveying complex themes with remarkable artistic flair and depth. Born in Umlazi, Durban, and raised in Pretoria, he is renowned for his...

Newcastle's own VenomRaps, born Mnqobi Zolani Malevu, returns with “Potent Soul 3”, the latest installment in his critically acclaimed “Potent Soul” series. Known for his sharp, venomous lyricism, VenomRaps bares his soul on this project, weaving intricate narratives that...

Manzini, Eswatini —Rising Eswatini-based rapper Phatzus (born Phathizwe Dlamini) released his latest single, “Catch & Release”, featuring fellow Manzini rapper Livelovelxnce, on August 13, 2024. This new drop follows the success of his recent project, “LateNites in Brema”, ...