South Africa

It's safe to assert that Durban is currently the epicenter of South African Trap culture and music. With Blxckie constantly releasing new tracks, the Qwellers keeping the streets vibrant, and Usimamane and Tony Dayimane making waves, 2024 is the...

Evolve.Co is proud to announce the release of Teddy James III’s latest project, a double-track EP featuring “18” and “BLEEEEEEED.” The EP is available today on all digital platforms.Teddy James III, formerly known as James Teddy Chemaly-Parker, is an...

Lesedi The DJ has unveiled his long-awaited single, "Top of the Money," featuring Kiddo CSA, Loatinover Pounds, and Flow Jones Jr. This electrifying track is masterfully produced by WXVEAMBIENT & CRXIGCREATES, with cover art crafted by Loatinover Pounds, who...

The dynamic South African rap duo, C-Side Boyz, comprising the lyrical geniuses Jepedoh and Dahoodhope, are thrilled to announce the release of their latest single, "Inani Lay'zolo," accompanied by an electrifying new music video shot by Whizpix Media.The new...

Eswatini born rapper and hip hop artist Oriiginelle has at long last dropped her joint EP with renowned South African producer Soduh Beats. This comes after Oriiginelle had been teasing the release of this project all along as she...

A formidable force, a well-rounded creative, an indomitable warrior of South African music culture—this is just one way to describe Riky Rick. Undoubtedly, there are myriad ways in which creatives across South Africa and the continent can describe the force...

On July 15, 2024, Eswatini-born, Johannesburg-based hip hop artist Whoisbabyesco released his latest single, "Ace of Spades." Produced by 808Sallie and AriaTyX5, the track boasts raw and innovative soundscapes.Upon my first listen, I detected elements of street or gangster...

When asked why I'm part of the cast of the "No Mistakes'' music video by Grixxly and Amarii, I'll jokingly say I was forced to be there. The truth is, I left work early that day just to be...

Producers continue to play a vital yet often underappreciated role in hip hop culture and the broader music industry. From composing intricate melodies and crafting all the musical elements of a track to bringing together artists from various genres...

Hennessy has a longstanding and significant relationship with hip hop culture, thus becoming an iconic brand within the hip hop community. In hip hop, Hennessey serves as a symbol of accomplishment and status due to the luxurious nature of...