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South African Drill Group Don’t Play Mob Out With “Fairly Odd Freestyle”

Don’t Play Mob, the pioneering South African drill and rap group hailing from Wynberg, a suburb in Cape Town, is making waves in the music industry with their latest single, “Fairly Odd Freestyle.” Regarded as the trailblazers of drill-rap in Cape Town, the group is gaining international recognition as they bring their unique South African flavor to the global drill scene, heavily influenced by the UK, New York, and Chicago drill scenes.

Released on Friday, June 2, “Fairly Odd Freestyle” showcases Don’t Play Mob’s raw talent and innovative approach to music production. The single, which samples the iconic cartoon “Fairly Odd Parents,” has already gained significant traction, amassing over 10,000 views on YouTube within its first two days and garnering thousands of streams on Spotify.

With their captivating lyrics and hard-hitting beats, Don’t Play Mob takes listeners on a journey into the street life and experiences of Wynberg, Cape Town. Their authenticity and storytelling ability shine through in “Fairly Odd Freestyle,” a track that encapsulates the struggles and triumphs of their local community.

Don’t Play Mob’s emergence in the music scene has been groundbreaking, as they have pioneered the drill-rap genre in Cape Town. Their music represents the voice of their community, and their innovative fusion of South African influences with drill elements has captivated audiences and critics alike.

By incorporating their own unique style into the global drill movement, Don’t Play Mob is putting South African drill on the map. With their thought-provoking lyrics and infectious energy, the group is paving the way for the South African drill scene to flourish on an international scale.

“Fairly Odd Freestyle” is available for streaming on popular platforms such as Spotify, where it has already gained significant traction. The accompanying music video, released on YouTube, offers a visually captivating experience that complements the powerful lyrics and infectious beats.

As Don’t Play Mob continues to establish themselves as frontrunners in South African drill and rap, “Fairly Odd Freestyle” serves as a testament to their innovation and artistry. Their commitment to representing their community and introducing the world to the unique sound of South African drill solidifies their position as a rising force in the global music landscape.

Lekan Salamii Celebrates Birthday with “ITAN” (Story) Episode 1

Gospel indigenous rapper Lekan Salamii celebrates his birthday on the 3rd of June by documenting his life journey and putting it out as a song.

Lekan Salamii formerly known as Oluwatomi released a song tilted “Itan.” Off his forthcoming tape “Agba Ijebu”, in 2018. “Itan” which means “Story” in Yoruba language. Lekan Salamii narrates his life story in this song as he celebrates his birthday on the 3rd of June 2018. “Story of my life, modupe mo wa alive.”

This year 2023, Lekan Salamii speaks about his life and journey from the very beginning up until university days, which includes when and where he was born, his academic struggle and friends, and he tags this the re-delivery of ITAN 2018.

Lekan Salamii, also says in 2024, he will speak on life after university, work, career, postgraduate, relationships, marriage and where he might be in 2024. Lekan says this is the type of music he loves to create.

To celebrate his birthday which was on the 3rd of June 2023, Lekan Salamii starts with ITAN (STORY) episode 1. Watch video below:

Follow on social media @lekansalamii

Nxrwth Reunites with $pacely, RJZ & Sky Kuu On Burn

Back with a bang from hiatus, young Ghanaian producer Nxrwth reminds us why he was a force to reckon with when La meme gang was running Accra’s youth culture. The hiphop producer reunites with fellow La meme Gang members $pacely and RJZ on the nostalgic Trap joint which also sees a guest appearance from long term friend Sky Kuu.

The song’s production is centered around Nxrwth’s urge to push the “Afro-Rage” culture, a sub-genre that consists of Afrobeats and Trap, a trademark that has been powering La Meme from the start. 

Follow the Ghanaian producer on social media for more; @nxwrth

King Kaka teases new music as he wraps up his tour in L.A

Veteran rapper King Kaka took to Twitter to share a brief snippet of the latest project he is working on while in Los Angeles, USA. The Kenyan artist just concluded the Madaraka tour, which saw him stage shows across various cities.

The rabbit king stayed in his element as he represented the 254 on the global stage. He also represented the greatest Kenyan artists with his creative graphic t-shirts.

While in LA, he shared a behind-the-scenes snippet while on set shooting a video of an upcoming project. The video is in collaboration with one of LA’s finest Yelohill.

King Kaka aims to take his music international and has a history of working with the best in the game globally. This ambition makes him raise the bar high to motivate his peers.

This latest project is titled “Rhymebook Ya Nutcase” and is scheduled for release in June. Fans are to expect a very dope project judging from the snippet he shared.

Stay tuned for updates, and keep checking our pages for the official release date.

NEW PLAYLIST: Fresh Music Friday

Today we happily announce exciting changes to of our regular New Music Friday Playlists to Fresh Music Friday with rappers & artists being featured as the playlist cover star every week, As we begin this new and exciting journey and kick-start our very first Fresh Music Friday Playlist.

Listen to Fresh Music Friday on Spotify

Our Cover star for the week is the Talented rapper from Lagos, Nigeria, High M, a lyrical assassin in his own right and versatile artist, rapper, songwriter and singer, as he delivers his highly anticipated tune Breast Comes First, the rapper flexes his muscle on the Afrobeat inspired tune.

The aim of OUR PLAYLIST rebrand is to continue promoting the African RAP Industry and its Hiphop scene, giving our continents rap stars and underground aRTIST A spot to shine.

David Bunna (CCO/Founder)

The “Fresh Music Friday” playlist is a convenient way for fans, music enthusiasts, lovers of hiphop and general music lovers to stay updated with the latest releases and discover new artists and songs from across the continent. It can be an excellent resource for discovering emerging talent and fresh music, as well as keeping up with the latest offerings from established rappers. It’s worth noting that our playlist strictly promotes African Rappers and African Hiphop Industry at large or Black rappers in the diaspora

Follow @hiphopafricaa on all social media platforms for more…

Dizasta Vina shows out with a new hit single, “Kesho”

Tanzanian rapper Dizasta Vina recently showed out on his latest single, Kesho. This is a Swahili word referring to tomorrow. The track addresses the uncertainties that may come and the golden chance it offers.

He started his musical journey in 2010 when he released his first mixtape, “The Lost One”. Since then, he has released several projects which have received critical acclaim.

Various genres, such as soul, jazz and rock, influence Dizasta Vina’s music. He often incorporates samples from classic songs and movies into his beats. He also experiments with different languages and dialects, such as Swahili and English.

The lyrics are rich with metaphors, wordplay, and references to history, culture, religion, and politics. He tackles themes such as poverty, corruption, violence, relationships and identity. He also creates fictional characters and scenarios to illustrate his messages and perspectives.

Dizasta Vina has managed to gain ground in the industry with his originality and creativity. His loyal fan base supports his music and appreciates his artistry.

Dizasta Vina is one of the most talented and influential rappers in Tanzania. He is a storyteller who uses rap as a medium to express himself and inspire others. He is a visionary who challenges the norms and pushes the boundaries of hip-hop.

Check out the track below and let us know your thoughts.

Olamide & Asake Continues Their Chemistry On True Religion

True Religion

Nigerian legendary rapper, singer and songwriter Olamide has just dropped the first single of his forthcoming 10th studio album.

The record which he titled “New Religion” features his label signee and superstar singer, Asake.

With New Religion, the rapper has once again displayed the collaborative power he shares with Asake.

The two have so far been on three records together, and every single one of those records has been phenomenal.

However, New Religion which is set to be the rapper’s first single off his forthcoming 10th studio album “Unruly” has earmarked a different hallmark to the collaborative power of both stars.

READ ALSO: BOJ & OdumoduBlvck Shines On “No Option”

Olamide has continued to grow both lyrically and even with his delivery, his verses in recent times are always tailored to pass a precise message.

He also gives us insights into where his mind and mental space have been in recent times.

The album “Unruly” which according to the rapper will be his last body of work, is set to be released next month.

Fans have continued to share their heartfelt decisions both on the song and how they will come to terms with the possibility of not hearing Olamide more regularly after the new album drops.

Listen to New Religion with the link above, while we look forward to what is to come.

Ke Nako Ya Ma Nigga: Dali Danger Drops Debut

The most dangerous man in Vosloorus and passionate hater of pies, Dali Danger, has officially released his debut album, KNYMN (Ke Nako Ya Ma Nigga).

Following his initial announcement as well as some single releases, Dali shared that this was a dream come true. “I’ve waited my whole life for this moment,” he said as he released his body of work to the world.

Ke Nako Ya Ma Nigga (directly translated to “it’s time for the niggas [Hip Hop heads]”) sits at just 9 tracks long and is indicative of its Kwaito influence, from the production to the interpolations. Growing up, Dali was inspired to pursue music after hearing a Kabelo “Bouga Luv” Mabalane classic.

“To that 6-year-old boy who heard ‘Pantsula 4 Lyf’ and was inspired to chase his dream, this one’s for you.”

Dali Danger

The album highlights life in the hood, Dali’s love for music, as well as his aspirations; a successful music career and a soft life that enables him to give back to his day ones for their love and support.

Feature appearances include Loki, ASAP Shembe, and Tweezy, who deliver stellar performances to help bring the project to life. Ke nako ya ma nigga!

Listen below:

BOJ & OdumoduBlvck Shines On “No Option”

No Option

Nigerian singer and songwriter, BOJ DRB has just released “No Option” off volume 2 of his most recent album “Gbagada Express“.

The project which features a lot of talented stars, also features the hottest Nigerian rapper on the block, OdumoduBlvck.

The record they titled “No option” sees us enjoy the old but golden flows we all know BOJ to possess. Odumodu, on the other hand, comes in with his usual always scintillating flow with which he rides the wave through the whole length of his verse on the record.

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The features come without much surprise since Odumodu is signed to Teezee’s label (A pioneer member of the DRB Lasgidi)

Enjoy “No Option” with the link below.

TBT: WTF Happened to Witness The Funk?

In 2015 three boys from Durban had the whole of Mzansi with their unique sound Gqom-trap, pioneered in their breakout single ‘Wangnika’ featuring Aewon Wolf. Their signature sound took hold of the country when they released their nationwide hit ‘Nomusa.’ This was the era of Babes Wodumo and Emtee’s come up— WTF was a cocktail of both sounds.

Young party goers, shirtless white kids and backpack carrying black kids at Hunters and Castle hosted festivals in Joburg, or Durban July, were all singing “Nomusa, Nomusa, I won’t fall for her rachet trap.”

Then their debut album ‘Finding Nomusa‘ arrived and the boys toured the country, from the Cape to Limpopo, and got nominations in the Metro FM Awards for Best Hit Single (iLife) and won best newcomer at the South African Hip Hop Awards, and Best Group at the 2016 South African Music Awards.

‘iLife’ had such big names as JR, Slique and Okmalumkoolkat on it alongside the boys.

But then when the world was ready for their music, they disappeared.

WTF Happened to WTF?

Witness the Funk was made up of three young boys from Durban, Lindokuhle ‘Efelow’ Gcwensa, Charles ‘Aux Cable’ Mchunu, and Nhlakanipho ‘Moshine Magnif’ Shongwe.

The oldest of the three Moshine was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and could no longer continue with the group, most SA music fans thought the group had gone into oblivion ,but the other two members Aux Cable and Efelow had to go on as solo acts, but they could not quite tech the heights the group had seen in its short stint.

Sad to see that such a vibrant act that looked like they were about to dominate the new generation of SA hip hop, just fizzle out into thin air after dominating Mzansi social media, even bagging a feature with DJ Tira on ‘Sbusiso.’

The group went from a MAMAS performance in 2015 to rape allegations against all three members in April 2016, which was the beginning of their silence on the music scene.

A few years ago, Moshine was spotted on the streets of Durban freestyling, looking nothing like he used to back in the group’s heydays. Rumours flew that his drastic health and physical changes is not only due to his disorder but also as a result of chronic drug use.

All we know now is that the group is still making music as a duo, but there is no concrete news about a release or a show.

What’s your favorite WTF song?

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