Announced over a month ago, Dee Koala officially releases Anazinto which has already accumulated thousands of streams just days post-release.
Rapping over a slow tempo, drum-laced instrumental, Dee tackles various parts of her being, from betrayal to grief, all while keeping her head up, working hard, and looking forward to a brighter future.
LeoPr3ttyAugust follows through with carrying her message as he closes off the song.
O-Block, Chicago rapper, Lil Durk and Veteran North Carolina rapper J.Cole debuted their highly anticipated single ‘All My Life’ on Friday, May 13th, 2023. The song has garnered rave review from fans and and critics alike since its release. Nigerian rapper and Singer Swayvee has come out to state how very similar the song sounds to his 2021 hit of the same title.
Apart from both songs sharing a title ‘All My Life,’ both songs also gave the same drum pattern and the same hook pattern.
Also Swayvee is also known as The Bandage Bandit, he is often seen covered in bandages in his videos and photos, the cover art of his ‘All My Life’ single has an animation of himself covered in bandages and Durk’s song cover also sees the OTF rapper covered in bandages.
Click the links below to listen to both songs and see if there is indeed a similarity.
Coincidence, plagiarism or just a case of great Artistes thinking alike, what do you think?
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South African R&B/Hip Hop artists Ricky Tyler and Tellaman have debuted the long awaited visuals for their hit collaboration ‘Sunday Drive.’The duo previously collaborated on Tella’s extended playlist ‘Good Regardless’ on the song ‘Like A Drug.’
With an infectious hook from Tyler that goes “till we can be 25, we can be 45 baby. “Sunday Drive is a slow tempo love song about long walks and driving on old cars under Sunday Sunsets and talking about future kids with a love interest.
Ricky took to his Instagram story to post a visualizer for the single which serves as prelude to the official video, on his birthday.
Click the link below to read our special birthday post for Ricky Tyler.
Could this be the lead single to an upcoming Sophomore album?
The Def Jam Africa signee from Spruitview has not released a project since his 2020 debut album ‘Small World.’
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Veteran South African rapper Ntokozo Mdluli, popularly known as K.O, did a pit stop at the UK Podcast Drinks with Noms in London, for an interview, in the midst of his UK Tour. Amongst other things discussed was Mr. Cash time’s legacy, which the host pointed out that a lot of people so not give K.O his due recognition for his contributions to the SA rap culture and music industry as a whole, as opposed to some other of his colleagues.
The Polokwane-born rapper stated that although his fans have love for him and he is not complaining about the reception, it is still true a lot of people always take him to the back seat when discussing SA hip hop hierarchies, and he believes he partly to blame for it.
“I’ve never done just the K.O concert back home like where it’s like okay, this is specifically if you walk through those doors you are solely going in there to see this man,” he stated. “My peers have done that, you’re talking about Cassper Nyovest, even AKA and all those kinds of people. I’ve never done that.”
He is referring to Cassper and Kiernan being the two biggest and most influential South African rappers of the last decade, due to their musical releases, collaborations, beef and concerts— the latter especially propelling into Supernova status in the industry.
Cassper has filled up about half a dozen stadiums in and around South Africa in his #Fillup concerts starting from The Coca-cola Dome and FNB stadium in Johannesburg to Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban and Kuisebmund Stadium in Namibia etc. Lst year Don Billiato also fillef up his hometown’s stadium, Mmabatho stadium in Mafikeng.
AKA on the other hand, before his demise had the Supa Mega concert that began in Cape Town and expanded. Ricky Rick had Cottonfest which is arguably the biggest annual music festival in Mzansi.
Even younger acts like Nasty C and A-Reece have done the Ivyson Tour and Reece Effect, respectively.
But K.O maintained that he still has a huge legacy regardless and nobody can touch his level of consistency and longevity in the game. “Im ageing like fine wine in the music space, I’m setting a whole new tone,” he spoke about his introduction of new sounds like Skhanda and Maskandi at different times if his solo career, after beginning as one-third of the legendary Kwaito-rap group Teargas.
After ten years, the ‘Sete’ hit maker parted ways with Ma-E and Ntukza and went solo in 2014, with his classic solo debut album ‘Skhanda Republic.’
The Skhanda Republic’ franchise has spawned three different volumes in 2014, 2017 and the latest coming in 2022 and housed the international hit ‘Sete.’
“I think I’m really living the life a lot of hip-hop artists how would they like to see themselves. The longevity that I’m showcasing right now, I’m probably the first one in SA to be at it for this long and be this great for this long,” K.O said.
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For some time now, SA Hip Hop fans have been requesting a collaboration between Nasty C and MagleraDoeBoy, though it never materialized until recently when a photo of the two in a makeshift hotel studio surfaced on the internet.
Posted by Nani Chehore, who was behind the production of Nasty C’s Strings & Bling as well as Zulu Man With Some Power, he tagged Mashbeatz, MDB, Nasty C, Tellaman, and guitarist, Dylan Fine.
In the photo, we see Mashbeatz seated in front of a laptop while MDB stands beside him facing a mic. In the back are the rest of the crew including Tellaman who fans are elated to hear from since his last release in late 2022.
There were no more pictures to be shared though just one was enough to get us amped for what the gang has cooked up. We’ll keep you updated on the latest.
This is not a drill; Kenyan rap group Wakadinali has finally dropped the highly anticipated ”Sikutambui” video. If you know anything about Kenyan drill, you recognise them as best in the game.
The trio comprises a slick Scar Mkadinali, hard-hitting Domani Munga and laid-back Sewersydaa. The group took over the airwaves with their hit songs, putting the Kenyan drill on the map. Wakadinali are among the most popular rap groups in East Africa thanks to their consistent releases and raw style. They also don’t believe in artist censorship or creative control by corporates.
Wakadinali’s Scar, Domani Munga and Sewersydaa on stage.
Wakadinali affiliates with the streets under the name Rong Rende. The collective comprises producers, directors, visual artists and other rap artists. The group works together to push and establish the brand.
Rong Rende refers to a group you don’t want to mess with in sheng. They have continuously worked hard to make Wakadinali a household name and one of Kenya’s best rap groups.
Wakadinali’s ZozaNation
With humble beginnings as underground artists, the trio dreamed of building an artist-friendly record label. This led them to work hard in showcasing not only their rhyme ability but also their management acumen.
They finally set up ZozaNation, their management and distribution company. The move proved successful with the signing of Dyana Cods, who established herself as one of the best female rappers in Kenya.
Sikutambui draws heavily from the street experience of Eastlands estates, where the group members hail from. With heavy sheng usage, the track highlights the experience of coming from the East.
The video brings the energetic song to life, exhibiting the group’s undeniable charisma and talent. Anchored in simplicity, it focuses on their live performances to allow the audience to view the authenticity with a raw and unfiltered aesthetic.
The video is quickly gaining traction, garnering an impressive view count. This is a testament to the groups growing influence and popularity. They have solidified their position in the game and left fans highly anticipating their next project.
Wakadinali have consistently displayed their artistry and proved to be one of the country’s most promising acts. They, indeed, are the beasts from the East.
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After the success of his trending hit ‘Live Forever’ in 2021, Abeokuta born Nigerian singer and rapper Oluwakayode Oyetoro, popularly known as Kayode dropped a slew of singles that although successful, didn’t quite hit the level of popularity amongst Nigerian mainstream audiences. Fast forward two years after ‘Live Forever’ and Kayode and his ‘The Kay Gang’ collective shared the 24 year old’s debut mainstream project with fans on the 12th of May 2023.
The project which serves as his mainstream debut, and a follow up to 2020’s ‘Playtime is Over EP,’ consists of seven songs that Kay Kay describes as “emotional works of art that speaks to the beauty and complexities of the human condition.”
The EP features signature 808 and hi hat laced emo-drill production he has come to identify with since his 2021 breakout single ‘Live Forever.’
The EP is ushered in by the very familiar female voice tag saying an ecstatic “Kay Kayyy,” immediately the 808s drop you can tell it’s a Kayode song, he has managed to carve a niche for himself with his beat choices.
The somber ‘Fill Me Up’ serves as the intro— both a prayer and a manifesto to “level up and free my soul” by a troubled young mind trying to escape their reality.
The following track ups the tempo from a solemn reflection cut to a more Afro inclined ode to a love interest who he is telling to be patient for their time to be spoiled— titled ‘Baby Relax.”
The melodies on this track are reminiscent of another ‘Kay Kay,’ Neville record’s Khaid.
Previously released “All I Need,” is more similar to the much familiar, ‘Live Forever’ with the artist’s pitch going one octave higher
‘On My Mind,’ follows the same path, but it takes it up a notch, being less repetitive and redundant on the hook, and employs more melodies on the production and delivery.
The song speaks of responsibility, trials and tribulations while trying to navigate life in Lagos, in the underground seen of the music industry and keeping his relationship with his girl afloat.
“I had opps outside of my house on a Monday night,” Psycho YP flourishes on the melodic drill beat as Kay Kay recruits both YP and Odumodublvck to deliver two very energetic verses to spice up lead single ‘Blessings.’
“Take my belt when I am not Israel (Adesanya)?” raps Declan Rice rapper, Odumodublvck, to end his very violent, threat filled verse. Kay Kay is relegated to just the hook on this one.
‘I Don’t Want Your Love,’ is a lady’s favorite, despite it’s ironic theme of a Lagos playboy vois of emotions due to past hurt.
The album closes out with ‘Chop This Life,’ a victory lap manifesto, a somewhat more upbeat version of the intro.
The strength of this EP is Kayode’s ability to glide effortlessly on the beats without seeming to try to do too much, minimalism constitutes the beauty of Oyetoro’s music.
One downside about the EP is the almost monotonous production, excess use of 808s and a lack of sonic variety.
Highlights: Psycho YP and Odumodublvck’s verses, I don’t want your love.
Lowlights: could use better penning and more versatility in production and melodies.
VERDICT: Shows signs of an artist who is capable of so much more, running his first lap, we are excited to see what Kay Kay will blossom into in the future. A strong introduction to the mainstream.
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While awaiting his degree from the department of Political Science from the University of Lagos, 22-year-old Oluwakayode Oyetoro, known mononymously as Kayode to his fans and other music lovers celebrated a grand entrance into the Nigerian music scene through the dance video sharing app Tik Tok, when his song ‘Live Forever’ powered by over 300 thousand usages of it’s sound—to the top of many playlists in 2021.
Like Most Gen Z creatives Kayode does not want to be boxed in to a particular genre or style. The rapper and Singer who has been making music offciallly for three years now has experimented and fused several sounds into his music since his 2019 debut, ‘Confessions.’
Even his huge 2022 hit ‘Live Forever’ is an emo-trap plus Afro and hip hop fusion. One can hear the clear Wizkid and Lil Wayne influence in his music as he has revealed in the past that those were his biggest influences growing up alongside member of the Mohits Crew.
Friendship and family are important to Oyetoro, and this is showcased in him employing his close friends, a collective known as ‘The Kay Gang’ to promote his music.
The now 24-year-old Abeokuta born entertainer recently opened his world to fans as he released his debut music project titled ‘Still Figuring Life’ in May 2023, after a strong of loose singles like ‘Superstar,’ ‘All I Need,’ ‘Blessed/Love Divine’ etc
The singles helped him amass over 50 million streams from a growing fan base that have been clamoring for the project the artists describes as an “emotional work of art that speaks to the beauty and complexities of the human condition.” Kay Kay emphasizes on subjects like hardwork, determination and heartbreak in his project, all topics he believes music lovers all over the globe can relate to.
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On his official Twitter handle, Loatinover Pounds could not hold his excitement after he was announced as the Featured Artist For Rap Life Africa On Apple Music. The Pretoria rapper thanked his fans who have made it possible for ‘Sosh Plata Remix’ to become a “street anthem.”
“Super excited to let y’all know that i’m the cover of Apple Music’s Rap Life Playlist with Sosh Plata Remix placed at #1 🙏🏼🤎😮💨 ! Thank you @applemusic!!!! Please go check the out the playlist on @applemusic 💽 : https://music.apple.com/za/playlist/rap-life/pl.abe8ba42278f4ef490e3a9fc5ec8e8c5,” the tweet read.
The ‘Sosh Plata remix’ is a defining moment for the emerging artist, and is his official initiation into the mainstream if Mzansi hip hop; the audio is currently sitting on 205K views on YouTube.
Almost immediately after he debuted with the ‘Hood Misunderstood EP’ in June 2022, Pounds got to a few people’s notice by appearing on Icemanbeatz’s ‘Airforce E Black’, ‘Evident’ by Kaydence; and IMP THA DON’s ode to car-spinning culture, ‘4 Pipe’, a song that put him on the map for his exceptional verse.
Even IMP heard him on ‘Beke le Beke’ and decided he wanted to work with him, both IMP and Kaydence are members of A-Reece’s camp and since he impressed on his collaborations with them, in no time Pounds found himself in the studio with Baby Boy himself and they did a song that would appear on Reece’s 420 tape ‘The Burning Tree.’
In 2022 Pounds got on several prestigious stages including Homecoming Africa festival, Streetfest, Tshwanefontein, and Road to Reece Effect.
The Homecoming Events ‘Artist on the Rise’ competition Winner was able to go from local gigs to doing over 40 gigs Nationwide from Limpopo to the Cape.
The ‘Sosh Plata Remix’ with 25k and Thapelo Ghutra is now his biggest claim to fame yet and he looks nothing like one who is about to slow down, the sing hit over 200k views on YouTube and A-Reece christened it the biggest hip hop in the whole country.
Imagine achieving a feat so big that it brings A-Reece out of social media retirement to come make the announcement on his Instagram story.
He has turned his trademark catchphrase “punyete” into a brand that consists of merch, a record label an event series called Punyete Picnic, which he hosts annually in Pretoria.
Watch for Loatinover Pounds in 2023, definition one of them ones to keep an eye on in the ever bubbling hub of emerging talents in Mzansi hip hop.
Pretoria is taking over the game.
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Nigerian heavyweight rapper OdumoduBlvck has just been featured in the new Nocta X Nike Collaboration Ad, released yesterday.
The rapper was featured alongside Nigerian UK-based artist OlaoluSlawn and Native Record’s CEO Teeze, who is also a 1/3 member of the popular boy’s group DRB Lasgidi.
Supersmada, another talented superstar also made the cut.
The brand product identified as “Distant regards “ will drop sometime next month, as part of Drake’sNocta collaboration with top sporting brand NIKE.
The promotional video which was shot in a Lagos location sees Odumodu roll through the busy state of Lagos while he emphatically announces “I’m on the road, send my regards” at the end of the minute-long video.
It is now obvious that OdumoduBlvck will likely be the next face of the Nigerian Hiphop scene. His label has continued to work tirelessly in ensuring that his brand ideals are well put together.
We look forward to what is next for the top hip-hop star.
