Eswatini

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...

Soundcloud has long been a treasure trove for unearthing raw, unfiltered talent: a digital oasis for discovering artists whose voices echo across the globe. Among its underappreciated riches lies a rising star from Eswatini: rapper and hip-hop artist Ima...

Grizzly bears are renowned as one of nature’s most formidable predators, especially when provoked. Known for their speed, being the fastest of their kind and their unparalleled bite force, they embody raw strength and dominance. It’s no wonder Eswatini-born...

Eswatini’s hip hop scene pulses with vitality in 2024, a symphony of fresh talent and creative ambition. From Oriiginelle being in similar rooms with American rapper , Mick Jenkins, to Amarii and Grixxly making No Mistakes , and Phatzus...

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”, ...

Bremersdorp’s Star: How Amarii Channels Home and Heart in Music Through Uniquely Fusing Pink Hues and Heartstrings with Trap BeatsMy first encounter with Amarii's music dates back to 2019. I vividly recall the moment when my close friend, the...

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...

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...

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...

Oriiginelle picks up from where she left off with her previous project "Metarmophofeels," embracing change and embarking on a journey of transformation and growth in her latest single. In collaboration with Soduh Beats and the highly acclaimed South African...