South Africa

“Your favorite new-age rapper prolly follows to study my lingo,” 25K boasted on Pheli Makaveli, his 2021 debut that introduced him as Pretoria’s raw and unfiltered narrator. On Pheli Makaveli, 25K declared himself Pretoria’s hometown griot, unflinchingly chronicling a...

After months of endless teasing( and torture) , South African rapper Novl, born and raised in Limpopo, is finally set to release his much-anticipated project Clichès and Realities this Friday, 11 October. As a loyal member of his fan...

I’m immensely grateful for the day I stumbled upon Eattz’s Twitter account, as it has been a gateway to extraordinary talent over the past few years. Through her, I’ve discovered artists like Loatinover Pounds, Tyson Sybateli, Sc23, and Thato...

South Africa’s rising Zulu pop sensation, Benlay, is preparing to unveil his latest anthem, "Bese High", on 20 September 2024. The single features the masterful production of Wichi 1080 alongside the soulful contribution of Sastii, a prominent voice from...

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...

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...

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...

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6tTdXUIYsDParrfYCfSGxTAugust holds a special place in South Africa, with the 9th marking a day of celebration for the nation’s heroines who are making remarkable strides in their lives. This date commemorates the historic event of August 9, 1956, when...

On Friday, July 26th, 2024, South African artist Ivy Leeg released a new single titled "Linger On," featuring Fentse, Barry Staxx, Carter IV, DoouShi, and NovaTron. This song can only be described as three minutes of pure bliss.Ivy Leeg,...

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...