Thursday, January 16, 2025

South Africa

KHUKHUMELE: THE “CASH TALK” BANGER BY LOWFEYE AND LACABRA

When Lowfeye began teasing his fresh-off-the-block single, Khukhumele, in early December, I knew right away it would become an anthem I’d shamelessly overplay. Khukhumele is a scorching collaboration between Lowfeye and LaCabra, produced by the ever-talented Brotherkupa. And how...

5 Times Loatinover Pounds Proved That He Is the 2024 MVP

The perfect assist exists, not just in soccer but in music too. In soccer, fans rave about Kevin De Bruyne threading the needle, Mohammed Salah’s game-changing passes, or how one precise assist can shift the course of a match...

SiphoMjita’s Brand New Me : A colourful ode to rebirth and growth

Hailing from the vibrant streets of Umlazi, DJ and producer SiphoMjita (Sipho Mkize) graces us with a soul-stirring anthem, “Brand New Me,” released on November 29, 2024. The track is a luminous collaboration with AYON (Ayanda Mfeka), a rising...

SA Hip Hop DJs: The Unsung Heroes of Hip Hop Culture

DJs in Hip Hop play a vital role, they are the curators of compelling collaborations, the storytellers of the streets and the architects of Hip Hop culture. In fact, even DJ albums have always been the unsung pillars...

25K blurs the line between introspection and street lore on his sophomore album: Loyal to the Plug: The Life of Don Kilograms

“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...

Novl’s Clichès and Realities Is Set to Drop Friday, Delivering a Provocative Exploration That Defies Expectations

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...

“Mfana kaMakhulu: A Bold Reflection of Lowfeye’s Identity and Zulu Roots”

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...

Benlay & Wichi 1080 Unite with Sastii for New Trap Anthem “Bese High,” Dropping On Friday

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...

ZRI’s MUD:  An Open Window To His Upcoming Project “Forever, Green In Me”

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...

Novl Unveils New Single titled “Skoloto”

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...
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Eswatini’s First Ever Female Hip Hop DJ and Producer, WassaBee releases her first single titled “For the Kulture”

Hip hop has always been a stage brimming with masculine energy. For decades, women have had to elbow their...
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