South Africa

After a reflective hiatus, South African genre-blurring artist Ferlando Young makes a smoldering return with his latest single “Easy,” a candid, emotionally charged track produced by the talented Lelo April. Anchored by intoxicating melodies and sultry beats, “Easy” dives...

Hip-hop artist and lyrical truth-teller Oriiginelle just released her latest single, "Nguwe", featuring South African rap heavyweight Jay Jody. Produced by the genre-defying sound architect thatsnotverynice, the single offers a magnetic blend of vulnerability, sensuality, and sonic innovation. “Nguwe,” meaning...

Khalee G (born Tlotlego Mothibe) and Saint Cielo ( born Kutloano Kopano Lebeta ) are the duo that just keeps on giving. They call themselves “Pitori’s Biggest Kept Secrets,” and rightfully so. As recording artists and producers, their artistry...

The moment I pressed play on Money Badoo’s “Heartbreak Hotel,” I knew it would be one of those songs that would linger for years to come. Released today, January 24th, 2025, “Heartbreak Hotel” feels like stepping...

2024 was a transformative year for me, particularly when it came to my relationship with music. My playlists took a surprising turn as I gravitated toward trap : a genre characterized by infectious beats, carefree vibes, and undeniable grooves....

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...