South Africa

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...

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...

Hennessy has a longstanding and significant relationship with hip hop culture, thus becoming an iconic brand within the hip hop community. In hip hop, Hennessey serves as a symbol of accomplishment and status due to the luxurious nature of...