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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...
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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...
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K. Darrow’s New Single “Kiss Kiss” Seals His Spot as a Game-Changer in Afro-Sintfu Music
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...
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Tony Dayimane’s Red October: Induction A compelling story of family, love and resilience
Emerging from Umlazi’s bustling township streets, Tony Dayimane is a name poised to echo far beyond Durban and South African borders, carving his own space in the South African hip-hop scene with relentless tenacity. Known endearingly as a “Mlazi...
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The Grixxly Bear Strikes Again: Grixxly Unveils New Single “Si Kasa” Featuring Mzwaa
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...
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Interview: The Mystery Man Uncovered- Eswatini’s LiveLoveLxnce Gives Us “The Real” Talk.
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...
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Nyota Parker’s Soulless: A Spiritual Guide To Her Soul.
I was raised in a home where music was deeply rooted in our everyday life. My mother, particularly, had a strong affinity for artists like Aaliyah, Mary J. Blige, Eve, and Ms. Lauryn Hill. These weren’t just names to...
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All Eyes On Thato Saul: Byor Breaks His Silence After A 2 Year Hiatus
“You can take me out of the ghetto, but you can’t take the ghetto out of me.” That’s exactly what comes to mind when reflecting on Thato Saul’s rollout for his third studio album, ALL DOGGS GO TO HEAVEN....
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KindlyNxsh’s Don’t Braai Me(Soldier Man) : A Psychedelic Gem To Die For
A remarkable new talent has emerged on the South African Hip Hop scene: KindlyNxsh. His latest release, “Don’t Braai Me (Soldier Man),” is an infectious single that solidifies him as a gem I’m thrilled to have discovered. The Young...
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Loatinover Pounds’ Debut Album ‘Pray 4 Pitori’ Takes Us Back to Church and Pitori
Loatinover Pounds broke into the South African hip hop scene in 2022 with his hit single “Sosh Plata,” initially featured on his project “Hood Misunderstood” and later remixed in October 2022 with 25K and Thapelo Ghutra. This infectious track...
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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...