South African Hip Hop

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...

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...

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...

God bless the day I decided to explore one of Mmasechaba Spark's "The Boom Box Playlists", because that very series introduced me to a talent I had shamefully overlooked—Horid The Messiah. It was through the TBB: In Case You...

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...

A debut album can be an artist’s make-or-break moment—a chance to go all out and stake their claim, especially when you’ve already got a “Song of the Year” to your name. And if you’re wondering who I’m talking about,...

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...