Beast ft. Sjava “Hello”

Beast ropes in Sjava for a motivational anthem about persevering against the odds stacked against you. Beast is a great lyricist, and everything Sjava touches turn to gold, so "Hello" couldn't not be great.

Zoocci Coke Dope & Die Mondez “Different”

A standout song from Zoocci Coke Dope and Die Mondez's collaborative EPDie Dope, "Different" is accompanied by clean visuals by Motion Billy.

Stogie T “Original Recipe Freestyle”

Stogie T experiments with mumble rap, and, we hate to admit it, the song knocks.

TRESOR ft. Msaki “Sondela”

"Sondela" is a beautiful duet by two distinct voices. It's accompanied by a fitting music video that plays around with the theme of TRESOR's Nostalgia album of which the song is a single.

Riky Rick (ft. Mlindo The Vocalist) “You and I”

King Kotini's latest single sounds like a chapter from his past; he raps about messing up his relationship with his cheating ways. The video shows the rapper partying it up with strippers in the club while his bae and their kids struggle to reach him on the phone.

Priddy Ugly “Uh Huh” (ft. Nadia Nakai)

Priddy Ugly and Nadia Nakai's big personalities connect on the fun "Uh Huh," which is accompanied by a colorful video that sees Nadia model herself as a snack in a glass.

Priddy Ugly "Smokolo"

Priddy Ugly finally released the video for "Smokolo," a standout song from his 2017 album E.G.Y.P.T. As is usually the case with Priddy Ugly, the video is energetic, and consists of different stories.

​Golden Black (ft. Zakwe) "Cream"

A trap interpretation of Wu Tang Clan's classic "C.R.E.A.M." It may not necessarily go bar for bar with the original version, but it does its job of paying homage and connecting two eras that usually refuse to see eye to eye.

​The Big Hash "Plug Nice"

A standout song from The Big Hash's new mixtape, "Plug Nice" is perfection—it shows the MC's dynamics, he switches flows, and lets the beat breath every now and then while telling his story of choosing his own path and succeeding.

Mass The Difference ft. Cassper Nyovest "What's Wrong With Me?"

"What's Wrong With Me?" is a great mellow joint that brought out the best out of Cassper, as he drops a show-stealing verse. The only flaw everyone should be able to pick up is the sloppy mixing and mastering, as Nyovest's vocals get a bit too loud. But this is probably just an un-mastered version.

​Darkie Fiction "Abazali Bam"

Darkie Fiction pay homage to their parents on their latest genre-bending single.

​25K "Culture Vulture"

"Culture Vulture" was released in 2017, but only started catching onto the mainstream this year. The song is dripping with that Pretoria sauce, and has earned the MC an AKA cosign and a deal with Universal, which he signed this month.

​Prince Kaybee (ft. Msaki) "Fetch Your Life"

Ndlulamthi "Winnie"

Ndlulamthi pays respect to the late Apartheid struggle hero Winnie Mandela with his acrobatic Xhosa raps.

​Maraza "Korobela"

Maraza's releases are always exciting, and "Korobela" is just another instance of this. He drenches his vocals and raps in auto-tune to conjure up a well-crafted tune that deserves a spot on your playlist.

​Seba Kaapstad "Bye"

Seba Kaapstad is one of the most exciting groups out now. The ethereal "Bye" is the third song to be released from their upcoming album, Thina, which will be released by Mello Music Group.

​DJ Speedsta "No Stress" (ft. Zoocci Coke Dope, Una Rams and Da L.E.S)

From DJ Speedsta's latest EP BottlebrushStr comes the piece of art that is "No Stress." The song features two artists who are part of South Africa's new wave alongside Da L.E.S, the leader of the new school.

​Ami Faku "Ubuhle Bakho"

Ami Faku's "Ubuhle Bakho" is sung with such emotion, it can make one shed a thug tear. It's a song about admiring someone's inner and outer beauty, and will melt your heart if you are a sucker for love.

​Indigo Stella "Boss Up"

Indigo Soul commands your attention with a solid flow over a pulverizing instrumental in her latest single "Boss Up." She's definitely one to keep an eye on.

​Yanga "Utatakho"

Yanga treats his 2018 single to stellar visuals that are as explosive as the song itself. The video's grainy vintage effects work well with the video's wardrobe and locations.

​A-Reece "Carele$$"

A-Reece addressed Flame leaving The Wrecking Crew the best he knows how, and that's through raps. While another rapper would have either taken to Twitter or broadcast a press release, Reece chose bars.

​Berita "Ndicel' Ikiss"