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    Black Motion Release New Single ‘Xxikiwawa’
    Music
    18 June 2021

    Black Motion Release New Single ‘Xxikiwawa’

    Stream Black Motion's new single 'Xxikiwawa'.

    Antidote Music’s ‘The Vault Unlocked: Eswatini Dance Music Compilation’ Showcases New Talent from The Kingdom
    Music
    26 May 2021

    Antidote Music’s ‘The Vault Unlocked: Eswatini Dance Music Compilation’ Showcases New Talent from The Kingdom

    Prolific Eswatini label Antidote Music's latest compilation, released in partnership with Beat on Beats, showcases Eswatini's budding house music talent.

    Watch DJ Zinhle's Music Video F​or 'Indlovu'
    Music
    31 March 2021

    Watch DJ Zinhle's Music Video F​or 'Indlovu'

    South African award-winning DJ Zinhle has shared stunning visuals for her uplifting house single 'Indlovu' featuring Loyiso.

    The 15 Best South African Songs of the Month (January)
    Music
    01 February 2021

    The 15 Best South African Songs of the Month (January)

    The best South African songs of the month featuring Black Coffee, Amarafleur, A-Reece, The Big Hash, TNS, King Monada and more.

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    Music
    18 December 2020

    These 16 Songs Will Get you in the Festive Spirit

    Despite an undoubtedly tumultuous year and an ongoing pandemic, we've put together a playlist of 16 songs from across the continent that will hopefully get you into the December festive spirit.

    Interview: Busiswa’s New Album ‘My Side of the Story’ is Laced with Deliberate Messages of Empowerment
    Music
    09 December 2020

    Interview: Busiswa’s New Album ‘My Side of the Story’ is Laced with Deliberate Messages of Empowerment

    "I wanted it to be laced with messages of empowerment, taking control, owning your throne and being the queen that you're meant to be," says versatile South African artist Busiswa about her third album 'My Side of the Story'.

    Listen To Sun-El Musician’s Sophomore Album ‘To The World & Beyond’
    Music
    04 December 2020

    Listen To Sun-El Musician’s Sophomore Album ‘To The World & Beyond’

    South African deejay and producer extraordinaire, Sun-El Musician drops 'To The World & Beyond', the follow-up to his widely successful 2018 debut, 'Africa To The World'.

    Kabza De Small is The Most Streamed South African Artist on Spotify in 2020
    Music
    01 December 2020

    Kabza De Small is The Most Streamed South African Artist on Spotify in 2020

    Kabza De Small is the most streamed South African artist on Spotify for two consecutive years while his album 'I Am The King Of AmaPiano: Sweet & Dust' is the most streamed South African album on Spotify in 2020.

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    20 November 2020

    Listen to Black Coffee's Latest Single '10 Missed Calls'

    DJ Black Coffee recruits Pharrell Williams and Jozzy on the mellow number titled '10 Missed Calls'. The single drops ahead of his upcoming album, 'Subconsciously'.

    A portrait of Aymos rubbing his hands wearing a blue Hawaiian shirt and standing in front of a matching backdrop.
    Music
    11 November 2020

    Interview: Aymos Brings Soulful Vocals and Substance to Amapiano

    South African vocalist Aymos aims to bridge the gap between Afro-pop and amapiano.

    The cover of Simmy's Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) album: a portrait of Simmy wearing colourful Zulu beaded ornaments to a backdrop of a cloudy sky.
    Music
    09 November 2020

    Listen to Simmy’s New Album ‘Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)’

    In her sophomore album 'Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)', South African artist Simmy expands on the soulful Afro-pop and Afro-house sound that has become the signature sound of El World Music.

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    06 November 2020

    ​Listen to DJ Zinhle and Loyiso's Uplifting New Track 'Indlovu'

    Award-winning South African artist DJ Zinhle recruits fellow musician Loyiso on this smooth and uplifting track titled 'Indlovu'.

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