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    Rouge Gathers The New Wave For a Bar Fest in ‘Popular Remix’
    Music
    01 February 2021

    Rouge Gathers The New Wave For a Bar Fest in ‘Popular Remix’

    Costa Titch, Phanton Steeze, Tumi Tladi, Hanna and Blxckie drop verses on the remix to Rouge's 'Popular'.

    Peep MTV Base’s Hottest MCs New Wave 2021 List
    Music
    25 January 2021

    Peep MTV Base’s Hottest MCs New Wave 2021 List

    Here's the full list of MTV Base's annual list of the hottest South African new wave MCs.

    The 28 Best South African Songs of the Month (April)
    Music
    30 April 2020

    The 28 Best South African Songs of the Month (April)

    Featuring Zoë Modiga, TNS, Simphiwe Dana, Priddy Ugly, Petite Noire and more.

    Costa Titch Shares Highly Anticipated Visuals for ‘Nkalakatha Remix’ Featuring Riky Rick and AKA
    Music
    21 February 2020

    Costa Titch Shares Highly Anticipated Visuals for ‘Nkalakatha Remix’ Featuring Riky Rick and AKA

    Watch Costa Titch's music video for 'Nkalakatha Remix' featuring Riky Rick and AKA.

    Listen to The Big Hash’s New Single ‘Amnesia’
    Music
    14 February 2020

    Listen to The Big Hash’s New Single ‘Amnesia’

    The Big Hash releases his first single of 2020.

    DJ Speedsta. Image supplied.
    Music
    26 November 2019

    Interview: DJ Speedsta Has Faith in South Africa’s New Wave of Hip-Hop

    We chat to the South African DJ about working with the country's new generation of artists.

    J Molley Is Leading the South African New Wave
    Music
    26 June 2019

    J Molley Is Leading the South African New Wave

    J Molley is at the forefront of the new crop of South African artists.

    Seba Kaapstad Is the Genre-Bending South African Jazz Band Spreading a Message of Optimism
    Music
    25 June 2019

    Seba Kaapstad Is the Genre-Bending South African Jazz Band Spreading a Message of Optimism

    We speak to two of the quartet's members about their latest album 'Thina.'

    The WAV 2019: 10 Artists Shaping the Future of South African Music
    Music
    25 June 2019

    The WAV 2019: 10 Artists Shaping the Future of South African Music

    Welcome to the new wave.

    Cassper Nyovest Drops Fire Verse on Up-and-coming Rapper Mass The Difference’s ‘What’s Wrong With Me?’ Song
    Music
    26 April 2019

    Cassper Nyovest Drops Fire Verse on Up-and-coming Rapper Mass The Difference’s ‘What’s Wrong With Me?’ Song

    Listen to Mass The Difference's new song, featuring Cassper Nyovest.

    Champagne 69: “If We Label Ourselves The New Wave, We Will Never Take A Step Forward To Being A Wave”
    Music
    05 March 2019

    Champagne 69: “If We Label Ourselves The New Wave, We Will Never Take A Step Forward To Being A Wave”

    This is why the new wave duo Champagne69 aren't fans of the term "new wave."

    13 Dope South African Albums & EPs That Came Out This Month
    Music
    27 February 2019

    13 Dope South African Albums & EPs That Came Out This Month

    Here are some dope SA albums and EPs that fell on our radar in February.

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