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22 February 2024
10 South African R&B Artists To Check Out
Featuring Lordkez, Phiwo, Sishii, Mikhalé Jones, Nanette and more.
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06 October 2021
How Lloyiso Aims to Take South African R&B Global
We talk to the singer about his upbringing, signing to Universal Music Group SA & Republic Records and more.
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08 March 2021
Interview: Amarafleur Has Stopped Caring
With the release of her debut EP '... And Then I Stopped Caring', South African R&B and soul singer Amarafleur signals a newfound self-confidence in her music.
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14 January 2021
The Big Hash Leaves innanetwav and Drops New Single ‘Peace of Mind’
Listen to The Big Hash's new single 'Peace of Mind' from his upcoming album 'Heartbreak Hotel'.
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08 December 2020
Rowlene Grapples With Romantic Nonchalance and the Yearning for True Love in Her Debut Album ‘11:11’
In her long-awaited debut album, '11:11', South African R&B artist Rowlene grapples with the delicate balancing act of romantic nonchalance and the yearning for true love, making for a wistful and ambivalent opus.
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13 November 2020
Listen To Rowlene’s Highly-Anticipated Debut Album ‘11:11’
South African songstress Rowlene releases her anticipated debut album, '11:11'.
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06 November 2020
10 South African R&B Songs by Women Artists To Stream Right Now
Here are 10 songs from South African women artists to make you fall in love with the country's growing R&B scene.
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17 September 2020
Interview: Clxrity, The Producer Behind Elaine’s Hit Single ‘You’re The One’, is Only Getting Started
Pretoria-based producer Clxrity did not expect the life-changing opportunities that came from producing Elaine's hit single 'You're The One' and her EP 'Elements'.
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29 April 2019
Meet Ayanda Jiya, the South African R&B Singer You Should Be Listening To
Ayanda Jiya has a golden voice that the world should hear and appreciate.
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