Music
30 June 2021
The 20 Best South African Hip-Hop Songs of 2021 So Far
The best South African hip-hop songs of the year so far featuring Nasty C, Blxckie, Stino Le Thwenny, K.O, A-Reece and more.
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28 May 2021
Review: Maglera Doe Boy’s Latest Album Is An Engrossing Love Letter to South Africa's Street Corners
Maglera Doe Boy's Shakespearean spin on township rap shines on '2Player [The Digital Score]', his debut offering indebted to video games and long, lazy days at the arcade.
4 years ago
Music
22 June 2020
[Interview] ‘Pungwe Sessions Volume II’: an Ear into Zimbabwe's Music Scene
Zimbabwean entrepreneur and music impresario Phil Chard gives us an inside look into the collaborative project 'Pungwe Sessions Volume II.'
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Music
13 December 2019
South African Women Dropped the Best Debuts of 2019
We highlight 10 noteworthy albums & EPs from a new generation of vocal talent in South Africa, featuring Elaine, Ayanda Jiya, Ami Faku and more.
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Music
11 December 2019
Interview: Walshy Fire On Reconnecting Africa and the Caribbean through The Sound Of Rum
A conversation with the Jamaican born DJ/Producer and Bacardi Sound Of Rum curator who's worked with Mr Eazi, Vanessa Mdee, Ice Prince and Runtown.
6 years ago
Music
11 December 2019
The 20 Best South African Songs of 2019
Featuring DJ Zinhle, Tellaman, Sun-El Musician, Flame, Kabza De Small, The Big Hash, MFR Souls, Spaza, and many more
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Music
10 December 2019
The 20 Best South African Hip-Hop Songs of 2019
Featuring Solo, Yanga Chief, Hanna, A-Reece, Indigo Stella, Shane Eagle, Priddy Ugly, Flame and many more.
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Music
02 April 2019
The 10 Best Albums & EPs by The Wrecking Crew
We rank The Wrecking Crew's releases from good to best.
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Profiles & Interviews
26 February 2019
Tellaman’s ‘God Decides’ Explores the Ups & Downs of Love While Dream Chasing
Tellaman's debut album is a nod to his devout Christian upbringing, but remains secular in its content.
6 years ago
Music
20 February 2019
Sipho The Gift Elevates His Craft With This New Colorful & Jazzy EP
In Good Things Come In 3s, we get a more sensual Sipho The Gift alongside producer oshxku.
6 years ago
Video
14 February 2019
DemiMa Mseleku Sends "A Message to the People of the Diaspora That Mama Africa Loves You"
Watch our premiere of the London-based South African artist's music video for "Sondela."
6 years ago
Music
22 January 2019
Op-Ed: Cassper Nyovest Says His Latest Album Is a Game Changer (It’s Not and Here's Why)
Sweet and Short is a great moment for South African hip-hop, but Cassper Nyovest is far from breaking any new ground sonically or culturally.
6 years ago
Music
08 January 2019
South Africa's KLY Localizes Trap Soul On His Latest Album ‘Keep Love Young’
Keep Love Young isn't so much KLY coming into his own, but daring to lead the direction of bass-heavy, soulful RnB in South Africa.
Music
20 December 2018
The 35 Best South African Hip-Hop Albums, EPs & Mixtapes of 2018
Here are 35 South African hip-hop releases that caught our attention this year.
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20 December 2018
Kwesta Ran the Charts This Year—and That's Just Counting Features
Even though he dropped only one single, Kwesta was present in the game through countless features.
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01 November 2018
M.I Abaga & Stogie T Offer 2 Approaches to Becoming an African Hip-Hop Legend
A look at the juxtaposing views of two African hip-hop legends, Stogie T and M.I Abaga, in their new releases.
Music
15 October 2018
Medicine For The Soul: Anatii Finds His Sound on His Soothing New Album ‘Iyeza’
Iyeza is the sound of a day turning into a gorgeous twilight.
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08 October 2018
Moozlie's Potent Debut Album ‘Victory’ Proves She Can Hold Her Own
Moozlie proves she's more than just dabbling with her new album, Victory.
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