It has been a month since Mr Nyamz united with Buffalo Souljah and Audio Addicts to release their Amapiano single “Gucci”. The single showcases a variety of cultures unite to celebrate the love for luxury and style as Mr Nyamz guides the song with a catchy hook that blends quite well with the heavily log drum instrumental with a touch of electro. “Gucci” is a song that touches on a love that leaves one in a state of gifting and expressiveness. This is painted through the play of words utilised to create the an emotive effect as you find yourself…
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Ah, the vibrant pulse of the ’90s! The thrilling energy that filled our streets alongside the sounds that owned the airways. It’s time to ignite our spirits once more as we eagerly anticipate Oskido’s upcoming lifestyle festival, BIG DAY OUT. Just last month, the legendary DJ unveiled this exciting endeavor, and now he’s confirmed the first phase of an electrifying lineup that’s sure to take us on a nostalgic journey through the heart of our musical heritage. BIG DAY OUT isn’t just a festival; it’s a heartfelt celebration of three decades of South Africa’s rich music scene, a time when…
The highly anticipated One Drum EP dropped this week, bringing with it a wave of Afrobeat, reggae, and Amapiano sounds that unite the African continent with its diaspora in a cultural celebration like no other. After the successful release of two hit singles, “AfroWave” by South Africa’s Scorpion Kings and “Let’s Dance” by Nigerian sensation Flavour—the EP is poised to take the world by storm with its diverse and groundbreaking tracks. Leading the pack as a breakout hit is ‘STOP STRESSIN’, a powerful and rhythmic collaboration between reggae royalty Stephen Marley and Jamaican legend Buju Banton. The track, a masterful…
South African music sensation Mörda has once again electrified the music scene with his highly anticipated EP, ‘CR4ZY’. This five-track masterpiece promises takes listeners on an exhilarating journey through what the artist describes as “Reactive music” – a genre he’s been perfecting, designed to make people move instantly. “This is music for the feet,” Mörda explains. “I always make music for the soul, but now I want to make people move physically.” His unique sound, carefully curated from everyday moments that catch his attention, has been tested in live performances, consistently drawing immediate reactions from audiences. The EP’s inspiration stems…
NasH_Gate unites with SimulationRxps, LxrdBvggz, and PrinceSA to release the official music video for their latest single, “Sibadala.” “Sibadala,” is a vibrant blend of contemporary hip-hop, afrobeat, and traditional African rhythms. It has garnered a significant amount of attention since its release. The single showcases the exceptional talents of each artist involved, and the music video takes this collaboration to new heights as the video brings to life the song’s themes of unity, resilience, and cultural pride through a series of visually striking scenes and dynamic performances. NasH_Gate shared his excitement about the project: “Creating the ‘Sibadala’ music video has…
It has been over 3 weeks since award-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter Fireboy DML unveiled his first solo record of the year titled “Everyday,” marking the next phase in his evolution of sound and self. “Everyday” presents a departure from Fireboy’s previous works, embracing a more grounded and culturally resonant vibe with traditional African beats as the backdrop, gentle shakers in place of typical percussion, and a saxophone that carries the melody the whole way through. Thus, in turn inducing a more intimate and soulful atmosphere that complements Fireboy’s moving lyrics with a softer, rhythmic forward approach, which showcases his continuous musical…
We as South Africa have not only lost an musical icon but then also a musical genius as The Forbes family host AKA’s close friends, family members, colleagues and the Megacy at the Sandton Convention Centre for one more musical ride as we honour his memory in style. The memorial service tickets sold out within a matter of minutes before the press briefing on Wednesday at Rockets in Bryanston. AKA will be laid to rest on Saturday with a private funeral function for family and close friends so the family understood how loved AKA was by the nation hence the public…
This week has just been a very hectic week for the entertainment industry as they incurred a very heavy loss from the iconic musician AKA to his longtime friend and old manager, Tebello Motsoane as they passed away to gun violence. Many continue to mourn the two as their families announced the details of their Memorial services and Funeral services. Today, the Motsoane family will be hosting the memorial service of the son Tebello Motsoane as one can attend in person at the Sacred Heart College College in Observatory as well as virtually through a Live Stream set up by…
The ever-growing record label, Black Is Brown, known for finding breakout talent, just signed new kids on the block, Jayden Lanii and DJ Sickoo, who are set to take the labels hit making status up a notch. Today Jayden Lanii & DJ Sickoo kick off their 2023 with hit maker, Abuti wadi operations, Mr JazziQ & Sizwe Alakine, with their new single ‘Excellent’ When speaking about the inspiration behind ‘Excellent’ Jayden Lanii shares “I had a friend named Kabelo who we used to call Kabaza. We’d chill together and whenever we had conversations he would always interject; so we would…
After a five-year hiatus since AKA released a solo project the rapper today launches the pre-order to his Mass country album with the release of ‘PRADA’ featuring SA hip hop icon Khuli Chana. The track is the third single setting the tone to his highly anticipated album due to drop in February. The Journey to Mass Country. Super Mega’s release was no subtle event, the rapper kept the Megacy and the streets guessing at every turn. His first drop saw him build up suspense and anticipation by changing his avatar green teasing a possible upcoming single ,the Megacy lapped it up…