Boundary-pushing South African-Zimbabwean artist Tom Saison joins forces with R&B futurist Una Rams in his latest single, “Stay Long.” The edgy track exhibits everything you love about the playful banter between two lovers caught in a fling. It is Tom’s first release from the highly anticipated “Never Too Late” project, dropping later this year. Its irresistibly commercial appeal makes “Stay Long” feel like a sneak peek into a promising and inventive musical journey. With his signature blend of underrated genres, Tom Saison delivers a melodic masterclass that seamlessly combines infectious beats with heartfelt lyrics. “Stay Long” invites you to leave…
Author: Nonjabulo Malinga
Nonjabulo Malinga
I am a black girl who loves good music. The commercial and underground South African music scene is buzzing, and I would love my corner of the internet to highlight that buzz.
On Valentine’s Day, R&B artist Keamo released her much-anticipated single of the year, “Falling.” The soulful track, exploring the theme of unrequited love, comes with a captivating music video by Void Creative. “Falling” beautifully captures the universal struggle of unrequited love, with Keamo’s vocals conveying raw emotion. Initially, the song snippet went viral, creating immense anticipation ahead of the release. Void Creative’s enchanting music video enhances the auditory experience, adding another layer to this heartfelt R&B piece. The term “love” is searched 550,000 times per month on Google (2020), according to the Google keyword tool. Unquestionably, the active search and…
Neo-Soul and House Songstress Siobhan ‘Sio’ King returns to STY TRU BTS with a new single, ‘Twilight.’ As the first single release for 2024, Sio hopes to set the tone for her forthcoming album,’ Sarang / 사랑, ‘due in May 2024. The album, produced by multi-faceted creative Daev Martian, embraces the star’s softer side, with love being the overarching theme. Furthermore, her 450 thousand monthly listeners (as of November 2023) should eagerly anticipate the artist’s story and creative impact. Sio stays true to her power with an offering that delves into introspection and legacy, celebrating the journey that is life.…
Ahead of the release of forthcoming Netflix movie, “A Soweto Love Story” we got to chat with the cast of the movie in a 3-part interview as we showcase different perspectives from the team as a whole. In this episode, we feature Sihle Ndaba, Didintle Khunou, Mamodibe Ramodibe & Monnye Kunupi where they speak on the true feeling of love, their relationships to music, owning your magnitude and much more. Watch Full Interview below:
Ahead of the release of forthcoming Netflix movie, “A Soweto Love Story” we got to chat with the cast of the movie in a 3-part interview as we showcase different perspectives from the team as a whole. In this episode, we feature Motsoaledi Setumo and Ray Neo Buso where they speak on their experience around love, past relationships, experience shooting the movie and much more. Watch Full Interview below:
Ahead of the release of forthcoming Netflix movie, “A Soweto Love Story” we got to chat with the cast of the movie in a 3-part interview as we showcase different perspectives from the team as a whole. In this episode, we feature Lunga Shabalala, Duduzile Ngcobo and Sparks Xulu where they speak on the creative process of the movie, love as a whole, impact of team work and much more. Watch full interview below:
Dear Musician Releasing Music in 2024. Are you simply bad at marketing and PR, or do you just not want to do it? I ask myself this question whenever I come across a beautiful body of work 2 or 3 years later than I should have. As the new car smell of 2024 fades, the “Compliments of the New Year” sentiments will also disappear. When it does, the dreaded “When are you releasing your next project” questions will flood in. Soon enough, music lovers will dig through their favourite streaming services for fresh finds. Is 2024 the year when they find…
Each weekend this festive season seems bigger than the last, and the first-ever Hey Neighbour Festival proved this statement true. The one-of-a-kind 3-day music festival promised to turn strangers into neighbours, leaving you with unforgettable memories. This festival’s high anticipation clashed with our skepticism despite the prominence of the acts on the line-up. Also, I was unsure if Hey Neighbour could fill the Afropunk-sized hole in our hearts. Surprisingly, an off-roading adventure farm east of the nation’s capital still ignited the festive spirit we all know and love. Without a doubt, the Hey Neigbour festival will burn in the brain…
Multi-hyphenates don’t have difficulty crossing between art forms; Kay Sibiya is no different. Actor turned DJ Khumbulani ‘Kay’ Sibiya places his fit in the door with debut Afro-house single ‘Kuyabongwa.’ With the help of the talented Jey Charles, Kay hits the ground running with this compelling single. Also, while Amapiano takes over the world, ‘Kuyabongwa’ reminds us about home and giving thanks. The track channels a well-known iGwijo, “Kuyabongwa,” which translates to “it is being praised” or “it is being appreciated.” iGwijo or amagwijo is an isiXhosa call-and-response song typically sung at sport or traditional events. Moreover, “Kuyabongwa” embodies the…
“How far are you willing to go for your love of something/someone?” This is the hidden message in hip-hop artist Imani Basquiat’s single ‘Groove Theory.’ True to its name, the track takes you on an intoxicating, groovy journey to unapologetic expression. In this single, Imani creates an anthem for experimental hearts. Undoubtedly, a person’s interpretation of getting lost will differ from another. However, he talks about a thrilling groove where your passion keeps you alive. Shouldn’t we all be lost in the thrill of our consciousness? Imani is a Neo-Hop/Alternative artist, acclaimed and popular in the South African music scene.…