Author: Nonjabulo Malinga

Creative control is the ultimate incentive for individuals who want to live and work independently. Being your own boss who works on your own time is the 21st-century definition of freedom, and many freelancers crave the opportunity that this freedom brings. However, financial control is one of the most stubborn challenges freelancers face in their pursuit of creative freedom. Getting paid on time is a human right that too many brands or clients avoid without consequence. Luckily, there is an inspiring tech solution with the potential to put some respect back into the freelancing game. As we reflect on the…

“The Best Kept Secret,” known as “TBKS Podcast,” returns for a new season with renewed possibilities for the South African music industry. Hosts Seezy Ray, Mpilo Might Just, and Prince Dwayze return to trade punchlines and take sides in favour of emerging South African musical acts. The first episode of the season sets the tone for a season filled with inconvenient truths and challenging views. ‘The New Season Comeback Episode’ is available now on all podcast platforms. TBKS Podcast is a music-centric podcast focusing on in-depth album reviews and analysis of homegrown musical talent. Creator and host Seezy Ray started…

We’ll Figure It Out is the debut album offered by musician and Matatiele’s finest Dox The Maverick. While searching for his fertile ground, Dox featured on the projects of his creative partners, Hurricane Dan Fischer, and Halo Yagami. We’ll Figure It Out is our introduction to him as an individual who honours the diversity of artistry. Moreover, his commitment to divergence is what makes the album notable. Its novelty is a potent contributor to the boundaries it is pushing.  Identity labels in music have been caging artistic expression since their inception. Music genres are given familiar names and friendly faces…

Live performance is the first love for most musical artists. The collaboration with the audience and the moment’s spontaneity are mind-blowing to experience. The closure of the Leano Restaurant and Live Music, one of Johannesburg’s most popular live entertainment venues, is heartbreaking. As a result, a generation of new acts might miss an opportunity to spark the electric flame between them and their audience. It is feeling many performers love for its intimacy and realness. However, if you are an artist and live performance is your mission, You Are My Sunday is your gift for the taking. You Are My Sunday,…

Creating a better music industry requires teamwork, reliable partnerships, and collaboration. In addition, we need an entire army of artists to work together to build a pleasant environment for their art in the next few decades. This means that creatives must embrace the benefits of collaborating together, and these artists show us how. Long-time collaborators and producers J-6ix and Yolophonik band together on a new single called “Woah.” The track features stand-out rappers Tyson Sybateli and Solo Sae, who include their unconventional styles with poise. Mixed by engineer Feziekk, the beat is bouncy and narcotic, bringing the month of love…

As days like Valentine’s Day come and go, do you still feel the love you felt before? If you don’t, then here’s an EP that will put those romantic impulses back into your heart.  ‘From Me, To You’ is the sophomore EP by Pretoria-based RnB singer/songwriter Dxniel Fxbres. His government name is Daniel Vunza, and he oozes everything we want and need from our RnB artists. The 18-year-old Fxbres delivers the post valentines gift on Friday, February 17, available on all DSPs. ‘From Me, To You’ is released under the singers’ Fxrbes Entertainment under exclusive licensing to Afrisounds Ltd. Afrisounds…