Author: Ofentse Phukubye

Celebrated South African artist and astute businessman KO has added another feather to his cap with the grand opening of Swave, his highly anticipated clothing store located in the heart of Rosebank, Johannesburg. This event marked not only the unveiling of a new fashion venture, but also the official announcement of an exciting partnership with the internationally renowned beverage brand, Martell Blue Swift. Located at the Rosebank’s Design District, Swave is a testament to KO’s multifaceted talent and entrepreneurial spirit, a vision brought to life by the artists’ reflections of his signature style and commitment to quality. The store boasts…

Organizers of the upcoming Hey Neighbour Festival, set to happen next weekend, regretfully announce the withdrawal of Rema from the festival’s performance due to health reasons. In addition, Duckwrth is currently dealing with Vertigo, while JZYNO, unfortunately, won’t be able to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. The festival team received this news from Rema’s management team this week. We send our best wishes for his recovery and hope to see him on our stage in the future! Warren Le Grange, Hey Neighbour Festival Director, expressed understanding for fans’ disappointment and apologized for any inconvenience. Hey Neighbour Festival remains dedicated to…

Mr JazziQ has finally released his highly anticipated LP “All You Need Is Piano II” which is a personality contrasting project. In the halloween themed project you get to embark on a journey where you discover a mysterious side to Mr JazziQ as he you learn a bit about him through the sounds curated into the project. The 2nd sequel of “All You Need Is Piano” brings you the sub-genre of Amapiano better known as ‘Mozambique’ in which is a sound that Mr JazziQ has been pushing for over the past years since the establishment of his label ‘Black Is…

EMPIRE, leading independent label, distributor, and publisher, delivers a 9-track album HOUSE of EMPIRE out today. The compilation features dance remixes of top hits by EMPIRE Africa artists including Fireboy DML, Black Sherif, June Freedom, L.A.X., Clemzy, Asake, and Kizz Daniel. To bring this collaboration truly global, EMPIRE has intentionally featured producers from across the globe, naming each track after the city its remixer calls home. That includes Night Tales, VHOOR, Moody Jones, DJ Melzi, Mike Kerrigan, Clayton William, 2PHONE, Luke Andy, and Late London. With HOUSE of EMPIRE, the label aims to bridge two diverse regional cultures to the…

Davido and Rema scored big at the Trace Awards in Kigali on Saturday 21 October 2023. Davido took home the prizes for Best Male, and shared Best Collaboration with South Africa’s Musa Keys for “Unavailable”. Rema scored in the Global African Artist, and Song of the Year categories, with “Calm Down”.  “Love Damini” by Burna Boy scored the prize for Best Album and Vivian Chidid received the plaudits for Best Female. The Best Artist – East Africa was won by Diamond Platnumz, while Rwandan local hero Bruce Melodie triumphed in the Best Rwandan Artist category. Didi B took home the…

South African born, multi-genre rapper, producer, and singer-songwriter, CaseKlowzed recently released his highly anticipated EP, “Mxed Emotions II.”  The latest release follows the success of his previous trap and hip-hop leaning work. Mxed Emotions II is an afro-pop inspired project that demonstrates CaseKlowzed’s versatility and establishes him as a rising force to be reckoned with. “Hopeless” is the 3rd track on Mxed Emotions II, a heavy Afro-RnB track inspired by a lack of hope and by the rising star. CaseKlowzed on this track, you can hear CaseKlowzed plead his partner at the time not desert him and leave him “Hopeless’…

Upcoming Rapper, Songwriter and Producer, Nino Fresko is one artist to look out for in the coming year as his consistency and creative approach uniquely stands out. I was first introduced to Nino early this year at a studio session with Fentse, Ivy Leeg and Keeme Molapo. I was left astonished by his creative process and subtle approach to creating a sound that stands out on his own. When I heard “The Lingo” last week through an ad post, I was mind blown as the single simply showcased his ability to rap and deliver a hook that sticks to the…

AXE, the globally acclaimed grooming and personal care brand synonymous with freshness and confidence, is thrilled to announce its exhilarating partnership with the highly anticipated Hey Neighbour Festival. This collaboration promises not just an enticing blend of scents but an electrifying festival experience like never before. Hey Neighbour Festival, a vibrant celebration of music, art, culture, and community, has taken South Africa by storm, becoming the heart of conversations across the nation. AXE’s unwavering commitment to keeping you fresh seamlessly aligns with the festival’s goal of crafting unforgettable moments. AXE’s presence at the Hey Neighbour Festival promises to elevate the…

Mr JazziQ has been hard at work with grooming his label “Black Is Brown” for the past year as he granted many young talented individuals various opportunities to grow their brands and sounds through his industry access. Through the label, we have witnessed the rise of PCee, Justin99, Zan’Ten and many more. He now returns with an Halloween themed project which is set to drop on the 27th of October. The project is the sequel to his 2022 project “ALL YOU NEED IS PIANO”. The forthcoming project was activated this weekend with the lead single “Hamba Naye” which features PCee,…

Sandrahhh united with Originelle to release brand new single “Jungle” which is an activation to her forthcoming EP “Laws of the Jungle”. The single is followed by a teaser on Instagram which is a commemoration to all of Hip-Hop’s fallen soldiers from Costa Titch to AKA. In “Jungle” we embark on a journey that narrates the ruthless industry and how it is key to stay united with the people that show you love all the time as they will have your back to the end. Sandrahhh further emphasises how important it is to have humility as it will open up…