Author: Ofentse Phukubye

What was once South Africa’s anthem for lovers has become a complete classic as the duo, Venom x Shishiliza celebrate yet another accolade as ‘Sondela’ has officially reached Multi-Platinum status surpassing over 7 Million streams. The single saw the duo showcase what is known as the ‘hybrid’ sound which is an infusion of multiple genres within the African continent. The song features Raspy, Blxckie, Tshego and the late Riky Rick.

Flying Fish, the popular flavoured beer brand celebrated for its trailblazing brewing techniques by infusing natural fruit flavours into their beers, has officially been announced as the title sponsor of ‘In the City’ – the Steyn Entertainment newly relaunched events property that has already hosted iconic artists FKJ, Jacob Banks and more in 2023 already. Flying Fish brings an exciting twist to ‘In The City’ as it complements the festival’s vibrant and diverse atmosphere, inviting everyone to revel in the flow of good times seen at our inclusive, meticulously genre diverse curated music and lifestyle inner-city festivals. ‘Flying Fish as a brand are heavily investing in…

The state of Hip-Hop hasn’t been the same for quite sometime as the carriers of storytelling in South Africa have either went on a lengthy hiatus or left the game completely through various circumstances beyond their control at times. The game has since seen a rise of acts from across the world as many have scattered out into the world to chase their dreams and live throughout their passions in many ways possible whilst still representing South Africa. One of them happen to be multi-talented artist ‘Nyota Parker’ who is also known for her affiliation with Converse through their ‘All…

Upcoming Hip-Hop artist, Ferlando Young recently resurfaced from his long break of not releasing new music to teasing a brand new single titled ‘LaFareal’ with King Jillz which is set to drop on the 25th of August 2023. This follows him joining the SolDistro roster as their new client for music distribution. View this post on Instagram A post shared by G.O.A.T (@ferlando_young) It has been over 3 months since Ferlando’s last release ‘The Goat Pack’ which was a re-release of his 2022 single ‘Goat’. The new single showcases a more trappy sound of Ferlando Young as he…

Ranked #34 on Billboard’s 50 Best Festivals Of 2022, as well as #1 by Yomzansi in South Africa, Rocking the Daisies is the territories biggest annual festival – attracting thousands of music lovers from across the globe with a diverse, multi-genre line-up for 2023 starring Stormzy, Ayra Starr, J.I.D, Denzel Curry, The Vamps, and more. The event also hosts a range of activations and lifestyle offerings across food, fashion, art, technology and wellness – alongside the festivals diverse portfolio of brand partners. Platoon, the artist services company known for driving African music and culture to the world joins Rocking the Daisies…

It has been over a year since Nasty C ventured into the Gaming industry formally through his Ivyson Gaming business where fans saw him collaborate with Carry1st to host tournaments across the country as he became a brand ambassador for ‘Call Of Duty’ which was a first in South Africa for a Hip-Hop artist. This of course was followed by his camouflage themed tour, ‘Ivyson Army Tour’ which featured a variety of artists including American rapper, Domani. He now returns with a full on ‘Call Of Duty’ gaming pop-up which he announced on his socials. The pop-up is set to…

As we gear up for the scintillating summer season, music enthusiasts are in for a treat as Slade Sa Batho makes a grand comeback with a sensational new banger. The South African music sensation has teamed up with a star-studded lineup, including MaWhoo, Tycoon, Marcus MC, and Stacy, to deliver an infectious single titled ‘NgizoWela’. Known for his electrifying beats and captivating melodies, Slade Sa Batho once again proves his prowess as a dynamic artist in the music industry. ‘NgizoWela’ serves as a testament to his ability to create music that resonates with fans and keeps them moving to the…

Afro-Pop Singer and Inkabi Records’ 1st lady, Lwah Ndlunkulu is back with a brand new single titled ‘Eyami’ produced by label mate, Xowla. This is a follow-up to her previous successful and chart-topping records, Ngiyeza and Ithuba which both did outstandingly well, reaching over 5 million streams on YouTube. ‘Eyami’ is about a lady admiring and showing appreciation to her lover, being proud that her man is hers and hers alone, she just loves the way he loves her. The song is already trending on TikTok with just a shared clip that has already generated over 46K posts and over 162,3K…

It has been over 5 years since KLY released an album with his last album release being ‘Keep Love Young’ which featured hit singles ‘Friendzone’; ‘Runners Feat. Zingah’; ‘Patience’, ‘Umbuzo’, ‘Red Forest’ and many more. He returns with his 3rd Studio album ‘THREEE’ which showcases KLY’s versatility as he collaborates with various artists from different genres including the late Riky Rick. The lead single ‘Hello’ released on the 21st of July featured the legendary Mafikizolo and Amapiano’s hottest duo, Murumba Pitch. The song has since amplified the anticipation of the album as he further teased ‘Money Chop’ which features Grammy Winning producer…

South Africa’s foremost music and lifestyle festival Rocking the Daisies / #JWxRTD has teamed up with Platoon, the artist services company at the forefront of driving African music and culture within the continent, to the world. Platoon joins Rocking the Daisies as the official sunset lineup curation partner for the Cape Town leg of the annual event. Ranked #34 on Billboard’s 50 Best Festivals Of 2022, Rocking the Daisies is South Africa’s biggest annual festival, attracting thousands of music lovers from across the globe with a diverse, multi-genre lineup starring Stormzy, Ayra Starr, J.I.D, Denzel Curry, The Vamps, and more in 2023, the event…