The music landscape is ever-growing, and emerging from its depths is Betty Brown with her debut EP titled “Soulitude”. With the 6-track offering, she blends RnB and soul into a rich auditory experience. Her sound draws inspiration from similar RnB and Neo-soul artists like Brandy, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and jazz vocalist Simphiwe Dana. “Soulitude” follows Betty Brown’s February releases of the two singles “Rather Be Alone” and “Life is Better – Interlude”. Her EP is reminiscent of a night out, enjoying live jazz sessions with great company. The EP opens with the song “Sink”. It serves as a subtle…
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Rapper and songwriter, 25K joins forces once again with the esteemed rapper Maglera Doe Boy to deliver a new single titled “2 Headed Goat.” We last saw the two collaborating on the song “The Running of the Bulls” as well as “Legendary Living” by Marcus Harvey. The release of the single is part of his anticipated work after his 2021 debut album “Pheli Makaveli.” 25K and Maglera Doe Boy are notable rappers as they have both achieved a dedicated listener base. Produced by Zoocci Coke Dope, “2 Headed Goat” is a song that serves as a reminder of the journey to…
The Johannesburg alternative scene is continuously giving us household names and one such notable name is Marcus Harvey. After a 3-year hiatus, the Alexandra-born artist released a new album titled “Now You Know Me,” following his 2021 EP, “You Still Don’t Know Me.” “Now You Know Me” exemplifies creative growth and self-discovery. Marcus keeps true to his style, incorporating Sepedi, a romantic afro beats feel, rap, and slow jams for the lovers. Marcus Harvey shows his artistic ability to carefully mix genres to deliver his message. In this time, Marcus has also taken considerable strides in his career which include…
Hailing from the small town of Vanderbijlpark is Mo Artwell with his first Hip Hop offering of the year, a single titled “Same Song”, featuring Hopemasta. It’s been a while since Mo Artwell has released a body of work, his last one being a mixtape titled “Mo Artwell & Friends – 5pc At 11:08”. “Same Song” is a teaser to his upcoming mixtape titled “The Nobody Who Saved Everybody”, produced by himself, Hopemasta and Hype 1108. Mo Artwell’s work is coined by his introspection while still having a melodic delivery. It is no surprise that the artist comes in with…
Acclaimed rapper and businessman, K.O, releases the well-anticipated visuals for his latest single featuring Maglera Doe Boy, “Let Me Cook”. K.O has remained consistent in his strides, both in business and musically. Right off the high of opening his store Swave, “Let Me Cook” also closely follows the release of his two singles, “SWave Freestyle” and “Y.O.U”. Directed by Ted Magerman, the music video showcases vibrant visuals while showing off the styles of both Maglera and K.O respectively. Paired with the chemistry and well-blended verses delivered by both hitmakers, the music video is sure to invoke admiration within both fanbases.…
Swazi-South African songstress, Temgazi, enters the 2024 music scene with an RnB single titled “Worst Way”. Temgazi, is no stranger to the music scene, with a well-decorated history in music. From singing in church groups as a child, to later joining a girl group called Adira Belle, which featured on the popular television show X Factor in 2013. She has since made a name for herself, opening for the likes of Sampha The Great and sharing the stage with other great African artists like Musa Keys, Omah Lay and Daliwonga. The talented songstress often delivers different styles in her music,…
Hailing from Cape Town is singer-songwriter and producer, Mars Baby as he recently released his well-received EP, “Luna”. The EP boasts some familiar names of the Johannesburg alternative scene, including Roho, Filah lah lah, lordkez and Shekinah. Famously known for the song “Salem’s Mantra” from his 2021 EP ‘Salem’, Mars Baby returns with yet another poetic body of work. The EP Luna is a compelling masterpiece, sensual and alluring. Opening with the song “Show Me Love” and closing the seven-track offering with the song titled “No Love”, like a common thread tying the songs together. A name on the rise,…