Makhanj, also known as Mbali, has once again captivated music enthusiasts with the release of her latest track, “Bane Bhongo.” The anticipation leading up to the release was palpable, and the song has proven to be a testament to Makhanj’s extraordinary musical talents. In a musical revelation that underscores her commitment to honoring her Xhosa roots, Makhanj effortlessly allows her authentic self to shine through in every aspect of her artistry. This is evident not only in the soulful musicality of “Bane Bhongo” but also in the thoughtfully crafted cover art that complements the overall experience. Makhanj’s musical journey has…
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Mr. Heinz is back in the game with a brand-new EP titled “Bishop Lavis” and is more than an interesting listen. Per the title, Bishop Lavis is a Cape Town suburb known for its gang violence on the Cape Flats. As narrative and storytelling being the biggest factors to rap. Heinz utilizes lyricism and his artistry to shine some positivity on his experiences coming from such a negatively perceived area.Grab your headphones and get ready for a lekker (awesome) dive into the world of Mr. Heinz’s latest masterpiece. The production quality of “Bishop Lavis” is top-notch, with each track meticulously…
The SA Hip hop culture, is a melting pot of innovation, ambition and passion. In the pursuit of this dream that many of our local rappers and artists share, there lies the support of their fellow creatives. That being said, Rofhiwa was one of the key directors in the making of the music video for J Smash’s track, ‘The Truth’, officially making his directorial debut. Sometime this year, he was recognised by ‘10and5’ for his photography thus defining his creative identity. His work is said to revolve around ‘pushing the envelope’ in his projects and that is what he has…
I had the pleasure and honour of attending AKA’s ‘Mass Country’ brunch, last Thursday. The event served as a celebration to which his Kiernan’s family unveiled ‘Mass Country’s’ platinum plaque. A significant milestone of which brought up tears of joy, longing and adoration. As the family were in attendance they celebrated and gave out beautiful speeches. In an intimate talk, Mr Tony Forbes noted how proud he was of his son and his life’s work, additionally adding that his family has taken on the responsibility of continuing his work and expanding it. This work not only pertains to the music…
There is a Xhosa saying that reads: ‘Ubukulu abubangwa’ which communicates that someone isn’t great, simply because they have stated so. The extension of this is saying that one shows their greatness by their actions and deeds. Bravo le Roux is in the midst of coming into his greatness with his debut album that he dropped at the end of last month; and quite frankly, it is a beautiful experience he details a trailblazing Hip-Hop journey. Bravo le Roux, formerly known as Sinesipho Peterisa Xhosa singer, songwriter and rapper with roots in Cape Town, Khayelitsha. His debut album ‘Igazi, Iinyembezi…
The scale at which Amapiano as a genre has grown, on an international level is astounding to say the least. Many creatives of the genre are being uplifted and are taking up all the space. With that said, Kabza De Small has been credited with being a co-producer for Drake’s ‘It’s a Blur’ tour, along with 21 Savage. The announcement of this major opportunity is not only exciting for Kabelo himself but South Africans as well. It marks a significant moment for his career, as well as acts as a testament of how profound the South African music space has…
Amongst all the joy that life may come with, it also comes with sorrow and hopelessness. Life can bring one to many highs and even lower lows, this type of turbulence requires us to have a little faith and to cling on to hope. With that in mind, Bonga Kwana’s solace for all the endurance and tribulations, came about ‘Ndibize’. ‘Ndibize’ as directly translated in isiXhosa means ‘call on me’. The single is soulfully moving in its lyricism and the harmonic vocals of Bucie and Bonga Kwana. The energy that is carried and evoked in the song is both spiritual…
The Coolest Kid In Africa has further opened up his creative portfolio and creative talents as he joins the voice cast of an emerging Disney+, animation series titled ‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire’. Nasty C shared his excitement in an earlier Instagram post about in taking on this project. He shared how he resonates with many of the struggles that his character has and commented on how he was elated to take on the character when his team first presented it to him. While this makes a great starting point for anybody that is tasked with representing a character, it also…
Alternative music in South Africa has certainly made a lasting impression on its listeners and has given the overall musical expression of locals more bandwidth. One contributor of this would be Halo Yagami. Since his debut EP, USIBA, early last year, he has expanded and recently released his second EP titled Silhouette Dreams. His musicality captures the alternative music genre in a way that is unique. In that, his music carries various elements of tone and feel, showing off his understanding and expression of the alternative music genre. In this particular EP, Silhouette Dreams, he invites a mellow afrobeat-like rhythm…
Up-and-coming artists allow us the pleasure of indulging in the simple pleasure of experiencing music and art. An artist’s coming-of-age is a time when they are their hungriest. The new listeners and diehard fans get to indulge blissfully in the artistic exploration of a new artist’s sound. Archi, a 22-year-old alternative songwriter, and producer has been the talk of the timeline in the first few months of 2023. The release of a visual for his new single ‘Bonez’ solidifies him as an act to watch in South Africa’s progressive, alternative music scene.On the 9th of March, earlier this month, Archi…