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Boity’s “Own Your Throne” is here

She’s teased it for a while on her social media, and Boity has now officially released her new single, “Own Your Throne”. The rapper spoke about label issues preventing her from releasing new music on an episode of her reality…

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Apple Music launches Africa Now with DJ Cuppy

Apple Music recently announced a new show on the streaming service dedicated to African sounds and artists and hosted by DJ Cuppy. The show debuted on the 31st May and will air weekly on Sundays. Of the show, Cuppy said,…

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808x is “Built to Win, Born to Lose”

A producer and sound engineer, the extent of 808x’s repertoire is pleasantly varied. A founding partner of innanetwav, the media and entertainment house that caters to some of the new wave’s most talented artists, 808x’s presence on the net goes…

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Willy Cardiac is taking the world by storm

It’s a great day to be Willy Cardiac. He’s just released his new single, Fan of Me, that features Eric Bellinger, a Grammy-award winning artist who has worked with Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Usher, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. In…

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The 10 Best KG Hooks, Ranked

KayGizm has delivered some of the most memorable choruses in South African hip-hop. In honour of his birthday, we rank the 10 best hooks he has contributed to in his legendary career. Often credited as Kay Gee, KayGizm or KG,…

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Hunter Rose drops her debut EP Love & Trust

In so far as songstresses go, Hunter Rose is one of SA’s finest. Her vocals hinge on just the perfect balance between silky smooth and raspy soulfulness that has become part of her signature sound. From Cape Town, this RnB…

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Al da 3rd releases a new EP, Pula

He’s a talented producer and one-third of the BETR GANG (of ‘Solo and the BETR GANG’ fame). As a solo artist, Al da 3rd released his debut project four years ago. Since “Twenty Sixteens”, he’s gone on the road with…

UMG announces the launch of Def Jam Africa

Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced the launch of Def Jam Africa, a new label division within the continent dedicated to representing the best hip-hop, Afrobeats and trap talent in Africa. Def Jam Africa will follow the blueprint of the…

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Karabo Poppy, Davido, and other artists curate Africa Day playlists

Karabo Poppy, Davido, Laolu, and Msaki are amongst a group of 15 artists who’ve curated their own playlists for Apple Music in celebration of Africa Day. “African music is rich and diverse because Africa is a continent, not a country,” Angelique Kidjo explains.…

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Black Coffee announces ownership stake in Gallo Music Group

SA music icon and international DJ, Black Coffee, has taken to his social media to announce that his investment company, Flight Mode SA, has acquired a majority stake of Gallo Music Investments. SA’s oldest and largest independent music label, Gallo…

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Bubbling under: popsnotthefather

He debuted an alternative single in 2018 titled “DTF” and subsequently featured on The Big Hash’s “Save Me” in 2019. Lungisani Siseko is known to most as popsnotthefather and is a rapper/singer that’s bringing a unique sound to the SA…

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Celebrating Africa Month with Apple Music

May is recognised as Africa Month all over the continent. It’s in commemoration of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, which is known as the African Union these days. The political quests are for the unity of the…

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