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Moonchild Sanelly, Busiswa, DJ Lag, Anatii & Bubele Booi feature on the Lion King soundtrack

The Lion King’s live action 2019 remake releases in cinemas today. Along with the release of the movie is the soundtrack which was exec-produced by Beyoncé. In an interview with Good Morning America, she said “This soundtrack is a love…

Tony X’s Rising Star

The tale of the musician who began performing in church and graduated to the bright lights of the secular music industry is one as old as time. Their voices usually enhanced by the discipline and training required by the church…

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Malachi and Elizée release their first single after signing to Sony

Listed as one of the top 10 local MCs who got next, Malachi has recently signed – together with Elizée – a record deal through a joint venture between The Hampton Music Group & Sony Music Entertainment Africa. The signing…

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Rouge is Popular

On a roll, Rouge has released her second single in as many weeks. This one features Emtee and is titled “Popular.” “I am really excited about what people can expect from this song, I want them to experience Rouge the…

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DJ Sliqe’s Kennel Room

In anticipation of Injayam Vol. 2, DJ Sliqe has dropped a two-track surprise EP titled Kennel Room. The brief project which he fondly terms the ‘Jiggy Tape’ is a another way in which Sliqe flexes his music-making muscle while working…

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Burna Boy for Apple Music’s Up Next

Apple Music today announced African superstar Burna Boy as its latest Up Next artist. As the credited creator of the genre “Afrofusion” – the rich blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, dancehall and R&B – the Nigeria-born singer and songwriter is among contemporary African…

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The Big Hash’s “Circles” Is An Anti Love Song For The Ages

Words by Mayuyuka Kaunda The Big Hash basks in the confidence of adolescence on his debut release, spitting searing bars between captivating melodies. He proves he’s as adept at hooks as he is at lyricism in a whirlwind of lesson…

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Jimmy Nevis features Patty Monroe on the “Ratchet” remix

Jimmy Nevis recently dropped the remix to “Ratchet”, a song off his last album, Chimera. The reimagined version was produced by Jimmy, features Cape Town rapper Patty Monroe, and is a more upbeat chilled version of the song, as oppose…

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ByLwansta heads to Berlin

Coming off the heels of his recent Paris appearance at Kitsuné Afterwork, ByLwansta returns to Europe in July and August. This time he is in Berlin, Germany for a one month artist residency and to make a second appearance at…

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Nadia Nakai’s debut “Naked” is here

One of the most anticipated albums in SA hip hop over the past few years is finally here. South African rapper and songwriter Nadia Nakai releases her debut album, “Naked.” Nadia’s “Naked” shows us that there is a strength in vulnerability, a…

Luna Florentino’s road to music redemption

Luna Florentino excites me. Whether its listening to him freestyle around words that Queen Azizzar throws out at him during a Massiv Metro interview, or taking in Fresh Prince of Rustenburg one song/week at a time; there’s an ease around…

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Rouge is back with “Bazigally”

Her first release under Sony Music Africa, Rouge has given us her new single “Bazigally.” “Bazigally” features The Ginger Mac who worked with her on her previous album called The New Era Sessions which earned her a SAMA award in…

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