Kendrick Lamar returns with menace on Baby Keem’s ‘Family Ties’
Kendrick Lamar has his scope zoomed in on Hip-Hop’s Top 5. That’s pretty much clear from his verse on ‘Family Ties’.
International
News
DONDA: Five things we took away from Kanye’s album preview [video]
Kanye West made gob-smacking changes to ‘DONDA’. Here’s our full breakdown:
News
Megan Thee Stallion gets ‘all-clear’ to drop BTS feature
Megan Thee Stallion’s record label responded after she won a court bid to release her feature on BTS’ ‘Butter’ Remix.
News
AKA returns with new music this week: Here’s what we know
AKA is set to mark his return to the music fold with a brand new single featuring Costa Titch.
Local
New SA music out right now: Friday 13 August 2021 [audio]
Zahara, Shane Eagle and Blxckie bossed the mainstream airwaves with new drops. Here’s a comprehensive list of new SA music that released on Friday the 13th
Local
A-Reece drops ‘Tuff Luck’ – Is this a Priddy Ugly response?
There is enough circumstantial proof to conclude that Pretoria will be divided in A-Reece and Priddy Ugly’s bubbling rap feud.
International
Nas and Hit-Boy continue reign with ‘King’s Disease 2’
Nas and Hit-Boy are two-for-two on King’s Disease 2.
International
Watch: Kanye West ‘DONDA’ listening session – Album updates [video]
Kanye West’s ‘DONDA’ is still MIA but it could be any moment from now. Here’s what we know:
News
Social media reacts to epic Dipset ‘Verzuz’ loss [video]
The world is in agreement that Jadakiss and The Lox handed Dipset one of the most epic Verzuz losses in history.
Technology
Apple announced Garageband updates for iPhone and iPad – what we know
The app will now help people unlock more of their musical creativity with all-new Sound Packs from some of today’s top artists and producers.
International
DaBaby responds to backlash with new music video
DaBaby met the energy he’s dealt with on social media with a new music video.
Cape Town Buzz
Sportscene Studio launches in Cape Town: How to book a free session
Cape Town’s emerging artists can now host a free recording session at Sportscene in Canal Walk.
News
Makhadzi confirms collab with Cassper Nyovest on upcoming album
Makhadzi revealed that in her upcoming album, she has a song with Cassper Nyovest.
News
Priddy Ugly shakes the game with ‘SOIL’ album: Download info, tracklist, reactions
Priddy Ugly wants his face carved on SA Hip-Hop’s Mount Rushmore and ‘SOIL’ is a very strong claim for his spot.
Local
25K rings off on ‘Pheli Makaveli’ album: How to download, tracklist, reactions
25K adds to Pretoria’s insurmountable run this year with ‘Pheli Makaveli’.
International
Dave drops ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’: How to download, reactions
Dave has captured a new audience with his lyrical miracles on ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’.
Local
De Mthuda finally drops ‘Emlanjeni’ – Here’s how Mzansi reacted
De Mthuda is Amapiano’s newest darling with the official release of ‘Emlanjeni’ on streaming platforms.
International
Kanye West album: Everything we know about ‘DONDA’
Kanye West’s DONDA is everywhere but on digital streaming platforms and fans are up in arms. Here’s what we know.
News
SAMPRA boycott could see a total music blackout on SABC
SABC could lose rights to broadcasting music from SAMPRA artists if SAMPRA goes ahead with its court application to force the broadcaster into paying back-dated royalties.
Local
WATCH: Priddy Ugly drops ‘SOIL’ visuals [video]
Priddy Ugly draws parallels between two worlds ravaged by materialism with him lodged awkwardly in the middle. Check out our breakdown of SOIL right here:
Local
Mashbeatz, Thato Saul top charts with ‘If You Know, You Know’ [audio]
Mashbeatz and Thato Saul bring classic material back to SA Hip-Hop with ‘If You Know, You Know’
Local
Big Zulu manifests ‘Umuzi eSandton’ on new single [audio]
Big Zulu must have big money now if a house in Sandton is within the budget.
Local
Watch: Abidoza channels Ubuntu on ‘Motho Ke Motho’ visuals [video]
Abidoza spreads the message of Ubuntu on his music video for ‘Motho Ke Motho’
News
Makhadzi gets backlash for pulling the plug on King Monada
Makhadzi is getting a heap of backlash for deleting King Monada’s vocals from ‘Ghanama’.
Lifestyle
RTD 2021 cancelled: Here’s how you can process your refund
RTD 2021 has been cancelled. Here’s a guide on how to process a refund.
Local
Joda Kgosi debuts ‘Sour Milk’ EP: Review, tracklist
Joda Kgosi’s manifesto on relationships is fully detailed on her metaphoric ‘Sour Milk’ EP.
Local
Oscar Mbo delivers ‘Defenders of House’: Review, tracklist, reactions
Oscar Mbo restored the feeling on Defenders of House. Here’s our review of the EP.
News
Steve Kekana dies: Cause of death, tributes, reactions
At a time when the black voice was oppressed, Steve Kekana’s powerful voice ruptured the airwaves.
Local
Cassper Nyovest summons the vibes on ‘Sweet and Short 2.0’
Cassper Nyovest is a certified yano-ist on ‘Sweet and Short 2.0’.
International
Doja Cat drops ‘Planet Her’ album: Review, Stream
Doja Cat brings us to her planet, in this new album.