Black Coffee drops ‘Subconsciously’: Tracklist, download info, reactions
Black Coffee on his new album: “The main event for me on the album is the sound.”
Local
Local
Rouge drops two-pack: Stream ‘Gear Box’ and ‘Popular’ Remix [audio]
Rouge dropped off a two-pack. Stream ‘Gear Box’ and ‘Popular Remix’ here.
News
Clicks Group closes Musica: Here’s what will happen to workers
Another blow to the survival of physical tech comes with the closure of Musica.
Local
Watch: Shekhinah releases ‘Tides’ music video
Shekhinah took it back to the beach with her mates on #Tides.
Local
Nearly half of South Africa’s live music workers may quit the industry for good
A survey conducted by the South African Cultural Observatory found that half of the industry’s live music workers are ready to quit for good.
Local
Prince Kaybee makes it on Time’s ‘Best Songs of 2020’
Prince Kaybee’s reaction to being the only African artist on Time’s ‘Best Songs of 2020’ list was… deflated.
International
These Grammy snubs are boycotting the awards
What would #Grammys season be without snubs boycotting the event?
Local
Focalistic teases new direction in music [video]
Is Focalistic moving a way from Amapiano? This snippet sure sounds like he’s ready to give rap beats a go.
Local
Makhadzi drops anticipated ‘Kokovha’ album
Makhadzi has blessed her cult audience with a 21-track album that features appearances from Master KG, Sho Madjozi and more.
Local
Yanga Chief announces ‘Pop Star’ album
Yanga Chief is a month away from releasing ‘Pop Star’, but it seems like we are getting a new single from him on Friday.
Local
Kelly Khumalo drops ‘Esiphambanweni’: Stream here [audio]
Kelly Khumalo released #Esphambanweni. Stream it here:
Local
Pro Kid, HHP, make the cut on Nyovest’s ‘AMN’
The #AnyMinuteNowTracklist is out and the prospect of hearing verses from Pro Kid and HHP has us in our feelings.
Local
DJ Tira drops brand new ‘Uyandazi’ single: Stream it here [audio]
Check out #DJTira featuring #Berita on #Uyandazi right here!
International
J. Cole addresses Noname in surprise single: Listen here [audio]
J. Cole eloquently told Noname to sit TF down on #SnowOnThaBluff. Stream the new song right here.
Local
Listen: Nasty C & T.I link up on ‘They Don’t’ – Stream here [audio]
Nasty C plays his part in raising awareness with #TheyDont featuring T.I. Stream it here.
Local
Cassper Nyovest celebrates the third anniversary of ‘Thuto’
On this day three years ago, Cassper Nyovest released the album that immortalised him as SA’s biggest Hip-Hop act #ThutoTurns3.
Events
Watch live: Black Coffee COVID-19 benefit concert [video]
Black Coffee’s benefit concert aims to raise funds towards helping those affected by COVID-19.
International
Tory Lanez ‘New Toronto 3’: Download info, tracklist and reactions
We can all agree that Tory Lanez has saved 2020.
International
The Weeknd new album on the way: These producers made ‘After Hours’
Some of the producers who worked on The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ include Metroboomin’.
International
Jhene Aiko Chilombo album: Download info, tracklist, reactions
Chilombo is finally here and Jhene Aiko fans can’t get enough of the flawless 20-track LP.
Gossip
DJ Zinhle heeds call for controversial collab with Cassper Nyovest
Are you messy folks here for a DJ Zinhle x Nyovi collabo?
International
Watch: Drake spotted shooting a music video in Marcy Projects [video]
Drake is in album mode. Here’s a clip of him in Brooklyn, shooting a music video.
Local
Here’s our take on ‘The Shining Star: An Intro’ by Elaine
Elaine gives fans an inside look into her rise as an R&B star on ‘The Shining Star: An Intro’ coming after her Afropunk 2020 performance.
International
2021 Grammy Awards: SA repeat times, highlights, winners list [video]
The 2021 Grammy Awards was a spectacle, to say the least. Here’s a complete breakdown of everything that went down.
Local
Nasty C, Prince Kaybee make it to ‘Coming 2 America’ soundtrack
Nasty C and Prince Kaybee are just some of the African acts featured on the Coming 2 America soundtrack.
Cape Town Buzz
LewSwag drops ‘Can’t Get’ single – Listen here [audio]
LewSwag is back on the circuit with a brand new single. Stream ‘Can’t Get’ right here.
Local
Relive ‘Cotton Fest 2020’ right here [video]
If Covid-19 never happened, February would be the start of Cotton Fest season.
Local
Ami Faku tags Emtee for ‘Lala Ngoxolo’ – Listen [audio]
Ami Faku and Emtee released an ode to the fallen loved ones. Listen to #LalaNgoxolo right here:
Local
Sha Sha towers over the horizon on ‘Woza’ video
Sha Sha pulled out all the stops on her latest music video #Woza
Cape Town Buzz
Shxngie, Prince SA drop ‘Submarine’ visuals [video]
Shxngie brought that hood flavour to SA drill with ‘Submarine”. Check the Motion Billy-directed music video right here: