2022 Spotify Wrapped South Africa: Here are this year’s top-performing artists
K.O., more than 17 years into his music career, still bosses as the industry’s top-performing artist. Here’s a look at SA’s 2022 Spotify Wrapped.
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BBC 6 crowns Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Mr Morale’ the ‘Album of the Year’
Kendrick Lamar’s sixth album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, becoming Kendrick’s fourth US number-one album.
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2022 Soul Train Awards: Here’s the complete list of winners
Beyoncé earned three prizes at the 2022 Soul Train Awards.
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Lizzo opens up about ‘racist origins’ of pop music
Lizzo said rap music taking over the mainstream has been a good thing.
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Pusha T delays Euro tour to 2023: Here’s everything we know
Pusha T fans will have to wait a little while longer to see the rapper live in the UK and Europe.
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Nasty C targets Sarkodie, A-Reece, in new freestyle [audio]
Nasty C got vulnerable about his relationships with Sarkodie, A-Reece and these other artists in his new freestyle.
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Iggy Azalea sells entire catalogue in eight-figure deal – But there is a twist
Iggy Azalea won’t have to work another day in her life. Here’s an inside look at her catalogue buy-out.
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2022 American Music Awards: Here’s the full list of winners
Taylor Swift was the big winner of the evening and BTS also set a record for the most wins in the Favourite Pop Duo or Group category.
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Miley Cyrus tipped to reunite with Mike WiLL Made It: Here’s what we know
Miley Cyrus and Mike WiLL Made It have new music coming next year.
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Focalistic drops ‘Ghetto Gospel’ album: Song credits, how to download, reactions
On ‘Ghetto Gospel’, Focalistic opens up his personal vault where reflections of his past, love life and trappings of success are kept.
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SZA album release date confirmed: Here’s everything you need to know
SZA has opened up on the pressure to release music on a ‘high level’ while dealing with life.
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The Notorious BIG VR concert on Meta: Here’s everything you need to know
The Notorious B.I.G. will be celebrated with a special VR show.
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Beyoncé ties hubby, Jay-Z, as most nominated Grammy artist in history
Beyonce has received nine nominations for the 2023 GRAMMY awards and now holds a joint record with husband Jaay-Z as the most nominated GRAMMY artists in history.
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Watch: Ndlovu Youth Choir rendition of Rihanna’s ‘Lift Me Up’ [video]
The Ndlovu Youth Choir gave Rihanna’s ‘Lift Me Up’ the facelift it needed.
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Chris Evans reportedly dating Alba Baptista: Here’s everything we know
Hollywood star Chris Evans is dating actress Alba Baptista, according to a source.
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Nicki Minaj album: Here are the latest updates
‘Super Freaky Girl’ hitmaker Nicki Minaj has revealed her fifth album is coming'”soon’ and she’s in a ‘really great place’, which helps her create ‘the best music’.
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Snoop Dogg has a biopic on the way – Here’s everything we know
Rap icon Snoop Dogg will produce a biopic about his own life.
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Kid Cudi hints at retirement after his next album
Kid Cudi has told fans he has one more album in him before he decides what to do next.
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Megan Thee Stallion had fiery words for Drake: Here’s what she said
Megan Thee Stallion had an interesting choice of words for Drake.
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Drake, 21 Savage drop ‘Her Loss’ album: Tracklist, how to download, reactions
Drake and 21 Savage balanced the scales of thug and toxic masculinity on ‘Her Loss’. Here’s a review of the album.
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DBN Gogo, Burna Boy represent Africa on ‘Black Panther 2’ soundtrack
DBN Gogo, Stormzy and Burna Boy are just some of the talent featured on the ‘Black Panther 2’ soundtrack.
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Charlie Puth swears Rihanna is recording new music: Here’s what he said
Charlie Puth believes he’s been getting a sneak preview of Rihanna’s new music.
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Remembering Takeoff with 10 songs that prove he was the best Migo
It goes without saying that these 10 Takeoff songs prove he was the best Migo.
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Sir Trill new album ‘Ghost’ racks up over a million streams on release day
Sir Trill returned to reclaim the top spot in Amapiano with ‘Ghost’.
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Rihanna new single ‘Lift Me Up’: Song credits, how to download, reactions
Rihanna is back with her first single release in six years.
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Watch: Steve Lacy smashes a fan’s phone at a concert [video]
Steve Lacy will not apologise to anyone after he smashed a fan’s phone during a concert in New Orleans.
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Rihanna returns to music on ‘Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack – Here’s the latest
Marvel Studios appears to have confirmed Rihanna will release a song from the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack this week.
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Taylor Swift ‘Midnights’ album sells more than 1 million copies in three days
Taylor Swift’s latest album ‘Midnights’ has sold more than one million copies in its first three days on sale, making it the top-selling album so far of 2022.
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Adrian Kwiatkowski: Hacker who stole Ed Sheeran’s music jailed for 18 months
Adrian Kwiatkowski, the hacker who stole Ed Sheeran’s music has been jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to 19 charges in Ipswich Crown Court and a federal investigation stateside.
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Beyonce sold ‘Renaissance’ tour ticket for close to R1 million
Beyoncé sold a ticket to her Renaissance tour for $50 000 (R919 704) – which includes travel, accommodation, and a one-of-a-kind tour from her mother Tina Knowles-Lawson.