south africa

8figurez shares vibrant single "Tease Me" (ft. Manix Chow)

Nigerian artist 8figurez has returned a vibrant new single "Tease Me", featuring South African singer-songwriter Manix Chow. The track, which blends Afrobeat cadences with the infectious pulse of Amapiano, marks…

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WizTheMC says “yes” to a new era: Inside the world of 'YEBO' [Interview]

WizTheMc steps into a new era with his latest EP YEBO, a vibrant, rhythmic afro-pop project pulsing with optimism, culture, and self-discovery. Fresh off the global success of his hit…

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Payseen is 'HIGHLY FORTIFIED' on new EP

In the vibrant world of Afrobeat music, where rhythms and melodies converge to create a unique sonic experience, Payseen– the Lagos-born, Johannesburg-based artist- has emerged with a vibrant, lively new…

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WNDRSZN delivers another R&B classic on "Promised Land"

Botswana-born singer and producer WNDRSZN is as legit of a triple threat as you'll find from an up-and-comer. Producing, writing, and recording, the Johannesburg, South Africa-based artist gives off the same polish…

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Kholi speaks in "Body Language"

Emerging Afropop singer/songwriter Kholi shares the focus track, "Body Language," which caught our ears with its summer-tinged sensual vibe. The Lagos-based singer may be slightly green in the game, but…

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Th&o. gets lost in the dark depths of "Ebusuku" [Video]

South African singer and producer Th&o. explores the intricacies of pleasure and pain in his new cinematic new video for "Ebusuku", named after his 2020 debut LP. Rife with ominous…

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A-Reece get's deep in the various sounds of hip-hop with 'Today's Tragedy, Tomorrow's Memory'

South African rap artist and producer A-Reece follows up his 2019 body of work Reece Effect, with a brand new mixtape project Today's Tragedy, Tomorrow's Memory. The new release is his…

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Cameron and the Slumberknights share their sophomore single "Midnight"

Having caught ears and turned heads with their debut single "Pour" back in March, indie-soul five-piece Cameron and the Slumberknights are back to close out the year with their sophomore effort,…

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James Deacon laments the loss of his life-long "HERO aka Rich"

It has been a few months since South African native James Deacon released his debut EP, The Calling. Brimming with raw confessionals and thinly veiled stories, it depicted as much of…

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Tatum pieces together a stunningly dark debut with her single "Broken"

In life, one of the most complex themes and what makes it all so thrilling is the duality of it all . After all, you can't have light without the…

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Get lost in "The Woods" of Diamond Thug's breathtaking new indie track

There is a subtle, almost unquantifiable quality about South African group Diamond Thug that elevates their indie sound from alluring to merely breathtaking. To see what I mean, take a…

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HONEYMOAN tease new EP with "Low Blow"

South African band HONEYMOAN tease their sophomore EP with the straight talking "Low Blow," a track that pretty much sums up teenage (and perhaps adult?) lustful wishes. Featuring a jangly…

8figurez shares vibrant single "Tease Me" (ft. Manix Chow)

WizTheMC says “yes” to a new era: Inside the world of 'YEBO' [Interview]

Payseen is 'HIGHLY FORTIFIED' on new EP

WNDRSZN delivers another R&B classic on "Promised Land"

Kholi speaks in "Body Language"

Th&o. gets lost in the dark depths of "Ebusuku" [Video]

A-Reece get's deep in the various sounds of hip-hop with 'Today's Tragedy, Tomorrow's Memory'

Cameron and the Slumberknights share their sophomore single "Midnight"

James Deacon laments the loss of his life-long "HERO aka Rich"

Tatum pieces together a stunningly dark debut with her single "Broken"

Get lost in "The Woods" of Diamond Thug's breathtaking new indie track

HONEYMOAN tease new EP with "Low Blow"

Paul Hennessy turns time into art on "The Cost Of The Escape" [Album]

Saynt Ego’s “Voices” turns quiet reflection into cinematic power

David J Boswell turns uncertainty into art on hypnotic new single “I KNOW WHAT I SAW”

Neurolapse returns with his most intimate body of work yet on "Be Like Anyone" [Premiere]

The Venice Kid ushers in a bold new era with “Say Less”

Origins Inconclusive partner with DiscoverNü (DNÜ) marking new chapter for UK emerging artist culture

The Architect of Independent Empire: Rob Terell named among the world’s Top 10 Global A&R Executives

Ultra Music Festival's RESISTANCE unveils stacked 2026 lineup led by rare B2B Pairings

Cenyc : A rising artist building soundscapes laden with legacy and discipline

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022