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Essentials: Skepta, Chip and Young Adz team up for assertive new album, ‘Insomnia’
Expanding their sound in service of their ever-growing
The importance of well-executed Cyphers to the Nigerian rap scene
On the importance of delivering the best rap cyphers for growth's
NATIVE Exclusive: Exploring the communal magic of WeTalkSound
We spoke to the founder of the rising community of creatives about the strides they've been making and their plans for the...
Rap Song of the Week: Zamir’s “Ordre Du Jour” absolutely slaps
A big flex by a rapper who knows how to make repeat-worthy
M.I Abaga makes a new update to a track on his 2018 album, ‘Yxng Dxnzl’
Capitalising on one of the interesting possibilities of the streaming
Nasty C, Sarkodie & M.I Abaga nominated for African Rapper of the Year at the 2020 256 Hip-Hop Awards
A celebration of rap music in Uganda and Africa as a
Rap Song of the Week: ByLwansta’s “How ‘Bout Now?” is a personal conflict creatives know all too well
A self-assuring piece of reality
Essentials: M.I Abaga redresses his self-assured persona on ‘Judah (EP)’
A thoughtful project that shows the rapper taking delight in who he is at the
Kwesi Arthur is politically charged on new single, “Revolution Sound”
He has a compelling message for the
Rap Song of the Week: Sizz The Truth’s “Be Yourself” is an ode to trusting the process
A personalised TED talk on the virtue of sticking to one's
Songs of the day: Discover new music from TMXO, Herman $uede, Ayo Folarin & more
Music from around Africa you NEED to listen
Rap song of the week: 1641 deliver infectious swag rap on “Designer”
One of the catchiest rap songs you'll hear this
Essentials: Bryan The Mensah reiterates his goals on ‘I Don’t Feel Like Going Outside’
Hones in on his strengths as a rapper, songwriter and
Essentials: Saudi continues his introspective journey on ‘The Drip’s Leak’
A portrait of the rapper as a deeply flawed person with intentions to do
Rap Song of the Week: Shakez tells a difficult love story on “Long Distance”
A compelling narrative rendered with the right amount of
Rap Song of the Week: J Molley & Ka$hCpt’s “Narco” is bubblegum trap at its most addictive
Championing the viscerally thrilling parts of the living fast and feeling
Kida Kudz drops impressive debut project, ‘Nasty’
Ten Jiggy bops, with assists from Jaykae, Tanika and
Rap Song of the Week: Zilla Oaks, Dremo & Prettyboy D-O form a fiery trio on “Ogini”
The audio equivalent of getting taunted by bullies, in a good
Essentials: Omagz makes a welcome return with ‘229 Friday, Vol. 2’
Five quality bops that lean into his vignette-based
