Essentials: Jakk Quill rips through beats on new EP, ‘Finding Flows’
A forthright display of technical
Essentials: Manana delivers deeply resonant R&B-fusion on ‘But could the moments in between’
Dissects running out of love within the concept of
Essentials: Kabza De Small reasserts his supremacy with new album, ‘KOA II Part 1’
A stellar sequel to his landmark
Essentials: Kaptain Proves Pop Credentials On ‘Beyond Any Reasonable Doubt’
A confident move into the arena of rap-inspired pop
Essentials: Namakau Star successfully reinvents herself on debut project, ‘Landing’
an ethereal debut for an artist carving her identity one deeply relatable song at a
Essentials: Zilla Oaks & Makama Are An Unstoppable Force On ‘MMXXII’
A wonderful intersection between bars and
Essentials: DND Section Comes Full Circle On New EP ‘Bad Things Will Not Happen Again’
a fitting follow-up to 2020's 'Love Lies
Essentials: Detailmadeit realigns with his vision on ‘O.T The Mixtape, Vol. 1’
A focused, brief and punchy set from the Abuja-based rap
Essentials: Kojey Radical is contemplative & triumphant on his debut LP, ‘Reason to Smile’
With features from Masego, Tiana Major9, Knucks, and
Essentials: BenjiFlow brings retro-futuristic & groovy vibes on ‘The Thrill’
Romance-fuelled musings over soulful, eclectic
Essentials: Titose Makes A Statement With Her Debut EP ‘Was It Something I Said?’
masterful storytelling about the demise of a
Essentials: De Mthuda reaffirms why he’s ‘The Landlord’ of Amapiano
Building on his existing and experimental
Essentials: NTS captures the vibrancy & experimentation of ‘Amapiano Now’
Featuring tracks from Vigro Deep, DBN Gogo, Kamo Mphela & much
Essentials: Joda Kgosi’s ‘Sour Milk’ digs into an expired love
A consolidation and expansion of the traits that brought her initial
