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The Rise Of Tyla’s Global Hit Single, “Water”

The Rise Of Tyla’s Global Hit Single, “Water”

a meeting of talent and

New Music Friday: New Projects from Not3s, DJ Maphorisa, Gigi Lamayne & more

New Music Friday: New Projects from Not3s, DJ Maphorisa, Gigi Lamayne & more

Seven must hear EPs/albums for this weekend and

Best New Music: Nobuhle offers stirring prayers on “Imali”

Best New Music: Nobuhle offers stirring prayers on “Imali”

Co-produced by Master KG & Casswell

Best New Music: Mas Musiq enlists an all-star cast for the gorgeous ‘Piano cut, “Gangnam Style”

Best New Music: Mas Musiq enlists an all-star cast for the gorgeous ‘Piano cut, “Gangnam Style”

featuring Daliwonga, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De

uNder: Best New Artists (February 2023)

uNder: Best New Artists (February 2023)

Featuring Kemuel, Rhita Nattah, Justin99 &

5 Standout Songs From Sha Sha’s New Album, ‘I’m Alive’

5 Standout Songs From Sha Sha’s New Album, ‘I’m Alive’

The Queen of Amapiano shows that her artistry is more than one

Asake, DJ Maphorisa & Nigeria’s quest to adopt Amapiano

Asake, DJ Maphorisa & Nigeria’s quest to adopt Amapiano

More culture vulture

5 Standout Songs From Mafikizolo’s New Album, ‘Idwala’

5 Standout Songs From Mafikizolo’s New Album, ‘Idwala’

A shimmering display of tallent and alliance

uNder: Best New Artists (August 2022)

uNder: Best New Artists (August 2022)

Featuring Ginius, Chlèy, Major AJ &

Essentials: Ginius’ Sophomore EP ‘Her Notions Since ’97’ Is A Marker of Continued Growth

Essentials: Ginius’ Sophomore EP ‘Her Notions Since ’97’ Is A Marker of Continued Growth

A revitalising journey into Ginius'

Best New Music: Aluna, Prettyboy D-O & Kooldrink’s “Nowhere to Hide” is resonant & buoyant

Best New Music: Aluna, Prettyboy D-O & Kooldrink’s “Nowhere to Hide” is resonant & buoyant

A supple 'Piano

Best New Music: DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small reunite with Ami Faku for soothing anthem, “Beliveki”

Best New Music: DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small reunite with Ami Faku for soothing anthem, “Beliveki”

Another gloriously affecting song from a transcendental

Essentials: Kabza De Small reasserts his supremacy with new album, ‘KOA II Part 1’

Essentials: Kabza De Small reasserts his supremacy with new album, ‘KOA II Part 1’

A stellar sequel to his landmark

Best New Music Special: Asake’s “Peace Be Unto You” + CKay’s “Watawi”

Best New Music Special: Asake’s “Peace Be Unto You” + CKay’s “Watawi”

Amapiano is the gift that keeps giving to Nigerian

Kabza De Small releases first solo headline album in two years, ‘KOA II Part 1’

Kabza De Small releases first solo headline album in two years, ‘KOA II Part 1’

Features DJ Maphorisa, Msaki, Young Stunna, Ami Faku and many, many

Bruk It Down: Grammy nominated producer, London on the making of “Bloody Samaritan” by Ayra Starr

Bruk It Down: Grammy nominated producer, London on the making of “Bloody Samaritan” by Ayra Starr

A baroque

Essentials: De Mthuda reaffirms why he’s ‘The Landlord’ of Amapiano

Essentials: De Mthuda reaffirms why he’s ‘The Landlord’ of Amapiano

Building on his existing and experimental

Kabza De Small & MDU aka TRP team up for new LP, ‘Pretty Girls Love Amapiano 3’

Kabza De Small & MDU aka TRP team up for new LP, ‘Pretty Girls Love Amapiano 3’

10 songs every week for the next five

How leaks are helping to power South Africa’s Dance music scene

How leaks are helping to power South Africa’s Dance music scene

a part and parcel of SA House

Best New Music: Zinoleesky’s “Gone Far” is a well-earned victory lap

Best New Music: Zinoleesky’s “Gone Far” is a well-earned victory lap

A triumphant recount of his path from virality to substantial

Afropop On The Rise: We’re Truly Global

Afropop On The Rise: We’re Truly Global

Grammy wins, global smash hits, and more indicators of sustained