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![New Music Friday: New Projects from Not3s, DJ Maphorisa, Gigi Lamayne & more](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FI-32.png)
New Music Friday: New Projects from Not3s, DJ Maphorisa, Gigi Lamayne & more
Seven must hear EPs/albums for this weekend and
![Best New Music: Mas Musiq enlists an all-star cast for the gorgeous ‘Piano cut, “Gangnam Style”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BNM-FI-Edit.jpg)
Best New Music: Mas Musiq enlists an all-star cast for the gorgeous ‘Piano cut, “Gangnam Style”
featuring Daliwonga, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De
![5 Standout Songs From Sha Sha’s New Album, ‘I’m Alive’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shasha.jpg)
5 Standout Songs From Sha Sha’s New Album, ‘I’m Alive’
The Queen of Amapiano shows that her artistry is more than one
![Essentials: Ginius’ Sophomore EP ‘Her Notions Since ’97’ Is A Marker of Continued Growth](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jinius.jpg)
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](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/5A2EBDDF-9208-4B7E-A8D2-CFEDA37FF5A4.jpeg)
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”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DJ-Maphorisa-Kabza-De-Small-Ami-Faku-BNM-1.jpg)
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’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Kabza-De-Small-KOA-II-Essentials-e1655983487865.webp)
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”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Asake-x-CKay-BNM.jpg)
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’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Kabza-De-Small-KOA-II-Part-1-e1655400534762.jpg)
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](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bloody-Samaritan.jpg)
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](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/De-Mthuda.jpg)
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’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Kabza-x-MDU-PGLA3-e1636180120131.jpg)
Kabza De Small & MDU aka TRP team up for new LP, ‘Pretty Girls Love Amapiano 3’
10 songs every week for the next five
![Best New Music: Zinoleesky’s “Gone Far” is a well-earned victory lap](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Zinoleesky-BNM-1-e1634027667867.jpeg)
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](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Afropop-on-the-rise.png)
Afropop On The Rise: We’re Truly Global
Grammy wins, global smash hits, and more indicators of sustained