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The 20 Best South African Hip-Hop Songs of 2021 So Far
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The 20 Best South African Hip-Hop Songs of 2021 So Far

The best South African hip-hop songs of the year so far featuring Nasty C, Blxckie, Stino Le Thwenny, K.O, A-Reece and more.

Review: Maglera Doe Boy’s Latest Album Is An Engrossing Love Letter to South Africa's Street Corners
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Review: Maglera Doe Boy’s Latest Album Is An Engrossing Love Letter to South Africa's Street Corners

Maglera Doe Boy's Shakespearean spin on township rap shines on '2Player [The Digital Score]', his debut offering indebted to video games and long, lazy days at the arcade.

Rhymez (standing) and Phil Chard (sitting) pose for a photo during a studio session.
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[Interview] ‘Pungwe Sessions Volume II’: an Ear into Zimbabwe's Music Scene

Zimbabwean entrepreneur and music impresario Phil Chard gives us an inside look into the collaborative project 'Pungwe Sessions Volume II.'

South African Women Dropped the Best Debuts of 2019
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South African Women Dropped the Best Debuts of 2019

We highlight 10 noteworthy albums & EPs from a new generation of vocal talent in South Africa, featuring Elaine, Ayanda Jiya, Ami Faku and more.

Interview: Walshy Fire On Reconnecting Africa and the Caribbean through The Sound Of Rum
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Interview: Walshy Fire On Reconnecting Africa and the Caribbean through The Sound Of Rum

A conversation with the Jamaican born DJ/Producer and Bacardi Sound Of Rum curator who's worked with Mr Eazi, Vanessa Mdee, Ice Prince and Runtown.

The 20 Best South African Songs of 2019
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The 20 Best South African Songs of 2019

Featuring DJ Zinhle, Tellaman, Sun-El Musician, Flame, Kabza De Small, The Big Hash, MFR Souls, Spaza, and many more

The 20 Best South African Hip-Hop Songs of 2019
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The 20 Best South African Hip-Hop Songs of 2019

Featuring Solo, Yanga Chief, Hanna, A-Reece, Indigo Stella, Shane Eagle, Priddy Ugly, Flame and many more.

The 10 Best Albums & EPs by The Wrecking Crew
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The 10 Best Albums & EPs by The Wrecking Crew

We rank The Wrecking Crew's releases from good to best.

Tellaman’s ‘God Decides’ Explores the Ups & Downs of Love While Dream Chasing
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Tellaman’s ‘God Decides’ Explores the Ups & Downs of Love While Dream Chasing

Tellaman's debut album is a nod to his devout Christian upbringing, but remains secular in its content.

Sipho The Gift Elevates His Craft With This New Colorful & Jazzy EP
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Sipho The Gift Elevates His Craft With This New Colorful & Jazzy EP

In Good Things Come In 3s, we get a more sensual Sipho The Gift alongside producer oshxku.

DemiMa Mseleku Sends "A Message to the People of the Diaspora That Mama Africa Loves You"
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DemiMa Mseleku Sends "A Message to the People of the Diaspora That Mama Africa Loves You"

Watch our premiere of the London-based South African artist's music video for "Sondela."

Op-Ed: Cassper Nyovest Says His Latest Album Is a Game Changer (It’s Not and Here's Why)
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Op-Ed: Cassper Nyovest Says His Latest Album Is a Game Changer (It’s Not and Here's Why)

Sweet and Short is a great moment for South African hip-hop, but Cassper Nyovest is far from breaking any new ground sonically or culturally.

South Africa's KLY Localizes Trap Soul On His Latest Album ‘Keep Love Young’
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South Africa's KLY Localizes Trap Soul On His Latest Album ‘Keep Love Young’

Keep Love Young isn't so much KLY coming into his own, but daring to lead the direction of bass-heavy, soulful RnB in South Africa.

The 35 Best South African Hip-Hop Albums, EPs & Mixtapes of 2018
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The 35 Best South African Hip-Hop Albums, EPs & Mixtapes of 2018

Here are 35 South African hip-hop releases that caught our attention this year.

Kwesta Ran the Charts This Year—and That's Just Counting Features
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Kwesta Ran the Charts This Year—and That's Just Counting Features

Even though he dropped only one single, Kwesta was present in the game through countless features.

M.I Abaga & Stogie T Offer 2 Approaches to Becoming an African Hip-Hop Legend
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M.I Abaga & Stogie T Offer 2 Approaches to Becoming an African Hip-Hop Legend

A look at the juxtaposing views of two African hip-hop legends, Stogie T and M.I Abaga, in their new releases.

Medicine For The Soul: Anatii Finds His Sound on His Soothing New Album ‘Iyeza’
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Medicine For The Soul: Anatii Finds His Sound on His Soothing New Album ‘Iyeza’

Iyeza is the sound of a day turning into a gorgeous twilight.

Moozlie's Potent Debut Album ‘Victory’ Proves She Can Hold Her Own
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Moozlie's Potent Debut Album ‘Victory’ Proves She Can Hold Her Own

Moozlie proves she's more than just dabbling with her new album, Victory.