Premiere: Ill Skillz 'To The Beat Ya'll (T.T.B.Y.)'

Listen to our premiere of Cape Town rap duo Ill Skillz' Common-sampling "To The Beat Ya'll."

Premiere: Ill Skillz 'To The Beat Ya'll (T.T.B.Y.)'


Cape Town rap duo Ill Skillz return with their golden-era deliveries and boom-bap production in new single "To The Beat Ya'll." MCs Jimmy Flexx and Uno July lace the track with their weaving throwback flows while the J-One beat takes cues from Common's indisputable classic "I Used To Love H.E.R." Stream and download Ill Skillz' "T.T.B.Y" below, a track "dedicated to the fans" and perfectly suited for lovers of the old-school style.

Thandiwe Newton in a grey sleeveless dress, wearing red lipstick and crystal earrings, poses against a pink background
Arts + Culture

What's in A Name: How African Names Get Lost in Translation

From NBA stars to Grammy nominees, prominent Africans have often had their names misspelled or mispronounced. While some have pushed back and reclaimed it, others embrace it.

A man stands on a stage, wearing a denim jacket and pants while holding up a hand fan.
News

With “Sade,” Adekunle Gold Challenged The Nigerian Music Industry

As “Sade” turns 10, we take a look at how Adekunle Gold provided an alternative template to being a Nigerian superstar by making music with soul and commercial merits.