Writing
05 November 2018
On Behalf of My Unborn Son: Thank You African Male Artists
African men's openness towards exploring different kinds of masculinity gives me hope for the future.
Site Navigation
petite noir Stories
Audio
11 October 2018
Petite Noir Is the King of Noirwave
On his new release, La Maison Noir, Petite Noir blends bombastic rhythms, surging melodies, and the style and substance of the DRC.
Audio
21 September 2018
Listen to Petite Noir and Danny Brown's 'Beach'
The second single from La Maison Noir / The Black House.
Video
20 July 2017
10 Far-Out Afrofuturistic Music Videos You Need to See
These music videos showcase diverse subplots of Afrofuturism: from surrealism and space travel, to dystopians and love fantasies.
Music
01 May 2017
Silicon Africa: A Playlist of Africa's Electronic Music Innovators
This SILICON AFRICA playlist showcases how technological innovation has influenced artists across the continent and their song craft.
Video
28 September 2016
Petite Noir Shares Glorious New 'Just Breathe' Video
Watch Petite Noir's new music video for "Just Breathe," off his debut album La Vie Est Belle / Life Is Beautiful.
Audio
15 September 2016
Listen to Petite Noir Join Danny Brown on Brilliant New Song, 'Rolling Stone'
Detroit rapper Danny Brown and South African noirwaver Petite Noir are a match made in heaven.
News
14 July 2016
Little Simz is Coming Back to South Africa (!!)
UK rapper Little Simz is making her Johannesburg-area live debut at Oppikoppi.
Music
23 June 2016
Dope Saint Jude Has a Right To Flex
Cape Town-based rapper Dope Saint Jude on her debut EP, 'Reimagine'
Op-Ed
10 June 2016
When Will SABC Show Some Respek for South Africa's Young Talent?
SABC recycling yesteryear hits is a reflection of how backwards South African media is.
News
04 June 2016
The Full List of Winners at the 2016 South African Music Awards #SAMA22
Here’s who won what at the 2016 South African Music Awards #SAMA22 in Durban.
News
06 May 2016
Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Drops New Cape Town-Recorded Track, 'Dec 99th - N.A.W.'
Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) shares new track, 'Dec 99th - N.A.W.', produced by Ferrari Sheppard and recorded in Cape Town on May 5, 2016.
More Stories