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04 April 2025
Listen to Riky Rick’s Posthumous Album ‘Boss Zonke Forever’
Featuring 17 tracks that embody Riky Rick’s fearless spirit, Boss Zonke Forever cements the rapper’s influence on South African music, fashion, and culture.
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19 December 2024
The Best Southern African Songs of 2024
The year has been long and eventful, and artists have kept the fresh releases coming. This is just a sample of all the music we enjoyed this year from Southern Africa.
Music
20 November 2024
25K Wants to Be Remembered As a Pioneer of Pitori Rap
With his latest album, Loyal to the Plug: The Life and Times of Don Kilograms, 25K is steadily cementing his place among the greats of South African hip-hop.
Interview
20 November 2023
Interview: Nasty C Is Speaking His Truth
We talk to the South African superstar about his fourth album, I Love It Here, championing mental health, and fatherhood.
South Africa
16 June 2023
The Family of Riky Rick Releases New Song Using AI
"Stronger" was created by using Artificial Intelligence and was brought to life by Riky Rick's longtime collaborators.
Music
24 February 2023
Listen to AKA's Posthumous Album 'Mass Country'
The late South African rapper spent his last days ecstatic to share the album with the world, and now we know why.
Music
19 January 2023
Kwesta and Kabza De Small Return to Kwaito In Their New Collaborative Album
The South African hip-hop and amapiano stars revert to kwaito in Speak N Vrostaan.
Music
05 October 2022
'Skhanda Republic 3' Is Testament to K.O’s Relentless Staying Power
After 16 years, the legendary South African MC’s pen and musicianship remain sharp-as-ever on his fourth album, SR3.
Music
16 September 2022
AKA and Nasty C Team Up in "Lemons (Lemonade)" Music Video
The South African duo recently released the music video for their joint record.
Music
12 July 2021
10 Must-Hear Xhosa Trap Songs and Artists
These 10 songs and artists showcase the revival of Xhosa rap.
Music
30 June 2021
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.
Music
30 June 2021
Stream Cassper Nyovest’s New Album ‘Sweet and Short 2.0’
Cassper Nyovest releases his sixth studio album 'Sweet and Short 2.0'.
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