Crypt Keeper’s new single is ‘Something Outta Nothing’

South African hip hop artist Crytp Keeper releases the hook driven Trap Rap offering, Something Outta Nothing – the debut single off his second hip hop project ‘Bete Noire’. Following the success of his previous 2015 mixtape, Mind The Hill, the hit single has already been introduced to all radio stations nationwide. Born Tshepo Mogase, Crytp Keeper…

2017 Metro FM Music Awards Nominees

The 2017 nominees have been announced at The Forum in Bryanston. Here are the nominees: Best top 5 African pop albums Musa – Mr Serious Amanda Black – Amazulu Vusi Nova – Naninina Soul Kulture – Ngeliny’langa Sjava – Isina Muva  Best top 5 collaborations Ms Pru – Ameni Bucie – Rejoice DJ Speedsta –…

SA Hip Hip Awards Winners

2016 South African Hip Hop Awards (SAHHA) were held on Wednesday at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, Johannesburg. Here is the full list of winners:  HONORARY AWARD Goddessa MOST VALUABLE Cassper Nyovest BEST LOCAL BRAND Butan BEST INTERNATIONAL BRAND Power Play BEST DANCE CREW Supreme I Crew PROMOTER OF THE YEAR Pop Bottles DJ…

TMBA: Freeky’s new single will take your breath away

South African reggae star Freeky releases the debut single off his forthcoming second album – Take My Breath Away (TMBA). If one is unaware of how a contemporary reggae pop song sounds like, Freeky’s latest record is the perfect sound to listen to. Described by UK media as ‘a sweeping triumph and bound to cross…

‘Blesser’: Jerusha drops powerful pop song

In a musical world where playing it safe is most artists’ default position, Jerusha has always been defiantly individual. With a long and successful journey in the South African music Industry, she returns after a long break with her first new material in 6 years. Hot off the success of her previous SAMA Nominated ‘Best Pop…

‘Nou Ke December’: Lazr Beam HD drops perfect hit for summer

Just in time for Summer holidays, Johannesburg’s very own producer, engineer and artist Lazr Beam HD releases his brilliant and hyperactive single – NOU KE DECEMBER – the perfect holiday December Hip Pop hit. Developing an interest in the art of music at an early age, Lazr Beam HD began harnessing his musical talents during his early high…

#Echoes of Kofifi: The Soil 3rd installment destined for Grammy

Beginning of November, the multi-award winning and triple platinum selling group, The Soil, will release their 3rd installment and seminal album, Echoes of Kofifi. The album is puntedas probably the most definitive record since their self-titled debut album more than 5 years ago. A sequel to #nostalgic moments, Echoes of Kofifi is destined to find…

SucreSoul double-disc album a masterpiece of art

Tshepo Shawn Marong is a focused and self-motivated Music Producer and DJ, better known by his stage name SucreSoul. SucreSoul has just finalised his debut album titled “I Am SucreSoul” –  the double disc album packed with 24 hits that defines his abilities and love – which dropped early October 2016 under Sisonke Records. 12 tracks make the first disc…

South African artists CD sales earnings revealed

A recent research conducted by South African publication Rapport has revealed that most musicians in the country get just under 10 per cent of the CD price. Global trends have long proved that CD sales no longer bring in enough money and that artists should start to rely heavily on concerts and corporate gigs to make money. While that may be true…

‘This is my time to fly’: Mbali celebrates Buya

While South African artists continue dancing to the 90% local music movement, championed by SABC’s COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, Mbali Maphumulo celebrates the release of her powerful Afro-pop ballad single – Buya. Born in Umlazi, Durban, Kwazulu Natal, the multi-talented Maphumulo’s natural singing gift might have been overshadowed by the success of her television career, but the singer-songwriter’s latest…