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Lex Hoza, Kid X and Hope Phenye Capture Fleeting Romance on ‘Summer Ties’
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“Dear Mama”, Made For The Soul And The Dance Floor
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Trendscend Academy and the Architecture of DJ Excellence in Johannesburg
In Johannesburg’s dense and fast-moving music ecosystem, where access to equipment is easy but structured development is rare, Trendscend Academy has positioned itself as a quiet but consequential force. Less
Stogie T: The Architect of Meaning, and the Song That Rewrote South African Hip Hop’s Power Dynamics
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Reintroducing Smaki_08: South Africa’s Amapiano Sensation
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Amapiano’s Chart Pulse: The Sound South Africa Can’t Stop Playing
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A Late Spin Worth the Moment: Minnie M’s “MUSA” Arrives Right on Time
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Gaba Cannal Releases El Roi: The God Who Sees Me
Amapiano’s most revered architect, Gaba Cannal, unveils El Roi, a project that arrives not merely as new music, but as a revelation. Long regarded as The Godfather of Amapiano, Gaba
SHALLIPOPI UNVEILS AURACLE: A GENRE-BLURRING, STAR-POWERED ALBUM SET TO REDEFINE GLOBAL AFROBEATS
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KING P: THE SOWETO PRODIGY TURNING MOMENTUM INTO MASTERPIECES
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PULSE SA ANNOUNCES GENRE-DEFINING 2025 SHOWCASE AND LIMITED COLLABORATION TEES WITH SOWETO DESIGN & GUMBA FIRE
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Nigerian Artist Spearheart Channels the Power of Love on His New Amapiano Single, Afẹ́fẹ́ Ìfẹ́ (Love Wind)
Amapiano’s global rise continues to open space for new voices and interpretations, and Nigerian musician Spearheart stands firmly among the artists expanding the genre’s expressive borders. With the release of
Eh Pop Hitmakers Malemon, Tumilemang, and King P Are Back with Bold New Anthem “Kusho Bani” Featuring Mr Nation Thingz and DBN Gogo
South Africa’s powerhouse trio, Malemon, Tumilemang, and King P, need little introduction. Known for their previous collaborative hits that have resonated across townships and airwaves alike, these Eh Pop making
Massve Musiq & Herrah Deliver a Soul-Stirring Anthem with “Mjolo”
The wait is over! Trailblazing 3 Step and Amapiano producer Massve Musiq has officially dropped his brand-new single “Mjolo”, featuring the soulful rising star Herrah, out today across all major
Friends of Amstel Soweto: A Sold-Out Celebration of Music, Culture & Unforgettable Moments
The Friends of Amstel experience made its grand return to Soweto this past weekend, and the township responded in full force. Hosted at the beautiful Soweto Country Club, the event was sold out
MIANO & KILLAPUNCH DROP “SWEET GULUVA” — AN ANTHEM OF STYLE, HUSTLE & SUMMER ENERGY
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Makwa Brings the Heat with ‘Umguzumbane We Summer’, A New Wave Called Mzonkonko
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