2021 brought us so many hits almost in all music genres. Many would argue that “Amapiano” dominated the music scene, I guess you’d say so if only you’re a ‘yano’ head. Let’s take this moment to reflect this year’s music wins and global collaborations that are worth mentioning. Heavy K remixed Ed Sheeran single, Shivers […]
Life without music would be a quiet place. It is part of every average person’s life. There is a song for every emotion, every mood and every occasion. Music brings people together to form a bond beyond materialistic values – it makes the world, and society, a better place. South Africa has a vibrant music […]
Who doesn’t know Uncle Vinny? Kabelo Vincent Ndlovu is a 19-year-old MTV Base VJ and social media sensation people can’t get enough of. He is a true Gen Z – he makes a living just by being himself, a concept that’s foreign to the past generation. You might be tempted to call him an “overnight […]
If you’re unfamiliar with “amapiano” music genre then P Diddy is more South African than you. Amapiano were born in the soil of the streets of South Africa in 2012. The sound of amapiano is a mixture of Kwaito basslines, high-pitched piano melodies and low tempo of 90s Mzansi house rhythms. While amapiano is huge […]
The Limpopo-born artist, Master KG (real name: Kgaogelo Moagi) is indeed a certified international star. This must feel surreal for the musician to join the likes of Black Coffee, Trevor Noah and Thuso Mebdu as our export talents to the world. The term “gone boy or gone girl” is commonly referred to an African artist […]
Navigating life as a young person is hard enough as is. Following your passion and calling can also be very tricky. As a 20 year old performing artist and student, I applied for Love Island in hopes to make a magical connection and simultaneously get a taste of what set life and the industry could […]
DJ Sbu (Sibusiso Leope) is indeed a townships’ favourite hustler. If you’ve ever been in any South African “kasi” (township) nothing is more important than having swag, street cred and blending in. Leope is one of the few successful entrepreneurs from kasi that has all of the above and more. Even though Sbu is no […]
Anele Geqiwe’s debut short film This Is No Funny Matter is a brilliant comment on an all too common affliction in modern society – depression. Ironically told from the perspective of a comedian, it begs the question of how we navigate an existence that at times can feel confusing, meaningless and lonely. Anele studied Film […]
Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, better known by his stage name Black Coffee, is an absolute machine. A DJ, record producer, singer and songwriter, this multi-talented man is not only one of South Africa’s foremost artists but is one of the best DJs in the world. Frequently playing in Ibiza, party central of the world, this SA […]
“The art of being a successful influencer, is the be organic and different in the world which is the same.” – Brooklynmasuku In this modern society we exist in, being digital has become our new normal. Being creative is vital for anyone to recognise anything that you are trying to achieve. Influencers are the ones […]