Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Rapper, beatboxer, poet, Raheem Kemet showcases his range on debut EP “Live Forever” He’s a rapper, a songwriter, a poet, beatboxer and a respected lyricist – Raheem Kemet has long been bubbling under the surface of SA’s hip hop scene, waiting patiently for his time to shine, and his debut EP ‘Live Forever’ is a testament to his immense talent. ‘Live Forever’ does an immense job at showcasing Raheem’s […]
TuneCore launches operations in Africa TuneCore is a leading digital music distribution and publishing administration company for independent artists and they have launched operations in Africa. Jade Leaf has been hired as Head of TuneCore for Southern Africa and will share responsibility for key countries in East Africa with Chioma Onuchukwu, who has been hired as Head of TuneCore […]
Kwesta Celebrates 5 Years of DaKAR II Time flies when you’re Kwesta and having fun! This week, the multi-award winning rapper celebrates 5 years of his critically acclaimed album, DaKAR II, with an exclusive airing of the ‘5 Years of Kwesta’s DaKAR II’ special on Channel O on Friday 26 February 2021 at 4pm. We all know […]
Afro Tech artist Silvva collaborates with Kusini & Olivia Ambani Respected upcoming Afro Tech artist Silvva, born Nqobile Dube, returns with another banger titled Show Me in collaboration with Kusini and Olivia Ambani. Show Me is an anthem and call to action to anyone who desires to be loved unconditionally. It’s a modern Afro Tech sound with rhythmic basses, drums and electronic melodies […]
Free Virtual Craft Cannabis Summit features AKA & The Kiffness Cheeba Cannabis Academy will host the Craft Cannabis Summit 2021 on 25 and 26 February. The two-day virtual event is completely FREE and one of the webinars is entitled: ‘Music and Cannabis’ and rapper, AKA and music artist/comic, The Kiffness, will both participate in the panel discussion. The 2021 Craft […]
Ralf GUM meets Soweto Gospel Choir – Ramasedi Ralf GUM Ramasedi is a new single which sees the German, South African-based DJ/Producer collaborate with three time Grammy awards winners Soweto Gospel Choir. Ralf GUM Ramasedi sees the Soweto Gospel Choir performing on their first ever House Music release, an inspired African Gospel song backed with Ralf’s unmistakable groove and production. Ralf GUM has been at the forefront […]
‘New Day’ by 2 National School of the Arts students is a song to inspire matriculants Two National School of the Arts matriculants wrote a song, titled ‘NEW DAY’, to inspire matriculants across the nation, and as a tribute to the resilience of the class of 2020 who prepared for, and wrote their final exams during the coronavirus […]
Shimza hands out 400 pairs of shoes to schoolkids in need DJ Shimza has remained active throughout lockdown and as usual, he’s one of the guys who is always giving something back to his community. For Mandela day Shimza, and his foundation SHIMUZIC in partnership with the Siya Kolisi Foundation did a fundraiser stream from Robben Island to raise money for those negatively affected […]
Kyle Watson Magic Carpet feat. May Bby – brand new single Kyle Watson Magic Carpet is the house DJ/Producers brand new brand new single and it features the vocals of Dutch singer/songwriter, May Bby. Kyle is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s biggest dance music exports. For over a decade he has cultivated a unique and eclectic sound, earning him […]
DEF JAM collaborates with Marvel Comics to celebrate Black Panther Series Def Jam Recordings and Marvel Comics – two iconic brands who have left an indelible stamp on popular culture the world over – have announced a special collaboration designed to integrate the voices of young Black creatives with one of the most transformative characters and storylines […]
