Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
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 […]
ENTER your film into the MTN Bushfire Short film festival 2020 MTN Bushfire Short film festival 2020 is taking place on May 30 and 31- submit your work today. As one of Africa’s longest-running music and arts events, this distinctly African, yet globally infused festival consciously celebrates inclusivity and magnifies diversity through creative activism and […]
DJ Zinhle crowned Africa’s top DJane second year in a row DJ Zinhle beat out counterparts Lerato Kganyago and Dineo Ranaka for the top spot. Hard work truly pays off, which is something Zinhle can attest to at this very well-deserved moment that sees her crowned the top DJane in Africa- for the second year […]
Mr. Eazi’s emPawa foundation and YouTube are helping African acts go global The emPawa foundation and YouTube want to put African artists on the world map. With over 5 million monthly Spotify listeners and counting, Mr. Eazi is undoubtedly one of Africa’s most successful artists but behind the stage he is striving to boost burgeoning […]
Taxi Sampler 01 compilation released celebrating music of African youth Taxi Sampler 01 is released in support of Crudo Volta’s ‘Taxi Waves’ documentary. The compilation celebrates the soundscapes that define the cultural landscapes of contemporary African youth cultures across the continent. Appropriately titled ‘Taxi Sampler 01 – Rhythms & Vibes from the Spirit of Young […]
TRACE has set the Djouba Challenge, enter now Celebrate Africa’s Music and Arts scene with the Djouba Challenge. Africa’s number one global broadcast and digital media company specialised in afro urban music and entertainment – TRACE is challenging Africans to rise and express themselves through the #DjoubaChallenge! Based off TRACE’s popular Djouba official chart show, […]
Spotify Afro Hub launched in South Africa Check out Spotify Afro Hub. Spotify have just announced the launch of Afro Hub, which is part of Spotify’s Global Cultures initiative aimed at promoting and bringing culturally diverse music to the surface; It is now available in South Africa. The music streaming conglomerates vision is to put […]
Watch Major Lazer featuring Babes Wodumo Major Lazer featuring Babes Wodumo – Orkant/Balance Pon It. Major Lazer presents their brand new single, which features SA’s Babes Wodumo. The song comes accompanied by a music video directed by another Saffa and previous collaborator Adriaan Louw and was shot in Durban- feast your eyes here. This new […]
Afro EDM takes centre stage at Sonar Festival this year What is Afro EDM? It’s the throw-all term the guys in Europe like to use to describe some of our finest DJ/producers from South Africa as they take on the global circuit. With Afro EDM, they won’t know what hit them. Who can resist the […]
Trace TV answers to allegations of payola Trace TV is under fire for requesting payment for video screening. The debacle started in October 2017 when Nigerian act Dammy Krane expressed his anger towards the station on social media: “I just want my fans to know the person behind the reason they don’t see my videos […]
Get galactic as Genetrick presents Starseed, his debut album out on Iboga Records
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Genetrick presents Starseed, his debut album that is out now via Iboga Records. Get galactic with us as we explore his mind.
