Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
The Red Bull Music Festival 2018 boasts 6 days of music madness In just a few weeks the Red Bull Music Festival 2018 will surge throughout Johannesburg. The festival will take place at various venues with various themes over 6 days from April 3-8 and will feature the best in SA music including performances from […]
Rapper AKA says ‘Touch my Blood’ will be his last album South African rapper AKA wants to quit music. AKA is releasing his third studio album in May, titled Touch My Blood, which the rapper says will be his last. This comes as a huge shock for fans that have been following him since his […]
AKA, Nyembe vs Benza feud goes to the Human Rights Commission The AKA, Nyembe vs Benza feud is a triangle of xenophobia and what seems to be sour attitudes. Recently it was reported that AKA, Kiernan Forbes, had a nasty split with long-time manager Raphael Benza of Vth Season management. Through Tweets, AKA divulged how […]
#ToyotaLive DRUMBeat Full Lineup and ticket info This year’s #ToyotaLive DRUMBeat features a star-studded lineup of R n B. world music and rap with Afro-R & B star Tumelo Moloto and Soul Kulture leading the way. A crowd of around 5000 music fans are expected to descend on the new concert venue on Saturday, 26 August. […]
Stiff Pap Dlala features as the Red Bull Culture Clash 2017 anthem Stiff Pap Dlala has made it onto the Red Bull stage as the theme song for the upcoming Red Bull Culture Clash 2017. Up and coming dynamic duo Stiff Pap are exploding with some serious flavour. The pair, who burst onto the scene […]
Red Bull Culture Clash returns with its biggest sound system battle The Red Bull Culture Clash is back and they’re promising the biggest showcase and battle to date. The artists competing this year are AKA, DJ Tira, Patoranking and Admiral & Jahseed. This is a pretty diverse list which covers multiple genres namely, hip hop, […]
AKA refuses to play despite being paid. Kiernan Forbes AKA fan-ditcher McFlakey. Forbes was booked to perform at the Mzansi Hip Hop Festival in Kempton Park. He was paid R200 000 in fees, but when he got there he sat in his car and then left an hour later. His reason: There weren’t enough people […]
Limpopo Marula Festival to feature AKA, Salif Keita & more The Limpopo Marula Festival will feature performances by AKA, Salif Keita, King Monada, and Hugh Masekela. The festival that celebrates Kwaito and hip hop music will take place on the 25th of February 2017. You can expect performances from artists such as Jabba, Thebe, Bricks, […]
Coke Studio presented by Nandi Mngoma and Trevor “Trey” Sineke Coke Studio is presented by Nandi Mngoma and Trevor “Trey” Sineke and is currently enjoying a second season. The Coke Studio show features a line-up of impressive African musical talent over a period of thirteen weeks. This second season of the music show includes collaborations […]
Maftown Heights 2016 Lineup and event info Maftown Heights 2016 is the 7th edition of this annual festival taking place on 25 November 2016 at Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown Maftown Heights is one of Africa’s premium Hip Hop festivals and this year’s event looks to keep that reputation alive. Maftown heights 2016 will kick off […]
