Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Sho Madjozi signs to Epic Records Crowned “a new kind of global pop star” by The New York Times, award-winning South African rap disruptor Sho Madjozi has officially signed to Epic Records—as announced today. She joins the label’s esteemed roster as the only South African act in North America. About her signing, Chairman and C.E.O. […]
Mobi Dixon imprint focuses on Eastern Cape talent Mobi Dixon has launched Top Chap Media with support from Sony Music Entertainment. Isn’t it wonderful to see those who have made it give back? And not just with money, but with tools that will help local talent build success. In an effort to boost local talent, […]
Kyle Cassim and brother Austin sign to Sony Music as Cinimin Kyle Cassim and his brother Austin are bringing the spice with their new act, Cinimin. The name Cassim is somewhat of a household name to South Africans akin to the dance music scene; and there are two of them! The Cassim’s consist of two […]
DJ Maphorisa Gqom Wave set for release on Fri, 17 November DJ Maphorisa Gqom Wave will have you wipe-out in a fit of dancing. Themba Sekowe, known as DJ Maphorisa is a multi-award-winning Producer and DJ and will release his new album Gqom Wave, which is comprised of new tracks and remixes. Gqom Wave is […]
Sony Music hits Billion dollar mark in quarterly revenue The winds are a changin’ as Sony hits Billion dollar mark. With technology and the rise of streaming, the music industry and record labels have evolved and fought to stay on top and now it seems that they have adapted and are now succeeding heavily. During […]
Dvine Brothers sign to Sony Music Entertainment Africa Dvine Brothers have levelled up and are now signed to Sony Music Entertainment Africa. As a musician, getting signed by a major label can open up your career. Labels mean releases, releases bring gigs, with gigs comes fans and before you know it, you’re playing at the […]
Remix Hits platform creates a ‘stem marketplace’ for remixing The Remix Hits platform enters the biology of music as they create a ‘stem marketplace.’ In previous times, DJs have had to use non-legal stems of popular songs to create remixes. These stems are not of the highest quality as it loses ‘value’ in the download, […]
Sony pressing vinyl for the first time in 30 years Sony pressing vinyl is a clear barometer how popular the wax has become again as we continue to embrace the vinyl re-revolution. After 30 years of focusing on CDs and other forms of media, Sony music is back in the vinyl game. We have seen […]
Toya Delazy leaves Sony, goes independent Toya Delazy leaves Sony Music Africa! True story… And not that big a surprise to be honest. There have been hints of this happening for a while as Delazy has reportedly experienced quite a frustrating time at the major label since the release of her last album. If you read […]
