Youth Day Weekend has been one of the most action-packed weekends of the year for hip-hop consumers, both internationally and locally. South African mainstays AKA and Stogie T released Touch My Blood and God’s Eye on the same day that Nas … Continue reading The Wrecking Crew’s A-Reece, Ecco and Wordz claim their greatness with Long Lost Letters.
The South African music video as a platform is currently within a golden age of churning great visual spectacles. In the last year alone, we’ve been subjected to an incredible amount of carefully crafted videos of cinematic quality and scope. … Continue reading Are South Africa’s future giants of cinema working the music video circuit: The Golden Age of the South African Music Video.
In honour of Youth Day, we’ve decided to post a feature every day this week to showcase some trailblazing things South Africa’s brightest young creatives have to offer. Today we revisit one of our previous features with Benny Afroe. Afroe … Continue reading Benny Afroe’s momentum increases with the release of 25 and So Gone
In honour of Youth Day, we’ve decided to post a feature every day this week to showcase some trailblazing things South Africa’s brightest young creatives have to offer. First up, hailing from Port Elizabeth, we find Dibi. Gcinuhlanga Dibi, mononymously … Continue reading Dibi – Port Elizabeth’s Jack of All Trades
This week finds us diving back into the world of independent South African music where we find a 21-year-old with one of the more singular voices I’ve heard in this generation, Sam Fisher. Fisher is a full-time self-proclaimed rap-sanger most … Continue reading Sam Fisher – West Rand’s Innovative Hip-Hop Vocalist
Cassper Nyovest is continually cementing his case as to why he’s not only one of the most important musicians of this era but also one of the savviest public figures in South Africa. The ground-breaking artist is continually underestimated despite … Continue reading Cassper Nyovest’s Ksazobalit is a vision of agricultural black excellence
Broke Ass Independents is a movement that supports and aims to champion youthful entertainment made by the youth in South Africa. Sporting a cast and crew all under 30 and made from a shoestring budget, Pride and Petty stands as … Continue reading Mzansi’s latest comedy, Pride and Petty, is a statement of youthful collaboration and independence.
Shekhinah was my favourite contestant in eighth season of Idols SA, the first season to air on Mzansi Magic. She was the youngest contestant in her year poised with one of the most distinctive voices, in my opinion, to have … Continue reading Shekhinah Donnell: The Contemporary Chanteuse
Written in his name lies what you can expect from this artist. The afro has oft been an image of beauty, struggle and rebellion; a reclamation of power and identity. Hailing from the 013, Mpumalanga, Benny Afroe exudes these traits as … Continue reading Benny Afroe: The New Age Independent
Following a series of films showcasing young creatives still figuring out their voices and style, understandably so, Chance was a confident proclamation. A proclamation that ran from the visual style to the performances, the soundtrack and the scenery. A proclamation which at the centre of it lay Reeza Thomas, an extremely laid-back persona with considerable skill. Hailing from the West Rand, Reeza Thomas looks to be a highly talented hyphenate with considerable enough potential to become a definitive voice in the coming years as the South African entertainment industry progresses. Continue reading Reeza Thomas: The Trailblazing Hyphenate from the West.
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