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InterviewsFrom Panels to Party: ARMC 2026 Unveils Full Day-to-Night Programme
Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC), taking place on 22–23 May 2026 at Constitution Hill, has unveiled its full programme, including the complete ARMC by Night lineup, daytime conference agenda, and a landmark partnership with Johnnie…
InterviewsListen: “Player v2” by rapper Kimi
Kimi is a rapper from the Netherlands that I have just learned about. He has a new song called “Player v2”. A hip hop track with bouncy 808s and bright trumpet melodies, “Player v2” has great replay value.
Industry NewsRashid Kay Weighs In On Drake’s Latest Music Release Strategy
The post Rashid Kay Weighs In On Drake’s Latest Music Release Strategy appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Rashid Kay Weighs In On Drake’s Latest Music Release Strategy.
Industry NewsSunstroke Rain Talks Creativity, Connection, and Standing Out
Sunstroke Rain is already on the path to building a sound that’s emotional and progressive, and her newest single “ Hey You” takes the song in a new direction.
Industry NewsEmtee Praises DJ Switch’s Loyalty To SA Hip Hop Culture
The post Emtee Praises DJ Switch’s Loyalty To SA Hip Hop Culture appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Praises DJ Switch’s Loyalty To SA Hip Hop Culture.
InterviewsEAST WEST HONEY Presents “Takes Two”, Their Second Single
Out now, “Takes Two” is the second single from EAST WEST HONEY, the newly minted project bringing together soulful singer Lyric Jones and Wake the Wild trio. The song is self-produced, and it was released via Tempo Soul Records.
Industry NewsCassper Reflects On 12 Years Of Dominance In SA Hip Hop
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InterviewsHear Mishka’s Powerful New Song, “Viva la Revolución”
From the Atlantic island of Bermuda comes singer Mishka and his new single, “Viva la Revolución”. The reggae song was written by the artist and co-produced by Prince Fatty.
Industry NewsDJ Speedsta Kicks Off Community Blanket Drive In Johannesburg
The post DJ Speedsta Kicks Off Community Blanket Drive In Johannesburg appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. DJ Speedsta Kicks Off Community Blanket Drive In Johannesburg.
InterviewsUp-and-comer TIAHN delivers new tune, “Bitch Face”
Brisbane’s TIAHN is bubbling under. With a brand of indie pop that’s effervescent and sassy, the young Australian artist is fervently vying for a spot in your daily playlists.
Industry NewsDa L.E.S Hints At New Album Release Following Stroke Recovery
The post Da L.E.S Hints At New Album Release Following Stroke Recovery appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Da L.E.S Hints At New Album Release Following Stroke Recovery.
Industry NewsThe Racket Club launches music strategy agency
From mismatched artist collaborations to campaigns that come across as forced or inauthentic, a clear gap still exists between brands and music culture.
Industry News“I’ve Been Very Inconsistent”: Big Star Johnson Gets Honest About His Music Career
The post “I’ve Been Very Inconsistent”: Big Star Johnson Gets Honest About His Music Career appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “I’ve Been Very Inconsistent”: Big Star Johnson Gets Honest About His Music Career.
InterviewsSio and Daev Martian Deliver Late-Night Soul and Jazz-Hop Reflections On Liquor
South African sonic storytellers Sio and Daev Martian reunite on Liquor, a deeply immersive new single released via STY TRU BTS.
Industry NewsCassper Confirms New Single Release This Friday Ahead Of Album Release
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InterviewsAYON & KAOTIICWAVE Step Into Their Moment With It’s Time For Glory
South Africa’s rising voices AYON and KAOTIICWAVE have officially stepped into their moment with the release of It’s Time For Glory, an 11-track collaborative project that feels less like an introduction and more like a declaration.
Industry NewsMzansi Powers Drake To Historic Apple Music Milestone After Releasing “ICEMAN”, “MAID OF HONOUR” & “HABIBTI”
The post Mzansi Powers Drake To Historic Apple Music Milestone After Releasing “ICEMAN”, “MAID OF HONOUR” & “HABIBTI” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
InterviewsSYNEKK Taps Lucinia Karrey for New Afro House Tune, “Free Now”
Lucinia Karrey is one of the emerging names in Kenya’s increasingly vibrant house music scene. The talented vocalist has already worked with producers like SOUNDS HUMAN, Loudr and SYNEKK–and that’s just in the last one year.
InterviewsGoldFord Keeps It Smooth and Extra Soulful on “Only You Do” — Listen
If, like me, GoldFord’s late 2025 EP, Space of the Heart, left you yearning for more, then you will be pleased to learn that the fast-rising American soul-pop artist has a new single. “Only You Do” is the title of the amazing new ballad.
InterviewsLose Yourself to “365” by Rising Producer runThis
runThis (born Jack Hillier) is a 19-year-old music producer emerging out of London’s underground bass scene. He’s bringing to the mainstream his bass house sound, which carries influences from UK garage.