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InterviewsListen: “Mind of Athena” by Kai Krilove
More than a year ago, Aipate featured a song by a Ukrainian-American called Kailaya. The artist and dancer now goes under the moniker Kai Krilove, and she continues to mesmerize with her R&B-tinged brand of pop.
InterviewsThando Zide Pens A Love Letter To The Soul With Debut Album ‘Ku Ngawe’
South African Singer-Songwriter Thando Zide enters a defining chapter of her artistry with the release of Ku Ngawe, an 11-track debut album that positions emotional honesty, community, and healing as central pillars of its narrative.
Industry NewsAnele Zondo Unveils Confident New Release ‘Bhampa’ Featuring Blue Pappi
The post Anele Zondo Unveils Confident New Release ‘Bhampa’ Featuring Blue Pappi appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Anele Zondo Unveils Confident New Release ‘Bhampa’ Featuring Blue Pappi.
Industry NewsBantu Nots, Roiii, Toss & Naledi Aphiwe Honour 1976 Youths In New Single “Carry Their Names”
The post Bantu Nots, Roiii, Toss & Naledi Aphiwe Honour 1976 Youths In New Single “Carry Their Names” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Industry NewsK1llbrady Delivers Another Standout Release With FYBR P1: FAMILIA PACK
The post K1llbrady Delivers Another Standout Release With FYBR P1: FAMILIA PACK appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K1llbrady Delivers Another Standout Release With FYBR P1: FAMILIA PACK.
Industry NewsZuluMecca Reclaims The Spotlight With New Single ‘CAP’
The post ZuluMecca Reclaims The Spotlight With New Single ‘CAP’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ZuluMecca Reclaims the Spotlight With New Single ‘CAP.’ ZuluMecca has officially returned to the spotlight with the release of her latest…
Interviews8 Essential Alt-R&B Songs for Your Playlist
The boundaries between R&B, soul, indie-R&B and pop are increasingly getting blurred. And there’s so much new music within that spectrum. So, for our latest roundup, we’ll simply use the label ‘alt-R&B’.
InterviewsGet to Know imstillFranci: Listen to “RUDE”
Splitting time between Berlin and Bucharest, Romanian pop artist imstillFranci infuses influences from both worlds into her music. She is an artist that I began keeping tabs on just recently.
Industry NewsBest Hip Hop Album Race Heats Up As SAMAs Unveil 2026 Nominees
The post Best Hip Hop Album Race Heats Up As SAMAs Unveil 2026 Nominees appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Best Hip Hop Album Race Heats Up As SAMAs Unveil 2026 Nominees.
Industry NewsNasty C Voices Fears Over International Backlash Amid SA’s Anti-Immigrant Protests
The post Nasty C Voices Fears Over International Backlash Amid SA’s Anti-Immigrant Protests appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Voices Fears Over International Backlash Amid SA’s Anti-Immigrant Protests.