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Muzi Releases “uMUZI” ft Single ‘Queen’ With Coldplay’s Chris Martin 

BubblegumClub is proud to announce that today, South African multidisciplinary artist Muzi’s fifth studio album uMUZI is officially released through Fool’s Gold. This autobiographical collection explores Muzi’s personal universe and the journey that shaped it. The artist’s musical odyssey began amidst the rolling hills and coastal plains of Empangeni, a township just 140 kilometres north…

Bongeziwe Mabandla: A Diamond in the Rough 

South African musician Bongeziwe Mabandla has carved a remarkable path in the world of music and artistry. With a growing list of accolades, an expanding global audience, and a unique blend of Xhosa lyrics, folk melodies, and experimental sounds, Mabandla’s journey is a testament to the power of music to transcend language and culture. The…

E.L’s “The Teacher”: A Revival of the Azonto Sound

Ghanaian rapper E.L is back with a seven-track extended play (EP) album titled “The Teacher”. Released on 8 September, the EP pays homage to the Azonto music sound. Through the EP,  E.L’s fulfils his promise to his fans to be more active this year. Azonto is a Ghanaian music and dance genre that emerged in…

The Evolution of Experimental Electronic Music

Experimental electronic music is a genre that is identified by the use of manipulated sounds of nature, electronic instruments, and whatever is at the disposal of an artist. Technology has transformed the soundscape since its inception. Over the years this genre has evolved and blossomed, becoming an incredible force in the music industry that has…

DarkieFiction: Trailblazers 

In a country like South Africa, where one music genre often takes the spotlight, it’s difficult to stand out and make an impact. Amapiano has dominated the music landscape all over the country and has managed to break borders to travel to international stages. The Amapiano beats are often what we hear, from club floors…

GQOM IS MOTHER!: The Birth of Gqom’s Sub-Genres in the Past Decade

Gqom is an onomatopoeic sound that a drum makes, which becomes easier to reference when creating a genre that is led by drumlines. Zulu native speakers usually use this word to describe a structure that is hollow that has been banged to create an internal combustion sound. An inside look at Gqom’s own origins: Gqom was birthed by…

Hyperpop: The Mouthpiece for Alternative Queer Bodies

The LGBTQIIA+ community is often “othered” and as a result, has created a channel of expression through music they easily identify with. Hyperpop is a demonstration of how animated producers can be, adding a variety of textures to music that gives it a certain feeling. This is carried by high-pitched vocals that have been processed…