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Blood Orange Let’s Us in with ‘Angel’s Pulse’

Almost exactly 7 years ago from this date, Frank Ocean released channel ORANGE: the album that became the blueprint and soundtrack to Gen Z existence. channel ORANGE is one of those albums that didn’t dominate the radio but dominated day to day life: describing the feeling and mood of an era. There are few artists…

Future Nostalgia Cut Deep with Deep Cuts

DJing on vinyl has always been a commitment. What you can play has always been determined by what you can carry, although the innovative can make magic with only a handful of records. While most modern DJs carry thousands of songs in their pocket and even download tracks on their laptops as they’re playing, with…

Tap into Collective Energy with IndigoBangz

Hip-hop duo IndigoBangz, is comprised of rapper Indigo (hailing from the Vaal) and producer Bangz (from Pretoria). After having met while at college in Johannesburg in 2015 and forming a friendship, the two started making music together in May of 2016. The end of college saw the duo having to face the realities of life…

Under Pressure Sundays Put You On

Today is your lucky day. You’re about to be introduced to more new music and art than you’re not going to know what to do with at first. Like, just click here. Ja, that’s a lot of music but now you’re sorted for music for the next 2 months at least. And guess what? All…

Venus Raps is a Girl on Fire

“It’s a cold world, and I wanna be the boss, not just a hype man screaming ‘cole world’”, Vanessa Ndlovu aka Venus Raps spits over the beat in “War Cry”. The song is the story of her journey from humble beginnings in Newcastle to where she is now. At age 22, Rap’s is navigating her…

The Mahraganat sound with DJ Phil Battiekh

According to Wikipedia “‘Mahraganat is a combination of popular chaabi music played at weddings and electronic dance music. DJ Filo made the genre more well-known’”. Chaabi music is an Arabic form of traditional music which has more buzz in countries like Algeria and Egypt. Apparently, the Mahraganat genre was a rebellious counterpart to the Egyptian…

Ngola is Making Moves

Ngola ticks all the boxes for someone who is poised to break into the public consciousness. He’s a multifaceted creative who is certainly a go-getter. The Umlazi-born actor and musician is someone who seems to be constantly making moves and putting work into their career, with each step they take helping them build a long-term…

Kajama digs deeper for what’s truthful

There is nothing more immaculately soothing than soulful music that transcends time to allow for immersion and possibility to take place. KAJAMA remains the catalyst for the best when it comes to alternative soul music in the country. Their artistry displays a strong and powerful bond between two black women who are deeply connected through…