It is an exciting time for South African music lovers and festival goers. Restrictions are no longer as stringent as they were for crowded venues during the peak time periods of COVID-19 — and as concerts and festivals are making their way back — Rocking the Daisies would be making its official comeback in October…
Naomi Namasenda or Namasenda if you’re nasty. The Swedish pop singer-songwriter first burst onto the scene in 2015 with her smash hits, ‘Free’ and ‘Donut’, followed by her debut project, hot_babe_93 that was released independently back in 2017. Since then, the 28 year old established herself as an experimental pop princess that has a strong…
*TW article contains mention of transphobia (slurs) Mistakenly I didn’t think you’d know any different See, I was taught words was nothing more than a sound If everything was pronounced without any intentions The very second you challenge the shit I was kicking Quoted from the song: Auntie Diaries by Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar has…
“What’s the world for you if you can’t make it up the way you want it?” Toni Morrison, Jazz. “From the first moment I engaged with Mwanjé’s music — the experience was astral, cosmic and ethereal. With vocals that float smoothly in the atmosphere, landing as if they’ve been dipped in metaphorical honey, Mwanjé is providing a musical experience which…
Pilani Bubu is a multi-faceted artist who has established herself as a creative force in South Africa’s music and entertainment industry. She has travelled the world performing and spreading the sounds of jazzy folk that illustrate her pride in her heritage. The talented muso has released three music projects under her independent imprint Bupila, including…
Jennifer Ejoke, also known as Wavy The Creator, took a hiatus from music in 2020 to come back with their EP — P.S Thank You for Waiting — a year later in 2021. Wavy The Creator rose to prominence and established themselves as one of Nigeria‘s most exciting acts in recent years and has since…
Warsan Shire is one of my favorite poets, and she said, “Give your daughters difficult names. Give your daughters names that command the full use of tongue. My name makes you want to tell me the truth. My name doesn’t allow me to trust anyone that cannot pronounce it right.” … It’s Idman. The “d”…
midwxst is one of many artists that burst onto the scene through Soundcloud. His musical style seamlessly skates the line between hyper pop and hip hop. Coming off the heels of his banging ‘BACK IN ACTION’ EP released last year, the South Carolina-born, Indiana-raised rapper is back with his new project, ‘better luck next time’….
Kwesi Arthur has been in the music scene since 2017 and established himself as a hitmaker with his smash, “Grind Day” with the remix featuring the Ghanaian rap veterans Sarkodie and Medikal. But he caught the attention of UK mainstream consciousness when he featured on the Yaw Tog smash hit drill record, “Sore”, that featuring…
As a follow-up from his debut album, Pink Fossil, which was released last year, the Zimbabwean rapper slash stylist, Mr Pigeons, has returned with his sophomore offering, Blue Heron. “Bringing fearless originality, sharp songwriting sensibilities, and an ear for eclectic sounds, Berlin-based musician Mr Pigeons is one of the underground’s most refreshing artists.” Writes Jacob…
It has been over a decade since DJ Lag stepped onto the scene as one of the pioneers of the Gqom music genre. His rise to stardom was rapid – becoming a prominent DJ in South Africa and collaborating with some of the world’s biggest artists and brands, while getting the opportunity to travel through…
Iceboy Violet has been a prominent figure in the Manchester club scene. They had become well-known as a producer and occasional rapper but within the last five years, they released two mixtapes called Down To Float and Mook that established their sound of grime mixed with acid house. After quietly making songs for the past…
