Category: NEW MUSIC
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Lowfeye’s NOSANGE Is a Portrait of Identity and Intentional Artistry
Lowfeye arrives at his debut album with a sense of clarity that feels earned rather than assumed. As both a solo artist and one of the founding members of the Qwellers collective, his presence within South African hip-hop has been defined by steady growth, a distinct sonic identity, and an ability to move between genres…
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Oriiginelle Deepens Her Sonic Identity with “Always Returning” Featuring Firdy
Written by Milliswa Vilane for Oriigins Released today, Friday, 27 March, “Always Returning” marks Oriiginelle’s latest release in 2026, a neo-soul record that deepens her exploration of romantic queer love, sensuality, and emotional complexity. Rooted in alternative R&B textures, the record is a delicate exploration of love’s cyclical nature where longing and release coexist.
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Nanette Claims Her Moment on New R&B Single “Baggage” with Grammy-Winner Andre Harris
Nanette steps into a defining chapter of her artistic journey with the release of “Baggage,” a deeply intentional record that explores the emotional weight of carrying too much and the quiet resolve it takes to finally let it go. The single serves as the first offering from her forthcoming project Painfully Happy (Deluxe), due in…
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Nasty C Sets the Tone With “No Typo” Ahead of Free (Deluxe)
South African hip‑hop heavyweight Nasty C returns with No Typo, a trap‑driven single that offers a confident look at success, wealth and life lived with intention. The track is the first release connected to his upcoming Free (Deluxe), an expanded edition of his acclaimed 2025 album Free, set for release on 13 March 2026.
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Blxckie Explores Love & Vulnerability on New EP 4LUV2
Blxckie has once again proven why he’s one of South Africa’s most adaptable voices with his new eight-track EP, 4LUV2. The project dives deep into romance, exploring love with a mix of intimacy, honesty, and emotional nuance that has become the hallmark of the 4LUV series.
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Blue Pappi Explores Tenderness, Commitment and Cultural Pride on “Uthando Olufudumele”
Blue Pappi continues to move with intention, prioritising craft over noise and patience over spectacle. On his six-track EP Uthando Olufudumele (“Warm Love”), released in February 2026, he delivers a cohesive and emotionally grounded body of work that reframes how love is expressed in contemporary R&B and hip hop.
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LaCabra Steps Into His Champion Era With Assertive New Single Ballon d’Or
With MR BULLY set to arrive on 27 February, LaCabra continues to build momentum through carefully paced releases that reveal different facets of his artistry. Following the reception of lead single “Sala Kanje,” the Durban rapper returns with “Ballon d’Or,” a trap-leaning flex record that signals both sonic growth and sharpened confidence ahead of his…
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Usimamane Refines His Flex-Driven Soundscape on ‘G-Wagon Music: Baby Tai’
Usimamane has never approached rap as a quiet craft, and G-Wagon Music: Baby Tai makes that clear from its opening moments. The six-track EP thrives on presence and conviction, positioning the Umlazi rapper as an artist fully comfortable occupying space through confidence, luxury imagery and unfiltered trap energy. The project arrives with a focused sonic…
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Stogie T Confronts Moral Decay and Memory on Expansive ‘Anomy’
Longevity in hip-hop often demands reinvention, but on Anomy, Stogie T proves that evolution does not always require abandoning foundation. Instead, the veteran lyricist sharpens the very qualities that have defined his career, dense writing, philosophical inquiry and an unwavering commitment to storytelling. Released through Motif Records, the twelve-track album feels less like a comeback…
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Nasty C Reclaims His Narrative on Liberating Fifth Album FREE
For over a decade, Nasty C has existed in a space few South African rappers have managed to sustain: globally visible yet deeply rooted at home. With FREE, his fifth studio album and first release under his independent imprint Tall Racks, the Durban native steps into a chapter defined less by industry co-signs and more…