Category: NEW MUSIC
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Nanette Returns With Raw, One-Take Single ‘Ask For Nun’
The Second Offering From the Forthcoming Deluxe Edition of Her Critically Acclaimed Project “Painfully Happy” Nanette returns today with “Ask For Nun’,” her second single from the forthcoming deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed project Painfully Happy, following the release of “Baggage” earlier this year. Recorded in a single freestyle take, the track captures the unfiltered emotional…
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Ben September Chronicles the Grey Areas of Love on 7 Girls
South African R&B has no shortage of artists willing to sing about love, heartbreak and longing. What separates Ben September from many of his contemporaries is his ability to make those emotions feel lived-in rather than performative. Across his new EP, 7 Girls, the Vaal-born singer-songwriter delivers his most refined and emotionally layered body of…
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BlakSuga on Finesse and Returning to His Frequency
BlakSuga is stepping into a new creative chapter with a clearer sense of identity, but without abandoning the fluidity that has always defined his sound. The professional hip hop artist, rapper and singer is currently shaping what he calls “urban piano”, a sonic space where amapiano-inspired production, melodic rap and trap soul meet. It is…
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Illythehost, Soduh Beats & Tshego Santana Fuse Bounce and Bravado on ‘Ke Monate’
There’s a looseness to Ke Monate that makes it feel effortless, but underneath the groove is a razor-sharp sense of control. The production pulls you in with its warm, hypnotic bounce almost immediately, creating the kind of atmosphere that belongs equally in headphones and crowded late-night spaces. Yet instead of letting the beat do all…
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Nasty C Finds His Balance On ‘FREE (Deluxe)’
There is a particular kind of confidence that defines FREE (Deluxe), one that does not announce itself loudly but settles in with quiet certainty. Released just over a month ago, the deluxe extension of Nasty C’s fifth studio album arrives not as an afterthought, but as a precise continuation. It reframes the ideas of FREE…
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African Hip Hop Superstar Nasty C Levels Up His Global Rap Run With ‘Big Timing’ Featuring Tellaman
African hip hop heavyweight Nasty C continues his dominance with clarity, ambition and undeniable confidence through the release of “Big Timing,” the triumphant single featuring longtime collaborator Tellaman. Lifted from the acclaimed FREE Deluxe project, the record is a bold statement from an artist operating at the peak of his powers, extending the world of…
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Muzi Bridges Heritage And Futurism On ‘Electric Zululand’
With Electric Zululand, Muzi doesn’t so much reinvent himself as he sharpens a vision he has been building for years. The Empangeni-born artist has long positioned himself at the intersection of electronic music and Zulu identity, crafting a sound that feels both deeply rooted and globally attuned. Having earned critical acclaim at home and abroad,…
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Ben September Expands His Afro-R&B Signature, Commanding the Rhythm on “Samba”
Sound innovator Ben September returns with a renewed sense of movement and musical expression on his latest single, Samba, a vibrant Afro-influenced R&B release exploring love, miscommunication, and emotional intention. The track signals a subtle but deliberate shift in his sonic direction, pairing his established emotional depth with a more rhythmic, vibrant energy that expands…
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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.