South African R&B sensation Lordkez recently shared her excitement after her label, STAY LOW, announced that she has been ranked among the top 50 R&B artists worldwide. Overwhelmed with joy, she wrote, “so this is insane,” reflecting both her gratitude and the significance of this milestone in her rising international career.
After another sold-out edition of The Hip Hop Floor at Kyalami Shisanyama on 25 October, DJ Speedsta took a moment to reflect on the night’s success. In a heartfelt message, he expressed deep gratitude to fans, his team, sponsors, and God for making the event a safe and memorable celebration of South African hip-hop culture. His words captured the spirit of unity and appreciation that continues to define The Hip Hop Floor, a movement that goes beyond music and stands as a true reflection of community, creativity, and growth.
MaWhoo is set to release a single, "Uthando Lwethu” this Friday, 31 October, with Noxolo Ngema and Janesh. The trio recently previewed the track, which has already sparked excitement among fans. “Uthando Lwethu,” meaning “Our Love,” is a soulful love song dedicated, as MaWhoo describes it, to all the “lover girls.” Known for blending Afro-house, amapiano, and soulful rhythms, MaWhoo continues to expand her musical reach with this collaboration, while Noxolo and Janesh bring their own vocal strength and style to create a rich, romantic sound.
BLOKENT announces the release of “Mind Games”, the latest single and visuals from fast-rising South African artist B8SE. The video, now live on YouTube, introduces a powerful new voice from
The sister duo of Amahle and Siphosethu Koom have arrived with UBUMNND, a radiant new single that celebrates joy, freedom, and the beauty of shared moments. The song marks the
Big Zulu and his daughter Nkabikazi have released the music video for their heartfelt collaboration “S’yaz’Siyzoni." Opening with a prayer and moving through mountain and church scenes before ending in a baptism, the video mirrors the song’s message of repentance, forgiveness and faith. Translating to “we know we are sinners” in isiZulu, the track appears on their joint EP Undodakazi, released in October 2025, and continues the duo’s exploration of spirituality and family through music.
Cassper Nyovest has acknowledged Amapiano’s dominance in South Africa’s music scene while urging fans to support artists from other genres. Speaking during the promotion of “Sondela”, a fresh single by Khosie x Issue featuring himself and MiCasa, Cassper encouraged listeners not to overlook the track, saying, “Please don’t sleep on that song.” He went on to highlight the importance of musical diversity, stating, “Piano is the biggest, the most strongest, you know what I mean, but there’s a space for other sounds, other genres, other artists.” His comments serve as a reminder that while Amapiano continues to thrive globally, South Africa’s musical strength lies in its variety and the talent spread across different styles.
South African hip-hop veteran Ma-E surprised fans with the unexpected release of his new single, “Nakhensa.” The track features Refilwe Sediti and BosPianii, blending Ma-E’s signature rap delivery with soulful and melodic elements.
DJ Sliqe has officially released his latest project, Bangerville 2 EP, a six-track sequel to his June release Bangerville. The new EP features collaborations with Blxckie, KindlyNxsh, and issi, blending their distinct styles into DJ Sliqe’s signature production. The project’s fourth track, “Understand(a),” was unveiled earlier on October 15, offering listeners a preview of what to expect. Arriving only months after the first Bangerville, this sequel continues the momentum, expanding on Sliqe’s vision of uniting diverse sounds within South African hip-hop.
Following his impactful run as one-half of the duo Ghost & Mosixty, Ghost Da Catalyst is stepping into a new era, one defined by self-discovery, rhythm, and reflection. His latest
