Johannesburg came alive as Dark and Lovely® hosted their first-ever I Am Dark and Lovely Festival at 1 Fox where a day filled with beauty, music and empowerment. From free glam sessions to unforgettable performances by Kabza De Small, Kamo Mphela and DJ Zinhle, the festival celebrated self-expression in true Mzansi style. But beyond the glitter and the beats, something bigger was happening with a movement in motion.
SlikourOnLife takes another bold leap with the launch of SOL Distro Summer of Visuals, a groundbreaking initiative reshaping how African artists fund and own their creative work. With names like Blaklez, Jay Jody, Dusse Wavy, Roii, Touchline, Given Kanu, and DJ Stresser involved, this project is redefining independence, ownership, and storytelling in music.
Musa Keys returns with his latest single, ‘Nomathemba’ with a playful yet sharp take on the tug-of-war between love and materialism. Blending irresistible beats with bold social commentary, the Grammy-nominated hitmaker turns a mirror on modern relationships in true Musa Keys fashion.
Myztro is gearing up to unleash Tobetsa 3.0 alongside Leehleza, ShaunMusiq and Ftears with a collaboration already stirring excitement ahead of its release this Friday. With the festive season fast approaching, all signs point to a track set to define how the summer sounds.
Joda Kgosi unveils the official music video for ‘Fix Me’, taken from her latest album Me, Myself And Mind. The release adds new depth to one of her most powerful songs, capturing the raw emotion and honesty that have defined her sound.
ProVerb’s recent sit-down on DJ Lemonka Network left fans stunned as he revealed the real reason, he walked away from making hip hop music with a decision that came down to one life-changing choice between his passion and his family’s future.
Watch as The Kulture turns reflection into rebellion in the powerful visuals for The Burning. Rooted in the realities of the Cape Flats and beyond, this track blends sharp lyricism with raw emotion with a song made for the streets and the soul.
Slikouronlife presents an exclusive sit-down with MFR Souls as they open up about their latest project, The Heart of Piano Side B. From heartfelt collaborations to preserving the true essence of Amapiano, Maero and Force Reloaded share what this chapter means for their sound, their journey and the genre they helped shape. How do the “Kings of Piano” keep the heartbeat of Amapiano alive while pushing it forward?
Milk + Cookies is back and bigger than ever! The 2026 South African festival is set to hit Joburg and Cape Town, and the first-wave lineup has just dropped.
Stogie T peels back layers of history in his powerful breakdown of Leopold II, a track from his forthcoming album Anomy. In this haunting reflection, he confronts the brutal legacy of empire, power and consequence by asking hard questions about the cost of progress and the echoes of colonialism that still linger today.
