Gems You Should Check Out On @AppleMusic 'Mzansi Hip-Hop' Playlist Ft @audiomarcdj, @Nelz_SA, @IndigoStella_SA & More

Audiomarc - Curved (ft Case-Klowzed & Tellaman)

This is a single off of Audiomarc 'Trap Addict' EP and he called on rising talent Case-Klowzed to take the lead on this song. The song isn't too deep into the trap bag and it made sense that Case-klowzed and Tellaman handle the duties for this song because it is perfectly suited for singers or melodic rappers. 

Kiddo CSA - Haibo

Kiddo CSA is a newcomer but I have been following his career for the last 3 years or so. He has always been a gifted rapper and I think he gave a solid single with Haibo. I really love the chorus on this song and he does a decent job with the verses. Kiddo CSA has the ability to deliver solid singles. 

G.M.I Venus - Kei$ha Burn$

When I first listened to G.M.I Venus I thought that maybe this is a duo because he sounds like two completely different people when he raps compared to when he's singing. It's rare to find an artist that can genuinely do both at such a high level. On 'Kei$ha Burn$' he really flexes his ability to create a single. He effectively floats on top of a bouncy tropical production and switches effortlessly between singing and rapping. 

Indigo Stella - And'tholakhali (feat Blxckie & Dee Koala)

This song is a straightforward banger from the jump. I don't know what else to say about this song because it's one of those songs that let you know what it is. I must say that I was extremely impressed with Dee Koala's performance on this song. She played with her cadence, handled the chorus and delivered a dope verse. 

Nelz - Ey'khala Kahle (feat Indigo Stella)

I have always known about Nelz but admittedly I have really slept on her and this song is a serious jam. The beat oozes cool and the way Nelz delivered her chorus and verse makes me feel like I need a chain just so I can say 'chiddy ching ching'. I really love this song and I am officially a fan of Nelz. 

Zadok - Too Easy (feat AKA, Airboy, Bali)

"Zādok officially releases second single of his EP "Perspective: RED" titled, "Too Easy", featuring  AKA, Airboy and Bali. "Too Easy"  is a combination of Afro Beats, Afro Pop and Hip Hop, a sound which will usher us into the festive season. Zādok is debatably one of the most versatile African musician/ artist of his generation."

- Theo Manjo

XXC Legacy - Runaway (feat Moozlie)

XXC Legacy is an artist I've known about for a couple of years but admittedly, I haven't been following her career closely and 'Runaway' is my reintroduction to her music. I must say that I'm pretty impressed by this single. XXC Legacy's performance on the song has hints of old school R&B which suits the warm and rhythmic neo R&B production. Her delivery is smooth & laid back which makes 'Runaway' the type of song that you want to listen to on repeat. Moozlie's presence on 'Runaway' gives the song a nice balance because every neo R&B song needs a good rap verse to bring it all together. 

Check out the Apple Music 'Mzansi Hip-Hop' playlist below.