The legacy of photographer Gisèle Wulfsohn echoes through her son’s music as Sam Turpin confronts sorrow through art
A decade after his last SA show, J. Cole returns to Johannesburg with a chart-topping album and a tour billed as his final chapter.
Two of Afrobeats’ most popular exports are featured on what is perhaps hip-hop’s most highly anticipated album of the year
In To Health With It!, Tebogo ‘ProVerb’ Thekisho combines relatable stories with expert guidance on health and wellness
Milk + Cookies Music Week returns to South Africa, thus cementing its status as more than a festival through its commitment to local talent and economic support.
Veteran rappers are thriving, releasing acclaimed albums and winning Grammys, showing hip-hop grows with its artists and fans alike
For years, Lupe Fiasco’s music lived softly in my mind – a hum of resistance, a reminder of truth. Then, under Joburg’s stormy sky, I finally stood before the man who wields…
Chance the Rapper returns with Star Line, blending soulful introspection, social commentary and faith-driven hip-hop, proving his voice is stronger than ever
When Rapsody finally came to South Africa to record her latest album, something deeply meaningful and long-awaited took shape.
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A genre-blending storyteller, Phaqa is redefining Zulu identity through culture-rich and fearless sound
Singer stuns fans with bold rap bars on her genre-blending single Ndizamshini, featuring Blaq Diamond, revealing a fearless new layer to her artistry
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American play Dreamscape finds parallels in South Africa
The popularity of two Cape Town listening bars points to the need for more eclectic music spaces
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We South Africans know our coalitions (we’ll probably see more after our elections) and the recently released Apple Music 100 Best Albums list smells exactly like one
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Hip-hop turning 50 will be celebrated around the globe. But, as a South African hip-hop scholar reminds, there’s a local anniversary that should not be forgotten
As the 50th birthday of hip-hop rolls around, it’s clear that its influence isn’t limited to New York — it’s a mic to black lives across time and everywhere
