Shallipopi is Treading New Waters In ‘Shakespopi’

Shallipopi is Treading New Waters In ‘Shakespopi’

Benin City Native Shallipopi is an artist who’s name you’re more than likely to hear in any conversation surrounding fast rising stars from Africa. Carving his own non conforming, street infused lane

Piano People Are Taking Over Drumsheds for The Biggest Amapiano Show In The World

Piano People Are Taking Over Drumsheds for The Biggest Amapiano Show In The World

On Sunday November 19th 2023 Piano People prepares to transform Drumsheds into an Amapiano haven. With Major League DJz set to headline, the festival promises an unforgettable night of good vibes, infectious

South Africa’s Kaien Cruz on Identity, Upbringing and Fusing Genre [@KAIENCRUZ]

South Africa’s Kaien Cruz on Identity, Upbringing and Fusing Genre [@KAIENCRUZ]

Genre-blending R&B model/artist, Kaien Cruz hails from South Africa. Early on in their career, they opened up for Justin Bieber while he was in South Africa, and they haven’t taken their foot

Mya K on her R&B Roots, Genre Blending & The Future [@MYA_KINLOCK]

Mya K on her R&B Roots, Genre Blending & The Future [@MYA_KINLOCK]

South London’s newest R&B star, Mya K’s sweet-yet-enticing vocals are normally found soaring over dark R&B production. For her latest track, ‘Call Me’, she’s gone in a new direction and taken inspiration

REEKADO BANKS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SHARING HIS GIFT AND HIS NEW SINGLE, FEEL DIFFERENT [@REEKADOBANKS]

REEKADO BANKS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SHARING HIS GIFT AND HIS NEW SINGLE, FEEL DIFFERENT [@REEKADOBANKS]

Reekado Banks mixes sunny Afropop with cool Amapiano beats alongside his instantly recognisable vocals to create this future smash hit single, featuring stand-out verses from fellow superstars Adekunle Gold and Maleek Berry.

RE UP – THE RECENT RELEASES YOU MUST TAP IN TO FT. [@ZinoVinci] [@Tylauraa] [@free_REEM] [@am1nd1] & More

RE UP – THE RECENT RELEASES YOU MUST TAP IN TO FT. [@ZinoVinci] [@Tylauraa] [@free_REEM] [@am1nd1] & More

Another week of great new music, here’s our favourite picks: Len – LEHGOLAND (Mixtape) This is Len’s greatest work to date. Futuristic synths galore, the production has a variety of influences running

Beyond dance & music’s virality in South Africa

Beyond dance & music’s virality in South Africa

It goes without saying that South Africa’s dance and music scene holds a strong global position in contemporary party and dance culture. With Amapiano being blasted from club speakers in every part

A Deep Dive Into Amapiano From AYMOS With His Latest Project, ‘Yimi Lo’ & More

A Deep Dive Into Amapiano From AYMOS With His Latest Project, ‘Yimi Lo’ & More

Words by: Matthew Griffiths Aymos adds fuel to the Amapiano fire that’s taking the globe by storm with the release of his Yimi Lo project. “Amapiano”, Zulu for “the pianos” is a

Monday Mood ft. [@khai_ldn], [@LittleSimz], [@Samwiseldn]+ more

Monday Mood ft. [@khai_ldn], [@LittleSimz], [@Samwiseldn]+ more

It’s Monday again and we have brand new tracks in the Monday Mood playlist for you. Monday Mood is back for its regular scheduled fortnightly update. There’s been a refresh of 16 new

Monday Mood ft. [@beeechimblind], [@donaeo], [@catburns]+ more

Monday Mood ft. [@beeechimblind], [@donaeo], [@catburns]+ more

It’s Monday again and we have brand new tracks in the Monday Mood playlist for you. Monday Mood is back for its regular scheduled fortnightly update. There’s been a refresh of 16 new

Monday Mood ft. [@rachelchinourir], [@King_Tobee], [@DylanAroloye], [@PRIYARAGUMUSIC]+ more

Monday Mood ft. [@rachelchinourir], [@King_Tobee], [@DylanAroloye], [@PRIYARAGUMUSIC]+ more

It’s Monday again and we have brand new tracks in the Monday Mood playlist for you. Monday Mood is back for its regular scheduled fortnightly update. There’s been a refresh of 16 new

AFROPIANO: NIGERIA’S NEW SOUND INSPIRED BY AMAPIANO

AFROPIANO: NIGERIA’S NEW SOUND INSPIRED BY AMAPIANO

Words by: Blossom Maduafokwa Although birthed in South Africa, Amapiano is now being adapted into Afropiano most notably by Nigeria. With the world’s year-long captivation with Master KG and Nomcebo Zikode’s “Jerusalema”,