The ascent of Culture Vulture hitmaker 25K has served as a source of inspiration for many upcoming hip-hop musicians. Hailing from the streets of Attridgeville, west of Pretoria, Lehlohonolo Molefe, popularly known as 25K, broke onto the scene with his Read more…
Hip-hop artist and Creative Director ByLwansta is a refreshing rapper with a knack for transforming banal themes into exciting pieces of music. He was the first South African musician to appear on COLORS when he sang “Lindiwe” and showed off Read more…
Formerly known as Lil Trix, ZULO is a South African hip-hop rap artist who continues to evolve as a creative while investing in his craft, keen to broaden his musical tastes. ZULO is renowned for being highly hands-on, and his Read more…
With more manifestations lined up for her future, Johannesburg R&B artist Joda Kgosi is a name that will be woven into the identity of the new wave of African R&B/Soul. The songbird has a promising future ahead of her, and Read more…
Marwan Pablo‘s ascent to fame as one of the most significant voices in the MENA region’s rap scene paved the way for a new breed of rappers and acts. For young Egyptians, the rapper from Alexandria is fostering the sound Read more…
Middle Eastern rapper and producer Marwan Moussa is making waves with his particular musical approach, and his tunes stand out. His sound is characterized by “warm melodies that evoke some sort of emotion.” By fusing classic and contemporary sounds, he Read more…
Superjazzclub is a Ghanaian creative collaborative that combines the talents of 6 musicians and 3 other folks who work off the record in design, photography, cinematography, and production. This collaboration is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. Superjazzclub was founded Read more…
Boskasie has dubbed her music “eclectic soul”—eclectic melodies blended with profound, soulful lyrics—and it has an effortless, mesmerizing vibe that carries the listener on a voyage of discovery through her lens. Born Nicole Davy, the versatile soul singer who spent Read more…
Popularly known as Seddy, SGaWD is a Nigerian rapper currently making waves in the industry. The emerging diva, especially in the field of African hip-hop, is a breath of fresh air and a powerful embodiment of the band of unflappable Read more…
The South African award-winning rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer Yanga Chief come through as the leader of new-school Xhosa rap. Yanga Chief, who began his career as a film director in the late 2000s, incorporates his inspirations into a distinctive Read more…
Born Sinesipho Peter, South African rapper Bravo Le Roux is known for skillfully blending the slang of Afrikaans and English with Xhosa rap to make it fashionable. Being one of South Africa’s fastest-growing musicians and having the most intriguing return Read more…
Passionate about her craft as a hip-hop artist, Sanele Alpha Gwabe, popularly known as Holy Alpha, is driven by the need to tell stories that are unique and authentic to her experience and upbringing in her “kasi,” Khayelitsha, Cape Town. Read more…
Cape Town-based hip-hop producer and engineer Kay Faith, real name Karien Barnard, is one of the few women producers in South African hip-hop. “The Woman Engineering Your Favorite South African Hip-Hop Releases,” Kay is living her longtime ambition of working in the music Read more…
Smallgod has dabbled in the African music industry as a plug, a connector, an artist manager, and a publisher before making the step to become an artist. Growing up in Ghana, London, and the Netherlands gave Smallgod early exposure to Read more…
Majorsteez is a hip-hop and R&B brother duo from Johannesburg, South Africa. The pair have managed to merge their music with their real lives, supported by a rapidly growing fan base. They initially began as a trio with former bandmate Read more…
Likening her calm and soothing yet wild sound to that of the ocean, Jean Feier explores a blend of sounds inspired by alternative rap, dream pop, and R&B. The Ghanaian-German musician notes that her varied sound accurately reflects her interest Read more…
Ethereal and yet simultaneously down-to-earth producer/instrumentalist/singer/songwriter Mars Baby, known formally as Jesse Meintjies, is one of South Africa’s most promising artists who has begun his ascent into the local cinematic-musical sphere. While Mars Baby is still far from creating a Read more…
From Johannesburg, South Africa, Shooterkhumz is a multi-award-winning, platinum-selling MIDI board sharpshooter whose clinical precision is outmatched by his refusal to conform to a predetermined BPM. Infusing experimentation into his musical palette, the multifaceted maestro pushes limits at every turn Read more…
Nezsa-born Vanessa Adaeze Enoka is a Canada-based Soul Sensation notable for her seamless mix of soul and alternative elements, distinctive lyrics and undeniably memorable vocals. On her quest to becoming the finest version of herself, the fast-rising Nigerian diva has Read more…
A native of Botswana with Zimbabwean lineage, Jordan Moozy is a singer, songwriter, and record producer who has a star-calibre voice and refined talents that are evident in his approach to composition. His seductive vocals and rhythmic rapping together paint Read more…
Abdu Hamid Said, better known by his stage name Kontawa, is a Tanzanian Bongo Flava recording artist blazing his trail in Tanzania and East Africa at large. Reflecting the energy and boundless spirit of East Africa, the fast-rising talent is Read more…
Known for his catchy melodies and beats, Afara Tsena Fukuchima is a renowned and award-winning musician. A native of Congo Brazzaville, he devised his own sound, which he termed “LA MBOKALISATION,” by combining the Congolese Cut-Shift style, which was influenced Read more…
Jay Melody is the stage name of Sharifu Said Juma, a Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian singer-songwriter, actor, model, and music composer. The quickly emerging artist was given the moniker “King of Melodies” due to his extraordinary aptitude for crafting outstanding Read more…
Performing with “Uzima vibe” then “Urban clique” respectfully, where he sharpened his prowess in the art, Okello Max, alias Julius Okello McRymboh is a Kenyan musician who started as a background vocalist for Dela, Sauti Sol, Bien, Bensoul, Nviiri, Polycarp, Read more…
V-BE is a music duo made up of Mshairi Spikes, a rapper with a strong influence from poetry, and Tuku Kantu, a seasoned vocalist with a strong influence from pop and native East African sounds. Choosing to write about deep Read more…
