Submission | Karhu – Got u
by Phil Chard
Karhu (Kenneth Vuvu) is a 20 year old rapper originally from Kinshasa, Congo now residing in Sweden. Karhu claims that the Flex On The Beat produced single Got U is his debut effort, frankly I don't understand how an artist can get this polished on his first try. This joint is definitely worth checking out.
Stream Lore & Ofentic’s – All In A Day EP
by Phil Chard
Lore & Ofentic are a Rustenburg based three-man rap group made up of Lore-la-Batho (Rapper/Singer/Song writer); Ofentic (Rapper/Song Writer) and Mo-Town DJ (Disc jockey).
Lore & Ofentic were officially formed in late 2013 and just dropped their impressive 5 track EP titled All In A Day. The project features some impressive production that merges modern sounds with a numbers of instrumentation from the 80s and 90s.
Apart from this release expect to see Lore & Ofentic on DJ Switch’s upcoming compilation.
Ricky Tyler – Swerve
by Phil Chard
Fresh from our inbox is this smooth, mellow & melodic Trap-R&B fusion from Ricky Tyler. This joint is as smooth as melted butter.
Stream Kikwa’s IDES EP
by Phil Chard
They say "oh yeah you speak good English",
Of course I fucken do I am well read
And if i spend a milli to never hear you speak again that will be money well spent- Saints & Ides
Zambian born rapper Kikwa who is now residing in Swaziland just dropped his new 7 track EP titled IDES.
The project is a high energy project consisting mainly of hard pounding basslines and trap influences while Kikwa delivers his voice in a very distinct , somewhat Americanised high pitched and sharp voice. Standout tracks include Finally and Kill Caesar.
Event | Opulence Lounge At The Durban July
by Phil Chard
With 3 weeks to go to the Vodacom Durban July, promoters Africomm Productions have announced the inaugural launch of the prestigious brand new Opulence ALL WHITE Marquee Village at the annual festival this year.
Modelled after the annual ALL WHITE Party hosted Da L.E.S, the lounge welcomes SA’s premium market those with R1,000 burning a hole in their pocket. Da L.E.S will perform alongside Zakes Bantwini, Culoe de Song , AKA, Nandi Mngoma, Riky Rick, Major League, Speedsta, Somizi, Moozlie, Dash, DJ Snypes and Shane Eagle.
TICKET PRICES:
General Access: R1150
VIP Access: R1850.00 (only 300 available)
#SubmissionSunday | Solve The Problem – Jolly Good
by Phil Chard
Its has been a few months since we heard anything Solve The Problem. The South African rapper just announced his return to music with the release of his lead single Jolly Good and the announcement that his debut album Gap Life is set to drop on July 30 this year. Solve has definitely working on his craft with this release.
Submission | QzA & Solo – Above All (Official Video) + Forever Stream
by Phil Chard
The raspy voiced QzA just dropped the video for his song Above All featuring BETR Gang member Solo. Directed by Mandla N and Scott Ross the video utilises low light studio shots and tinted lighting to create a dark visual ambience.
The song is part of QzA's 13 track release Forever which you can stream below.
Submission | Darne Maćino – Alcoholix 2.0
by Phil Chard
Darne Maćino is South African rapper on the rise who has been featured in Hype’s final March/April ’16 issue. On Alcoholix Darne speaks on his lifestyle that is filled with late nights, sex and of course, alcohol imbibing.
Submission | Twelve – Djimetta Featuring KAE EM & Exodus (Prod. by Kae Em)
by Phil Chard
Djimetta , Kae Em and Exodus are three Mozambican Hip Hop acts who just linked up on the trap song Twelve .
Submission | Karabo – Karabo x Majik Zar – Right Now (Prod. Jan x CYnnam0n)
by Phil Chard
South Africa's Karabo and Majik Zar link on a song produced by Jan x CYnnam0n . The song titled Right Now provides some current social commentary through the eyes of villainous youth.
Submission | Postman L & Blaze 5th – Press Record + Paid In Full
by Phil Chard
South African Postman L & Mozambican Blaze 5th have linked on a song titled Press Record. The track is set to appear on their upcoming EP titled All Nite Godly.
The multi national duo also released a follow up (the third off the EP) titled Paid In Full after the classic Rocafella Films offering
Submission | Lolo Vandal – Qhusaa (Official Video)
by Phil Chard
Lolo Vandal just us his video for Qhusaa and what a video it is..... The best way to describe it, is that it like watching an old woman fall down a flight of stairs. You know you should not be watching or enjoying it, but it is still highly entertaining. Except with this video substitute a popped hip with debauchery of the highest order.
Submission | Deck Geeks & Playshis – Legacy
by Phil Chard
Deck Geeks a collective consisting of 3 members (Beat Slanger, Loudima.Dreamer & SebbyNgeteya) who are sound engineers, producers & DJs,looking to push and make changes in the Namibian Hip Hop scene. The production trio linked up fellow Namibian spoken word artist Playshis The Poet, and put together the 6 track Legacy EP. All songs on the project are produced, mixed & mastered the Deck Geeks and features acts like Lioness. Metamorph and Johny Be Good.
Submission | Snymaan – Susibamezela
by Phil Chard
Snymaan delivers a mix of traditional Xhosa music and Hip Hop with Trap influences. Sinethemba, who goes by the name Snymaan makes music called Qaba Nation and also composes Hip Hop. Originally he is from Umtata, Eastern Cape. His main lyrical subject matter is story telling and significant recordings include Susibambezela, Makhulu and Oztyele.
Submission | Intelektu – Keimado Pelo Sol EP Stream
by Phil Chard
Intelektu is an Angolan Born MC and Producer based in South Africa who just released his EP Keimado Pelo Sol. The project melds Portuguese lyrics over boom bap instrumentals as Intekelu displays his rhyming skills
A-Reece – Mgani
by Phil Chard
A-Reece has been touted as one of the most promising young acts in South African Hip Hop for almost two years now , after his song Capper’s Picture, caught the industry’s attention. After singing to the legendary producer pH’s RawX stable the future looked very bright for the young Pretorian teenager. Sadly, after releasing The Forever King Mixtape in 2013 and the Browniez EP in 2014, production from the young artist seemed to stagnate.
Surprisingly a few months ago it was announced that A-Reece was now affiliated with Ambitiouz. Since then the artist has released two official singles on the stable that has been sweeping up all the awards recently namely, Couldn’t featuring Emtee and now his song Mgani (Mngani?).
The mellow song contains a sample of DeBarge’s A Dream which was in turn sampled by a number of artists including Tupac, Joe Budden, Fabolous and now A-Reece.
A-Reece – Mgani
Word By Phil Chard
A-Reece has been touted as one of the most promising young acts in South African Hip Hop for almost two years now , after his song Capper’s Picture, caught the industry’s attention. After singing to the legendary producer pH’s RawX stable the future looked very bright for the young Pretorian teenager. Sadly, after releasing The Forever King Mixtape in 2013 and the Browniez EP in 2014, production from the young artist seemed to stagnate.
Surprisingly a few months ago it was announced that A-Reecewas now affiliated with Ambitiouz. Since then the artist has released two official singles on the stable that has been sweeping up all the awards recently namely, Couldn’t featuring Emtee and now his song Mgani (Mngani?).
The mellow song contains a sample of DeBarge’s A Dream which was in turn sampled by a number of artists including Tupac, Joe Budden, Fabolous and now A-Reece.
@reece_youngking
Lynxxx Interview on The Juice
by Phil Chard
Nigerian rapper and Syndik8 Records front man Lynxxx was the subject of the latest episode of The Juice on Ndani TV. During the interview Lynxxx discusses his early life and what it was like growing up around his five older sisters and mother before explaining the meaning behind his name.
Lynxxx also speaks on his hiatus from music and his new found love for God and the shift in his message and mentality. According to Lynxxx, he has two albums set to drop. Th first will be smartly named "Album Before The Album which will be the precursor to his autobiographical album Evlolution. So it looks we will never get that Jollof Music album.
Buks – Gangster Party
by Phil Chard
Buks – the other half of the impressive BETR Gang just released a new single titled Gangster Party. The song provides ah heavy dose of nostalgia as it pays homage to the West Coast Hip Hop hits of the 90s and Kwaito legend Spikiri.
Using the "Ooh Song" sample from the mid tempo era as a backdrop, the hook provides a ode to local Kwaito legends Trompies and more specifically Spikiri with the signature "Ain't nothing but a Gangster Party" phrase which was made popular by West Coast hip hop legends like Snoop Dogg in the 90s.
The song is set to appear on Buks solo debut Pegasus. As with the last BETR Gang release from Solo the song can be purchased directly from their website.
Yanick Afroman – A Dor De Um Pai
by Phil Chard
Angolan rapper Yannick Afroman just released the video for his latest track A Dor De Um Pai which roughly translates to “The Pain Of A Father”. The song speaks on the cultural ills affecting the people in his surroundings. In keeping with the song’s sombre lyrics the video features scenes from the lives of a troubled youth caught in a life of crime and the ills that await young girls online.
@YannickAfroman