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Industry NewsZulu Mecca Teases Bold Genre Experiment With Pretoria Trapcardi Sound
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Industry News“They Made Bangers Together”: Fifi Laaa Pushes For A-Reece & MashBeatz Reunion
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Industry NewsNota Critiques Mochen’s ‘North Vol 1: The Prophecy’: “Album Was Unnecessary”
The post Nota Critiques Mochen’s ‘North Vol 1: The Prophecy’: “Album Was Unnecessary” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nota Critiques Mochen’s ‘North Vol 1: The Prophecy’: “Album Was Unnecessary.” In a candid breakdown that has sparked…
InterviewsHear “Mirage” by Jason Ross, Mike Williams & Oaks
After her sterling performance on “Better Now” with William Black, Swedish vocalist Oaks (Winona Oak) once again lent her powerful vocals on another big dance tune: “Mirage” by Jason Ross and William Black.
InterviewsDance along to “Jackpot” by the sensational Beatrich
Out now via Runemark Records is the latest offering from London-based Lithuanian artist Beatrich. The song is called “Jackpot”. Beatrich makes music that straddles line between rock and pop.
InterviewsListen: “Wild Love” by Daniella Binyamin
2026 is the year that Swedish singer-songwriter Daniella Binyamin releases her debut album, Good Things Will Come If You Wait.
InterviewsJahan Nostra, Samir and Zhaklina Serve Up “That Bop”: See the Luxurious Visuals
My attention was recently drawn to the new collaboration between US rapper Jahan Nostra and Italian artist & producer Samir when I heard “That Bop”, a laidback soulful hip hop anthem.
InterviewsExperience the Vibrant Sounds of Dumomi The Jig’s New Album, Parallax
Nigerian-British musician Dumomi The Jig got to unveil his first proper album last week (he’d released an EP towards the end of 2025).
InterviewsBianca Tilici’s “Keep Fighting” featuring TELLAMAN and BRX is truly motivational
Bianca Tilici is one of the fastest rising artists in the Romanian music scene. Often heard on pop/dance bangers, the singer/songwriter’s latest effort is just as anthemic.
InterviewsListen: LOSTNOTE – “Fumes”
For a seasoned musician with over two decades of dedicated craftmanship, chasing trends isn’t something LOSTNOTE is about to do. In fact, the Denver native is known for pushing the envelope with his music.