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InterviewsWatch Kosha Dillz’s music video for “Hannah Senesh”
“Hannah Senesh” by hip hop artist Kosha Dillz is a song I find quite interesting and worth sharing. Kosha has been featured on Aipate a couple of times already, and each time, a banger is involved.
InterviewsSinger Kevon Edmond Returns with “No Ordinary Love”
As a member of the R&B group After 7, singer Kevon Edmond made a tonne of beautiful music, receiving multiple Grammys in the process. And after all these years, the artist still shows extraordinary passion whenever he sings.
InterviewsSayò Delivers a Powerful Message of Hope and Resilience on “Smile – Live”: Listen
British-Nigerian singer Sayo Popoola a.k.a. Sayò, may not have released a new single since her 2023 EP, Heartstrings, but the recent arrival of the unplugged version of that project generated so much excitement.
InterviewsListen to “Thanks For Asking”, the Latest Single from Estella Dawn
When it comes to creating moving ballads, Estella Dawn never misses. The San Diego based artist’s latest, “Thanks For Asking”, delves into those post-breakup blues.
Industry NewsRamaphosa honours film composer Dr Trevor Jones with Order of Ikhamanga in Silver
South African-born film composer Dr Trevor Jones received the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver from President Cyril Ramaphosa at the recent National Orders ceremony in Pretoria.
InterviewsKeeme Embraces Authenticity in Her New Single, “TONY”
This beautiful new song “TONY” marks the return for South African R&B singer Keeme. It’s her first solo release since her 2022 debut album, Losing My Mind.
InterviewsColombian artist Jhosy Drops New EP, Dime Que Tal Te Suena
Last year, Colombian artist Jhosy crossed into my radar when he dropped his “OBVIO” single. That song did set the tone for the EP that he was working on. Well, Dime Que Tal Te Suena EP is now here with us.
InterviewsBoy In Space Announces Debut Album, Releases “Sex Drugs & Money” Single
In case you missed it, Boy In Space announced his debut album this month. The Swedish pop singer-songwriter also released a new single, “Sex, Drugs & Money”. By the way, the upcoming album is simply called The Man Who Lost It All.
InterviewsRABO presents “Wide Eyed Wonder” – listen
The follow-up to Norwegian artist RABO’s Half Decade Addiction EP is an anthemic single called “Wide Eyed Wonder”. With RABO getting ready to begin her summer festival tour, this song sets the tone perfectly.
Industry NewsSteve Louw’s Traces of the Flood features Bob Dylan’s touring musicians
South African rock icon Steve Louw has released his latest album, Traces of the Flood, a Nashville-recorded project produced by acclaimed international producer Kevin Shirley and featuring members of Bob Dylan’s touring band.