Category: Music
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HHP – Music & Lights | #SongOfTheMonth : September
41 years ago today, a legend was born. South African Mostwako rapper Jabulani ‘HHP’ Tsambo will forever remain in our hearts. As an organisation that prides itself in unfolding emerging talent, it’s only fitting that we honour those who paved the way as we celebrate his classic ‘Music And Lights’ as our #SongOfTheMonth for September.
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[Listen] | Emamkay – DELTA [Album]
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EMAMKAY is a South African record producer, emcee and keyboardist raised between Johannesburg Soweto and Pretoria. His dense sound is often likened to Lo-Fi with jazz overtones and a touch of hip hop. His recent soul and electronic inspired project ‘Delta‘ dropped in 2020 was showcased on 5FM’s (South Africa’s national radio station) award-winning show, Selective…
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EMAMKAY – When The Sun Rises (ft. Bokang Ramatlapeng) | #SongOfTheMonth : August
When rainy days come flooding in your life, it’s hard to see through the dark clouds of chaos. One healing component that has been the source of hope & inspiration for humankind through these tough times, is music. This became more evident when Emamkay & Bokang Ramatlapeng came together to bring us a beacon of…
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Mpho Sebina – Dikeledi | #VideoOfTheMonth : August
Released in 2020, Dikeledi is the 4th track on Mpho Sebina’s 2nd album ‘Lora’. On the 25th of June, Mpho put out a music video for the song making it the 4th single from the sophomore album after Pula, Melodi & Dumelang.
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Prodiiiiiii & Thabiso Thabethe Continue To Put Sgandi On The Map With Sgandi Rap Address
On the 21st of June 2021, Prodiiiiiii released an EP titled ‘Sgandi Jo!’ under his label Talent Water Timeless produced by frequent collaborator and long-time friend Thabiso Thabethe. 25 days later, they immersed into a new concept titled ‘Sgandi Rap Address’ with the rapper laying bars over some Barcadi sampled beats by producer and vocalist…
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Priddy Ugly – SOIL | #VideoOfTheMonth : July
Making it to the top of our selection as #VideoOfTheMonthJuly is Priddy Ugly’s new drop “SOIL”. The song evolves around South Africa’s well known cities and townships, and goes on to break down the various cultures and the norms around them.
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[Listen] Theportalefx release debut single ‘Bonga’
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While lockdown became a major setback for many creatives, it also gave opportunity for new avenues of growth and experimentation. The formation of the new music duo ‘Theportalefx’, had many of us thanking the president for the implemented regulations that inadvertently led to this beautiful convergence.
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[Listen] Basso Relievo Goes Old School With ‘Georgie’
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After 8 months since he’s last release “Tides of Freedom EP”, Basso Relievo graces our ears and goes vintage with his new-old-school record “Georgie”. This jazz infused boom bap classic is inspired by the infamous Georgie “Papa G” Zamdela original name Darlington Michaels, one of Mzansi’s most loved soapies actors from Isidingo.
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SIIISA | Artist Of The Month – July
As winter covers start to become equally significant and non-significant, July introduces itself as a chilling, and yet a warm companion for some parts of South Africa. The influx of talent is on hibernation mode as many musicians start setting up stove to heat up a banger for the soon to come Summer. This common…
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[Listen] Virtual Scrapbook Issue 1 Page 1: Jabu Shoba – Notes From Underground [DJ Mix] | #MixOfTheMonth : June
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The Abstract with Hebz presents the Virtual Scrapbook project. This is the first issue of many to come. This the first page mixtape by Jabu Shoba, the host of the Orbit Scale Sessions. This hot mix of neo-soul, lo-fi & alternative jams is perfectly suited for a laid back listen under the covers this winter…