AFROTRAX Release Radar: Rarri

Want to get familiar with the artists performing at AFROTRAX? We’ve curated a Spotify playlist featuring music from across the lineup, giving you the perfect opportunity to discover new tracks, revisit your favourites and get ready for the December festivities.

With AFROTRAX approaching on 4 December, we’re turning our attention to Rarri, the Cape Town-based DJ and music curator known for her approach to hip-hop and trap. Rather than focusing on conventional single releases, her recorded work primarily takes shape through DJ mixes and live sets, offering listeners an opportunity to explore her musical selections, mixing style and versatility across different platforms.

For this edition of AFROTRAX RELEASE RADAR, we’re highlighting three of her recorded projects: Welcome to The Red Mix Vol.1, her 1Life Sessions rooftop performance, and her Boiler Room x Ballantine’s True Music Studios set in Soweto.

Through Welcome to The Red Mix Vol.1, Rarri delivers a hip-hop focused mix built around high-energy selections, designed for parties, pre-game sessions and long drives. The mix brings together hip-hop tracks, energetic drops and popular releases, showcasing her approach to creating a continuous soundtrack that keeps the momentum going.

Her more recent 1Life Sessions performance offers another look at her DJ style. Filmed at Rooftop on Bree in Cape Town and premiered on 14 August 2026, the session features Rarri playing a selection of hip-hop and Afropop from her home city. Produced by 1Life Network, the rooftop performance forms part of its 2026 sessions, which brought together three DJs for an exclusive showcase above the city.

Another notable recording is her Boiler Room x Ballantine’s True Music Studios performance in Soweto in 2023. Her Boiler Room debut marked an important moment in her journey as a DJ, placing her among the artists featured on the internationally recognised platform. The set provides another opportunity to experience her musical selections and the mixing style that has helped establish her presence within South Africa’s music scene.

Together, these recordings offer a glimpse into Rarri’s musical identity, from her own curated mixes to performances on established music platforms. While her current focus remains on DJing and developing her sound through mixes and live performances, she has also expressed ambitions to explore original music in the future.

Listen to Rarri’s featured mixes and explore her recorded performances ahead of her AFROTRAX performance. You can also explore our curated AFROTRAX Spotify playlist, featuring music from other artists performing at the festival, and start building your soundtrack for December.

Catch Rarri at AFROTRAX on Friday, 4 December 2026, at The Ostrich Farm, Cape Town, and Saturday, 5 December 2026, at The Canvas, Johannesburg, alongside French Montana, B.o.B, Cassper Nyovest, Kabza De Small, Blxckie, Jairic, Lucasraps, and K.Keed.

EVENT DETAILS

AFROTRAX CAPE TOWN

Date: Friday, 4th December 2026
Venue: The Ostrich, Cape Town
Time: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Headliner: French Montana

AFROTRAX JOHANNESBURG

Date: Saturday, 5th December 2026
Venue: The Canvas, Johannesburg
Time: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Headliner: French Montana

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