Countdown to AFROTRAX: Artist Spotlight – Kabza De Small
Kabza De Small joins the AFROTRAX lineup at The Canvas, Johannesburg on 5 December 2026. The South African DJ, producer and songwriter has built his reputation as one of the leading figures in amapiano, earning recognition as the King of Amapiano. Known for combining soulful piano melodies, deep bas
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 Decem
YawnyBlew Teases Upcoming Album ‘Ask Me in a Year’ with Soulful Single ‘Peace&Mexico
Dominican-American recording artist, songwriter, and creative strategist YawnyBlew released ‘Peace&Mexico’ on October 22, 2026, with a fully Spanish-language version set for November 11. His work, rooted in identity, self-discovery, and healing, moves fluidly between alternative pop,
AFROTRAX RELEASE RADAR: Lucasraps
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. As AFROTRAX draws near on 5 December
If You Like Jairic, You’ll Want To Hear These Artists
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and now based in Cannes, France, Jairic is an independent rapper, producer and storyteller whose music brings together the foundations of hip-hop with a much broader range of influences. Growing up in a musical family, he developed an early appreciation for musi
Countdown to AFROTRAX: Artist Spotlight – K.Keed
South African rapper K.Keed, born Mihlali Koyana, has established herself as a distinctive voice in the country’s hip-hop scene. Hailing from Gugulethu, Cape Town, she began releasing music in 2019 and has built her identity around direct delivery, confident lyricism and a sound that draws from he
AFROTRAX Release Radar: KANE DJ
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 Decem
AFROTRAX Release Radar: 25K
Photo Credit: 25K / Instagram 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 A
COUNTDOWN TO AFROTRAX: ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – Lucasraps
Lucasraps enters the AFROTRAX lineup this December with Y.O.G, a ten-track album released in March 2026 and executive produced alongside Ca$h Khali. The EP pivots toward live instrumentation and open, spacious arrangements, prioritizing lyric-driven hip-hop over the dense layering of trap. Tracks li
Countdown to AFROTRAX: Artist Spotlight – Rarri
South African DJ, curator and creative visionary Rarri, also known as Tamryn Arends, is bringing her distinctive approach to hip-hop and trap to AFROTRAX this December. Based in Cape Town, Rarri began DJing as a hobby in 2017 before turning her passion into a full-time career. Known for her energeti
