Woza Bakzin and Goldmax Drop Collaborative Gqom Album GIB – Gqom In Black
Producers Woza Bakzin and Goldmax have released their first full collaborative album GIB – Gqom In Black, a 14-track project that locks into Durban’s gqom foundation while extending the sound’s reach. Both have built distinct lanes within the genre through years of production work rooted in he
Dr. Dre Embraces AI as Studio Tool, Calls It No Threat to Creators
Dr. Dre has confirmed he is integrating AI into his production process, with the comments emerging from a New York Times interview published August 23, 2026. The N.W.A. co-founder and Aftermath Entertainment head, whose credits include shaping West Coast hip-hop through albums like The Chronic and l
Prince Kaybee Links With Ben September on New Single ‘Veliry’
Prince Kaybee has unveiled ‘Veliry’, his latest single with Ben September, released on 21 August through PLAYY. Records. As a South African Afro-house DJ, producer and television personality, he has evolved from his Universal Music South Africa days to become a bridge between the genre’s Afric
TXC Flag Possible Wizkid and Jorja Smith Features on New Amapiano Project
South African amapiano duo TXC, composed of lifelong friends Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke, have announced plans for a major project set for release this year, following the international success of their single ‘Nakupenda’. Renowned for their dynamic DJ sets and growing influence within the gl
Ye and Don Toliver Drop Surreal “OK” Video
Ye and Don Toliver have unveiled the official video for ‘OK’, released August 18, 2026. The track originally surfaced on the deluxe edition of Ye’s Bully, which landed in June following the album’s March debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 152,000 album-equivalent units and a No. 1 spot
Afrotrax Reveals Stacked Line-Up for French Montana December Shows
AFROTRAX, in partnership with PLAYY. Music, is proud to announce that international hip-hop superstar French Montana will perform two exclusive South African headline shows this December, bringing one of the most celebrated live performances in global hip-hop to local audiences. The highly anticipat
Flo Milli Drops ‘TOO BO$$Y’ Ahead of FLO STATE
Flo Milli released her new single ‘TOO BO$$Y’ this past weekend on August 14 via Jive Records. The Mobile, Alabama rapper first broke through with viral tracks ‘Beef FloMix’ and ‘In the Party’, the latter earning platinum certification. She followed with the mixtape Ho, Why Is You Here?,
Davido Drops ‘Tell Everybody’ Video with Leon Thomas from Oriadé
Nigerian Afrobeats heavyweight Davido released the official music video for ‘Tell Everybody’ featuring Leon Thomas this past weekend. The track sits as the ninth cut on his sixth studio album Oriadé, which arrived on 31 July 2026 to mark 15 years since he first stepped into the game. Davido has
Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer John Paris Placed in Medically Induced Coma Following Cardiac Incident
John Paris, drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire since 2001, has anchored the band’s live sound and studio work across albums including The Promise, Illumination, Now, Then & Forever, and Holiday. Before joining the group he recorded and toured with Sheila E., Stephanie Mills, Patti LaBelle, Way
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Drop ‘Witch Doctor,’ Set Untitled Joint Album for August 28
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist unveiled their new single ‘Witch Doctor’ this past weekend, announcing that their collaborative album will drop digitally on Friday, August 28 through Control FREAQ Records and Young Recordings. This eagerly awaited project, still untitled, marks Badu’s first full
