dove Rd’s ‘Fantasy’ Blends Faith, Heartache, and New Beginnings
(Image Credit: @treetookthese) dove Rd introduced his single called ‘Fantasy’ on 18th September, which was his first release under that new name. Since both of his parents were pastors, his first experience of performing was at church, but it was Michael Jackson‘s Thriller that sparked a p
Countdown to December 4th: Artist Spotlight – Nasty C
Nasty C joins the AFROTRAX lineup at The Ostrich Farm in Cape Town on 4 December 2026, anchoring a French Montana-led bill presented by PLAYY. The booking follows a prolific independent run: Free, released September 12th 2025 via Tall Racks, and T’s & C’s Apply, a 17-track collaboration with
T.I. Drops the Official Video for ‘We On’
T.I. has unveiled the official video for ‘We On’, the twelfth track from Kill The King, his twelfth studio album and the record he has positioned as his final LP. Released September 23, 2026, the video follows the album’s June 26 arrival via Grand Hustle and EMPIRE. Clifford “Tip”
Tinashe Releases Eighth Album Popstar
On September 25, Tinashe‘s eighth studio album, Popstar, was released as a bold 16-track statement. Rather than including guest appearances, she fully immerses herself in her usual genre-mixing and extends her music into remarkably experimental new areas. The clear control that is a hallmark o
EarthGang Unveils Climate Crisis Anthem ‘Cool Me Down’
Atlanta duo EarthGang released ‘Cool Me Down’ in tandem with the opening of New York Climate Week. Composed of Olu and WowGr8, the group is known for their work with Spillage Village and their longstanding association with Dreamville. Their catalogue includes acclaimed albums Mirrorland and Ghet
Mjolisi Unveils Maskandi Album Kuphelele
Mjolisi’s latest album, Kuphelele, released on 21 August via Sony Music Entertainment Africa, signals a bold new chapter for the acclaimed South African Maskandi artist. Riding the wave of Inganono’s streaming triumph, now soaring past 15 million plays, Mjolisi draws even more listeners into his
Cardi B Announces 2027 Album Window and European Tour Plans
Cardi B has confirmed plans to release her third studio album in 2027, marking the highly anticipated successor to Am I The Drama?. The Bronx-born rapper, who made history as the first solo female artist to win Best Rap Album at the Grammys with her debut Invasion of Privacy, recently concluded the
Chiedu Oraka Confirms Kwechiri EP for November 18, Drops ‘Cocoa Butter’
Chiedu Oraka returns on November 18 with Kwechiri, a new EP whose Igbo title means ‘resilience.’ The Hull-based artist, known as the Black Yorkshireman, has built a reputation for electrifying live performances and was recently selected to open for Coldplay in his hometown. The project t
Unplugged With Nue_Sam | Interview
Nosipho Khuzwayo, known to fans as Nue_Sam, is a SAMA-nominated vocalist, songwriter, and poet whose roots run deep in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. Her sound weaves together the soul of traditional a cappella poetry with the rhythms of old-school jazz, maskandi, and kwaito. As the visionary behind Nokh
Jhené Aiko Shares ‘Nothing Nice to Say’ Video
Just days after the unexpected September 11 arrival of Westside Whimsy, Jhené Aiko has unveiled the album’s first official music video, ‘Nothing Nice to Say.’ This marks her fourth studio album and her first full-length project since 2020’s platinum-selling Chilombo, which soared to No. 2 o
