Honoured by 1001 tracklists Vastly Underrated At Home While South Africa boasts an abundance of talented musicians, one name stands out for his eclectic style and pioneering contributions to South African dance music: Kudzai Blessing Mawoyo aka Vanco. Vanco's recent accolades abroad are a testament to his global impact. The renowned producer and DJ was honored as a pioneer in the future of dance music 2024 by 1001tracklists, a prestigious recognition […]

A Night To Remember Lawd Phori Celebrates Life In a dazzling display of South Africa's vibrant music scene, DJ Maphorisa celebrated his 37th birthday in unparalleled style The opulent All Black-themed party, held at the prestigious Pharoah Motors dealership in Johannesburg, brought together a Who's Who of local and international entertainment heavyweights.  The guest list was a testament to Maphorisa's influence and respect within the industry. Global DJ Black Coffee, […]

REVIEW by DJ IC for Drums Radio Kususa’s story began in 2016 when the duo joined forces to craft their debut EP, Kusuka Sukela. Since then, they’ve enchanted audiences worldwide. Their breakout moment came in 2017 with a remix of DeMajor’s Traveller featuring Lizwi—a track that found its way into Black Coffee’s Ibiza 17 Appreciation Mix and later, Defected’s Ibiza 2018 Compilation.Building on this success, Kususa’s remix of Cornelius SA’s […]

Victory Unleashed A Testament to His Courage and Versatility After 20 years in the industry, the South African rapper and Amapiano artist proves his bold transition was the right move.  Sizwe Alakine, formerly known as Reason, has achieved a monumental milestone in his illustrious music career. The veteran South African rapper and Amapiano artist has taken home his first-ever South African Music Award (SAMA) for his collaboration on the track […]

“Music is the universal language of mankind.” This quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow may have echoed through the centuries, but in today's world, few embody its truth more profoundly than Keinemusik. A collective that began as a humble Berlin-based crew has grown to become a global force, shaping the sound and rhythm of Electronic music with a focus on opening ears to Afrohouse music and setting dance floors ablaze from […]

South African songstress Makhadzi has solidified her position as a leading lady in the music industry, and her latest milestones are a testament to her perseverance and dedication. Fresh from winning the coveted BET Award for Viewer's Choice: Best New International Act, Makhadzi has launched her highly anticipated one-woman show, simultaneously selling out two venues on the same day. Makhadzi's journey to fame was not without its challenges. Hailing from […]