Featured in BR/MUSIC
The South African artist uncovers the meaning behind her name, what inspires her, and where sheโs heading.
The South African artist heads to Costa Rica to present the visuals for their single ahead of a rumored album release later this year.
The 23-year-old Nigerian singer-songwriter releases his first single โHistoryโ along with a stunning visual shot by WG Films.
With the release of 6-track EP ISโQALO, the 23-year-old singer/songwriter makes a significant effort in carving out a lane for himself.
South African-based production giant Mr Kamera is taking music production to bigger, more diverse heights; and hereโs how.
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT
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South African-based production giant Mr Kamera is taking music production to bigger, more diverse heights; and hereโs how.
The 22-year-old super-producer talks working with Africaโs biggest stars and what he has planned for the year ahead.
From Mogwase to Midrand, 27-year-old Christer is taking production to a whole new level of virtuosity all over the African continent.
The Cape Town producer talks his collaborative tape with YoungstaCPT and his plans for 2022.
Prominent young producer Herc Cut the Lights is on the rise to encouraging a range of diverse and genre-wide collaborative work in the South African music space, and hereโs why.
The 24-year-old South African producer invites us into his home studio to break down his creative process and plans for the future.
The South African producer gets candid about leaving Durban to chase his dream, and how collaborating with the continentโs top emerging artists has given him the freedom to make it a reality.
A bridge between South Africaโs music scene and a global audience, Grammy-nominated producer duo Noble remains passionate about building a community.
โI donโt desire fame, but I want my music to reach as many people as possible.โ
RAP QUEENS
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RAP QUEENS ใฐ๏ธ
The South African artist uncovers the meaning behind her name, what inspires her, and where sheโs heading.
In building a name for herself, Moyoza shares that she is constantly inspired by other women. From her peers to leading voices in hip-hop, she is open about her admiration.
In the new installment for Rap Queens on The Rise, we speak to Kenyan rapper and rising star Silverstone Barz.
We caught up with Johannesburg-based rapper, singer and songwriter Naledzi, who talks to us about her latest single and future releases.
The Cape Town rapper talks the come up and maintaining her identity through making music in her mother tongue.
We spoke to budding South African artist Skolleywood about her experience as a woman in rap and how she plans to take her career to the next level.
Benzo fuzes the best parts of her Xhosa culture and new-age trap in her debut offering, and unpacks what fuels her passion for the craft.
Featured in BR/MUSIC
Maglera Doe Boy takes us to his hometown of Makazana to reflect on his past life, multicultural upbringing, and why community is such an important part of his enviable rise in the South African music industry.
The South African artist uncovers the meaning behind her name, what inspires her, and where sheโs heading.
The South African artist heads to Costa Rica to present the visuals for their single ahead of a rumored album release later this year.
The 23-year-old Nigerian singer-songwriter releases his first single โHistoryโ along with a stunning visual shot by WG Films.
With the release of 6-track EP ISโQALO, the 23-year-old singer/songwriter makes a significant effort in carving out a lane for himself.
South African-based production giant Mr Kamera is taking music production to bigger, more diverse heights; and hereโs how.
The Pretoria-based artist crafts a delicate balance between themes of sexual exploration and introspective vulnerability.
In building a name for herself, Moyoza shares that she is constantly inspired by other women. From her peers to leading voices in hip-hop, she is open about her admiration.
โMy whole musical career has been plagued with people saying my sound is too niche or too unpalatable. This is for them.โ
At just 18 years old, Azanti is already taking the ever-expanding Nigerian music industry by storm.
Featured in BR/CULTURE
โI hope to create a brand that meaningfully contributes to the music industry by showcasing tomorrow's music today.โ
An exciting lineup of fresh talent set against the backdrop of South Africaโs creative community, TREBLE+ returns for a new season.
Conceptual photographer Mishaal Gangaram and Songstress Money Badoo release collaborative passion project MEDU$A BADOO on Instagram.
A virtual walkthrough and breakdown of South African visual artist Seth Pimentelโs very first solo exhibition, supported by Kalashnikovv Gallery.
Cover Stories
Maglera Doe Boy takes us to his hometown of Makazana to reflect on his past life, multicultural upbringing, and why community is such an important part of his enviable rise in the South African music industry.
The rising Nigerian artist unpacks his growth, breaks down the making of Playing With Fire and drops some gems on appreciating where you are as you make your way to where you want to be.
J Molley marks his return to the mic with his latest project, and reveals all about his battles with mental health and substance abuse for our March cover story.
Emerging from the burgeoning altรฉ scene in Nigeria, Tim Lyre breaks down the making of his debut album, how he finds inspiration from his peers and what he believes to be Africa's future sound.
At just 18 years old, the South African songstress talks about the heartbreak that inspired her debut project โSour Milkโ.
The 24-year-old artist talks the making of his sophomore project, the importance of collaboration, and the budding music scene in Sierra Leone.
Film photographer Sandra Nagel documents what a day in the life is like for South African rapper Dee Koala.
As she manages hypervisibility and high expectations, Tylaโs only goal is to remain grounded in where she comes from.
The South African artist breaks down his meteoric rise in the last year and gets candid about tapping into his community as the key to longevity in his career.
Off the back of her latest EP release, we sit down with the Cape-Town born artist to unpack the history of โโyaadtโ and โgoemaโ music, and her mission to flip a harmful narrative on its head.
Featured in BR/KEYS
After 3 internships and some change, Jesse shares her keys on how to make the most of it.
The Editor in Chief of GQ Middle East reflects on what makes a good pitch for aspiring and seasoned writers alike.
The founder on his journey to this point, reflects on what it means to be โreadyโ and what people can look forward to from Room Studio in the next few months.
Featured in BR/BEAUTY
YEARN SKIN announces its arrival into the beauty industry by joining forces with creative director Chernรฉ Africa to bring their first campaign to life.
Hosted by Carissa Cupido in Partnership with Stylinโ Dredz, the series delves into the complexities of learning to love and work with your hair as a woman of color, and what this looks like in practice.
Maglera Doe Boy takes us to his hometown of Makazana to reflect on his past life, multicultural upbringing, and why community is such an important part of his enviable rise in the South African music industry.