Usher to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show on the same day as album release
Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced on September 24 that Usher, the iconic artist acclaimed for his multi-decade...
Strictly Hip Hop 23 – A night to celebrate hip hop culture and talent
September 29 will mark the return of Strictly Hip Hop 23 to be held at the Rok Pub, in Pretoria....
Sgoobzin’s The Quest isn’t perfect — and that’s exactly why it works
Sometimes the most honest music doesn’t come from big studios or perfectly planned rollouts. It comes from people figuring life...
Inside the AmaGroove Residency bringing 13 artists together
With a new cohort set to arrive from 22–29 March at the Kromdraai Impact & Co-Creativity Hub, the AmaGroove Residency continues...
One Groove announces dynamic line-up for the 2026 AmaGroove Residency
One Groove has announced the official line-up for the 2026 AmaGroove Residency, taking place March 22–29 at Kromdraai Impact &...
L-Sauce: Driven by growth, powered by purpose
Thembelihle Mnguni known to his fanbase as L-Sauce. All photos supplied by L-Sauce. Thembelihle Mnguni, professionally known as L-Sauce, is...
Soul Candi Institute of Music launches new academic cycle
The campaign kicked off early in January. Photo: Supplied by Soul Candi Institute of Music. Soul Candi Institute of Music...
Hip-hop community mourns the loss of Bravo Le Roux as tributes pour in
The South African hip-hop community is in mourning following the death of Bravo Le Roux, with tributes pouring in after...
Landrose on This Chapter Is Personal, resilience and his vision for 2026
Bars n Rhymes chats to South African hip hop artist Landrose on his latest work, language as cultural expression, and...
Xhosa trap’s rising empress
Khitha Pinca is the next wave of South African trap royalty — bold, feminine, and impossible to ignore. Born in...
Taded announces partnership between Turn On, Turn Offs and Afrika Tumi Productions
South African hip-hop artist Taded (Mpho Ncholo), creator of the digital platform Turn On, Turn Offs, has announced a collaboration...
Not just a ‘Female Rapper’, Firdy on breaking labels in South African hip-hop
She is Forever Ready, artist, Firdy. Photo: Instagram by @joshua_marena As Women’s Month draws to a close, Bars ‘n Rhymes...