Zanefa Ngidi – Omahlalestolo
Zanefa Ngidi steps back into familiar maskandi territory on “Omahlalestolo,” and this one carries that same worn-in charm his catalogue’s built on. Omahlalestolo’s the kind…
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Chocolate Stargirl calls it “Home (Nyumbani),” and there’s something soft sitting right at the center of this one that will make you thrilled each time…
Zanefa Ngidi – Awuthi Veku Ft Phindile Buthelezi
Zanefa Ngidi links up with Phindile Buthelezi on “Awuthi Veku,” a maskandi-rooted duet that leans hard into tradition. Two voices trading off here, and that’s…
Manyarela – KHUTSO KA KHOTLA (Album)
Manyarela steps up with a full album this time, “Khutso Ka Khotla,” and it’s a heavier commitment than the singles she’s been dropping. Khutso ka…
Woza Bakzin & GoldMax – Umfequzo Ft. Blaqkidd, Naitor & Assiye Bongzin
Woza Bakzin and GoldMax stack another crew onto “Umfequzo,” pulling in Blaqkidd, Naitor and Assiye Bongzin this time. Four names again, back to that fuller…
Swayvee – Intoxica
South African music maestro known as Swayvee goes solo on “Intoxica,” and the title alone tells you where the headspace is at. Intoxicated, basically, whether…
Minollar – Ngifun’uthando Ft Dr Dope
South African vocalist Minollar teams up with Eastern Cape producer Dr Dope on “Ngifun’uthando,” the second track from her “Let’s Dance” EP. The title translates…
Vystor X – Lala Ngoxolo nkosi yamaGcokama
In the meantime, South African Maskandi artist Vystor X contributes to the swelling tide of tributes with “Lala Ngoxolo Nkosi YamaGcokama.” The title says everything…
Rgee SA – NEH ON Ft. Nkinga Makoya & Gerkey Rsa
South African producer Rgee SA teams up with Nkinga Makoya and Gerkey RSA on “NEH ON,” an extended Electronic House collaboration released through Billion Bucks…
Woza Bakzin & GoldMax – Makhe Ft. Moh & DaLee
Woza Bakzin and GoldMax bring in Moh and DaLee for “Makhe,” a bouncy amapiano cut built for movement. Four names on this one, though it…
DeejayKgosi – Cousin Ft. Lington
DeejayKgosi links with Lington on “Cousin,” a groovy new amapiano single that keeps things loose and familiar. Family-themed titles pop up now and then in…
Manyarela – Ha li jaroe
Manyarela returns with “Ha Li Jaroe,” a Sesotho gospel track leaning into something heavier than most of her recent run. Translation’s tricky here, something around…
Manyarela – Nkhono matanki oa mosali
Manyarela closes out this stretch with “Nkhono Matanki Oa Mosali,” and the title alone needs a second to sit with. Roughly, it points to grandmother,…
Manyarela – Khutso ka Khotla
Manyarela slows things back down with “Khutso Ka Khotla,” a Sesotho gospel track centered on peace found in gathering. “Peace at the meeting place” is…
Manyarela – Kholumo-lumo
Manyarela shifts gears on “Kholumo-Lumo,” a livelier Sesotho gospel cut that actually picks up the pace for once. Not entirely sure of the exact translation…
Manyarela – U nno nthibe
Manyarela returns with “U Nno Nthibe,” another Sesotho gospel piece, this time built around holding on and not letting go. Rough translation lands somewhere near…
Skhwele Sesoka – Tribute scebi Ft. Iqadi, Idlabisi & I Tourist laseNquthu
Skhwele Sesoka leads a four-way tribute called “Tribute Scebi,” pulling in Iqadi, Idlabisi and I Tourist LaseNquthu to honor someone clearly missed. Four voices on…
Manyarela – Mookameli ea renang
Manyarela channels deep reverence into “Mookameli Ea Renang,” a Sesotho gospel offering built around divine guidance. The title translates roughly to “the one who leads…
Khuzani & Nkosazana KG – RIP Inkosi Yamagcokama
Khuzani teams up with Nkosazana KG on a heartfelt tribute titled “RIP Inkosi Yamagcokama.” Losing a legend hits different in the maskandi world. Khuzani and…
De Mthuda – High Heels Ft Spumante
Amapiano trailblazer De Mthuda is aided by Spumante on “High Heels,” another smooth cut from his eight-track “Noise” EP. He’s kept building on that same…