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#SAHipHopLive cypher is another hit this week, as the episode paints an even clearer view of what real rap talent is all about. While episode one made Germiston look like the home of hip hop cyphers with Taylor T taking the title, there is no telling who will take the best title this time. The second episode brings forward mad lyrical skills from rappers; Gravity from Bez Valley, original content […]
YFM has always been known for breaking new talent and giving upcoming artists an equal chance on the various music shows to exhibit what they are all about. A show that’s at the forefront of anchoring young artists raw talent is ‘SA Hip Hop Live.’ The Thursday night show has in the last two years of its existence been the home ground for fresh South African hip hop talent. It […]
Art Bishups are a local Alternative Hip-Hop trio. A triad collective of emerging artists drawn from a cluster of sonics: mainly Alternative Jazz, Neo Soul and Hip-Hop. Art Bishups is the project of Monde “Halo” Ngcobo, Andile “Dan” Ngema and Luyolo “Maverick” Dzingwa. The Bishups currently reside in Johannesburg independently. Their unique stories and essence overlook the conformed approach to music and aesthetics. Founded in 2018 with a mission of […]
Khutso Theledi and her squad are back with the second burst of The Squadcast Series – a platform that gives a voice to confident, strong, empowered women to share their stories of how they transcended the expectations placed on them by society, to become successful on their own terms – with the support of their squad. To join Khutso on the latest episodes of the podcast, The team behind Bernini […]
Authentic, original and experimental, Mpho Sebina is quickly becoming an infectious energy in the Pan African music scene. Fusing Hip-Hop, Soul, Jazz, traditional SeTswana and folklore into her sound, Mpho’s music is a joy to the listener’s ear. Her latest single titled ‘Dumelang’ recently dropped this month, seeing the success release of her debut EP ‘Neo’, which has further added to her growing momentum in Botswana, her country of birth. Currently based in Johannesburg, the beautiful […]
The temperature is rising, flowers are blooming and the bees are buzzing, as they say… The relaxing outdoors are tempting yet it's practically impossible to spend long hours in the sun. But who said summer had to stay outdoors? Here are a few ways to make the most of the new season, indoors! Back to Nature Introducing a pop of colour in the house that doubles up as an air-purifying […]
Brand South Africa is back in its eighth year of playing their part while keeping safe, even in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic. Play Your Part is inspired by the need to promote active citizenry amongst our future leaders. The Best Drive caught up with Advocate and Play Your Part's ambassador, Aurelia Nxumalo. Aurelia’s passion for helping people stems from believing that she wouldn’t be where is or be […]
Whether your fighters are toying with your hearts or dishing out sweet nothings... Trust our tea queen Kandis Kardashian to keep you posted! The tea you didn't even know you needed… Costa – Made in Africa, for real! Costa Titch is trending and not for his music but for his ‘cultural appropriation!’ A video went viral of Costa (his real name by the way) dancing and rapping in vernac. The […]
Hit single 'Tikoloshi' has taken Mzansi by storm this year, marking as a highlight of the Amapiano culture. The single has reached over 7 million streams across all digital platforms and topped radio charts, with YFM being amongst the top stations to playlist the song on heavy rotation. Tikoloshi speaks on the different lives between the working class and those in the entertainment business, who wake up to "hustle […]
