SAFE ENERGY: The Visionary Song-dreamer of the Mzansi Sound
At least once in a musician’s life, they stand on a stage and realise they are exactly where they are supposed to be. For Lindokuhle Njabulo Hadebe — known to…
A RAPPER NAMED SHAUNIAC: Revisiting His Debut Album, Family, Friends and Foes
Of Mics and Philosophers ShauniaC, born Zamokuhle Kubheka, is a rapper from Madadeni, Newcastle, but with a mind that has travelled all 30+ Newcastles of the world. His KwaZulu Newcastle,…
A RAPPER NAMED SHAUNIAC: 15 Questions For The Madadeni Wordsmith.
Sawubona. I got to catch with ubhuti Zamokuhle Kubheka, a.k.a ShauniaC. We talked Rap, Newcastle Hip Hop and his debut album, Family, Friends and Foes. What emerged was a portrait…
HOLA KAU: A Tribute To The Street Sound Of Zola, Soweto
Sawubona. As a kid when watching television, I used to think it was impossible to be so deep in thought, that you fill a cup with tea until it overflows.…
BOPHA BLACKMAN AFM: The Rapper And Drummer Straight Outta Zola
The Man Behind The Mic and Drum In the heart of Zola, Soweto, a voice is reshaping the sound of township storytelling. Bopha Blackman AFM is not just another rapper…
THE TRILL IS GINGER: One Year Anniversary Of His “Because I Said So” Album
ARTIST: Ginger Trill Sawubona. From Clipse making a heavy comeback after 26 years, to Ginger Trill dropping an album we didn’t even know we were waiting for -2025 was a…
THE URBAN EXCHANGE: Celebrating 10 Years Of Creative Evolution
What Is The Urban Exchange? The Urban Exchange is a pioneering Hip Hop cultural platform based in Gqeberha. For the last decade, the Exchange has been showcasing how Eastern Cape…
Izithunywa Zohlanga: The Messengers Return With “Umqul’uvuliwe”
The Messengers Sawubona. Some hip hop is made for those living on the earth, some is made for those living above it, but time and time again, we come across…
KWANTU ALBUM RECORDING: Day 3 of 3
Photoshoot and Goodbyes 22 February 2025, Saturday The day was set for a photoshoot, and the weather was friendly enough for the course. We all met infront of Kwantu Village,…
KWANTU ALBUM RECORDING: Day 2 of 3
Vocal Recordings and Artist Interviews 21 February 2025, Friday The second day, the team was focusing on recording vocals only. The absence of instruments brought out that distinct texture of…