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DJ Edu's Monday Mash-up Mix (Listen+Download)

Tracklisting: Sheema-Nampenda Vs Vybz Kartel-Party Me Say Vs Beenie Man-Me & You (Nuh Care) Vs Serani-Don’t Go Away Ice Prince-Juju Vs Drake-Find Your Love  Jua Cali-Bidii Yangu Vs Busta Rhymes-I Love My B**** Shimpazi-Kampeni (Nanga Why) ft P Jay Vs Lalah Hathaway-If You Want To Victoria Kimani-Ayaya (Stronga) Vs Missy Elliott-One Minute Man ft Ludacris  Madtraxx-Kamaress Vs Rahsaan Patterson-6 AM Vs Seanizzle-Summer Fling Riddim  Brymo-Good Morning Vs Avril Lavigne-Smile Ofori [...]

 

 
 
 

South Africa's DJ Zinhle on rocking Miami and the fabulousness of female DJs

South Africa’s first lady of house music, Zinhle Jiyane, known behind the decks as DJ Zinhle, talks AfriPOP! on breaking through the ‘female DJ box’ and rocking the world’s good time capital, Miami. Signed to South Africa’s premier dance music label Kalawa Jazzmee, her set in Miami has lead to an international record deal. Your track, ‘My Name Is’ rocked Miami. What did that feel like? Did you produce the [...]

 

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DJ Soulo Starr by Jamal Nxedlana
 

Event Recap: Throwdown by AfriPOP! (Photos)

We jammed at Throwdown by AfriPOP! this weekend. The monthly gig is becoming a staple for anyone looking for music beyond the playlists of commercial radio stations. Underground and going places MC Choc headlined the event in downtown Johannesburg. On the decks were the lovely DJ Soulo Starr and DJ Party Time. You might know Party Time as one of half of the Dirty Paraffin duo. Download DJ Party Time’s [...]

 

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We Love You Mama: 7 Songs for African Mothers

One thing’s for sure, no matter which corner of the world you’re in this weekend, you’re celebrating the most amazing woman you know, your mother. Here’s how African artists celebrate their mothers: Brenda Fassie: “Mama” South African singer Brenda Fassie (RIP) offers a sweet tribute to mothers Prince Nico: “Sweet Mother” One of the most celebrated (and remade) songs out of Nigeria, “Sweet Mother” celebrates the strength and courage of [...]

 

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Joburg Event: Throwdown by AfriPOP! + Exclusive Mix by DJ Party Time (Dirty Paraffin)

Music acts who dare to break the mold are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Spoek Mathambo’s Father Creeper album released by Seattle based Sub-Pop Records and Sony Africa was a neon sign that the world is ready to hear what urban South Africa has to offer. It’s so rare to hear the electro-kwaito-can’t-box-it-it-so-awesome beats that are propelling the likes of Mathambo and Dirty Paraffin to global recognition. Well, it [...]

 

 
 
 

Watch Tabi Bonney's New Video 'Castle on A Cloud' featuring Terri Walker

‘The Endless Summer’, is out free to download on May 17th, until his for-real and for-sale album comes out later. Ski Beatz handles the production. This song features UK soul singer Terri Walker’s vocals.

 

 
 
 

Watch South African House Music Band Mi Casa's New Video 'La Vida'

South African house music darlings MiCasa charm their way through Brazil as lego characters in this brand new animated video.

 

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Young, Fresh and Noir: Iamwaves on Creating His Own Music Genre+New Video 'Till We Ghosts'

In a parallel life, Spoek Mathambo might have been the vocalist for Popskarr, an electro-pop outfit he conceptualised with Terrence Pearce. But he had no time to be a part of as he was leaving his then Cape Town home to take root in Johannesburg before taking over the world. Instead he roped in a then teenage Yannick Ilunga whom he’d met during his Sweat X days to fill in. [...]

 

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DJ Edu's Monday Mash-Up Mix (Listen+Download)

DJ Edu sits in for Trevor Nelson with an Afrobeats special on BBC 1Xtra, featuring D’Banj co-hosting the second hour and a session featuring Ice Prince and a host of UK MCs. It’s the kick-off for an all afrobeats day on the UK’s number one radio station for Black music. Consider this a taster. Tracklist: Chub Rock-Treat Me Right Vs Justin Timberlake-Lovestoned Vs K’naan-Abc’s  Childish Gambino-Heartbeat Vs Wande Coal-Kiss Your [...]

 

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[Photos] Keri Hilson Travels to Mozambique

R&B songstress Keri Hilson recently visited Kanimambo, Mozambique, and kept a photo diary of her travels, via Twitter. “SoOoo glad to be back on African soil. I love it here!” she tweeted last week. Click through for a look at what looked like a great trip for Keri.