Yolophonik: Building a legacy beyond the production credits
Yolophonik šø: Pro Art Films (via Yolophonikās Facebook). For years, Yolophonik has been one of those names music lovers may...
Interviews
Inside the AmaGroove Residency bringing 13 artists together
With a new cohort set to arrive from 22ā29 March atĀ the Kromdraai Impact & Co-Creativity Hub, the AmaGroove Residency continues...
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...
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...
Not just a āFemale Rapperā, Firdy on breaking labels in South African hip-hop
She is Forever Ready, artist, Firdy. Photo: Instagram by @joshua_marena As Womenās Month draws to a close, Bars ān Rhymes...
Taded’s journey of hustle, hip-hop, and empowerment
"Listening to my first project and the music Iām making now, thereās been quite a transformation. Iām more comfortable letting...
Leverage’s Ithemba Lamavukane unfolds the dreams and nightmares of the urban nguni
With the release of their latest album, Ithemba Lamavukane: Dreams and Nightmares of the Urban Nguni Foretold, twin duo Leverage...
āTrust no oneāKe Manong!ā – BlackAce reveals the truth behind his āBelly of the Beastā trilogy
From a 10-year-old boy imitating his favourite artists to a seasoned musician navigating the concrete jungle of Johannesburg, BlackAceās journey...
Legendary OG celebrates 15 years in the industry with a new mixtape ā Grab Da Mic Rap Your Hood
Legendary OG is not just a name, itās a brand. With 15 years in the game, this artist has seen...
Fearless and unstoppable – Pepsurah’s rise in hip-hop
Fundiswa Khumalo, known to her fans as Pepsurah, is a hip-hop artist from the township of Mpumelelo in Pietermaritzburg, KZN....
