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Weekly Wrap Up

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01 March 2024
Welcome to your weekly upload of the latest in local music and popular culture.
Weekly Wrap Up

From Tyla’s epic Gap campaign, to the release of Karyendasol’s soulful house EP, and plugging in to tech talk on Youth Filtered, here are all the moments that had us screaming OMG this week in music and pop culture entertainment:

Da L.E.S Drops Visuals for SOLO

Da L.E.S returns with a music video for his single ‘SOLO’ that features stars Manu WorldStar, Gemini Major and Navio. Although originally released in 2023, ‘SOLO’ takes its place as the 6th song on Da L.E.S’ latest album offering, ‘313’.

Will the song make it to the Channel O Top 30? You’ll have to watch and find out.

Watch The Channel O Top 30, weekdays on Channel O (DStv Channel 320).

 

DJ Tira, Heavy K and Makhadzi release new single

DJ Tira and Heavy K collaborated with Makhadzi, Zee Nxumalo and Afro Brothers on their new single, ‘Inkululeko’. Inspired by the events of 16 June, 1976, the song tells the story of the struggles of the everyday South African, urging them to get ready to vote.

Catch the new release on Crispy Fresh, weekdays at 17:30.

 

Tyla scores Gap Campaign

Global fashion house, Gap has picked Tyla to lead its new campaign, marking a celebration of self-expression and individuality through fashion, music, and dance.

The Grammy winning singer appears in her first-ever fashion campaign for the brand’s Spring 2024 collection.

 

Watch of the Week

We tuned into our favourite shows this week: from decoding the tech world in Youth Unfiltered, to getting a glimpse into the music of Hip Hop’s rap princess, Gigi LaMayne on Deconstructed.

Catch Youth Unfiltered, Fridays at 13:00 on the Channel O Facebook page; and be sure to tune in to Deconstructed, Thursdays at 17:00.

 

Sino Msolo premieres Uzungandishiyi visuals

Sino Msolo depicts a romantic love tale in the new visuals for his single ‘Uzungadishiyi’ featuring Kelvin Momo. The captivating, vibrant music video is a pleasing watch, capturing Sino Msolo on a date with his significant other, co-star, Jocelyn Mo.

Keep an eye out for the official music video for ‘Uzungadishiyi’ on Top Ten – Best of Crispy Fresh, weekdays on Channel O.

 

Karyendasoul releases a collab Ep titled B27

Afrohouse visionary, Karyendasoul, has released a collab EP titled B27. With a skillful understanding of sonic and musical sophistication, we’re excited to plug into his latest musical offering.

 

This month promises to be a month of the best in music and entertainment, and Channel O promises to be your plug into the pulse of music culture.

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