Temperatures may be cooling down as we enter the autumn season, but music across the globe is only heating up.
It’s been another great week in music, and we’re excited to share this week’s highlights with you.
Songs of the week
First, let’s get into the bops that kept us going this week:
• The Big Hash – Heartbreak Hotel
• Usimamane – Cheque
• Bea - Baddie ya Pirara
• Asaratiii - Midnightingotham Ep
• Nasty C - Ivyson Pack
• Nomfundo Moh - uMusa
• Mawhoo - The Sound Of Magic
• Kyotic - Shona Phantsi
• Touchline - Say it yourself
Thandiswa Mazwai takes NPR Tiny Desk
Thandiswa Mazwai’s eagerly anticipated performance for NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series has finally been unveiled, offering a captivating glimpse into the world of one of South Africa’s most revered musical talents.
The iconic songstress graced the intimate setting with her soul-stirring melodies, starting the set with “Nizalwa Ngobani?” dedicating it the song to the “beautiful and ever-resilient people of South Africa.” The song, translated as “Do you know where you come from?” is a heartfelt homage to the resilient people of South Africa, and Mazwai took a moment to express her profound gratitude to her supporters across the world.
Focalistic previews new song titled “Ke Bo Mang?”
This week, the king of Ga-Rankuwa took to Instagram to preview his new song titled “Ke Bo Mang?”. With an easy 2-step over synths and a humming bassline, Focalistic got the comments buzzing asking the track’s release date.
Await the track release and visuals on Crispy Fresh, weekdays at 17:30.
Touchline lands on Deconstructed
Touchline hits the Deconstructed stage, dropping bars and delivering a thought-provoking lyrical performance over laidback, nostalgic instrumentals. Ahead of the release of his introspective single “Say It To Yourself”, we are excited to see what Touchline has in store for us in 2024.
Watch Deconstructed, Thursdays at 17:00.
Davido hops on to "Tshwala Bam" Remix
Nigerian superstar, Davido, is featured on the “Tshwala Bam” remix. A video of the star grooving to the preview of the amapiano song remix was shared on social media – leaving mixed reviews in the comments section. While we wait in anticipation for the release date to groove to this tune, one thing we can confirm for certain is that: afrobeats sensation Davido has range!
Loatinover Pounds drops 4am visuals
Setting the scene in a field full of flowers, Loatinover Pounds’ 4am is a new age soundscape to fall in love. Loatinover Pounds takes a deep dive into matters of the heart with his new single “4am” featuring Blxckie.
Flaunting versatility in tone, sound and visual effects the 4am music video is a musical treat.
Keep up with the latest videos in music with The Channel O Top 30, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00.
J Molly drops visuals for “Hardest Up”
J Molley has returned from his music hiatus with a searing new joint titled ‘Hardest Up’ featuring DjSkidrow. The song is accompanied with monochromatic visuals. In “Hardest Up”, J Molley delivers a boastful, rapid fire lyrical performance and flaunts his signature sing-songy sound over the hard-hitting beat.
SuperCulture
Presented by remarkable South Africa Film and Television Award-winning presenter Tshego Koke and seasoned radio broadcaster, MC and voice-over artist Dimpho Mokgotho, ‘SuperCulture’ journeys through trends in music, fashion and culture – plugging you to the latest in entertainment news.
Watch SuperCulture, Fridays at 7pm.
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