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Lots of artists build careers. Only a handful build cultures.
From Rose Gold to @ROSEFEST_ , explore what @shekhinahd's career reveals about South African pop music, independence, and stewardship.
Written by @SeezyRay
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We are thrilled to introduce our latest issue, presented in partnership with Apple Music.
Gracing the cover is @Masandawana F.C defender Malibongwe Khoza, one of South African football’s most promising young talents. As part of Apple Music’s The Warm Up series, this issue goes beyond the pitch to explore the mentality, family values, and soundtrack driving his rising career. From navigating elite pressure to building a personal brand rooted in fashion and creativity, Khoza is redefining what it means to be a modern athlete.
Read the full cover story and listen to his exclusive curated playlist here: lnkd.in/dkrgV7Sy
Agency: @DNABrandSA
Brand: @AppleMusic
Cover Star: Malibongwe Khoza
Photography: Katlego Mokubyane
Editor-in-Chief: @Caron_Kganyago
Senior Associate Architect: @Monare_Matema
Senior Associate Architect: Luyanda Mhlongo
Brand Architect: Kamohelo Kitso Sebudi
Writer: @SeezyRay
Production & Styling Assistant: Amahle Sangqu
Production Assistant: Siyabonga Mzolo
Cover Design: Ron Motswaledi
Make-up: Caroline Greef
Grooming: The Mobile Barbershop
Sourcing: @therichmnisi, @BobtheStylist, @kasiflavour10 & H&M
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When you know, you know.
South African artist lordkez (@longlivelordkez) shares a lovelorn confession on ‘Wena Fela’, a striking R&B plea where love lingers like ink under skin.
This performance forms part of EMERGENT, a global program created in partnership with Levi’s® (@LEVIS), spotlighting artists shaping what’s next.
Watch the full show: colors.lnk.to/lordkez
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REVIEW: Muzi - Electric Zululand
An exploration of ancestral memory, South African sonic lineage, and the emotional architecture of rhythm through @muziou's Electric Zululand album.
Written by @SeezyRay
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“Maybe that’s how forgiveness feels.”
Yebba’s latest album, Jean, isn’t about healing. It’s about what remains after grief: Time passes. The language changes. Grief doesn’t disappear, it changes shape.
Written by @SeezyRay
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REVIEW: Stogie T – ANOMY
This isn't just an album — it’s a moral excavation. Stogie T maps disorder, ambition, and history with the precision of a philosopher-poet, and refuses easy answers.
Written by @SeezyRay
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Hats off to you on an beautifully written and intricate analysis of this masterpiece, I really enjoyed the read.
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You, Me & the 90s but with the baddest 💋
MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW!
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One year later, @marsbabymusic's Handsome Luke & The Heartbreakers emerges as a tender, searching album about love, freedom, and the cost of becoming.
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written by @SeezyRay
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Africa Is Not a Genre: The Grammys’ Listening Problem.
A look at how the @Grammys categorise African artists, from Tyla to amapiano and Afrobeats, and why recognition still falls short of real understanding.
written by @SeezyRay
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Exploring how Sho Madjozi brought Tsonga identity to the mainstream, reshaping South African pop through music, style, and cultural integrity.
Written by @SeezyRay
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REVIEW: Daniel Caesar - Son of Spergy
An intimate review of Daniel Caesar’s Son of Spergy, tracing inheritance, love, faith, masculinity, and the quiet work of becoming.
Written by @SeezyRay
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Who Gets to Evolve? The Double Standards of Reinvention:
A reflection on how fans celebrate some artists for evolving while condemning others—through the stories of Beyoncé, Post Malone, and more.
Written by @SeezyRay
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TBKS E164: The Kristi Lowe Episode
In this episode we’re exploring a debut album called “a glimpse inside my mind” by rising star #KristiLowe — an unfiltered project that digs into love, grief, healing, & self discovery that feels tender & restorative.
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