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1 week ago | 
medium.com | Milliswa Vilane
iYA feels deeply — and she’s blatantly loud about it. Her presence carries the kind of depth that doesn’t just skim the surface, but dives beyond the sea and beneath the earth’s core. It demands to be felt. And last night, at the listening session for her debut album I Feel Deeply, we felt it. Every note, every word, every silence.
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1 month ago | 
hiphopafrica.net | Milliswa Vilane
Hip-hop artist and lyrical truth-teller Oriiginelle just released her latest single, “Nguwe”, featuring South African rap heavyweight Jay Jody. Produced by the genre-defying sound architect thatsnotverynice, the single offers a magnetic blend of vulnerability, sensuality, and sonic innovation. “Nguwe,” meaning ‘It’s You’ in siSwati, is a hypnotic ode to desire, deep connection, and Black love—wrapped in a beat that blurs the lines between R&B, trap, and alternative hip-hop.
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2 months ago | 
medium.com | Milliswa Vilane
Nina Simone once said “Did you know that the human voice is the only pure instrument? That it has notes no other instrument has? It’s like being between the keys of a piano. The notes are there, you can sing them, but they can’t be found on any instrument. That’s like me. I live in between this. I live in both worlds, the black and white world.” Although Nina Simone was speaking on racial prejudice and navigating the world as a black woman.For me, this quote represents more than that.
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Mar 19, 2025 | 
hiphopafrica.net | Milliswa Vilane
By now, if you’re not Qwelling it on the highest level, you’re certainly living under a rock and entirely out of touch with reality. Founded in 2023 in the heart of Braamfontein, The Qwellers are one of the most electrifying hip hop collectives in South Africa consisting of Hip Hop Artists and producers, are reshaping the culture in South Africa.
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Mar 19, 2025 | 
hiphopafrica.net | Milliswa Vilane
In September 2024, Loatinover Pounds unveiled his debut masterpiece, Pray 4 Pitori, a body of work that quickly became a cultural cornerstone, celebrated by many as the hip-hop album of the year. The project resonated deeply with South African rap enthusiasts, its pulse echoing through the streets and digital avenues alike. Yet, even as Pray 4 Pitori ascended to near-mythical status among fans, the official accolades told a different story.
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Mar 10, 2025 | 
hiphopafrica.net | Milliswa Vilane
On the 8th of March 2025, the city of Mbabane played host to an exclusive listening session for Bear With Me—the highly anticipated mixtape by Eswatini rapper and producer GRIXXLY. This release marks a significant moment for the artist, whose last project, As the Fruits Ripen, graced our ears in 2021. The mixtape’s title, a clever play on his name inspired by grizzly bears, hinted at a blend of strength and introspection that would soon unravel.
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Feb 17, 2025 | 
hiphopafrica.net | Milliswa Vilane
In July 2024, Lyrikal Busta dropped his single Bavumile, a song that would become a manifestation of wins for many of us. Bavumile is a song about achieving your dreams even in the midst of naysayers and detractors trying to lead you astray . This is an experience we all have had. Since its release, Bavumile has garnered over 7 700 streams on YouTube and over 6 100 streams on Spotify. On Thursday, 13th February, the music video for Bavumile debuted, bringing the song’s message vividly to life.
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Feb 14, 2025 | 
hiphopafrica.net | Milliswa Vilane
Love is a language that Lowfeye truly understands. Today, on Valentine’s Day, he has gifted fans the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat: a soul-soaked Afro serenade titled “Gijima” produced by GVNT and 5TWZN KEYS. This treat is proof once again that his flair for Afro soul is incredibly effortless.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
hiphopafrica.net | Milliswa Vilane
I was 15 years old when Cassper Nyovest dropped Gusheshe, one of his 2014 hits that made everyone, including myself, take notice of this rising star. Watching Channel O and MTV Base just to catch the song playing was the highlight of my day back then. And Okmalumkoolkat’s verse? I knew it word for word. Gusheshe resonated with us all: relatable, brilliantly written by both artists, and culturally iconic.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
hiphopafrica.net | Milliswa Vilane
Revenge Club Records is at it again. And this time it’s none other than Jay Jody opening up their 2025 season with a new single Black Cards featuring Marcus Harvey. Released on 31 January 2025, Black Cards is a smooth and melodic braggadocious earworm that epitomizes ambition and unapologetic confidence. In the financial world, a black card is one of the most exclusive symbols of wealth and status, often linked to unlimited spending power and luxurious privileges.
