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Author: Chioma Ugo Nwachukwu

  • De’Max reflects on resilience with Soul Amapiano single “Seasons”

    De’Max reflects on resilience with Soul Amapiano single “Seasons”

    South African artist and producer De’Max has released a new single, “Seasons,” a Soul Amapiano record that blends amapiano with Afrobeats-inspired rhythms and soulful melodies.

    According to the artist, the song is built around the idea that difficult periods are temporary, exploring themes of perseverance, faith, and personal growth. Through its lyrics and melodic approach, “Seasons” encourages listeners to remain hopeful during times of uncertainty.

    Based in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, De’Max is a South African artist and producer whose music combines amapiano, Afro-influenced rhythms, and reflective songwriting. He describes his sound as Soul Amapiano, a style that brings together dance-oriented production with emotionally driven themes.

    “Seasons” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • BODMAN releases new single “Savage”

    BODMAN releases new single “Savage”

    South African artist BODMAN has released a new single, “Savage,” featuring Teefreeze and Meeky. The track continues the artist’s catalogue of cross-border collaborations, following earlier releases including Victory and contributions to the 2021 compilation Nigerian-South African. 

    Built around Afrobeats-inspired production, “Savage” combines melodic vocals with contemporary rhythms while exploring themes of confidence, ambition, and self-belief. The collaboration with Teefreeze and Meeky adds multiple vocal perspectives to the record’s energetic delivery.

    BODMAN is a South African-based artist whose work has included collaborations with musicians from across the African continent. His releases blend Afrobeats with contemporary African pop influences and reflect his interest in cross-cultural musical exchange. 

    “Savage” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • roova explores romance on new single “Preach”

    roova explores romance on new single “Preach”

    Independent artist roova has released a new single, “Preach,” a melodic record that blends rap, R&B, and Afro-influenced production.

    According to the artist, the song centers on the chemistry between two people, pairing playful lyrics with melodic vocals over laid-back production. Drawing from contemporary rap and R&B influences, “Preach” focuses on themes of attraction and connection.

    roova is an independent artist whose music combines melodic rap with Afro-inspired sounds and contemporary R&B influences.

    “Preach” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • roova explores romance on new single “Preach”

    Independent artist roova has released a new single, “Preach,” a melodic record that blends rap, R&B, and Afro-influenced production.

    According to the artist, the song centers on the chemistry between two people, pairing playful lyrics with melodic vocals over laid-back production. Drawing from contemporary rap and R&B influences, “Preach” focuses on themes of attraction and connection.

    roova is an independent artist whose music combines melodic rap with Afro-inspired sounds and contemporary R&B influences.

    “Preach” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • OceanRyam explores attraction and emotional dynamics on “Mr. Controlla”

    OceanRyam explores attraction and emotional dynamics on “Mr. Controlla”

    Emerging artist OceanRyam has released a new single, “Mr. Controlla,” a song that blends Afro-inspired rhythms with R&B influences while placing its vocals and melodies at the center of the production.

    According to the artist, the track marks a new creative direction, with the instrumental designed to complement rather than dominate the vocal performance. Lyrically, “Mr. Controlla” explores themes of attraction, charisma, confidence, and emotional control through a storytelling approach.

    OceanRyam is an independent artist whose music combines Afrobeats and R&B influences with melodic songwriting. “Mr. Controlla” reflects her evolving sound ahead of future releases.

    “Mr. Controlla” is out now on streaming platforms.