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BANDS
KUJENGA
Kujenga is a 5-piece South-African Jazz band from Cape Town. They have performed at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival and were nominated in the best jazz album category at the 2024 SAMA (South-African Music Awards) for their debut studio album titled "In The Wake" released in the same year.
WEST COAST WOLVES
West Coast Wolves is a 5-piece South African indie-folk band based in Cape Town. They made a name for themselves in 2017 with the release of their debut single titled "Uncle Tin". Since then, they have released their debut album in 2024 titled "Don't Forget to Howl" which was nominated for "Best Alternative Album" at the 2024 South African Music Awards.
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MUSICIANS
SIPHO THE GIFT
Sipho Languza also known as "Sipho The Gift" is a South African Alternative Hip-Hop artist and producer from Kimberly. His musical journey began in 2015 , leading to collaborations with Maglera Doe Boy, Mark Akol, Yolophonik, Kay Faith, Redbull Studios and more.
KHIWE G
Malakhiwe Grootboom, also known as Khiwe G is a South-African afro-soul singer from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. Her first single titled "Sohlale Sibambene"was released in 2021. Since then, she has relocated to Cape Town to pursue her career in music and to further her studies.
LEE SOULAE
Lee Soulae is a South African singer and songwriter from the Free State province. Her sultry voice and jazz guitar melodies, she has captivated a local audience both on and off stage.
KELSEY LE ROUX
Kelsey Le Roux is a South African film score composer. She completed her Masters in Film Scoring at the Film Scoring Academy of Europe in Bulgaria and returned to South-Africa as a resident composer at Stellenbosch University. Her music has been in films from the UK, USA and South Africa. Some of her credits include Kind (Mnet 2023), Still Life (2024), Logaire (2022) and The Irish Civil War.
SE'VON
Jamahl Wemberley, also known as Se'Von is an American songwriter, composer, producer and voice over actor from Detroit, Michigan. As a performer, he has toured all over the USA with Rakim, Nas, The Lox and has had his music placed in many productions on major networks and commercials. As a voice over actor, his voice has been used by Adidas, Google, Vicis and the Sacramento Kings.
KR8T
Bruchin Noeka, also known as KR8T is a music producer who grew up in a small town in the Eastern Cape where he experienced a lot of Hip-Hop culture. He eventually took on an alternative production style after becoming inspired by 5FM's late night shows where the likes of Stromae, Black Coffee and Mujava were played.
YUNG BEATHOVEN
Yung Beathoven is a virtual producer and songwriter from Cape Town. Emerging in 2019, Beathoven's productions have received over 1 million streams across all platforms! Combining alt rock, LoFi and Hip-Hop has gotten the producer on 5FM's #1 for 5 consecutive weeks.
STEEZY STYLISH
Kgolofelo Boshielo, also known as Steezy Stylish, is a South African Kwaito and Hip-Hop artist from Ekurhuleni (Johannesburg). His love for Hip-Hop began at the age if 13 after discovering the New York Hip-Hop scene. He was part of a group called Red Antz that went on to win YFM's Sprite Rap Activity Jam. He has also performed at Back To The City. His first body of work titled "Live from the East Side" was released in 2018 and is a combination of Kwaito and Hip-Hop.
SAINT CIELO
Saint Cielo is a South African Hip-Hop artist, producer, songwriter and audio engineer from Pretoria. His production career began in 2013 and has led him to working with Loatinover Pounds Colin Raps, Trophy, Trtl and Sandy Murks. Hype Magazine added him to their curated playlists in 2022, garnering the industry exposure which. has since launched his career.
PILZY LEE
Pilzy Lee is one of South Africa's most pivotal Hip-Hop pioneers who began DJ-ing and producing in the early 2000's. She was the first female producer to be featured in Hype Magazine where she also curated her own session (#46). She also studied at Fuse Academy under the mentorship of DJ Zinhle , DJ Clone and Zan-D. She has shared stages with Ben Sharpa, DJ Dimplez and many more. She is most known for her alternative Hip-Hop beat tapes.
SHABZI MADALLION
Shabzi Madallion is a South African rapper who was featured on season 1 of Vuzu The Hustle in 2017 with Khuli Chana, Stogie T and AKA as judges. He is a also 5FM radio presenter and a qualified audio engineer. In addition to releasing his sophomore album titled "The Long Game", he has collaborated with many local artists and has had his music licensed by Netflix in the past.
JASON NKANGA
Jason Nkanga is a British-Nigerian Hip-Hop artist from Lewisham. His career has seen him on the Tommy Hilfiger "Pass the Mic" contest and one full body of work. He has also collaborated with Mick Jenkins on a single titled "Moves" which was on his debut album "Redemption" released in 2019.
MONALISA
Nhlanhla Monalisa Dyani is a South African contemporary soul singer and songwriter. He sings in IsiZulu and draws inspiration from his faith, culture and everyday experiences. His career began in 2019 after the release of his debut single and has since led him to collaborating with Khanyisa Jaceni and having his music licensed on The Wife (season 3) on Showmax.
SPARTZ
Spartz Motlhamme, also known as Spartz is a South African Neo-Soul musician fromAlexandra (Gauteng). She has released various bodies of work which had led her to collaborating with Kabza de Small, Themba Ngubane, Bonginkosi Maggz and 013 Choppa. She is inspired by her spirituality, love, growth everyday events and the challenges of youth.
LEBO T
Lebohang Tsoari, also known as Lebo T is a South African Motswako rapper, dancer, actress and filmmaker from the West Rand (Johannesburg). Her career began in 2009 after a Jam Alley appearance and followed that by joining a Hip-Hop duo called "Lyrical Swag" which appeared on SA's. Got Talent, where they made it to the top 18. Since pursuing her solo career in 2014, she has released some music videos and has gotten some radio airplay.
BVSE
Okuhle Ntshona, also known as Bvse (pronounced Base) is a South African Hip-Hop artist from Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape. Raised in Bhisho, he relocated to Cape town to pursue his career in music. He regularly raps in IsiXhosa and uses his ancestral and spiritual connection to send out messages of hope to his listeners.
CREAMDOKOTELA
Skhumbuzo Mabuza, also known as Creamdokotela is a South African Amapiano and House musician, DJ and producer from Johannesburg. Since the start of his career in 2012, he has released various bodies of work and singles.
ALEX LAUDANI
Alex Laudani is a New York-based guitarist, composer, mixing engineer and the founder of 8th Wonder Music. His music has been licensed by Nissan, ESPN, NFL, ABC, HULU, Paramount and Amazon Prime. He also plays in a band called Night Without Cars which has been the opening act for Andy Grammer.
DANIELE COPPOLA
Daniele Coppola is an Italian composer and pianist from Naples. His compositions have been licensed in many video games such as Netherguild, Children of the Moon (Nightfall RPG) and Mushro Legends.
ANIL TUMKAYA
Anil Tumkaya is a Dutch Ne-Classical composer who holds a Bachelor of Music Technology from HKU (Hogenskool Voor de Kunsten). His music has been licensed on various European indie-films. He has also composed several albums for BMG's production library.
NIKILITHA.
Nikilitha is a South-African Hip-Hop artist from Cape Town. Her career began in high school after recording and producing her own music for Soundcloud release. The last song she released was. "A Love Letter to CPT" in 2021 before taking an early retirement from music creation in order to focus on her studies. She now holds a Bachelor in Music degree and is the founder of Kopton Music.
OPSA
OPSA is a South African performing artist and audio engineer from Bloemfontein. After discovering his love for music at the age of 10, he released his first body of work a few years later and has since found his sound by blending jazz, rap and Amapiano.
ERIK BJORN
Erik Bjorn is a Swedish composer who has written music for over 20 short films. His work has earned him awards and nominations at many European film festivals.
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MALCOLM SOUNDS
Malcolm Parker, also known as Malcolm Sounds is a music producer from New York. His career in music began as a source of personal enjoyment and became a full time career after landing over 200 placements in commercials, tv series and films throughout his career. His music has been licensed on Love & Hip-Hop, Black Ink Crew, Netflix, Hulu, HBO, NFL, MTV and CBS Sport.
ALEC FORSHAG
Alec Forshag is an American EDM composer, songwriter and freelance actor. He was also an extra on "Ford vs Ferrari".
CZAR ODRIEGO
Tiego Molatudi, also known as Czar Odriego is a South African rapper, songwriter, record producer and B.Ed graduate from the University of Limpopo. He has been featured on Hype Magazine's "Top 9 Artists who Should be on Your Radar" list in 2023 as well as their Hype sessions in July 2024's issue. He has also had his music featured on MTN's Y'ello tracks.
ASHWIN SMITH
Ashwin Smith is a South African indie-rock singer and songwriter from Cape Town. He crafts his sound with a rage of influences from various genres and frequently collaborates with local producers and musicians. His single "On my mind" made it to #25 on YFM's top 40 chart and his single "Queen's Beach" also charted on YFM's Nights Pop Chart in the top 5.
NAVYKIDKID
Wandile Gumede, also known as Navykidkid is a South African musician and audio engineer from Kwanongoma in KwaZulu Natal. His musical journey began at the age of 14 and since then, he has released several bodies of work, music videos and collaborative singles with local musicians.
BLAQ TRONIC
Amukelani Maluleke, also known as Blaq Tronic is a South African house DJ and producer from Giyani, Limpopo. His production career began in 2008 and since then, he has released multiple bodies of work with his most successful single being "No Inhibitions" which got over 50k streams. His music has been remixed by international DJ's and has also been playlisted on various Spotify editorials.
QULEE
Qulee is a South African R&B singer and songwriter. Her career began with the release of her debut single titled "Soldier of Love" in 2020.
LETZ WURK BEATS
Letz Wurk Beats, also known as Emmanuel Pernier is a Haitian beat maker and composer from Port o Prince. His family's background in music led him to it which has led to his successful music licensing career. His compositions have been on Jersey Shore, BET, VH1 and TMZ.
GERARD
Gerard is an American composer and producer from Long Beach, California who specialises in contemporary urban and Hip-Hop music. His music has previously been placed on Black Ink Crew LA, ESPN, ESPN, Jersey Shore Family Vacation, Keeping up with the Kardashians, Power Book IV and many more.
TINO MAWUNGANIDZE
Tino Mawunganidze is a Zimbabwean film composer and multi-instrumentalist musician. As a performer, he has shared stages with Hope Masike, Ishan, Tamy Moyo and Masa Caroline.
DAFRO
Prince Madumetja Maake, also known as Dafro is a South African gospel-house music producer, DJ and performing artist from Limpopo. Since the beginning of his career in 2015, he has collaborated with Sun El Musician and Simmy. He hopes to use his music to spread messages of hope, inspiration and resilience to listeners around the world.
ALISHA ROSA
Alisha Rosa is a South African songwriter, singer and model from Johannesburg. She has collaborated with local producers and musicians and is currently working on her debut studio album.
PC PARADOX
PC Paradoxz is a multi-genre producer, songwriter and composer based in Durban. His career began in high school, where he was a beatmaker and drummer. He studied at UKZN and started uploading "type beats" on YouTube which eventually led to his collaboration with amapiano artist BruzzoXSimz.
LULO
Luxolo Mnini, also known as Lulo is a South African House DJ and music producer from Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape. His career began as a DJ which led to his relocation to Johannesburg. Since then, he has been the opening act to various local musicians at concerts and festivals. He has also appeared on various commercials and TV shows. Lulo is the founder of October Media Records, founded in 2015.
WUN EYE BEATS
Wun Eye is a South African music producer from Pretoria. His signature sound is a combination of Hip-Hop, R&B and Neo-Soul. He has also release music with "Stay True Beats" which is a record label that was founded by DJ Kid Fonque.
T!MBO
T!MBO is a performing artist, composer, and producer from Cape Town, South Africa, with deep roots in visual and musical art. He began singing in church at age six. A spontaneous moment in a studio session launched his career as a recording artist, blending genres with ease and emotional depth. Influenced by Kendrick Lamar and old-school soul, T!MBO thrives in alt-jazz, R&B, and hip-hop while constantly pushing creative boundaries. Beyond music, he also works in film composition and post-production sound design, with plans to venture deeper into the world of cinema.
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PHUMAPHI EKHAYA
Phumapi Ekhaya, is a South African Music Producer, Film Scorer, and Mixing & Mastering Engineer from Kempton Park (Gauteng). His music has been shazamed over 24 000 times for its blend of techno and deep house.
JEAN'S HILL
Henry Cloete, also known as Jean's Hill, is a dynamic family man working in film with a budding music career. His release of "The Kelp Diaries" came from his inspiration of the smell of kelp . The indie-rock EP was released in 2023.
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