8 South African Albums & EPs to Stream While Staying Home

8 South African Albums & EPs to Stream While Staying Home

J Smash “Hold on Me” (featuring KLY, Jay Claude & Ka$hcpt)

<iframe allow=”autoplay *; encrypted-media *;” frameborder=”0″ height=”150″ style=”width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;” sandbox=”allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation” src=”https://embed.music.apple.com/za/album/hold-on-me-feat-kly-jay-claude-ka%24hcpt/1502464911?i=1502464922″></iframe><p>The first single from J Smash’s upcoming <em>Monumental</em> EP is a R&amp;B tune that is weaved together by the vocals of KLY, Jay Claude and Ka$hcpt).<span></span><br></p>

​2pm DJs “Do It Better” (featuring) (featuring Emtee, Gigi Lamayne, Zaddy Swag, Touchline)

<iframe allow=”autoplay *; encrypted-media *;” frameborder=”0″ height=”150″ style=”width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;” sandbox=”allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation” src=”https://embed.music.apple.com/za/album/do-it-better-feat-emtee-gigi-lamayne-zaddy-swag-touchline/1502557420?i=1502557429″></iframe><p><strong>2pm DJ</strong>s curated a solid lineup of rappers to devour a trap instrumental with potent verses. <br></p>

​Costa Titch “Thembi” (featuring Boity)

<iframe src=”https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/3NcZN7kVx0gWQjkarK0KX9″ width=”300″ height=”380″ frameborder=”0″ allowtransparency=”true” allow=”encrypted-media”></iframe><p>In his latest single “Thembi,” Costa Titch reminds his doubters they had no faith in him, but the joke is now on them. The song comes with yet another strong verse from Boity. <br></p>

​Simphiwe Dana “Uzokhala”

<iframe src=”https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/0zGWV2bbN3r75i5jPxHEFu” width=”300″ height=”380″ frameborder=”0″ allowtransparency=”true” allow=”encrypted-media”></iframe><p>The second song to be released from <em>Bamako</em>, Simphiwe Dana’s upcoming album is “Uzokhala.” The song’s Malian flavor is owed to production by Salif Keita. <br></p>

​Shabaka and The Ancestors “You’ve Been Called”

<iframe src=”https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/2a3VdOamL34bUmgfOIae4A” width=”300″ height=”380″ frameborder=”0″ allowtransparency=”true” allow=”encrypted-media”></iframe><p><span>It could have been any song from Shabaka and The Ancestors’ latest album “You’ve Been Called.” Our choice is the second song in the project “You’ve Been Called.” Vocalist Siya Mthembu’s wide voice is enveloped by tinkling keys and an anomalous bassline. </span><br></p>

​DJ Zinhle x Dr Duda (featuring Lucille Slade) “Go!”

<iframe src=”https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/4GKyWaIDeBMlXgFTUcpFwi” width=”300″ height=”380″ frameborder=”0″ allowtransparency=”true” allow=”encrypted-media”></iframe><p>DJ Zinhle and Dr Duda enlist the unique vocal skills of Lucille Slade on their single “Go!,” a colorful vocal house tune that might become an anthem in the near future. <br></p>

​The Big Hash “Again”

<iframe allow=”autoplay *; encrypted-media *;” frameborder=”0″ height=”150″ style=”width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;” sandbox=”allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation” src=”https://embed.music.apple.com/za/album/again/1503476180?i=1503476181″></iframe><p>The Big Hash croons over a thumping bassline and whizzing pads about a person in his life who he has some business to settle with. The Big Hash is in his feelings lately, as his last release was equally somber and R&amp;B-leaning. <br></p>

​PatricKxxLee “Hi, I’m a Loner”

<iframe allow=”autoplay *; encrypted-media *;” frameborder=”0″ height=”150″ style=”width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;” sandbox=”allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation” src=”https://embed.music.apple.com/us/album/hi-im-a-loner/1503409261?i=1503409262″></iframe><p>PatricKxxLee shared a triumphant declaration of being a loner—a perfect personality type in the times of lockdowns and social distancing stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic the world is currently battling. <br></p>

​Buli “Summer Nights”

<iframe src=”https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/4Ol78ZVE13bU0zIMzBKUp6″ width=”300″ height=”380″ frameborder=”0″ allowtransparency=”true” allow=”encrypted-media”></iframe><p>”Sumer Nights,” the latest song from Buli’s upcoming album <em>Blue</em> lives up to its name—a breeze of pads travels behind bright keys that are reminiscent of the liveliness of the summer.<br></p>

​Loki (featuring K.O.) “Section”

<iframe allow=”autoplay *; encrypted-media *;” frameborder=”0″ height=”150″ style=”width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;” sandbox=”allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation” src=”https://embed.music.apple.com/us/album/section-feat-k-o/1502703371?i=1502703372″></iframe><p>Skhandaworld signee Loki gets assistance from his boss K.O in his latest single “Section.” The young rapper carries the torch for modern kasi rap. <br></p>

King Monada “Ex Ya Drama”

<iframe allow=”autoplay *; encrypted-media *;” frameborder=”0″ height=”150″ style=”width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;” sandbox=”allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation” src=”https://embed.music.apple.com/ie/album/ex-ya-drama-feat-tshego/1504082963?i=1504083186″></iframe><p><span>The title track from King Monada’s new album Ex Ya Drama sees the Limpopo producer interpret amapiano while adding his trademark touch alongside Tshego who’s fast becoming one of his favorite collaborators.</span><span>​</span><br></p>

​F-Eezy “Sab’ iGoli”

<iframe allow=”autoplay *; encrypted-media *;” frameborder=”0″ height=”150″ style=”width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;” sandbox=”allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation” src=”https://embed.music.apple.com/us/album/sabigoli/1501965172?i=1501965176″></iframe><p>One of South African hip-hop’s most respected storytellers takes his listener through the grimy streets of Joburg where you have to constantly watch yourself. <br></p>

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