What is a Song?
A song is a musical composition intended to be performed by the human voice. This is often done at distinct and fixed pitches using patterns of sound and silence. Songs contain various forms, such as those including the repetition and variation of sections.
Top Songs In South Africa
South African popular music might be having the best years it has had in recent history. Carrying on from the momentum gained during the pandemic and its lockdown/travel restrictions, 2022 has been one of the years artists get to eat the fruits of their hard labor.
Contemporary artists are touring, performing at the biggest global stages amongst the best the world has to offer.
From the Grammys and Coachella to Ibiza and Afronation, everyone is outside and is putting out their best music while at it. South African music is part of the global African music conversation and the artists are doing their best to export the music.
9umba, TOSS & Mdoovar ‘uMlando’ ft. Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna & Slade
This month, Venom and Shishiliza unleashed the follow-up to their star-studded first single “Sho Boy.” Their latest, “Sondela,” is yet another fiery collaboration from the duo and a love song that dropped just in time for Valentine’s Day.
The Yumbs-produced track features mesmerizing vocals from Blxckie, Raspy, Tshego, and the late rap icon and visionary Riky Rick.
DBN Gogo, TNK MusiQ, DJ Stopper ‘Bells’ ft. Eltonk SA
DBN Gogo continued her hot streak by teaming up with emerging talent in TNK MusiQ, Eltonk SA, and DJ Stopper for “Bells.”
With a proven impeccable ear for bangers, Gogo has a knack for providing a platform for emerging talents, and “Bells” showcases the DJ’s prowess.
Daliwonga ‘Abo Mvelo’ ft. Mellow & Sleazy and M.J
New Money Gang Records artist Daliwonga connects with M.J. and producer duo Mellow & Sleazy on his latest hit “Abo Mvelo.
” The song went viral before its official release, which prompted its name change and subsequent drop. As a result, the infectious song shot to the top of the charts within a few hours of release.
Uncle Waffles and Tony Duardo ‘Tanzania’ feat. Sino Msolo & Boibizza
DJ and viral internet sensation Uncle Waffles released her highly-anticipated debut single “Tanzania.
” For the past few months, Waffles has been a constant topic on social media and she has capitalized on the hype by putting out her own music, packaging it on the EP Red Dragon.
Pabi Cooper, Focalistic and Ch’cco ‘Banyana Ke Bafana’ ft. LuuDadeeja & Nobantu Vilakazi
Pabi Cooper joined forces with Focalistic and Ch’cco for her heart-throbbing new single “Banyana Ke Bafana.” The thumping song is the first official release under her own label, Cooper Entertainment.
The captivating vocalist has figured out a way of making her songs trend on TikTok by teasing and/or creating dance challenges/routines for them and “Banyana Ke Bafana” has proven that, yet again.
Blxckie ‘umoya’
Breakout star Blxckie isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. In February, the versatile artist put out a 6-track R&B-tinged EP titled 4LUV, just months after his critically acclaimed debut album B4Now.
“Umoya” shares a similar sonic approach to songs like “Sika” and “Kwenzekile” where Blxckie showcases his knack for melodies, while also employing elements of Amapiano.
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Music Charts & Insights
- Jimmy Maradona, Mellow & Sleazy & QuayR Music. Jimmy Maradona, Mellow & Sleazy & QuayR Music.
- Jung Kook. Jung Kook.
- Sykes. Sykes.
- Myztro & Daliwonga. Myztro & Daliwonga.
- Nasty C. Nasty C.
- MÖRDA. MÖRDA.
- Quavo & Future. Quavo & Future.
- Gunna. Gunna.