SK
About the curator - Sakhile Ka (SK) Nkambule
Sakhile nicknamed ‘SK’ is a music collector from Springs, South Africa. An avid lover of music with a music collection that he began in his first year of varsity. An Industrial Engineer by profession, Sakhile has always had a love for music and is dedicated to looking for fresh new music to add to his collection. Coming from a family of music lovers alike Sakhile grew up listening to a large variety of music ranging from House, Hip-Hop, R&B, Choir, Traditional Music, Soul and Jazz. Sakhile is currently working on creating an event where music collectors can come and play music they have found for music lovers. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram.
Lose Yourself – Roho
2 March 2021
Ephemeral is an ode to a transformative period in my life-about a summer that changed everything. The water-themed record fully allows Roho to explore his signature brand of cool, sexual and spiritual whilst revealing more layers of his vulnerability. Ephemeral works as significant introduction to those unknowing of this alt-R&B act’s work and this episode finds Roho telling us all about the inspiration behind it.
Like I Do – Jay Trigga
9 February 2021
Jay Trigga is versatile and his sound varies from Trap to Afro-Pop. In his words; “I do music as a way to channel my emotions as well as inspire and better the lives of people around me, I hope with my music I’ll be able to bring hope to the Zambian youth that anything is possible and change lives, I feel its upon me to bring joy and hope for a better day”, he aims at changing the game internationally having worked with artists from China, Nigeria, Namibia.
First in Line – Thando
18 January 2021
First in Line comes of her debut EP titled ‘A Force To Be Reckoned With’ which explores self-discovery through beautiful melodies and lyrics and touches on a love that one can only wish to experience.
Sunday – lordkez
12 January 2021
“It’s difficult to classify myself in the “typical way” people expect, I feel like with me, you will always get a musical experience, I will always put my heart into the music I make and I will always push the boundaries, I exist like that” – lordkez
Your New Girl – Y’akoto
30 November 2020
Your New Girl is a perfect introduction to the Urban Afro Playlist.
Stay Tru – Nu Edison
12 October 2020
Stay Tru is a song by hip hop artist Nu Edison. Nu Edison is a rapper and songwriter based in Johannesburg, South Africa. His musical influences include Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, & Afro Pop.
Give You All – King Lekan
22 September 2020
“Give You All” serves as King Lekan’s way of stepping out of the shadows as he is looking to establish himself as a frontline artist, songwriter, and producer. He doesn’t stray from his Nigerian roots and infuses that undeniable West African groove into the foundation of the track.
Jar–Art Bishups
8 September 2020
Though the band was founded in 2018, with a mission of speaking truth to each members’ own experiences — “bishops give out orders… they spread the gospel” — its core brotherhood dates back to Halo and Dan’s high school days.
LEAVE ME ALONE – Amaarae
24 August 2020
Her lyrical dexterity, unique voice and exceptional style has marked Amaarae as a global artist, putting her ahead of the curve and making her an artist to look forward to in the coming years.
Perfect Girl – Melo B Jones
17 August 2020
Perfect Girl is a boom-bap soul song by singer Melo B Jones. The song is from her 2017 EP titled ‘The Start’. Melo B Jones is one of the most unique voices on the Johannesburg underground scene…
Africa – Seba Kaapstad
11 August 2020
Africa is a neo-soul song by quartet called Seba Kaapstad. Seba Kaapstad is a multi-national neo-soul quartet comprised of a South African, a Swazi, and two Germans. They summon the most powerful manifestation of creativity: music that represents an idea…
PEAK – Doou$hii
4 August 2020
PEAK is a hip-hop song by South African producer and rapper DoouShii. DoouShii (pronounced: dough-shee) 21 year old South African artist born and raised in Pretoria. DoouShii does what he knows best to portray the authenticity and versatility of his city through his choice of sounds, cadences and approach to music in general…