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Samthing Soweto thanks fans with ‘Deda’ release and exciting new album announcement
Samthing Soweto returns with his long-awaited single expressing gratitude to fans while navigating personal challenges and preparing for his upcoming album.
Samthing Soweto ends the wait: ‘Deda’ release date announced after two long years
After two years of anticipation, Samthing Soweto reveals the release date for his new single ‘Deda’, addressing fans on TikTok and sharing insights into the song's themes.
Blackstreet brings 90s R&B magic to Pretoria, shares love for SA music, and promises fans a dynamic night
When asked about South African artists they’re currently enjoying, Chauncey Black shared that he’s a fan of amapiano star Tyla, describing her as ‘dope’.
Samthing Soweto, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Donald to perform at Blackstreet concert
Blackstreet were meant to perform in three cities in South Africa but they will only do one show.
Neo Makwa calls out Nota Baloyi for being ‘shady’
Although credited as one of the producers on the 2016 hit, Makwa also revealed he has not been paid for his work.
Former YoTV star Itumeleng Bokaba paid 59 cents for vocals on Kwesta’s ‘Mayibabo’
She responded by sharing that she fought for recognition by asking SAMRO (South African Music Rights Organisation) to credit her, but only received 59 cents in revenue.
Aymos celebrates his success with new album 'Impilo'
Multi-award-winning singer, Aymos, the voice behind some of South Africa's biggest hits, continues to solidifying his place as a standout artist.
‘Amalanga Awafani’ makes an impressive debut after music credits controversy
The dispute around the song “Amalanga Awafani” by Mas Musiq and Lawd Weezy, which features TO Starquality and DJ Maphorisa, appears to have influenced the song’s debut, pushing it up on the music charts.
Maphorisa unconsciously admits Samthing Soweto owns ‘Isiphithiphithi’ rights
The DJ insisted he paid Samthing Soweto amid exploitation allegations for all parties involved to have an equal percentage of Amantombazane and Emcimbini singles.
DJ Maphorisa admits that Samthing Soweto paid for his master rights
Netizens have concluded that Samthing Soweto has won the twar.
Samthing Soweto now under fire as fans slam his double standards
Samthing Soweto’s integrity under fire after he admitted to lying about DJ Maphorisa’s involvement in his album, leaving fans wondering what to believe
Samthing Soweto releases files over beef with DJ Maphorisa
Spilling more tea, Samthing Soweto revealed he did not sign any contract with Maphorisa, adding he paid the DJ for his masters.
X users react as MacG backs DJ Maphorisa on his feud with Samthing Soweto
On a recent episode of podcast and chill, MacG came to the defence of DJ Maphorisa who was recently accused of not giving Samthing Soweto credits for his vocals on ‘Amalanga Awafani’, a song they did alongside Mas Musiq.
Samthing Soweto evaluates the ‘Isphithiphithi’ issue with DJ Maphorisa
The singer and songwriter said DJ Maphorisa didn’t produce the ‘Isphithiphithi’ album. He (Samthing Soweto) lied about Maphorisa producing the album because he wanted to use his influence to sell the project
MacG defends DJ Maphorisa in music rights dispute with Samthing Soweto
Podcast host MacG has broken down the music rights dispute involving DJ Maphorisa and Samthing Soweto on the latest episode of “Podcast and Chill”, surprisingly, coming to the defence of ‘Phori’.
Samthing Soweto hits back at DJ Maphorisa in feud over music rights
Samthing Soweto speaks out, his side of the story about DJ Maphorisa and their toxic ties
Victory for fans as Samthing Soweto gets added to ‘Amalanga Awafani’ credits
Samthing Soweto is yet to comment on the support he received from his fans for not being credited on the song.
DJ Maphorisa fuming at Samthing Soweto over new track as amapiano artists fight over song rights
Something Soweto’s contribution to ‘Amalanga Awafani’ has not been unrecognised but the amapiano community is fighting back