Helen Desbois has been in the entertainment industry for 20 years and has enjoyed many avenues as a performer. Starting out as an actress, she then became a singer and dancer, voice artist and is now a radio DJ too! Her smash hit single ‘Anything’ topped charts around the country and was ultimately nominated for […]
BORN in Umlazi, Durban, Mbali is an actor, dancer, a singer and songwriter, a story developer and a film producer who also happens to be business savvy. her experience in theatre in her teen years has become the foundation on which she has built her career. Taking a break from her television career to focus […]
The Stick Figures are a London based band who originate from Switzerland. The Stick Figures consist of: Rodrigo – vocals, guitar, bass, keys, synth Fabricio – drums, vocals, bass, keys Hannah- bass, guitar, vocals The Stick Figures met in boarding school in Switzerland as a trio. One of them was drafted to the Russian […]
KRÍA is a London based artist originally from Reykjavík, Iceland. She began playing the piano when she was six and sang in various choirs until her late teens. KRÍA began taking classical singing lessons and wrote her first song at 21 while experimenting with garage band. KRÍA writes and produces all of her songs […]
In 2009 the mysterious Ishii christened the Leeds theatrical space funk rock band Japanese Fighting Fish and they continue to blast out tunes in his honour to this day. The Fish are no longer what they once were: in 2011 debut album “Just Before We Go MAD” experimented with South American rhythms, fierce […]
INTRODUCING HOBONOID. A Hip Hop Artist/Producer/Sound Engineer from Esikhawini (ESK),KZN in South Africa. The name Hobonoid came about when he lost his parents at a young age, which made him create an acronym which stands for: Human in Occurrence Being Observant Notifying Others of Inner Divinity. THIS IS HIS BREAKOUT SINGLE ‘HEY GIRL’ Featuring TELLAMAN […]
Ugandan Reggae-Dancehall singer Mc Norman releases his brand new single – the hook driven dancehall single SPECIAL REQUEST (NO LIES). A multi award winning artist, MC Norman has just been nominated for 2016 Afrimma Awards Nominee for ‘Best Dancehall Act.’ The singer who until now had been plying his trade in the United States is […]
Jay Elle is a singer songwriter and guitar player currently residing in New York City. Jay Elle has a soothing and passionate voice blending perfectly with unique guitar arrangements. Ja Elle’s songs bring together lyrics and music in a singular fashion. The brand new single ” Twelve on Sunday” from Jay Elle was recorded at […]
GROUPLOVE ANNOUNCE THIRD ALBUM, BIG MESS, TO BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 9TH BY CANVASBACK MUSIC/ATLANTIC RECORDS FIRST SINGLE, “WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE,” OUT JULY 15TH BAND TO HIT THE ROAD THIS FALL FOR WORLD TOUR June 20, 2016 — (Los Angeles, CA) — Canvasback Music/Atlantic recording artists Grouplove will release their highly anticipated third studio […]
Multiplatinum artist, music industry visionary, innovative influencer, mogul, and mega-producer DJ Khaled unveils the cover art and July 29th release date for his highly anticipated ninth full-length album, MAJOR KEY [We the Best Music Group/Epic Records]. MAJOR KEY is available to pre-order now on iTunes. The pre-order grants instant grat downloads of DJ Khaled’s first […]
Lasghado (the last train) is a South African Hip Hop group based in Tembisa, a township in Johannesburg. The group was formed by Mxolisi Nzimande( Mavela), who is associated with Lucky Shabalala( Sainyova and Bongani Sibeko(Slamdog) in February 2015. Lasghado’s music is encouraged by the lifestyle in their hometown and surroundings. The group members were […]
JAZZ ROCK INSPIRED CAPE TOWN BAND ‘BOKETTO’ RELEASE THE FIRST SINGLE ‘ ALL I WANT’ OFF THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ‘ABOUT YOU’ New on the South African musical scene, Boketto is a 5-piece band formed by singer-songwriter Callum Kuhl and guitarist David Arnot who met in high school in Johannesburg. In December 2015, after moving to […]
Soul Chatter are a rock/Indie/folk band based in Cleveland, Ohio at the southern shore of Lake Erie. The band consists of: Brian Stepien ( Song writer lyricist, vocals, piano ), Dale Schmitt ( Keyboards, horns, strings, bass ) , Jim Monica ( Guitars ), George Hart ( Drums ) and Mike Docy taking care of […]
After a grueling tour schedule including festival appearances alongside Iron Maiden, Garbage, Slayer and Iggy Pop, Prime Circle is set to showcase their Deluxe Edition of Let the Night In. Gauteng fans will be rocked with two picnic style concerts at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens on 13 August and the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens […]
Multi-platinum selling superstar USHER is back with a bang! Launches the music video for his new #1 hit, “Crash” Watch the explosive new video, already on over a million views, here “Crash” opened at #1 on the iTunes R&B/Soul chart upon release in South Africa
Elektra/Atlantic recording artist Kaleo have announced the release of their label debut album. “A/B” arrives on June 17th. The band will celebrate the album’s arrival with a very special sold-out release day show at Los Angeles’s El Rey Theatre. Primarily recorded in Nashville alongside producer Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, James Bay), with additional contributions […]
It is with great pleasure to announce that Ambitiouz Entertainment’s headline act Emtee has been nominated at the 2015 BET Awards in the Best New International Act category. Emtee has been nominated alongside MHD (France), Tkay Maidza (Australia), WSTRN (UK) Section Boyz (UK) and Falz (Nigeria). Voting for the Viewer’s Choice category is currently open, […]
Reevox is a multifaceted band lead by composer Umberto de Martino accompanied by a team of friends including musicians, singers, graphic designers and producers known as Purple Age. Mainly influenced by 70’s rock, America’s West Coast radio sound and the 80 ‘s new wave sound from the UK, Reevox music combines a retro feel with […]
Independent South African musician and film maker, Darryl Alan Marks, has launched his debut album, ‘Love Sex Freedom Fire’, as well as the first single from the album LOVE SEX FREEDOM FIRE This single is inspired by rock and Punk legends like Malcolm Mclaren, pushing boundaries in sound and attitude. This is a true indie […]
KZN-based Cantrel releases his brand new single ‘Panic’ Cantrel is Neil Breytenbach (from Prime Circle) and ‘Panic’ features local rapper Velosity and vocalist Lauren Laing. The single was mixed and mastered in Germany, and the Alternative Electronic Pop song is a powerful release from the local star and grabs the listener from the first few […]
Da King of African Rap is set to launch his new single titled Day One for the fans, in recognition of the support and overwhelming response to his current smash hit single Ngud’, which has maintained the #1 radio chart position in the country for 4 consecutive weeks. The launch at Zonke 6 in Soweto […]
Sony Music Entertainment Africa have signed accomplished East African singer-songwriter and musician Alikiba to a global recording agreement. Alikiba and the Sony Music Entertainment team inked the deal during an exclusive, global media audience session at the Sony Music Entertainment Sub Saharan Africa Head Offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and will see the Tanzanian recording […]
Stuart Reece releases his brand new feel-good single, My Sweet Lady, to SA Radio today. My Sweet Lady is the follow-up release to the hit singles Silver Rocket Cadillac and Coming Home, which saw Reece reach #1 on the Algoa Fm Top 30 and chart on radio stations across SA. The single is the 3rd […]
Coldplay have today revealed the amazing video for Up&Up, the anthemic third single from their current album, A Head Full Of Dreams. WATCH THE VIDEO Created by Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia, the video is a poignant, surrealist montage which alludes to contemporary issues. It also features racehorses galloping on water and a popcorn-spouting volcano. […]
This is the debut single from Port Elizabeth based Christian Rock Pop band Life Lyne – ‘We Will Stand’ is taken off their forthcoming EP, which is set for release in June. Formed in 2011, Life Lyne play melodic, Christian contemporary tunes, with moving vocals that support a hopeful honest message of life and faith […]
Acclaimed Swedish production team Galantis celebrates their new single “No Money” with an amazing video directed by Andrew Donoho. Equal parts Lord of The Flies meets Michael Jackson’s Thriller – the visual features a pack of kids wandering through deserted Atlanta and some intricate face paint added in for good measure! “No Money” garnered over […]
JACQUES MOOLMAN (front man of the SAMA award winning rock band Shadowclub) has announced ‘Love Spell’, the brand new single by Chambers, his eagerly anticipated new solo project. ‘Love Spell’ was written by Jacques Moolman and produced by Craig Massiv and Troydon Murison. Chamber’s much anticipated eight track debut EP “Chambers Deluxe EP” is set for […]
Following the release of his 5 track EP,iDreamInColour on February 4th 2016,South African born Hip Hop artist,producer and published songwriter, QzA, has finallly released his much anticipated Audio Record titled #Forever. Having been making music for the past 6 years, He has been described as a versatile ,packaged artist who brings music of an international […]
Sony Music Entertainment Africa would like to introduce you to one of its newest signings, Johannesburg based production duo Isle of Skye. Having been bubbling for the last couple of years and running in some of the most influential circles in the local industry, Carl von Hoesslin and Rob Jameson have taken the time to […]
El de Soul – an all rounded, atypical musical Minister – is a keyboardist, guitar player, songwriter, composer and singer from Mangaung Bloemfontein. This 30 year old’s first solo offering is a single called “Quite Difficult” from his soon to be released album. This soul-coustic love song ‘QUITE DIFFICULT’ is a window into what is […]
Bheki Ntebe is an upcoming South African hip-hop artist and producer who goes by the stage name Bhekimali. His love for music was greatly influenced by his surroundings growing up NGEKE (meaning “never) is his debut single It was during his high school days that he identified with poetry as well as singing, from which […]
Rene Byrd started her musical career as a singer songwriter by participating in numerous talent contests inter-college competition based in London, which nurtured stars including Daniel and Natasha Bedingfield. Then, aged 14, she joined a band as a backup vocalist. Rene is third generation West Indian and she comes from a religious and musical background. […]
Service Delivery are 3 members – Zesty Tox, rapper B.I.G E.G.O and rapper CoM-Rad. – Service Delivery return with their brand new single ‘BANDO’ After signing to HipRock Music in 2014, the band developed hype by releasing their first single and video ‘Hara Etse’. The track mixed elements of uptempo, urban and hip hop. ‘Hara […]
Sibusiso Sithole, AKA Sparzito is the newest signing to local record label Waveform Pro. His Debut single ’99’ is taken off his EP ‘New Age’. 99 is a hook driven Kwaito single that delivers. Towards the last quarter of 2015 Sparzito was approached by Waveform Pro to pursue his solo career after his amazing performance […]
Producer Tumelo “Tweezy” Mathebula has officially released his first single as an artist titled “Ambitions” making a smooth transition to becoming an artist. This is the first official single from a project he plans to drop towards the end of the year. Tweezy dedicates this single to those who have inspired him on his journey […]
GoodLuck are children of the 90’s, so when they decided they wanted to do a cover song, they chose a song that remains a vivid memory from their childhood. ‘I’ve Been Thinking About You’ by Londonbeat is a song that they remember falling asleep to under the table as their parents danced well into the night. GoodLuck’s take […]
Zaena Morisho who is an African Pop singer and songwriter has certainly made her way into the industry with an interesting style of music. She was born in the DR Congo, but raised in Houston TX which is a huge jump in location, but a fascinating story. By the age of 8 she began singing […]
THIEVE is back with Their highly anticipated sophomore album, EXTRA ORDINARY THIEVE are Andrew Davenport (AKING), Fred Den Hartog (Die Heuwels Fantasties) and new addition, Sheldon Yoko (also drummer for Die Heuwels Fantasties). EXTRA ORDINARY – “Finding the extra-ordinary within the ordinary.” THIEVE loves collecting influences and taking little bits from different sounds – that’s […]
LOST&FOUND has just released a lyric music video for their second single from their self-titled debut album, Learning How to Lie. Glen Hodgson’s vocals perfectly conveys the emotion of this honest and heartfelt song. Learning How to Lie was written by both parts of the duo. “Jason had some lyrics that he was working on […]
Audrey Bading is not only a business woman with a busy schedule, she’s also a singer, a song writer and a producer. To kick start the year she is releasing the first single ‘Stop Pretending” from her album ‘Believe In Yourself to a South African audience. ‘STOP PRETENDING’ has been nominated for the Kora Music […]
SOULTRONIC MUSICAL PRODIGY BYRON MAJOR RETURNS WITH UK PRODUCED SINGLE ‘MAY FLOWER’ “Byron is definitely a music genius and understands the importance of the synergy between classical music and the digital space the industry is following.” – B Sharp Entertainment, 2015 – Byron Major’s single ‘May Flower, has a fresh take on soul and funk. […]
Apachelux are a new duo based in Southend-on-Sea in Essex, UK, and consists of singer Louisa and Jay on guitar, keyboards, bass and drums. It all started at the Village Green Festival in Southend-On-Sea in 2014 when Ross met singer Louisa who was being schmoozed by a friend of Jay’s called Ross. Jays says, “Louisa […]
Thirteen Being is a collaborative project set up and run by Vincent Kane aka Vin100 bringing together his friends’ musical skills. Starting out in London 2008 as Being, Vincent brought together friends who were musicians, DJs, producers and nightclub event organisers to craft a style electronica, which flows from dance dream and they call Inner-Space-Age. […]
South African based Pop artist Mark Counihan releases his brilliant new single ‘Call To Live’. The animated Lyric Video was created with Storyboard, Water Colour Illustration and Animation by Josephine Vorster. LYRIC VIDEO ‘Call To Live’ is taken off the brand new album “To The Brave Ones.” The album is a toast to the courageous […]
Saika is a 24-year-old first generation Haitian-American female singer-songwriter, who conveys the humility of her Haitian roots with the street savvy from her childhood in Brooklyn, New York. Saika now lives in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA. In 2010, Saika says she wanted to learn how to, “express myself after having all these feelings bottled […]
Family Ranks is a 7-piece soul, hip-hop, electronica and reggae collective creating lush expansive arrangements, deep grooves and euphoric festival anthems. To form Family Ranks in 2014, Manchester’s leading songwriters Ruby-Ann Patterson and James Gill joined session musicians in House of Lords, previously the house band for award winning live event All About Good Music, […]
“Raleigh Ritchie might be the best young RnB singer-songwriter in Britain” – The Telegraph “Ritchie’s debut album will be sensational” – Sunday Times Culture “Refreshingly joyful” – The Sun “Pop-soul prince in waiting – Raleigh Ritchie is ready for the throne” – Complex Acclaimed singer/songwriter Raleigh Ritchie released his debut album, ‘You’re A Man Now, Boy’ on February […]
Canadian singer-songwriter, DJ and producer, Myla just released a new collaborative EP with Toronto electronic producer, Dafusia, who originates from Chennai in India. The EP entitled Werk It Out by Myla and Dafusia is now available on all digital music retail. There is a video on YouTube for the title track Werk It Out. The […]
SkullClub, a recently formed duo who fuse the sounds of heavy rock and electronic music are signed to Sony Music and based in Brisbane, Australia. The duo is Matt McGuire, producer, drummer, audio engineer and manager and John Third on guitar, keyboards and electronic controllers, who together combine electronic sounds with live instruments. Matt McGuire […]
Lucius have just revealed their new raucous and infectious pop single ‘Something About You’, set for release on 18th March 2016. ‘Something About You’ is taken from their forthcoming second album ‘Good Grief’ released on 11th March 2016 via Play It Again Sam. In the band’s own words, ‘Blame it on mercury retrograde, or whatever it is, […]