We start off by reviewing two events we attended earlier this year, from the lineup all the way to the production, namely; Red Bull Turn It Up and Between Friends by BROKE & Klipdrift.

Is it fair to have the Durban vs PTA conversation every year without involving artists from other provinces knowing that they also add to the momentum that South African Hip-Hop builds?

Regionalism in Hip-Hop (e.g. East Coast vs West Coast) is something we ought to embrace more often.

Cash Cobain being the breakout artist of the year and the top RnB acts of the year '24/'25.

We catch up on new music drops with Victim's "Umlahlo" EP, "There's A War Outside" by Tembi Powers and LD Beats. KindlyNxsh also dropped his highly anticipated project called "Soldier In Transit".

"When in Rome, talk business". - Ty Baisden, F**k You Money.

In this episode, we explore the unconventional world of Brent Faiyaz as an independent artist.

Billboard has recognized Power Players within the music industry that have moved the needle over the years and have had a positive impact on the music business. These are people that have been nominated by theirs peers and companies all over the music/ entertainment business then chosen by the editors. The list includes independent entrepreneurs, music publishers, concert promoters, label executives as well as artist managers to name a few. In the first instalment of season 2, we've chosen the head honchos over at Love Renaissance, an independent label from Atlanta, Georgia. Home to Summer Walker, DVSN, 6LACK, Westside Boogie, Alex Vaughn, Spinall, DRAM, TxC and Tanner Adell.

We also review some projects that were released last week Friday. Hot Takes: Album of the year conversation & Tony Dayimane's debut album.

We have a special announcement or two in the works. Count on us for more cool sh*t OTW!