12 New South African Songs You Need To Hear

Every week, we highlight the very best of South African music for your listening pleasure. Check out our selection of the best new South African songs you need to hear featuring music from Amanda Black ft Ami Faku, Major League DJz, La Sauce, Aubrey Qwana and more.

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Amanda Black ft Ami Faku – Khumbula

“Khumbula” is a collaboration between two of South Africa’s finest female vocalists Amanda Black and Ami Faku. The record is taken off Amanda Black’s sophomore album titled “Power”.

Major League DJz & Abidoza ft Sjavas Da Deejay – Pianochella

South African hip-hop/kwaito music band consisting of the twin brothers Bandile and Banele Mbere known professionally as Major League DJz collaborate with singer-producer Abidoza on a compelling 31-project dubbed “Pianochella”. The title track of the project is an Amapiano mix that features producer Sjavas Da Deejay.

La Sauce – Questions

Renowned for consistlently churning out jams as she previously blessed fans with singles “Skhathi” and “Njalo”, Ambitiouz Entertainment’s r&b act La Sauce is finally out with her second studio album titled “Sindisiwe”. Sombre r&b number “Questions” is our pick off the higly impressive project.

Heavy K ft Njelic – Fela

Veteran South African producer Heavy K calls on the services of Njelic on single “Fela” – an ode to Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The potential club hit is the third track and a standout track off The Drumboss’ newly outdoored studio album dubbed “Khusta” which houses earlier released hit record “Uyeke”.

Nobuhle – Always With Me

Gifted South African songstress Nobuhle is back with another incredible masterpiece track dubbed “Always With Me“. The song was released under the staples of Sun-El Musician’s label El World Music.

Mpumi Mzobe ft Bucie – Black Man

Award winning vocalist Mpumi Mzobe has debuted her album “Nompumelelo“. Known vastly for helping others score hit, the songstress aims to stalk her own claim with a jam-packed 16 track album. Our pick off the album is earlier released “Black Man” which features Bucie, which is currently the most streamed song off the project.

DJ Tira – Uyandzi

This is the official music video of “Uyandazi” by Dj Tira featuring the wonderful songbird Berita. “Uyandazi” is take from Dj Tira’s latest album titled “21 Years Of Dj Tira” – a celebration of a remarkable 21 years in the South African music industry.

Aubrey Qwana – U Kiss

New pop single “Ukiss” is the 5th track on music sensation Aubrey Qwana’s recently released “Imvula Mlomo” album. The impressive effort by the talented act debuted last week and has crawled into Apple Music playlist, following the success of his “Molo” music video which has already hit 1million views having been released only few weeks ago.

Dee Xclvs – Veggies

Buzzing young rapper Xclsv outdoors all-new hip hop joint titled “Veggies”. The reflective 3 minute long record is taken off his latest project “G-Park Genius” and comes on the heels of “Water Into Wine” which features rap veteran Khuli Chana and platinum selling  Manu WorldStar.

Stilo Magolide – 2190 PART 1

Hip hop artiste Stilo Magolide keeps up releasing new music consistently as he outdoors his latest drop “2190 PART 1”. The new release is was produced by Purple Moon and sees Stilo Magolide spitting Gunna-esque smooth flow on the new release. 

The Big Hash ft Kwesta – High School

South African rapper; The Big Hash links up with heavyweight hip-hop artiste, Kwesta on a song aptly titled “High School”. This comes hot on the heels of his recently released album dubbed “2 Skeif”.

KayGee DaKing & Bizizi ft Mphow – Hello Summer

KayGee DaKing and Bizizi return with full force with “Hello Summer”. The hit-making duo collaborated with producer Mphow for their latest Amapiano jam-fest. “Hello Summer” is expected to appear in their second joint project due in the summer that’s been titled “Double Dragon” EP.