Mozambique to London connect: Native Sun is a London based duo consisting of bilingual rapper Mohammed Yahya, born in Mozambique, and singer-song writer Sarina Leah born in London with Caribbean roots. The music video for Legacy was shot in collaboration with GlobalFaction paying homage to the great musicians from the past who laid foundations for present generations. Check out the video below: ... 

Singer/songwriter/producer and rapper Jiff has been involved in the music industry as a member of a UK hiphop duo, Paragon, since 1998. After a few singles and album releases he decided to follow a different path and focus on a solo career. 2008 saw the release of the Nigerian Music Video nominated hit single U R Nigerian Queen and the release of a series of mixtapes. Jiff has spent the last couple... 

Nappy Vendetta Music presents the debut release from Mickaela Fay out on Have Plenty Music Publishing. Bound for Love is the debut release from South African London based vocalist Mickaela Fay. Having made the rounds around London with the Roundhouse Jazz Ensemble, Mickaela is no stranger to live performances. Entering 2012 on a laid back old school vibe Bound for Love is rendered with the voice... 

Fresh Kenyan Music: Check out Bamzigi featuring I.T with a new track called “Sitaki”. The song is a about knowing a relationship is coming to an end and dealing with those feelings. Produced by Wawesh A.K.A Mjanja on a “Mizuka” beat which is a style fusing Electronic/hip Hop/reggae/R&B. “Sitaki” is the first release off Bamzigi’s upcoming album Shades... 

Check out Badi an unclassifiable MC, “Belgicain” of Congolese origin. He claims this gap, and doesnt want to fit his music in one box. Never satisfied, and an avid researcher in sounds has resulted in his nickname as Belgian Hip-Hop Spike Lee. Badi lyrics are a mixture of humour and reflection, entertainment, baring his soul, African consciousness and absolute universalism. Always busy looking... 

We hope y’all had a merry fuelled Christmas. We are rounding off the year with another set of awesome tunes submitted to Haveplentymusic.com from the continent and African Diaspora. Freaturing tracks from Hagan, Fecko the Emcee, Zaki Ibrahim, Naycha, Jay Rox, Psalmurai & Jabbarad and Flowsmith. Tune in, Spread out!  Read More →

Check out this nice Cesaria Evora mash-up by the Beat Jewelers. In their words: “With respect to the Late Cesaria Evora, We share this mix we made of Carl Craig’s remix screwed and mashed. Enjoy!”  Read More →

After a three year absence Canadian/South African songbird Zaki Ibrahim’s returns with a fresh new single “Something in the Water” from her forthcoming album “Every Opposite”. Produced by Dj Catalist aka Alister Johnson (Yukimi of Little Dragon), it’s the lead single for her very first full-length album, as well as being the first to be conceived and released out of one... 

In between managing this blog, coasting the world and banging her head to all kinds of musicalities, Ninkisun releases her latest single “Maiden Voyage” from the Maiden Voyage Collection. Maiden Voyage is available on Itunes. Support and Share. Maiden Voyage by NINKISUN Connect with Ninkisun on Soundcloud Twitter Tumblr  Read More →

Fresh Sonic Produce from South Africa: A new wave of urban music is emerging in the southernmost nation of the African continent, ushered in by the likes of guitarist, singer/ songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla. Check out his new music video “Phupha Lam” featuring Zulu Boy, which is the first single of his soon to be released debut album “Umlilo” (meaning fire). Bongeziwe sound...