Photo by Pixabay Music is a universal language that transcends cultural boundaries and connects people worldwide. While the essence of music remains constant, the approach to understandin… Read More

Photo by James Stamler on Unsplash The rise of digital technology has supplied the demand for music distribution on a grand scale, and independent bands have many opportunities with it th… Read More

Unleashing Hip-Hop’s Legacy: Hennessy celebrates 50 years of Hip-Hop with a spectacular event in South Africa featuring a Limited Edition bottle designed in collaboration with Grammy-A… Read More

If you’ve been considering investing in a beginner’s DJ setup, we think you’ve come to the right place! Whether you aspire to spin tracks at parties or clubs, or even creat… Read More

In today’s digital age, the dream of having a home recording studio is no longer out of reach. With advancements in technology and affordable equipment options, creating a functional h… Read More

Siphamandla Zwane aka Versatyl was born and bred in Durban, (Umlazi to be exact) South Africa. In 2016, aged 26, he began making music while studying for a degree in Psychology and Philosoph… Read More

Rash, born Rethabile Patience Ntjana in April 2002, is a rapper, songwriter and hand sketched artist born and bred in Thokoza, Katlehong, South Africa. She’s been actively making mu… Read More

If you’re a singer who’s just getting into recording and are looking for a good mic for recording vocals, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of options available. Choos… Read More

Any guitarist who has spent time mastering their licks and chord progressions knows how important it is to be able to capture good takes when it’s time to record. If you’re consi… Read More

Thokozani Goodwill Mkhwanazibetter known as J.S.K XXVI is a seasoned professional artist, composer, producer, video editor and graphic designer with a substantial music catalogue accompanied… Read More

If you are new to the world of home music recording, you may be trying to figure out what you need to get started. Once you have your gear and songs ready to go, one of your most important d… Read More

Gqeberha-based musician Vuyolwethu Davids better known as Zellaman has released his long awaited debut single titled Gwala Ngo Ta Zella. Zellaman describes the single as a “nice hel… Read More

If you’re getting ready to play a live gig, be it your first or fiftieth time, showing up prepared is the best way to make sure your show goes smoothly & sounds great. On any given… Read More

NATHVNNathan Mohamed, an aspiring artist from a small town situated in the Northern Cape has cemented himself as one of the hottest new artists of 2022, Indie-Pop Singer/Songwriter Nathvn (P… Read More

The multi-talented, 23-year-old vocalist, Afrohouse producer, photographer, pianist, actor & songwriter Singabakho Funokuhle Mthembu (known as Singapoure by his fans) was announced as th… Read More

Image courtesy of horseridemultimediaNkosinathi Samkelisiwe Zikalala, better known by his stage name Mshini originates from Soweto, Emndeni. Mshini started rapping in 2011, having been influ… Read More

Supa Arrow (Thabo Marumo Ditshego) is a South African hip hop artist, producer, songwriter and founder of Rumza Records.   He was born and bred in Limpopo, Dennilton (Ntwane) to… Read More

Supa Arrow (Thabo Marumo Ditshego) is a South African hip hop artist, producer, songwriter and founder of Rumza Records.   He was born and bred in Limpopo, Dennilton (Ntwane) to… Read More

Ef the Third is a hip hop recording artist, and a member of the rap duo Art Department PTA fromPretoria East. Tree Tree is the latest music video offering off his latest seven track EP proje… Read More

Luie V is back! He has just dropped the long- anticipated hit song “Ngiyazifela” featuring thetalented producer Tarenzo Bathathe! The single, a chilled love Amapiano track… Read More

INANI is a singer, songwriter and music producer from South Africa. His music genre is called Afro-fusion where he mixes international sounds with local and authentic melodies and words. INA… Read More

Image courtesy of Stateless EntertainmentSamuel Keny Tabara, professionally known as Bilmar, was born in Nairobi, Kenya and raised in Pretoria, South Africa by Rwandan parents. Bilmar&rsq&hell…Read More

PHILABOI K and THAT$HYHOMIE bring you a three track project titled THR3 KOT4 (Pronounced Three Quarter) aimed at motivating and inspiring the youth to go out there and fetch their dreams… Read More

For many artists, a song’s lyrics and vocal performance are the most critical element of an overall composition. More often than not, the vocals will be placed at the forefront of the… Read More

Introduction The present generation is very much fond of music and art. Music is a source of peace and detachment from the busy world. Our daily life is so hectic with work and a hardcore… Read More

These days, it is the norm for recording engineers working with independent artists to include tracking and mixing in a session. Clients usually expect to take home something from their reco… Read More

You will find many articles on the internet with tips and tricks for mixing and making a song sound its best. The best way to make sure the mix, and ultimately the final product sounds the b… Read More

Image: LANDRDigital music is now the order of the day and it will remain like that for many years to come. If your music is not available on platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify you might… Read More

Image: Bidorbuy.co.zaShopping for affordable musical related products is now easier than before through bidorbuy online. Its 2021 and gone are the days where you have to run around looking f… Read More

Image Credit: Vigro DeepYesterday I woke up to the news that MUSICA will be closing shop officially on the 31st of May 2021 after 29 years in business. For those of you who are not familiar… Read More

Compliments of the New Year and I’m sure most of you are excited about creating new music in 2021. Sure 2020 was a terrible year and the music industry was hard hit (We all know why)… Read More

Independence seems to be the buzzword in the music industry in these times. The internet and the digital music have opened up opportunities for all artists – aspiring, part-time and se… Read More

Being an Independent artist is not easy, you don’t have the luxuries that most mainstreams artists have – It’s all on you. Singles (or albums) flop, sometimes you don&rs&hell…Read More

Image Credit: SAMPRA Development FundIn August 2020 The South African Music Rights Performance Association launched the SAMPRA Development Fund. I know some of you might not be aware of t… Read More

In every industry mastering the jargon is important when you’re trying to communicate with fellow colleagues and associates.  In the following blog post I will explain to you what… Read More

You can make the “best” music possible and regard yourself as a talented artist. But if your music doesn’t reach the right audience, all your recordings and talent will go… Read More

Image Credit: www.samrofoundation.org.zaAs an Independent musician you’re most probably familiar with SAMRO the performance rights body – But did you know the about the SAMRO Fou… Read More

Do you want to know how you can register a song in South Africa? Of course you do that’s why you landed on this blog post. Registering a song or songs is one of the easiest things t… Read More

As a budding musician, you have probably heard people talk about EP vs Album and wondered what the difference is. If that is case this following post will explain to you the difference be… Read More

Image Credit: Wintermusicconference.com Are you looking for a talent manager? Well I’ll assume that you are hence you landed on this page. But since I don’t have all the answe… Read More

Image Credit: Okay PlayerIf you have ever wondered how record label deals work, whether you are an unsigned artist or just want to satisfy your curiosity, stick around because I wrote this f… Read More

When kwaito music blew up in post-apartheid South Africa, it opened doors for savvy artists and entrepreneurs. Kwaito labels began to spread like wildfire as demand from the buying public an… Read More

There is a general misconception that you have to wait for a label to sign you in order to be considered a “success”. Can I copyright my music without a label’s backing? Th… Read More

Are you considering the idea of starting your own label? The following post will take you through the common record label expenses. Running a label is hard work but you also need funds to… Read More

The idea of starting and a running a record label sounds like a better proposition for the ambitious and savvy artist. Before the advent of digital music, things were pretty much straight… Read More

Being in a position of running your entire music career is a probably a dream for most artists. But everything comes at price and sometimes you have to give up something(s) in order to get s… Read More

You might have heard of the following “A&R Rep” and you’re curious to find to out what this actually means. But before we get into that let me tell you a little stor… Read More

As an Independent musician, trying to navigate your way through the music industry can be tough. If you are a one man army, it is much tougher.  If your music is not play listed on r… Read More

Ever heard of the word “major” and wondered what this actually means? Well in the music industry that’s short for major record label. The music industry just like any in… Read More

If you are reading this, you probably want to know which music collection society you should register with, SAMPRA vs SAMRO? In the following post I will explain the difference between th… Read More

In the music business there is often a debate about the kind of deals offered and for a new artist, all this talk can be confusing. If you are starting out, you might want to know more about… Read More

Image Credit: Priority RecordsPriority Records was one of the biggest Independent record labels (if not the biggest) at a time when the majors were still reluctant to promote hip hop music… Read More

This article was originally published by the same author on 3/10/18 If you are in the process of setting up your own recording studio, you need a good pair of monitor speakers (to complim… Read More

If you are an Independent artist without a formal label structure, at some point you will need some assistance. Whether you are looking to submit a demo or do a joint venture, I have made th… Read More

Image Credit: Crackper’s BlogNo Limit Records was one of the most successful Independent labels in Hip Hop during the mid and late 90s. The label was founded in 1990 by Percy Miller… Read More

Image Credit: Promocion MusicalThe following blog post will explain to you what an ISRC Code is. So without any further delays let’s dive in. What does ISRC Code mean? ISRC is an… Read More

Some musicians tend to get confused and not know the difference between capasso and samro. Well they are both music rights organizations (music collection societies) but they collect diff… Read More

Being an Independent musician is a challenge especially from a monetary standpoint. You won’t make or see any decent money until you have a song(s) that gains traction on the radio and… Read More

Image Credit: Label WorxLabel Worx is one of the leading digital music aggregators in the world. The company has been around since 2007 and they have grown to become one of the best in the g… Read More

Image Credit: CAPASSOAre you looking for Capasso forms? In this blog post, we will take a look at the different forms that need you – whether you want to start an online radio station… Read More

Image Credit: Renee SturgillThey say reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. As musician it is important to be inspired or look for inspiration in order to hone your craft and c… Read More

Image Credit: www.theseusmusicgroup.comMaking music is a daunting task and the process is the same irrespective of the genre and style – song writing – recording – mixing a… Read More

Image Credit: creativefreedompreneur.comIf you want to get into music production in South Africa, there are certain fundamentals that you need to have in place. Producing music might tick… Read More

Image Credit: www.iafrikan.comSA Hip Hop has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. The genre struggled to win over the general public at a time when Kwaito and House music were dominatin… Read More

The music industry is known for being fickle, the latest hot sound and/or artist might be trending and popular now but everything has a lifespan.  Kwaito artists are no exception. The a… Read More

Image Credit: Success at School Most of us love music but the unfortunate the part is that we can’t all be musicians – and for the different reasons maybe you don’t have th… Read More

Image Credit: KMG DistributionIf you are contemplating on taking your music career to the next level, you will have to decide on record deal vs. distribution deal option. It’s not t… Read More

Image Credit: Pro Audio FilesThe music industry might seem complex (and it is) for the newbie artist. There is so much to learn and know. But the learning never stops. Even some seasoned mus… Read More

Image Credit: www.samro.org.za If you want to be successful in the music industry then you should first ensure that your paperwork is in order. The following blog post will look into the rel… Read More

Image Credit: DEF JAM AFRICANot so long Universal Music Group announced the launch of DEF JAM AFRICA and this trended on social media for a few days. It’s understandable though. The… Read More

Image Credit: Music Industry Inside OutAs an Independent musician it is important to be affiliated with a number of music organisations in South Africa. Well for one you have to understan… Read More

The task of releasing your album independently can be exciting and daunting. Where do I even start and how? You might be asking yourself that question. The following blog post will take t… Read More

Image Credit: uicookie.comIt goes without saying that as an independent artist you should be promoting your music and brand consistently in order to be “successful”. In the di… Read More

For as long as there’s a demand for music from the buying public, music distributors will continue to remain in business. If you’re not so knowledgeable about distribution, th… Read More

Image Credit: Digital Music NewsDigital Music distributors are in the business of helping unsigned artists and labels to get their music to the end-user. But in this day and age you&rsquo&hell…Read More

Image Credit: www.musicandlife.co.zaMaking music is fun but knowing and understanding the business aspect will help you to build a sustainable career. Sure, if you are starting out or uns… Read More

Image Credit: DALROI previously wrote blog posts covering all the major collection societies in the South African Music Industry. But I’m not done just yet. In this post we will tak… Read More

Image Credit: www.billboard.comArtist managers play an important role in an artist’s career and usually the unsung heroes in the music industry. If you are an unsigned artist but wi… Read More

Image Credit: www.line25.comThe term music publisher can be confusing for many a young artist (even some experienced artists struggle to fully understand it). If you find yourself in that… Read More

The following blog post will answer some of your music production related frequently asked questions. If you are an aspiring producer this is for you.    What is music p… Read More

Image Credit: www.awal.comMusic Distribution is a broad topic on its own and sometimes artists and labels have so many questions regarding this subject. So I thought I should put together… Read More

Image Credit: Insider MusicIf you are a new artist and trying to make a name for yourself in the South African music industry, it would be in your best interest to know the basic industry ja… Read More

Image Credit: JammobDid you know that you can actually get a free music distribution service? Yes that’s right, if you are artist and planning to start all exclusive digital record lab… Read More

Image Credit: Sweet Rains RecordsTechnology has certainly disrupted many industries and has forced us to do business differently. And the music industry is no exception. In this day and a… Read More

Image Credit: Music Business AdviceToday’s blog post is for the savvy musician and/or aspiring music entrepreneur. If you’ve always wanted to start your own record label in South… Read More

Are you an artist or label and currently looking for a mastering engineer? I decided to put this article together in order to save you the time and trouble of looking for one. If you are… Read More

Image Credit: SAMPRAIf you have been following my blog posts over the past two weeks or so, you might have noticed that my focus was on music collection societies in South Africa. Well I… Read More

Image Credit: CAPASSOIn the previous blog post about music publishing I made reference to CAPASSO but I didn’t explain much about the organisation. Well this is the perfect opportun… Read More

Image Credit: The modern musicianSeveral years ago I tried to register my compositions with SAMRO for the first time, and on the application form I noticed a section with the title “mu… Read More

Image Credit: www.samro.org.zaAre you a songwriter or a music producer and would like to know how to earn royalties from your music? Well in this short article I will show you how you can… Read More

Image Credit: www.risa.org.zaIf you read the previous blog post, I touched on Airco (Association of Independent record companies of South Africa. But if you are new in the music industry… Read More

Image Credit: www.airco.org.zaThe South African music industry is one of the most formalized and organized in the world. We have so many structures in place which are set up to assist al… Read More

Just a few weeks ago I was surfing the net until I came across a DJ Maphorisa tweet about “masters”. Of course, I knew what he was referring to. So I decided to read the timesliv… Read More