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05 June 2025
Yugen Blakrok on Going Global Without Selling Out
After six years in Europe, the South African rapper returns with The Illusion of Being, a new album forged from displacement, discipline, and defiance.
After six years in Europe, the South African rapper returns with The Illusion of Being, a new album forged from displacement, discipline, and defiance.
The dizzying title track has been released as its lead single, along with a jam session music video.
The soundtrack to Ryan Coogler's new film also features Busiswa, Rema, Ckay, Fireboy DML, Kamo Mphela, and others.
As Bandcamp waives its share of revenue, here are 10 South African artists and labels to consider supporting.
The best South African songs of the month featuring Cassper Nyovest, Rowlene, Langa Mavuso, Muzi, PatricKxxLee and others.
Yugen Blakrok performs a song from her latest album on Germany's 'A COLORS SHOW.'
Jeremy Loops, Shimza, Moonchild Sanelly and GoodLuck discuss what it took to build their names overseas.
Greek mythology and biblical symbolism collide on 'Gorgon Madonna.'
Listen to Yugen Blakrok's 'Anima Mysterium' album.
Listen to Yugen Blakrok's album dropping on February 1.
Yugen Blakrok suggests you switch that TV off and find inner peace, in her latest single.
Featuring YoungstaCPT, Burna Boy, A-Reece, Tay Iwar, Yugen Blakrok and more.
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