Cape Town’s live circuit has always had a particular kind of magic: a city where the stage can feel like a laboratory, where the best players aren’t just “supporting” a headline — they’re quietly rewriting the night in real time. And right now, if you’ve been to the right show in the right room, there’s a strong chance the live engine you’re remembering wasn’t only the singer up front.
It was The Hii ROLLERS.
The thing about slow-burn R&B is this: it can drift into background music fast. Pretty melodies, a moody beat, and suddenly you’re three tracks deep without remembering a thing. But “Kutheni” — a considered collaboration between Kila G and Stanley Branson — avoids that fate. It doesn’t shout for your attention. It just quietly takes hold.
Cape Town’s rising star, Alex Biaya, continues to expand his sonic landscape with the release of his latest single, Midnight Serenade. Released on 23 August, the track marks a pivotal moment in Biaya’s journey as an artist, showcasing his versatility while remaining deeply rooted in his signature emotive style.
For South African singer-songwriter and producer Qü, music has always been about honest expression and human connection. With his new solo album Reprise on 2nd Avenue and an upcoming run of Cape Town shows, he’s inviting audiences to experience the emotion and warmth of his alternative R&B sound.
An innate storytelling ability and effortless delivery over organic instrumentals are the hallmarks of Cape Town-based rapper Luukhanyo. The anticipation for his upcoming project is undeniable after listening to his latest single, ‘Hii ROLLER’, so we took a look at the man behind the music to learn more about him and how he got here.
