New Music Friday: Kabza De Small returns with hot amapiano EP [listen]

Kicking off New Music Friday is the King of amapiano, Kabza De Small, who has surprised fans with a four-track EP. Several local artists have released new music this week including Lady Zamar who returned to the studio following successful throat surgery. 

Take a look at more New Music Friday releases here

ALSO READ: Much love! Rick Ross sends a special shoutout to Mzansi’s rappers [watch]

KABZA DE SMALL – ‘ZIWANGALE’

Ziwangale is Kabza De Small’s first solo release of the year. The EP brings together the best in gqom and amapiano with features from Young Stunna, DJ Tira, Dladla Mshunqisi and Felo Le Tee. 

LISTEN TO ‘ZIWANGALE’ HERE 

MELLOW & SLEAZY – ‘MIDNIGHT IN SUNNYSIDE’

Keeping it local is amapiano duo, Mellow & Sleazy who have released their highly-anticipated EP, Midnight in Sunnyside. The album features the likes of Daliwonga, Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter and DJ Maphorisa’s alter ego, Madumane. 

LISTEN TO ‘SLATLHA MATENTE’ HERE 

‘EUPHORIA SEASON TWO’ – LABRINTH 

British producer, singer and songwriter Labrinth has received high praise from Euphoria fans for the television series’ soundtrack. The 24-track soundtrack includes I’m Tired, a collaboration between Labrinth and Zendaya. 

LISTEN TO ‘I’M TIRED’ HERE 

PUSHA T – ‘IT’S ALMOST DRY’

American rapper Pusha T told Apple Music that he made his album, It’s Almost Dry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 12-track album has production credits from Pharrell Williams and Kanye West. The album features the likes of Lil Uzi Vert, Jay-Z, Kid Cudi and Labrinth. 

LISTEN TO ‘NECK & WRIST’ HERE 

ALSO READ: ‘Mr Morale & The Big Steppers’: Kendrick Lamar announces fifth album

NAMAKAU STAR FEATURING LORDKEZ – ‘REWIND’

Namakau makes a return and takes her fans back in time with a honeyed new single titled Rewind. The neo-soul single is an ode to the recovery of a broken heart. Namakau and Lordkez both display their versatility.

Listen to Rewind here

JEREMY LOOPS – ‘BETTER TOGETHER’

Award-winning muso Jeremy Loops is back with a new single titled Better Together. The upbeat single is a blend of folk and pop sounds. Loops co-wrote the single with Ed Sheeran. 

LISTEN TO ‘BETTER TOGETHER’ HERE 

LADY ZAMAR – ‘FIND ME NOW’

Find Me Now is Lady Zamar’s first single release in more than two years. The pop single explores the ups and downs of a relationship. Can fans expect Lady Zamar’s new album soon?

LISTEN TO ‘FIND ME NOW’ HERE 

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE – ‘FREE’

Florence + the Machine floats on their new single Free. The single is the fourth release from their upcoming album, Dance Fever set to be released on 13 May. 

Free is a standout track on our New Music Friday list.

WATCH THE ‘FREE’ MUSIC VIDEO HERE 

THE CHAINSMOKERS – ‘RIPTIDE’

Riptide is the third single release from The Chainsmokers ahead of their upcoming album, So Far So Good. Their 13-track pop album is set to be released on 13 May. 

LISTEN TO ‘RIPTIDE’ HERE