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For Immediate Release: Cape Town, May 8, 2025: The beloved South African house anthem Pure Surprise (feat. DKP) by UPZ, originally released in 2007 on soWHAT Records and licensed by Soul Candi in 2009, receives a fresh amapiano reinterpretation. A chart-topping hit that became a singalong staple in Mzansi’s clubs, groove hangouts, and radio stations, Pure Surprise has remained a…
Apple Music today announced South African DJ and producer Dlala Thukzin as the latest Isgubhu cover star. “Big love to Apple Music for putting me on the cover of Isgubhu this month, it’s truly an honour!” Thukzin tells Apple Music. “I enjoy working with people I trust, and creating music that feels good and means something. And to be able…
Lagos, Nigeria – [8th May 2025] – Rising Nigerian singer-songwriter Amara officially steps into the spotlight with his debut single “Me & You”, a genre-blending love anthem that introduces his heartfelt, soulful sound to the world. Signed to Sony Music West Africa, the 23-year-old artist (real name Nwaigwe Daniel Amarachukwu Figo) combines Afrobeats, R&B, and pop to…
Shazam today announced the launch of the Shazam Viral Charts, which leverage the platform’s powerful data to offer music fans a comprehensive view of today’s fastest-growing songs across the globe. Updated daily on Shazam and Apple Music, the chart uses signals unique to Shazam to surface songs going viral in real time, then ranks songs by their weekly growth in Shazam volume. The chart doesn’t…