Out & About: The hum incubating Kehlani’s scales

Having achieved initial fame as a member of the teen Pop group — Poplyfe — in 2011; she will open your eyes, crack your medulla oblongata, and unlock your heart!
By Grant Moyo Apr. 14, 2024

In the groove: Why is Zim music failing to break through globally?

The addition of the Best African Music Performance category follows a meteoric rise in the global popularity of Afrobeats and Amapiano.
By Fred Zindi Apr. 13, 2024

In the groove: African music making waves on the global stage

To me, Mono has found himself on the precipice of a new chapter which I hope will take him to international levels.
By Fred Zindi Mar. 3, 2024

'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

She died peacefully after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her representative said.
By Reuters May. 24, 2023

Mlalazi in Grammy award-winners collabo

Through these collaborations, Mlalazi has managed to export his music and brand across the Limpopo River.
By Winstone Antonio Jan. 3, 2023

Rick Ross concert tickets on sale

A songwriter and producer, Rick Ross is one of the few big American artistes to perform in the country in recent years.
By Winstone Antonio Sep. 9, 2022

Out & about: Lizzo’s ‘Special’ is a catch!

Smart with a big heart, Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson earned mainstream good fortune with the dropping of her third studio album called ‘Cuz I Love You’ (2019). While this album that spawned beats like ‘Juice’ and ‘Tempo’ peaked inside the top 5 of the US Billboard 200, ‘Truth Hurts’ — a 2017 single taken from the latter album’s deluxe version— officially became a viral sleeper hit, just two years after its initial release. Thoroughly enjoyable, ‘Truth Hurts’ mounted on top of the US Billboard Hot 100.

By The Standard Jul. 24, 2022

Out & about: Lizzo’s ‘Special’ is a catch!

Smart with a big heart, Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson earned mainstream good fortune with the dropping of her third studio album called ‘Cuz I Love You’ (2019). While this album that spawned beats like ‘Juice’ and ‘Tempo’ peaked inside the top 5 of the US Billboard 200, ‘Truth Hurts’ — a 2017 single taken from the latter album’s deluxe version— officially became a viral sleeper hit, just two years after its initial release. Thoroughly enjoyable, ‘Truth Hurts’ mounted on top of the US Billboard Hot 100.

By The Standard Jul. 24, 2022

Out & about: Cardi B sways Ye, Lil Durk on a ‘Hot Ish’ ride

Following the recent success of her Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) — (2x) platinum-certified chart topping smash hit ‘Up’ — which peaked at position 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 upon its February 2021 release, this tune ‘Hot Ish’ — over much dewy behind the ears — has a lot of catching up to do.

By The Standard Jul. 17, 2022