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Her speech while accepting the International Achievement Award really highlighted how Tyla has had to chart a path to success for herself without having pre-determined checkpoints.
MUSIC AND CULTURE
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Culture Corner: What Tyla's albums reveal about her artistry and who she is

Join our Culture Editor, Theolin Tembo, as he explores the profound connections between Tyla's debut album 'TYLA' and her sophomore release 'A*POP', revealing insights into her…

  • Theolin Tembo
9 min read
Nanette, whose latest work explores the evolving sound and global possibilities of South African R&B.
NANETTE
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Nanette's journey through grief and envisioning the future of South African R&B

Singer Nanette reflects on the evolution of African R&B, the cross-border creativity behind her Painfully Happy (Deluxe) project and her ambitions to take South African soul to a…

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
8 min read
Tyga’s “$TARFACE”, an 1980s-inspired album made with the use of artificial intelligence alongside the rapper’s own vocals and lyrics.
AI ADOPTION
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Is Tyga's '$TARFACE' a sign of AI's future in music creation?

Tyga’s use of AI on “$TARFACE” is part of a much bigger shift in music, where artificial intelligence is being used to create sounds, imitate artists and generate songs at…

  • Bernelee Vollmer
7 min read