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DJ On Deck:  DJ Jovbeats Our featured DJ & Record Producer is Jovbeats and he's always releasing some impressive mixes and his passion for music is a beauty we adore and wanna root for. Here's what he said:    Bafana aka DJ jovbeats born and raised in Tsakane ,I'm a young dedicated individual I kick-started my music back in 2010 and fell in love with house music. In the past few years I have worked with 659Records,Rise Ma Afrika Production, and also featured On Shungi Music Afro House Compalation EP . I have worked with a number of producers like Nitrogen SA,Dj Mayes SA and a few vocalists which are: Factor Cowell,Poeticsoul and Angela Angel Life from the USA who I'm gonna be releasing a new track with...very soon. I'm looking forward to working with more dedicated people in future and growing my career in music.  Isizwe Esimnyama [Original mix] Facebook:Dj'jovBeats Bafana YouTube: Dj JovBeats Instagram:JovBeats Bafana Do check o...

Album Appreciation: Blackheart by Dawn Richard Dawn Richard is one of the most amazing independent artists out there, always breaking boundaries, first introduced on Making The Band and as part of thee most loved girl group Danity Kane  which made history with their debut and sophomore releases .  An industry creative who touches music to sooth and bring back an energy we thought we lost tone to. All her projects stand out and offer something refreshing. One of our favorite projects is the Heart trilogy. This week we appreciate Blackheart (I listened to this album while I was in High School (17) & now at age 24, I'm like This is Gold)  which is more of the dark chapter which showcases Power. Abandonment, Homecoming , Rising ( Phoenix ), Loss & other strong subjects beautifully written and expressed brilliantly through vocals. Songs like Billie Jean open with harmonies that highlight an announcement, like a trumpet being blown...

Hip Hop Essentials: Now & Forever by Drake  Drake is one of the best artists ever. His writing, progression, flow and expression always come out beautifully. Now & Forever comes from his mixtape If You're Reading This, It's Too Late  which debuted at number one on the Billboard US 200 .  Now & Forever is more intimate, personal and gives you a sense of depature as Drake sings and raps his way into a new beginning, wrapping up the past by acknowledging "  I've been here for too long ,  I'm leaving, I'm leaving, you know I got my reasons"  it's one of those relatable songs with a strong message and massive instrumentation that hits deep. It challenges your space. Now that's some good music.  Do check it out.   Spotify Link Official Audio Only Good Music. #MzansiAvenue

Pop Essentials: Hearts Ain't Gonna Lie by Jonas Blue & Arlissa This week On Pop Essentials we have Hearts Ain't Gonna Lie by Jonas Blue & Arlissa. A Heartfelt Anthem that's a Good Groove of Euphoria.  What they did on Hearts Ain't Gonna Lie is INSANE!!!🤞🏼❤️💯😭🔥 The song is soothing sonically and lyrically it challenges you to be aware and to be in touch. The drawing part is the opening line, sung so beautifully and the song starts beating a build up and it's ear candy 💯 released in 2016. The prechorus is like a wild heart in the jungle while the chorus is an arena anthem enchanting and thrilling. Brings me to tears and warms my heart. A 5/5 highly essential on your playlist. Official Video Only Good Music.  #MzansiAvenue

Entertainment Avenue: Sunday Night Drama! Sunday nights used to be movie nights as we watched international blockbusters from classics to recent offerings but times have changed as the 8 o'clock slot is packed with gripping drama on Channels; Mzansi Magic (161), etv (194,104) & SABC 1 (191,101) each offering stories that bring a dose of intensity. Umbuso stars Sandile Mahlangu as there's loss experienced and its impact is so great: it breaks you down. Side Dish gives you an aftermath of what they did and one is a fugitive, life on the run isn't smooth as survival leads to ditching the glamorous life and standing on your own two feet. starring Jo-Anne Reyneke . Isiphindiselo is more on the side of revenge, first premiered on eVOD,  a young man's dreams are shattered as he ends up behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, sometimes blood stained means guilty. We're not gonna be having tomato sauce anytime soon. (Ok fine, bad joke) starring Z...

National Song Of The Weekend: Can't Imagine by Nasty C Nasty C is back with an all new song that opens with swagger and sizzle before he steps in hard as the King of the game and unapologetic about his address on the throne while calling out haters and those who act like he isn't a serve on the table. It's been acclaimed by fans & many have said "The Nasty C we've been longing for is back" it's such a record. Check it Out. Available on All Streaming Platforms. 5/5 accompanied by an official lyric video which is a fresh cut. Official Lyric Video Only Good Music. #MzansiAvenue

Local Song Of The Weekend: Everlasting Love by KXNG TEE MUSIQ Ft. RoyalQueen & MO Love We're back with your songs of the weekend, a Happy Easter to y'all and we sweetens things up with this romantic declaration of a song, catchy adorable chorus and some flavorful rap vocals from King Tee himself. The trio works well together on the song, sounding like a cohesive unit. Do check it out. It's Available on platforms like Audiomack . It promises a good time. 5/5                   Official Artwork. Audiomack Official Link Only Good Music. #MzansiAvenue