The episode includes brand-new music from Wordz as well as the hottest singles of the week from all around Africa and the latest hip-hop news!
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This week's episode of Apple Music's Rap Life Radio, hosted by Ebro Darden, the global editorial head of hip-hop and R&B, will feature the powerful lyricist and rapper Wordz from South Africa. Talking about his most recent song, "BARKER HAINES" featuring Maglera Doe Boy and Mochen, which is streamable on Apple Music, Ebro and Africa Now Radio presenter Nandi Madida.
Rap Life Radio also plays "No Comment" by Umlazi-born rapper Tyson Sybatelli, featuring Thato Saul, off his upcoming album Present, as well as "Ball Deep" by Nigerian rapper Straffitti, featuring Kida Kudz.
Spotlight On
Wordz, a rapper from Pretoria, has established a solid reputation as a wordsmith through his multiple collaborations with A-Reece, but it is now his solo work that distinguishes him. Despite his introversion, the MC has developed a cult following because of his relatable, open, and technically daring raps, which are brilliantly displayed on his two albums, Product of a Praying Mother (2021) and People Forget To Be People (2023).
In The Know
According to him, "My new album, People Forget To Be People, is a beautiful reflection of humanity, life experiences, memories, and human connection through my eyes," he says to Apple Music. "This record also gave me my second consecutive No. 1 album. Since when has Independence looked or sounded this good?
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