Refiloe Maele Phoolo,professionally known as Cassper Nyovest,is a South African rapper,songwriter,entrepreneur,record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng,North West,he is regarded as one of the most successful artists in South Africa. In 2014,he established his own record label,Family Tree Records. Nyovest rose to fame with the release of his debut studio album,Tsholofelo (2014) which produced the hit singles "Gusheshe" and "Doc Shebeleza".
Tsholofelo is the debut studio album by South African hip hop recording artist Cassper Nyovest,released digitally via iTunes on 18 July 2014 and physically released on 31 July 2014 under a distribution deal with AMG Worldmedia owned by Lindsay Jerome Arends,a former &founding member of the R&B group Ashaan.
Doc Shebeleza is the second official single from Cassper Nyovest's debut LP Tsholofelo. The song is a tribute to South African Kwaito veteran,Doc Shebeleza. It debuted at number 4 on South Africa's official music chart.
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes(28 January 1988 –10 February 2023),known professionally as AKA,was a South African rapper,record producer,and businessman. Born in Cape Town and raised in Johannesburg,Forbes gained recognition after releasing his single "Victory Lap" from his debut studio album,Altar Ego (2011). He was one of the most popular South African musicians of his era and the greatest selling South African hip hop artist of all-time.
Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado born,known professionally as Riky Rick,was a South African rapper,singer,songwriter,record producer and entrepreneur. He was also the founder and owner of record label Cotton Club Records and a member of Boyz N Bucks and he's well known for his hit song Boss Zonke from his album Family Values.
Boitumelo Thulo,popularly known as Boity,is a South African television personality,rapper,actress,businesswoman and model. In 2019,Thulo was named as one of Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 for her contribution in the music and entertainment sector.
Family Tree Media is a South African independent record label established in 2014 by Cassper Nyovest who currently operates as the CEO.
Refiloe is the second studio album by South African hip hop recording artist Cassper Nyovest,released initially on 31 October 2015 at his Fill Up The Dome concert at the Ticket Pro Dome in Johannesburg.
Anathi Bhongo Mnyango,known professionally as Anatii,is a South African rapper,singer,songwriter and record producer &music video director.
Benn Gilbert Kamoto,better known by his stage name Gemini Major,is a Malawian-born South African record producer and singer-songwriter. He was signed to Family Tree Records,a South African independent record label found by Cassper Nyovest.
MTV Base:SA's Hottest MCs is an annual segment that has aired on MTV Base at the end of every year since 2014. The segment consists of a panel of judges who are South African hip hop performers or personalities associated with the South African hip hop genre. The finalists of the list are judged based on impact,lyrics,sales,buzz,style and intangibles.
"Ragga Ragga" is a song by Malawian-born artist and record producer Gemini Major. It was released on June 10,2016 for free digital downloads and on June 24,2016 on iTunes by Family Tree Records. The song was produced by Gemini Major,features Riky Rick,Cassper Nyovest,Nadia Nakai and Major League DJz. The song was an instant hit and received massive radio play,establishing Gemini Major as both an artist and a producer.
Thuto is the third studio album by South African recording artist and record producer Cassper Nyovest. A follow-up to his 2015 album Refiloe,Thuto was released on 5 May 2017 by his imprint Family Tree Records with support from Bridge Entertainment.
South African rapper Nasty C has released four studio albums,two extended plays (EPs),16 singles and 22 music videos. Nasty C's music has been released on record labels Venomous Production,Outy Records,Free World Music,Mabala Noise Entertainment and Universal Music. He gained major attention after the release of his second mixtape Price City,which was released in 2015. He won the Best Freshman Award at the 2015 South African Hip Hop Awards for Price City at the age of 18,making him the youngest recipient for the award.
Nadia Nakai Kandava,is a Zimbabwean-South African rapper and television personality.
Mnqobi Nxumalo,professionally known as Lunatik is a recording artist,songwriter,and record producer born in the town of Empangeni,KwaZulu-Natal,South Africa. He founded the hip hop sub-genre known as Skhanda along with South African rapper K.O.
Pink Panther is the debut album by South African R&B singer Tshego. The album was released on 29 August 2019,through Twenty Five Eight Entertainment,and licensed through Universal Music South Africa. The album was executively produced by Tshego,and Alie Keys;with additional production from Yaw Bannerman,Gemini Major,and Lunatik. It features guest appearances from King Monada,Riky Rick,Kwesta,Black Class,Tellaman,Thabsie,Focalistic,and Frank Casino.
Nhlanhla Tshabalala,better known as Frank Casino,is a South African rapper and record producer. He is known for his guest appearance on "Mayo" by DJ Speedsta with Shane Eagle,Yung Swiss and Tellaman.
"Don't Forget to Pray" is a single of South African singer-songwriter and record producer Anatii and rapper AKA from their collaborative studio album Be Careful What You Wish For (2017),it was released 2 May 2017 through Yal Entertainment and Vth Season under exclusive license from Universal Music South Africa. The single premiered on Beats1 in the United States,and was praised by the Hot 97 host Ebro Darden.
