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Usimamane is Set on Building His Hip-Hop Legacy

Usimamane is taking South African rap global. At 21, he’s already rewriting the blueprint for what a South African rap star is supposed to sound like. With numerous accolades under his belt, he is poised to lead the next generation as one of Rolling Stone Africa’s Future of Music Cover Stars.

ZVRI Is Making It Clear: The Future of Music Is Gqom Tech

Gqom Tech, or “Luxury Gqom” as it’s known in Durban’s underground, is a cultural shift. And ZVRI, one of its chief architects, is building a world where hard-hitting drums meet synth-laced emotion. With his debut album on the way, the rest of the world is finally tuning in.