Takudzwa Kadzura

Opening Prayer: I pray against the spirit of opposing things I know to be true because I want to seem like a purist, Amen 🙏🏾 With the year already halfway through and still no undisputed runaway Album of the Year, it feels like the perfect time to talk about a quiet

If there’s one artist we can call family here at Riddims and Raps, it’s Mlue Jay. Our conversations have always been real—no fluff, no filters. This time was no different. I caught up with the Johannesburg-based rapper to talk music, fatherhood, staying visible in two countries, and

Disclaimer, the editor is a fan of Runna Rulez music, the likes of Bhomba NeFleece, Ngirozi, Boyz Rangu, Zvirikwese I can f go on and on but something bothers me and listeners who attend the shows. There’s something frustrating about watching an artist with great music fail to deliver

In a scene where bravado often drowns out vulnerability, Bhanshee enters with something most artists dodge—truth. Her upcoming debut EP "I Am", dropping May 8th, isn't just a collection of tracks—it’s a personal manifesto wrapped in beats and bars. It doesn’t ask

Editorial Note: Music as a Pillar of Cultural Expression At Riddims and Raps, we recognize that music is more than entertainment—it is the heartbeat of culture. Whether it's the pulsating rhythms of dancehall, the storytelling of hip hop, or the timeless echoes of traditional mbira, music has

At Riddims and Raps, we champion hip hop and dancehall, but our radar is always open to artists making waves across the broader soundscape—especially those with ties to these cultures. Enter Teriro, a London-based Zimbabwean afro-fusion artist who effortlessly weaves R&B, dancehall, and hip hop into her