South African Albums of 2023: Fakaza Music Scene

South African Albums of 2023: Vibrant Music Scene

Fakaza Music Scene In 2023, South Africa’s music scene was ablaze with diverse albums. Igcokama Elisha’s “Uthando Lwakho” and Mroza Fakude’s “Izinsimbi” captivated Maskandi enthusiasts. Emtee’s “DIY 3” showcased his lyrical prowess, while Nasty C’s “Zulu Man With Some Power 2” affirmed his Hip Hop dominance.

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Our lineup showcases the vibrant spectrum of sound, spanning diverse genres that encapsulate the essence of South African music. From the heartbeat of Hip Hop to the infectious rhythms of Amapiano, the pulsating energy of Afro House, and the electrifying beats of GQom, our artists bring a rich tapestry of sonic experiences.

Nduduzo Makhathini’s “Ubuntu: A Spiritual Journey” mesmerized Jazz lovers, alongside Simphiwe Dana’s “Umhlaba Utophulo.” Sha Sha’s “Amapiano Queen” brought vibrant beats to Afrobeats.

These albums collectively highlighted South Africa’s musical depth, showcasing a fusion of traditional sounds and contemporary influences that resonated both locally and globally.

Albums in 2023

1. ALBUM: DJ Bongz – Syalo

2. Ntosh Gazi – Die Hard EP

3. ALBUM: W4DE – Sgijapreneur

4. Balcony Mix Africa, Major League DJz & Murumba Pitch – New Beginnings EP

5. TNS – God First EP

6. Uncle Vinny – Youth League EP

7. Jimmy Maradona – Jika Spina EP

8. Blxckie – Papa Fetti EP

9. ALBUM: Sjava – Isibuko

10. The Lowkeys – Do Not Press Play EP

11. Mashaya – Back 2 Yano EP

12. ALBUM: uLazi – Nobody Can Stop Mguzu

13. ALBUM: LAUD – REARABETSWE

14. Kabza De Small & Stakev – Rekere EP

15. Donald – Tiki EP

16. Charlotte Lyf – Isiqalo EP

17. Kamo Mphela – HANNAH MONTANA EP

18. ALBUM: Record L Jones – Private School Barcadi Vol 3

19. ALBUM: Megadrumz – The Return Of PianoTech

20. ALBUM: Kelly Khumalo – From A God To A King

21. Reece Madlisa – Kwaito Nama Medi EP

22. Don Steazy, PIANOJOLLOF & Frenzyoffixial – Life is Steazy EP

23. ALBUM: Piano City – Exclusives: Vol. 1

24. ALBUM: AKA – Mass Country

25. ALBUM: Mfana Kah Gogo – Inzalo Ka Sikabopha

26. CampMasters – Party With CampMasters EP

27. Ezase Thupa – Class of 2023 (Part 1)

28. ALBUM: DrummeRTee924 – 924 To The World 2

29. Kopzz Avenue – For Your Ears Only EP

30. ALBUM: Kwiish SA – Back To Black

31. ALBUM: Freddy K – The Other Side Of Me

32. Senior Oat – It Is Well EP

33. Sipho Magudulela – In The Heart Of Music EP

34. ALBUM: Zee Nxumalo – KwaNxumalo (Deluxe)

35. ALBUM: Msaki & Tubatsi Mpho Moloi – Synthetic Hearts

36. ALBUM: DJ Manzo SA – ama45

37. Josiah De Disciple – Sounds of Gomora Vol 2 EP (The Healers Avenue)

38. Mick Man – Granny’s Love EP

39. ALBUM: Tumza D’kota – Jack of All Trades

40. Various Artists – ZIKODE PRSNTZ

41. Jay Jody – Revenge Is Sweet EP

42. EP: Mpho Wav – Ever Mine

43. ALBUM: Major Lazer & Major League DJz – Piano Republik

44. ALBUM: TuksinSA – Mukhavha

45. EP: Smeez & D3an – Damn Too Fine ft. Major League DJz

46. EP: Toya Delazy – Sheesh

47. EP: HLE – Take Heart

48. ALBUM: Uncle Waffles – Asylum

49. Busta 929 – Sgubhu Se Monate EP

50. ALBUM: MusicHlonza – Piano ‘N’ Chill Vol. 1

51. Lloyiso – Seasons EP

52. ALBUM: YoungstaCPT & Shaney Jay – Suffer For Beauty

53. Lebza TheVillain – Nanini – EP

54. Vee Mampeezy – Eezy Peezy – EP

55. Tshego – El Pantera (The Return Of The Catalog) – EP

56. LeeMckrazy – The KrazyWay – EP

57. ALBUM: Artwork Sounds – The Gospel According to Artwork Sounds

58. ALBUM: Maraza – Lost And Found

59. ALBUM: JayHood – Deep State

60. ALBUM: EnoSoul – In2deep Volume 7

61. Mzukulu – Phendula – EP

62. Jay Jody – The Revenge Pack – EP

63. Mellow & Sleazy – Midnight In Sunnyside – EP

64. Costa Titch & Champuru Makhenzo – Trapiano Vol 1 – EP

65. Kabza De Small – Ziwangale – EP

66. A-Reece – The Burning Tree EP

67. ALBUM: Intaba Yase Dubai – Amagama

68. Visca – Through Thick And Thin – EP

69. 9umba, Toss & Mdoovar – Umlando – EP

70. ALBUM: Okmalumkoolkat – uShukela eTiyeni

71. ALBUM: KashCPT – Cape Town Radio 2

72. Caiiro, DJ Tomer & Ricardo Silva – Let’s Not Pretend EP

73. ALBUM: Thupa Industry – Ezase Thupa (Musical Series Season 1)

74. ALBUM: Ndlovu Youth Choir – Grateful

75. Rethabile Khumalo – The Legacy – EP

76. Holly Rey – Unconditional Stripped – EP

77. DJ Zandimaz – We Move – EP

78. Deeper Phil – Rambo EP

79. Shabzi Madallion – Who’s Around When It’s Finally Done – EP

80. ALBUM: Kaygee SA – Nothing Personal Vol 1

81. ALBUM: Caiiro – Pyramids

82. Kewand & Mellow Don Picasso – The Sopranos II EP

83. Themba Broly & DJ Tira – Ghost EP

84. Mobi Dixon – When House Was House (Remixes)

85. ALBUM: Fiso El Musica & Thee Exclusives – Big And Small Vol 1

86. DJ Coach – Skomota EP

87. ALBUM: Gigi Lamayne – Set In Stone

88. ALBUM: Dr Tumi – Give Thanks

89. ALBUM: Themba – Anonymous

90. Felo Le Tee – Contagious – EP

91. Blaqnick & MasterBlaq – The Amazing World of B&M – EP

92. ALBUM: Zan’Ten – Another Version Of Us

93. Vusinator – The Wave Catch Up EP

94. ALBUM: Shuga Cane – It’s Shuga Not Sugar

95. ALBUM: SGVO – OVGSREPUBLIC

96. ALBUM: Kabza De Small – KOA 2 (Part 1)

97. Blaklez – Loyal To The Soil EP

98. King Khustah – Captain EP

99. Tonique – First Time EP

100. MaTen10 – Commercial Break EP

101. Thab De Soul & InQfive – Kuzolunga EP

102. Dwson – In Her Eyes EP

103. Flvme – The Lost Pack Vol. 1 – EP

104. ALBUM: Vico Da Sporo – Underrated 2.0

105. ALBUM: Prince Kaybee – Music Theory

106.  TDK Macassette – Rebellion EP

107.  ALBUM: Nkosazana Daughter – Uthingo Le Nkosazana

108. Dr Malinga – Victoria EP

109. Busta929 – Sgubhu Se Monate, Vol.2

110. ALBUM: Djy Biza – Kgosi

111. Bongza – Inhlonipho EP

112. Manu WorldStar – Warm Fuzzy Bridge EP

113. DJ Big Sky – Uzongenzani EP

114. De Mogul SA – Undefined EP

115. ALBUM: Wordz – People Forget To Be People

116. ALBUM: Royal Musiq & Djy Zan SA – Is Nie Vir Almal Nie

117. ALBUM: DJ Gizo – Ngithule

118. Da Capo – Bakone EP

119. Kweyama Brothers – 4 By 4 EP

120. DrummeRTee924 – Trust The Process EP

121. ALBUM: Stino Le Thwenny – You Want Some More

122. ALBUM: Zan’Ten – Another Version Of Us 2

123. Zuma – Dropping Soon – EP

124. A-Reece – Paradise 1.5 EP

125. Oskido & X-Wise – Church Grooves Evolution EP

126. ALBUM: Dr Thulz – The Doctor’s Notes

127. ALBUM: DJ Yessonia – Touch The Sky

128. ALBUM: Deeper Phil – Love & Hate

129. Hennybelit – Son of the Soil EP

130. Caltonic SA – Bassplay Effect EP

131. ALBUM: Afro Brotherz – The Lands, Pt. 3

132. Omit ST – Ntsako EP

133. ALBUM: Oscar Mbo & KG Smallz – YES GOD

134. ALBUM: Tee Jay – Inzalo

135. EeQue – Concrete Jungle EP

136. ALBUM: T-Man SA & MacG – Yanos N Chill

137. Uncle Waffles – Solace EP

138. DJ Jim Mastershine – New Character EP

139. ALBUM: Mthandeni SK – Amakhothangqoko

140. Bontle Smith – This is Me EP

141. ALBUM: Oufadafada – I Cant Give Up Now

142. ALBUM: Abidoza – Phola

143. Deep Essentials – Koketso EP

144. Fortunator – Mvulatswinga EP

145. ALBUM: DJ Tira – Malume Way

146. ALBUM: Mdoovar – Isithembiso

147. Miss Pru DJ – Bavumile – EP

148. Sfarzo Rtee – House of Sgija II EP

149. ALBUM: DJ Melzi & Mkeyz – The African Kings

150. ALBUM: Woza Sabza & Mr Abie – Silent Echoes

151. ALBUM: Busta 929 – Ezase Thupa Class of 23 Term

152. ALBUM: MÖRDA – ASANTE II

153. ALBUM: Stakev – Bittersweet

154. DJ Maphorisa & Tman Xpress – Chukela EP

155. ALBUM: Gigi Lamayne – Vision

156. Vico Da Sporo – Me N U EP

157. Mac Lopez – Izipho EP

158. MellowBone & Josiah De Disciple – The First Chance EP

159. ALBUM: Makhadzi – Mbofholowo

160. Major League DJz – Mushroom Park EP

161. ALBUM: Cassper Nyovest – Solomon

162. Cyfred – Made Under the Spirit EP

163. Holly Rey – 3AM Pt. 1 EP

164. ALBUM: MaWhoo – The Chosen

165. Dlala Thukzin – Permanent Music 3 EP

166. ALBUM: Nasty C – I Love It Here

167. KekeLingo – Pula EP

168. ALBUM: Lowsheen – 2nd Chapter

169. ALBUM: Mapara A Jazz – Piano Strings

170. Sdala B – The Return of Sdala B EP

171. ALBUM: Black Motion – Rebirth Of The Drum

172. Stilo Magolide – Imbuzi Ayibuzwa EP

173. Beast RSA – i-Bite EP

174. ALBUM: Kwiish SA – Majita Monday

175. ALBUM: uMkhulekelwa – Baxov’umndeni

176. ALBUM: Amu Classic & Kappie – School Of Excellence

177. ALBUM: Ntokzin – Makubenjalo

178. Fka Mash – LAYKI EP

179. ALBUM: Daliwonga – DALI DALI

180. ALBUM: Sipho Magudulela – My Thoughts In Song

181. Flvme – Note To Self EP

182. InQfive – Lost Projects EP

183. ALBUM: Sam Deep – iMali Ye Ntwana

184. ALBUM: SGVO – Vo

185. Felo Le Tee – Yini Ngathi (Live) – EP

186. A-Reece – PT2: The Big Hearted Guy

187. ALBUM: Jay Sax – Tatiana

188. ALBUM: TNK MusiQ – Le Premier Chapitre

189. ALBUM: Darque – More Life

190. ALBUM: Azana – IGAGU

191. Da Muziqal Chef – Just A Taste EP

192. ShaunMusiQ & Ftears – It Will All Make Sense EP

193. Kabza De Small & Mthunzi – iSimo EP

194. ALBUM: Mr JazziQ – All You Need Is Piano 2

195. Q Twins – Iqiniso EP

196. ALBUM: Deep Sen, KingTalkzin & Oskido – Amandla

197. Touchline & Ginger Trill – Boyzen Da Hood EP

198. ALBUM: TpZee – Amaphepha

199. ALBUM: Xduppy – Joy

200. Bello no Gallo – Gqom To Another Level, Vol.1 – EP

201. DaNukes Groove & DJ Obza – Crazy Eyes EP

202. Musa Keys – Becoming Him EP

203. ALBUM: Shane Eagle – AKiRA

204. ALBUM: Jullian Gomes – Bruno & The Birds

205. ALBUM: Paige – African Child

206. Big Nuz – Last Man Standing EP

207. ALBUM: DJ Bongz – Elevation

208. Thabz De Soul – Days In The Dark EP

209. ALBUM: Q-Mark – Suka Ekhoneni

210. Thabza De Soul – Algebra EP

211. ALBUM: Mick Man – The Son Of Blanca

212. ALBUM: Nhlonipho – Selemo

213. AmaTycooler – Umphako EP

214. ALBUM: DJ Jaivane – My Turn (Livumile)

215. ALBUM: MFR Souls & MDU aka TRP – The Game Changers

216. Oskido – Legend Live EP

217. Sayfar – 24 Hours in Soweto EP

218. Nation-365 & Busta 929 – VUR VAI EP

219. ALBUM: Sykes – Most Wanted

220. ALBUM: Mr Thela – Tronics Land Series 2

221. ALBUM: Amanda Black – From My Soil To Yours

222. ALBUM: Gaba Cannal – Thetha Nabo Mfundisi

223. Lash T – Vutomi II EP

224. June Jazzin – Lifestyle Jam EP

225. Q-Mark – Suka Ekhoneni EP

226. EltonK & DBN Gogo – Be Honest ft. Te Amo, Sque & Kulcha Tee

227. Lady Amar – God’s Delay Is Not Denial EP

228. Thabza De Soul – Phatudi EP

229. MacG – Songs I Put My Name On, Vol.2

230. ALBUM: Busta 929 – Umsebenzi Wethu 3

231. ALBUM: De Mthuda – Baba Yaga

Overall, 2023 proved to be a stellar year for South African music, showcasing the country’s rich musical tapestry and the immense talent of its artists. As we look forward to the years ahead, one thing is certain – South Africa’s music scene will continue to thrive and captivate audiences around the world.

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