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“CALLIN ME” Brings Luver x Curt KO’s Warm Afro R&B Sound to the A-List Playlist
Luver x Curt KO has just dropped a hot new single, CALLIN ME, opening with a mesmerising vocal choir and exquisite rhythms that immediately set the tone. The track steadily builds into a highly distinctive vocal performance that feels melodic, cool, and soulful, delivered with a smooth R&B sheen over a futuristic beat. A confident,
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“Latch on My Heart” Sees Claire-Mae Revive Golden-Era Pop on the A-List Playlist
The new single “Latch on My Heart” from American-Argentinian singer Claire-Mae arrives as a grand, sweet, and warmly melodic release that feels timeless while remaining entirely its own. Now featured on the A-List Playlist, the song will also be played as a special POWERPLAY at 5 PM South Africa time for the next 2 months,
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Christmas Gets Jazzy Blues with “The French 75 Blues from the One & Only”
Tom & His Free Mockingbirds return with a special Christmas release “The French 75 Blues from the One & Only” that brings a timeless jazz-infused sound back to the airwaves. The band’s latest festive offering is now playing on theA-List Playlist and is also featured as a special CHRISTMAS POWERPLAY at 7:30 PM South Africa
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Debra Can Unleashes “Calm Down” and “Energy,” A Double Dose of Soulful and Vibrant Afrobeats on the A-List Playlist
Landing on our A-List playlist are the sizzling new singles from Debra Can on New-Town Records. Calm Down arrives warm, melodic, uplifting and deeply soulful. Its impeccable Afrobeats rhythms flow with effortless ease, carrying Debra Can’s unmistakable voice with a richness that instantly draws listeners in. The groove is smooth, the melody is strong, and
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Champagne Poetry Lands on the A-List as Mikey G’s Latest Standout Release
Mikey G’s new single Champagne Poetry opens with a mellow, cinematic atmosphere that feels eerie and haunting, almost like a film score. A warm R&B tone sets the mood before thick, phat kick drums and hard-hitting beats take over, pushing the track into a compelling rap performance. His flow is smooth, distinctive, and grounded in
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Greo’s Cultural, Hard-Hitting Single Wa Do Ghe Takes Centre Stage on Bafana FM’s A-List
Greo’s new single ‘Wa Do Ghe’ arrives with a funky, vibrant backing rhythm and a strong vocal flow that feels poetic, fluid, and effortlessly in time. Distinctive and unique, the track gets you moving and gets you grooving before he even begins to sing. When he does, his voice cuts through with a sweet, warm
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DaForce Returns Strong with ‘Survival’, Now Featured on the A-List Playlist
DaForce unleashes a powerful new single titled Survival, a track that enters with a booming punch and carries a sleek swagger built on hopping hip hop beats. The vocals are raw, real, and intense, yet delivered with a confident ease that keeps the track rolling smoothly. Survival stands out with a bold, distinctive flavour, firing
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Dave Curl Unveils Empty—Now Featured on Our A-List Playlist and Powerplayed All Month
Dave Curl releases his latest single Empty, a dreamy and atmospheric track shaped by worldly slide-guitar textures, melodic whispered vocals reminiscent of Roger Waters, a Sting-like mood, and a soothing melody that relaxes the listener while carrying a subtle Snowy White vibe. Heartfelt, touching, and rooted in real human experience, the song gently pulls you
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A Pop Powerplay Arrival: Marcos Adam Unveils the Energetic and Atmospheric “Oxygen”
Starting with an enchanting vocal and a dreamy, epic, otherworldly atmosphere, this track immediately pulls the listener into its soulful and rich sound. Pulsating synths move around a solid four to the floor beat while a catchy melody cements itself in both your head and your body. The vocal hook “find a way to rise
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Single of The Week: Will Percs Unveils Warm, Retro-Tinged Single “2nd Time Around” from Fund My Beach Style
Fund My Beach Style is the fantastic, uplifting, groovy and cool alternative pop-edged new album from Cape Town artist Will Percs, and the new single 2nd Time Around is taken from it and now features on the A-List playlist. It will also be featured as a special Daily Powerplay at 6:30 PM South Africa time
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“I Serve Jesus” by Viva Cristo Rey Shines on A-List Playlist Bringing Gospel Heat and Afro-Fusion Style
Viva Cristo Rey releases his new single I Serve Jesus with a vibrant, modern hip sound and infectious rhythms. The track blends rap, amapiano and afrobeats with strong flows, clever bars and a cool, confident delivery. The production features an out-of-this-world synth line that swirls through the track, building around a catchy hook that sticks
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iurisEkero Delivers a Timeless, Heart-Tugging Musical Journey with “It Wasn’t Because of You” on Bafana FM Playlist
iurisEkero returns with a touching new single, “It Wasn’t Because of You.” The song opens with beautiful female vocals and piano that immediately draw the listener in. As it progresses, distant heavenly violins and orchestral elements create a timeless, dreamy atmosphere. A trip-hop inspired beat gently sways with emotion and warm melody, while the violins
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A Double Rock Special: Veritas Lit’s “Sanctuary of the Lost” and “Ruins” Now on Bafana FM A-List
Brighton, Sussex alternative rock powerhouse Veritas Lit have officially landed on the Bafana FM Playlist with two striking new releases — “Sanctuary of the Lost” and their six-minute-plus rock opus “Ruins.” Together, the tracks showcase the band’s distinctive sound: darkly melodic, cinematic, and emotionally charged. “Sanctuary of the Lost” channels the essence of Evanescence and
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deMajk’s “Alessandra” Brings Exotic, Dreamy House Energy to the Bafana FM A-List
Polish music producer deMajk returns with a captivating new single titled “Alessandra.” The track opens with waves of synth brass and a mysterious, exotic sensuality, layered with dreamy flutes and a meditative atmosphere. As the composition unfolds, it transforms into a rhythmic fusion of swirling beats, cinematic drums, and powerful African-inspired vocals. The production features
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From Sydney to Singapore: Zorin Morris’s No More Tears Hits A-List Playlist & Powerplay Rotation
On August 29, 2025, Australian artist Zorin Morris released his latest single No More Tears, marking another chapter in his journey of crafting irresistible indie-pop anthems. Known for his sweet, melodic sound that blends pop sensibility with a hint of nostalgia, Morris continues to captivate listeners with music that echoes the charm of The Lightning
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New Single “Sheila” by Led ZAP Gains 60K Fans and Secures A-List Playlist + Powerplay Spot
“Sheila” is the dreamy new rock single from Led ZAP, composed by Ronald Douglas Wright and David Brian Bell under RDW Music Publishing Co. The incredible Ron Wright returns with David Bell in the form of Led ZAP, delivering a lush, melodic, and atmospheric rock song full of soaring vocals, layered harmonies, and meandering orchestral
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“Love and War” by NAWF36 Delivers Warm Production and Genre-Bending Style
NAWF36 has just dropped his hot new single “Love and War”. The track is a melodic, dreamy, and heartfelt blend of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rap. Smooth and powerful vocals glide over hypnotic rhythms with a polished production that creates a cool and atmospheric vibe. It is warm, big, and uplifting while still carrying a gritty
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A Romantic Powerplay: Farbod Biglari’s Che Vuole Questa Musica Stasera Lights Up the A-List Playlist for the Next Month
Farbod Biglari, the Iranian-born composer, guitarist, arranger, and vocalist now based in Vancouver, has built his reputation on weaving cinematic storytelling into music that crosses genres. With a background in Cinema and Theatre and ongoing studies in Jazz and Contemporary Guitar, he blends pop, folk, jazz, and rock influences into richly textured soundscapes that feel
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Rock Revival in 2025: Joseph H Dean’s “Streetsmart” Dominates the A-List Playlist and Powerplay
Joseph H Dean is storming into 2025 with a wave of powerful rock releases, building a growing global fanbase as thousands stream his music online every day. His latest single, Streetsmart, proves once again why he’s a force in modern rock. This massive track comes loaded with a classic rock edge — fierce screeching guitars,
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iurisEkero “The Sun, The Wine and You” Joins the A-List Playlist with a Sun Kissed Pop Anthem
The Sun, The Wine and You is an uplifting, melodic, epic, emotional, groovy, modern, and majestic single from iurisEkero. It has landed on the A-List Playlist, airing day and night, and it will also feature as a special Powerplay at 7 PM Johannesburg South Africa time for the next month. With The Sun, The Wine
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A-List Alert: Veritas Lit’s Anthemic Sound Takes Over International Radio
Attention rock music lovers! Get ready to crank it up — because Veritas Lit, the rising rock powerhouse from Brighton, Sussex, UK, has officially landed on our A-List Playlist with four explosive tracks, including two exclusive unreleased songs not out until August 2025. 🎸 Now Playing on Our A-List Playlist: This is not just a
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Candy Valks Unleash the Fun with “Kiwi Melon” – Now Our POP POWERPLAY on the A-List
Blasting its way onto our A-List Playlist is the bright, catchy, and fantastically fun new single “Kiwi Melon” from Candy Valks, taken from their album First Attack. This sweet-as-candy pop anthem delivers a rolling synth bassline, shimmering keys, a solid 4×4 beat, and heavenly vocals that lift you up and keep you smiling. With a
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DJ Doyard Brings “Next Level” Energy to the A-List Playlist
Landing firmly on our A-List Playlist is the sublime and cool new single “Next Level” from DJ Doyard. You can hear it every few hours on the main playlist, and it has also been selected as a special POWERPLAY at 6 PM Johannesburg South Africa time for the next month. “Next Level” is a chilled
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“Valkyrie”: A Sonic Flight Through Fantasy and Passion Now on Bafana FM Playlist
Gliding gracefully onto our A-List Playlist is the poetic and passionate modern classical single Valkyrie by the duo Ununk Oh and Ununk, lifted from their spellbinding debut album Fairy Queen. Valkyrie is a fast-paced, emotionally rich piece of classical music, blending drama and serenity through beautifully arranged strings and pristine production. It bursts with energy,
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Balkan Rock Rebels The Thunder Corpses Debut “The Skies of London” Hitting Hard on Bafana FM’s Playlist
Crashing onto our A-List Playlist is the electrifying new single “The Skies of London” by Balkan underground icons The Thunder Corpses. Raw yet melodic, this track fuses gritty alt-rock guitars with a deep goth-tinged vocal and an undeniably catchy chorus. Wrapped in a sleek, immersive wall-of-sound production, it delivers everything you want from modern indie
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“Tequila and a Shotgun” Is a Raw and Real Release from Joseph H Dean
With a sound that recalls the lyrical storytelling of Leonard Cohen and the dynamic vocal shifts of Roger Waters, “Tequila and a Shotgun” builds from soft, reflective verses into bursts of fuzzy guitars and raw rock n’ roll emotion. The song is a personal tribute to his lifelong wife, who passed away from cancer. It
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Discover Kaleb Weko’s Country Noir Vibe in “Raven’s Cry” Now Playing On Bafana FM A-List
Landing squarely on our A-List Playlist today is Kaleb Weko with his evocative new single “Raven’s Cry.” This chilled and groovy stomping country track blends the poetic depth of Nick Cave with the outlaw soul of Johnny Cash. With dreamy slide guitar, moody storytelling, and warm acoustic tones, it delivers a folk-tinged sound with a
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Now Playing Daily: Farbod Biglari’s “Waltz for Baran (The Rain Waltz)” POWERPLAY
We’re delighted to announce that the beautiful and emotionally resonant new instrumental single “Waltz for Baran (The Rain Waltz)” by Farbod Biglari has officially joined our A-List Playlist. With its timeless cinematic charm, angelic melodies, and ethereal atmosphere, this evocative piece feels like a score lifted from a poignant film. Listeners can also enjoy this
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deMajk Creates Heavenly Sound with Emotional Pop Gem “Living in the Present” on Bafana FM A-List
The spacey, dreamy, and melodic new single “Living in the Present“ by Polish music producer deMajk has officially landed on the A-List Playlist, captivating listeners with its timeless, entrancing sound. With warm, euphoric production and a mellow pop core, the track is taking audiences on a futuristic journey filled with emotion, intimacy, and sonic beauty.
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A-List Alert: Thomas Blackbird’s “Thunder” Delivers Big Beats and Bigger Emotion
Thomas Blackbird’s latest release, Thunder, has officially stormed onto the A-List Playlist, captivating listeners with its euphoric energy, melodic power, and futuristic pop production. Now playing every few hours on rotation and featured as a special daily POP POWERPLAY at 6:30 PM Johannesburg South Africa time for the next month, Thunder is fast becoming an
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Adam Exler Blends Passion and Power in His New Hit ‘Rise’
We’re excited to announce that the bold, melodic, and undeniably catchy new rock single ‘Rise’ by Adam Exler is now spinning on our A-List Playlist—every few hours, every day! Even better, it’s been selected as our daily ROCK POWERPLAY at 5:30 PM Johannesburg South Africa time for the next month. Adam Exler returns with ‘Rise’,
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Introducing Him & Him: New Single “Keep Chuggin’ On” Delivers a Cool, Melodic Vibe You’ll Want on Repeat
Rolling onto our A-List Playlist is the mesmerizing debut single “Keep Chuggin’ On” by rising duo Him & Him. This dreamy, melodic, and haunting track brings a super cool vibe that’ll have you hooked from the first listen. Catch it every couple of hours on our playlist—and as a special DAILY POWERPLAY at 7 PM
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Feel-Good Pop Alert: Stephen Dane’s “Leave a Light On” Now on Our Playlist
Gliding effortlessly onto our A-List playlist is the timeless and melodic electronic pop single “Leave a Light On” by Stephen Dane. This dreamy, smooth EDM track blends a sophisticated Euro-pop vibe with an ‘80s-inspired, chill-pop atmosphere — airy, euphoric, and wrapped in warm, shimmering synths. You can catch this captivating modern pop gem playing on
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Facing the Self: Amrit Ghatore’s “Mirrors” Is a Song of Reckoning and Awakening on the Playlist
We’re proud to announce that the breathtaking new single “Mirrors” by Amrit Ghatore has officially landed on our A-List Playlist. This powerful, cinematic, and emotionally rich track will be playing every couple of hours, with a special POWERPLAY spotlight at 6 PM Johannesburg South Africa time running throughout the next month. A Return Marked by
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New A-List Highlight: Brenda Janz Touches Hearts with ‘Way of Life’
We are thrilled to announce that the beautiful new single ‘Way of Life’ from ‘Brenda Janz’ is now spinning on our A-List Playlist. Tune in to hear this touching and melodic track night and day, every couple of hours + it will also be played as a special SOULFUL POWERPLAY at 4:30 PM Johannesburg South
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