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The Best Kept Secret Podcast - TBKS

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South Africa Hip Hop
Usimamane
Kwesta
Shekhinah
Nanette
Nasty C
Kristi Lowe
South Africa
SA Hip Hop
Blxckie
Hip Hop
Free
Underground
Beef In Hip Hop
4luv 2
Afrobeats
Painfully Happy
Langa Mavuso
A Glimpse Inside My Mind
Retro Soul

The Best Kept Secret”, also known as “TBKS Podcast", is a music based podcast focusing on very in-depth album reviews and analysis. In addition, the podcast also produces interviews featuring some of the best artists we have access to as well as blog content documenting the scene. info@tbkspodcast.co.za

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This week, we dive into one of the most powerful South African hip-hop debuts of the year: NOSANGE by Lowfeye. Named after his late mother, the album has been praised for its emotional honesty, vulnerability, and fearless storytelling, while blending... more

Is beef still about competition, or has it become performance? Are OGs creating space for the next generation, or competing with them for relevance?

This week, we dive into the tension shaping South African hip-hop right now. From ongoing clashes ... more

This week, we get into 4LUV 2 from Blxckie, a project that sees him fully lean into his R&B bag once again. As a follow-up to his 2022 4LUV, this tape has been getting love for its emotional honesty, blending smooth melodies with themes of love, hear... more

This week we’re talking about one of the most talked-about new voices in SA hip-hop right now.

Usimamane recently dropped his EP G-Wagon Music: Baby Tai, a project that tries to capture the hunger, ambition and confidence behind his rapid rise. From... more

For our final episode of 2025, we’re taking a moment to look back. This episode is all about reflecting on the sounds, the artists, and the shifts that defined the South African hip-hop scene this year. From new voices making real noise, with the lik... more

This week we’re exploring Kristi Lowe’s debut album "a glimpse inside my mind," a project that feels raw, warm, and unfiltered in the best possible way. She digs into love, grief, healing, and self discovery with a kind of honesty that doesn’t try to... more

This week we’re turning the spotlight on one of South Africa’s most soulful voices, Langa Mavuso — and his first major release in years titled Therapy: The Other Side. The album marks a profound new chapter, rooted deeply in loss, reflection and rene... more

This week we’re talking about Nasty C’s long-awaited album FREE — his first release since going independent. The project captures a new chapter for one of SA’s most beloved rappers, as he explores freedom, growth, and creative control under his own l... more

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CZ Ray
Host of The Best Kept Secret Podcast (TBKS) with extensive involvement across episodes.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Loved it!!

    Amazing stuff, guys. Keen for more content!! 🥳

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    Tadi Mutambara :)
    South Africa6 years ago

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TBKS E160: The Anica Kiana Interview
Q: How did the shift in collaboration style with major artists affect your writing process?
Anica explains that collaborations bring new emotional perspectives and push her to refine her own voice, while still staying true to her core style. She notes that working with others can reveal different angles to a song, requiring careful balance between her vision and the collaborator's ideas.

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The show centers on in-depth music analysis and long-form album reviews, with a strong focus on the South African hip-hop and broader R&B/POP scenes. Hosts unpack production choices, storytelling, and rollout strategies, often pairing granular track-by-track critique with broader industry context. Interviews with artists and discussions about independence, collaboration, and the evolving music landscape round out the format, offering a candid, conversational take on culture, careers, and the business of music. A notable edge is the mix of scene-savvy commentary, nostalgia, and forward-looking curiosity, which helps listeners decide if they want analytical breakdowns, artist spotlights, and practical industry insights.

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