Apple Music Announces Usimamane As October’s Featured Artist For Rap Life Africa

Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Ebro Darden, Apple Music’s Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, will feature Umlazi-born rapper Usimamane on this week’s episode. Ebro and Africa Now Radio host, Nandi Madida, chat about his latest single “BANK”, featuring ANATII and Tony Dayimane, available to stream now on Apple Music.

Alongside Usimamane, Rap Life Radio will highlight Apple Music’s latest Up Next SA recipient, Ziggy4x’s new single “Hou Kan Jy”. The show will also feature Nigerian MC Phyno’s new single “Time Of My Life” featuring Arrdee.

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Influenced by a family with deep musical roots, Usimamane’s (real name Omuhle Simamane) early exposure to a diverse array of artists including Drake, 50 Cent, The Game, Brenda Fassie, and Boom Shaka, nurtured his burgeoning passion for music beyond simple appreciation. Having created a captivating fusion of Rap and Trap, fused with R&B melodies, he coined his style “fate music,” a genre that embodies hope, joy, and inspiration, with the intent to uplift and motivate individuals from all walks of life.

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His debut album 20th: Days Before Maud comes hot off his signing to Gamma Record, who boast a global roster of artists that include Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Sexyy Red, Usher and Russ to mention but few.

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Rap Life Africa serves as a companion to Apple Music’s flagship Hip-Hop playlist, Rap Life.