The Best Kept Secret Podcast - TBKS

TBKS E43: The Wicked Romance

When we talk about Trap-Soul in South Africa, Malachi is usually in conversation. From The Book of Malachi, to Wicked Romance Volume 1 and now back with Wicked Romance Volume 2, Malachi continues to put in the work in the quest to become a household name in the industry. This…

3 Sep 2021 34 min

TBKS E42: The J Clu Episode

Cape Town based artist J Clu, has been around for a while as a member of the new school. Known for catchy hooks and melodic vibes his latest Mixtape titled “Father Figure$” was no different but this time around we got to see a side and a sound that was…

26 Aug 2021 41 min

TBKS E41: The Huey Episode

From Big Boy to Magic Man, Huey is no stranger to the music scene. An artist that’s been gradually working on making their mark in the game for almost 5 years now, Huey has been on a steady path of growth and he is now reaping the benefits. With the…

20 Aug 2021 45 min

TBKS E40: The Santan Dave Episode

While most of the content from The Best Kept Secret Podcast is focused on the South African market, every now and then we have to dip out across borders and chat about some of our favourite music projects coming from overseas. This week we are discussing the impressive sophomore album…

13 Aug 2021 44 min

TBKS E39: The Real Her

One of the things we love doing on this show is coming across hidden gems in the music industry and then obsessing over the greatness that they possess. This week we bring you an episode dedicated to an artist we have fallen in love with as The Best Kept Secret…

6 Aug 2021 43 min

TBKS E38: The Cruz Control Episode

This week on the show we chat all things Kaien Cruz and her brand new project titled “Demos For Ransom”While it may be true that Kaien is not new to the music scene, what she has managed to accomplish musically on this project is certainly a new feat for her…

29 Jul 2021 31 min

TBKS E37: The Sour Milk Experience

Joda Kgosi is one of the newest and brightest sparks in the fast growing R&B scene here in South Africa. Having not been in the game for too long Joda was still able to grab our attention and build a fan base off of her first two singles titled “Lunatic”…

21 Jul 2021 39 min

TBKS E36: The 21st Century Luv

Now and then, if you’re a music lover, you come across an artist that just makes you believe they’ve got what it takes. We, here at The Best Kept Secret Podcast, can say this about Mo$hpit Cindy. After releasing a string of singles in 2020 and gaining traction, she finally…

8 Jul 2021 45 min

TBKS E35: The Warm Tears

This week on the podcast, we dive into the rawly textured project that is "Warm Tears" a truly ear raising EP representing what seems to be a very tumultuous time, experience & challenging place in the life of its eccentric creator, A Zimbabwean born Rap artist who goes by the…

6 Jul 2021 43 min

TBKS E34: The Perfect Goodbye

This week on the show we take a look at one of the country’s newest voices in the Alternative/R&B space. Fentse is one of those hidden gems that reminds you that the future of music in this country is in good hands. The debut project, “Get It Together” is a…

25 Jun 2021 40 min

TBKS E33: The Good & The Bad

Miles is an upcoming South African artist doing bits in the streets of Pretoria but also someone who’s slowly building a name and making waves for himself in the game. This is only his second EP but the direction and potential is clearly evident. With that being said, as The…

18 Jun 2021 30 min

TBKS E32: The Light Of Rap

Nu Edison may not yet be widely known in the mainstream of hip hop in South Africa but make no mistake, he has every bit of talent to compete on that level. With every release, he gets better and with his latest body of work “SHINE”, he reminds us why…

13 Jun 2021 30 min

TBKS E31: The Black Messiah

Every few years, the South African hip-hop industry sees a new talent display brilliance that sets them apart from the rest of the pack. We can say that about Nasty C when he claimed the leader of the new school title or even with J Molley when he rose and…

6 Jun 2021 46 min

TBKS E30: The Off Season

It’s been a little over two years since J. Cole dropped his 5th studio album, K.O.D. He has returned with the much anticipated and now much talked about 6th album, The Off-Season. For the most part, Cole fans seem to praise this body of work. On this episode we also…

28 May 2021 46 min

TBKS E29: The Return Of The Crown

For most fans of Shekhinah, her debut album, Rosegold, feels like a lifetime ago. The pop goddess has finally made a comeback with one of the year’s most anticipated albums. This week, we take a deep look into Trouble In Paradise as we discuss the growth and consistency that continues…

20 May 2021 36 min

TBKS E28: The Great One

For many hip hop fans in South Africa, Kwesta has been an artist synonymous with Greatness. From Special Rekwest to Dakar 1 and 2, Kwesta has managed to consistently deliver authentic, culture shifting moments for fans. “g.o.d guluva” comes at a time when the king is trying to redefine himself and…

13 May 2021 43 min

TBKS E27: The Young & The Shameless

Being part of the new wave of artists in 2021 means being bold enough to experiment and push boundaries. This could be said about Tam Carson and her project titled “Shameless”. Whether it’s rapping on hard drill beats or punk-rock inspired hip hop production, Tam Carson seems to leave no…

6 May 2021 40 min

TBKS E26 The Return Of The Hustla

From the now undisputed classic debut album, Avery, to the Manando dedication and now Logan, Emtee has continuously stayed true to his roots and his story. This week we dive into Logan as we discuss the highs and lows of this body of work. We also share our favorite moments…

29 Apr 2021 40 min

TBKS E25: The Girl Next Door

Now and then the stars align and you come across a hidden gem. This can be said about Neo-Soul/R&B rising star, Monelle. Still fairly unknown in the industry, Monelle is the best kept secret you’ve been needing but didn’t know you needed until now. This week on the show we…

21 Apr 2021 42 min

TBKS E24: The New Vanguard

This week, on The Best Kept Secret Podcast, we are back to review two very impressive projects by SA newcomers, SiBi and Benzo, respectively. SiBi with “Riverside” and Benzo with “Kumkanikazi”, both artist are making a big noise in the music industry with their latest projects and have definitely caught…

15 Apr 2021 45 min