https://freq.co.za Frequency is South Africa's home for Amapiano, 3 Step, Gqom, Afro House, Deep House and SA Hip Hop — news, interviews, weekly charts, videos, lifestyle and culture. en-za https://freq.co.za/news/log-drum-economy-how-amapiano-became-sas-biggest-export https://freq.co.za/news/log-drum-economy-how-amapiano-became-sas-biggest-export From Soshanguve backyards to sold-out arenas in London and Lagos — we followed the money, the movement and the people behind it. Amapiano Naledi Mokoena Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:30:00 GMT https://freq.co.za/news/inside-durbans-gqom-warehouse-revival https://freq.co.za/news/inside-durbans-gqom-warehouse-revival No dress code, no VIP section, no mercy. We spent a weekend in eThekwini's loudest rooms. Gqom Sipho Dlamini Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://freq.co.za/news/zoe-mabaso-interview-new-album-3-step https://freq.co.za/news/zoe-mabaso-interview-new-album-3-step The fast-rising vocalist on writing in isiZulu first, studio sessions at 4am, and why she refuses to chase TikTok trends. 3 Step Naledi Mokoena Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://freq.co.za/news/the-50-best-sa-hip-hop-verses-of-2026-so-far https://freq.co.za/news/the-50-best-sa-hip-hop-verses-of-2026-so-far From Soweto drill to Cape Flats storytelling — the bars that defined the year. SA Hip Hop Thandi van Wyk Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://freq.co.za/news/afro-house-festival-season-guide-2026 https://freq.co.za/news/afro-house-festival-season-guide-2026 Every festival, open-air and sunset session you need on your calendar from December to February. Afro House Kagiso Molefe Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://freq.co.za/news/deep-house-never-left-soulful-sundays https://freq.co.za/news/deep-house-never-left-soulful-sundays Across Gauteng, the long-form Sunday session is back — and it's bringing a new generation with it. Deep House Naledi Mokoena Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://freq.co.za/news/sneaker-culture-joburg-kasi-drip https://freq.co.za/news/sneaker-culture-joburg-kasi-drip Local designers, thrift kings and resellers on building a fashion economy from the ground up. Lifestyle Lerato Khumalo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://freq.co.za/news/producer-roundtable-who-owns-the-log-drum https://freq.co.za/news/producer-roundtable-who-owns-the-log-drum Five producers, one sample, and a very honest conversation about credit, royalties and respect. Culture Naledi Mokoena Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://freq.co.za/news/3-step-explained-the-beginners-guide https://freq.co.za/news/3-step-explained-the-beginners-guide What it is, where it came from, and the 10 tracks you need to hear first. 3 Step Sipho Dlamini Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://freq.co.za/news/cape-town-drill-scene-rising https://freq.co.za/news/cape-town-drill-scene-rising From Mitchells Plain to Khayelitsha, a new wave of rappers is telling stories nobody else will. SA Hip Hop Thandi van Wyk Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://freq.co.za/news/street-food-after-the-club-best-late-night-eats https://freq.co.za/news/street-food-after-the-club-best-late-night-eats Kotas, bunny chow, gatsbys and shisa nyama — ranked by people who have been dancing for six hours. Lifestyle Lerato Khumalo Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://freq.co.za/news/event-recap-soweto-open-air-weekend https://freq.co.za/news/event-recap-soweto-open-air-weekend Our events team caught every set, every surprise guest and every fan reaction. Full video inside. Events Kagiso Molefe Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT