From Cape Town to Perth and beyond, this week’s Spotlight surfaces ten independent creators shaping the sound: catchy hooks, heavy drill textures, soulful R&B, underground heat, and hard-hitting trap. Discover new favorites, follow their pages, and tap the links to support.
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Bold Starbeatz
Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/boldstarbeatz
Bio: Upcoming hip-hop & trap artist from Fisantekraal (Cape Town) known for vibrant beats & sticky hooks. 2024 singles include “Made Myself,” “After Yourself,” “Summertime Now,” “Hallelujah,” “Do It.”
Shorty
Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/shorty
Bio: Drill, trap & hip-hop beat maker with razor-edged rhythms and cinematic tension.
K_NEXTDOOR
Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/knextdoor
Bio: Born in Zambia, reppin’ South Africa—authentic voice blending storytelling and R&B textures.
KiD CROOK
Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/therealkidcrook
Bio: Perth-raised, resilience-driven lyricist turning pain into purpose with raw, unapologetic delivery.
Nate Victor REIGHN & The VOICES
Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/natevictorreighnandthevoices
Bio: A collective channeling intense inner narratives—knowledge, growth, and balance through hard-edged rap.
BiG DuBZz
Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/bigdubzz
Bio: DIY powerhouse—produces and records from a closet studio; nine years crafting unapologetic hardcore hip-hop.
Hyeong-G
Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/hyeong-g
Bio: “Rap music is my therapy.” Clean, hook-ready beats and classic hip-hop sensibilities.
Roberto_86
Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/roberto86
Bio: Multi-hyphenate creative and award-winning artist from South Africa, active across music and community projects.
Trigger Bell
Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/trigger-bell1
Bio: Nigerian up-and-coming artist with melodic trap sensibilities and street-level storytelling.
Eric Paddy (EYTP)
Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/ericpaddy
Bio: Afrobeat, hip-hop, R&B and dancehall fusion with emotive vocals and thoughtful lyrics.
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