The Best Kept Secret Podcast - TBKS

TBKS E92: The Leon John Episode

Leon John is an independent singer, songwriter, producer and performer of Zimbabwean and South African nationality who who has low-key released one of the best albums of 2022. His debut album: To License to Feel, explores the hardships of coming to terms with your past and how generational trauma affects the…

17 Nov 2022 46 min

TBKS E91: The PH RAW X Episode

We are honoured to bring you an in-depth album review from one of the most legendary artists/producers South Africa has ever seen: From Giyani With Love Too by PH RAW X. There aren’t many active South African artists/producers that can say they’ve impacted the hip hop scene like PH RAW…

6 Nov 2022 45 min

TBKS E90: The J Clu Episode

For our latest episode we are taking a deep dive into a new EP titled Growing Pains by J Clu, an artist that’s been steady building momentum and making waves in scene. This EP is a collaboration project between him and a producer by the name of Soulkit. J Clu…

3 Nov 2022 31 min

TBKS E89: The Sandrahhh Episode

EATING GOOD" is the brand new EP by multi-talented rising artist, sandrahhh. This project is a hip-hop/rap audio-visual reflection of sandrahhh and the FTL Radio Team's dedication to excellence and personal development in the most animated and cinematic ways possible.A solid project built on their unique finesse alongside a handful…

30 Oct 2022 32 min

TBKS E88: The Shxnnon Episode

Port Elizabeth born, Johannesburg based singer/songwriter, Shxnnon has been making waves in the local R&B/Trap-Soul here in South Africa for a minute now and after a string of singles in the last two years, she has finally released her first project titled: You Played Yourself. With a runtime of just…

27 Oct 2022 32 min

TBKS E87: The ZuluMecca Episode

ZuluMecca finally blessed the fans with a brand new body of work that came in the form of 7 songs and zero skips. The project is titled: WEPT…a succeeding parable. With a catalogue that mixes avant-garde with the hand of God, ZuluMecca is a prophet, the alpha, the rock of…

23 Oct 2022 33 min

TBKS E86: The Tyler Page Episode

We are excited to give you an in-depth review for the debut project by rising pop sensation, Tyler Page. The name of the EP is called: GAME OVER. Tyler Page is a powerful and exciting vocalist from Cape Town, who captured our attention with her debut single in 2021 called…

9 Oct 2022 32 min

TBKS E85: The Maglera Episode

Following a string of singles and iconic feature verses in the last 12 months, Maglera Doe Boy finally released his much anticipated album: Diaspora. With this album, Maglera paints pictures of the realities of where he is from and his experiences navigating the music industry.This is a deeply personal biographical…

2 Oct 2022 42 min

TBKS E84: The Don Calya Episode

For our latest episode, we are checking out the latest body of work by alternative/pop/electronic singer-songwriter, Don Calya. The name of the EP is called: The Arrival and throughout the journey, we get to see Calya explore her creativity while making interesting artistic choices. This project is the perfect introduction…

29 Sep 2022 26 min

TBKS E83: The Priddy Ugly Episode

This week we are bringing you an in-depth review episode of the latest music offering from the prolific rapper, Priddy Ugly titled: MUD. This is a follow up from his critically acclaimed work, SOIL. On this new album, Priddy explores themes ranging from loss, grief, hood politics, community and culture at…

15 Sep 2022 42 min

TBKS E82: The Keeme Episode

For our latest episode, we are thrilled to bring you a review of the debut project by Keeme, titled: Hi, I’m Keeme.Her music offers a unique blend of contemporary R&B, Pop and Hip Hop sounds with a variety of musical inspirations behind her work ranging from modern chart-toppers to old-school…

11 Sep 2022 42 min

TBKS E81: The Episode About Nothing IV

We’re officially over the halfway mark for 2022 and with all the album reviews we’ve done so far, we thought we’d take a break and give you an episode about nothing; where we touch base on what’s been happening in the music industry. From the incredible projects that have dropped,…

4 Sep 2022 50 min

TBKS E80: The Sio Episode

On this week’s episode we’re diving into the latest album by singer, songwriter and spoken word artist, Sio. The name of the album is called: Torn Tapestries and it is a body of work so intricately layered and nuanced, from lyrics to production and everything in between. Some may know…

1 Sep 2022 40 min

TBKS E79: The Halo Yagami Episode

Following his debut EP “Usiba” released at the beginning of this year, singer, songwriter, producer, Halo Yagami finally released his much anticipated debut full length studio album: You Can’t Replace the Sun. Well-known for his traditional umbhaqanga inspired melodies and rich sonics, Halo continues to push and stretch himself musically. He…

25 Aug 2022 42 min

TBKS E78: The Echoes Of Mars Episode

Mars Baby recently dropped a new EP called “ECHOES” a followup from his incredible 2021 offering SALEM. On this new project, Mars Baby takes us on a sobering journey of letting go, grief and acceptance. From a creative standpoint, the 5-track EP is a clear indication that Mars Baby has…

18 Aug 2022 42 min

TBKS E77: The Luh’ra Episode

This week, we are honoured to be getting into the brand new album by the incredible Luh’ra. With so much music coming out every other day, Luh’ra is a breath of fresh air you didn’t know you needed. Covering themes of heartbreak, healing, self-love and acceptance, Luh’ra takes you on…

7 Aug 2022 40 min

TBKS E76: The Scintilla Episode

This week on the show we are excited to present Scintilla, a new voice in the South African music scene. Her debut album is titled “Fables” and it introduces us to who Scintilla is as an artist and what she has to offer to the brewing R&B scene. If you’re…

28 Jul 2022 47 min

TBKS E75: The Monelle Episode

After releasing one of our favourite projects in 2021, Monelle is back with a brand new EP titled: The Breathing Room EP. Expanding on the themes of isolation and mental health, she dives into her personal experiences yet again to explore how trauma affected her friendships and family. This EP…

21 Jul 2022 38 min

TBKS E74: The Manana Episode

Grammy Award-winning artist Manana finally blessed the streets with his highly-anticipated EP: “But could the moments in between” This projects sees Manana explore the peaks and valleys of love through heartfelt lyrics, prose and incredible vocal performance throughout the entire project. This week we indulge in the brilliance of Manana…

14 Jul 2022 39 min

TBKS E73: The Thato Saul Episode

South African rapper and songwriter from Pretoria West, Thato Saul is back with a brand new album titled: Life Is Gangsta. Best known for his breakout project titled ‘Members Only’ that was released in December 2020, Thato has quickly become one of the most prominent new voices in the South…

26 Jun 2022 52 min