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August 20, 2026

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AFROTRAX REVEALS STACKED LINE-UP FOR FRENCH MONTANA DECEMBER SHOWS

AFROTRAX, in partnership with PLAYY. Music, is proud to announce that international hip-hop superstar French Montana will perform two exclusive South African headline shows this December, bringing one of the most celebrated live performances in global hip-hop to local audiences.

The highly anticipated event series kicks off at The Ostrich Farm in Cape Town on Friday, 4 December 2026, running from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM with support acts CASSPER NYOVEST, NASTY C, YOUNGSTACPT, 25K, JAIRIC (US), RARRI, KANE (DJ), BASSIK.

It then heads to The Canvas in Johannesburg on Saturday, 5 December 2026, where the event will take place from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM with support acts CASSPER NYOVEST, KABZA DE SMALL, BLXCKIE, JAIRIC (US), LUCASRAPS, RARRI, K.KEED, TEDDY TUMI.

French Montana has become one of the most recognizable names in international music, amassing billions of streams worldwide through hits including “Unforgettable,” “No Stylist,” “Pop That,” “Ain’t Worried About Nothin‘,” and numerous collaborations with artists such as Drake, The Weeknd, Post Malone, Cardi B, Swae Lee and Chris Brown.

The AFROTRAX series has been created to celebrate the intersection of African culture, music, fashion and global entertainment, delivering world-class experiences that connect international artists with Africa’s vibrant creative communities. Beyond the headline performance, attendees can expect a full-scale festival experience featuring leading local artists, DJs, food vendors, lifestyle activations, premium hospitality experiences and immersive production.

“AFROTRAX represents a new chapter in African live entertainment. Our vision is to build a platform that celebrates African culture while connecting audiences with some of the most influential artists in the world. Launching the brand with French Montana is a significant milestone for us and the beginning of something much bigger.”

The Johannesburg event at The Canvas will deliver a high-energy urban festival atmosphere, while the Cape Town edition at The Ostrich will offer a unique outdoor summer experience set against one of the country’s most iconic event locations.

Additional artists, support acts, VIP experiences and hospitality packages will be announced in the coming weeks.

EVENT DETAILS

AFROTRAX CAPE TOWN

Date: Friday, 4th December 2026
Venue: The Ostrich, Cape Town
Time: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Headliner: French Montana

AFROTRAX JOHANNESBURG

Date: Saturday, 5th December 2026
Venue: The Canvas, Johannesburg
Time: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Headliner: French Montana

TICKETS

Tickets and VIP packages will be available exclusively through PLAYY.

Tickets available ONLY at https://playy.co.uk/

Fans are encouraged to register early for priority access and event updates.

MEDIA ENQUIRIES

AFROTRAX & PLAYY. Music

Press Office: [email protected]

ABOUT PLAYY. MUSIC

PLAYY. Music is a global music and entertainment platform empowering artists through music distribution, live events, ticketing, fan engagement, commerce and creator-focused technology. Through its growing ecosystem, PLAYY. connects artists and audiences across digital and physical experiences worldwide.

August 20, 2026

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Troye Sivan Shares ‘She’s the Best’ Music Video

Last weekend Troye Sivan released ‘She’s the Best‘, which is the first single and title track of his upcoming fourth album scheduled for release on October 9. Having been born in Johannesburg and brought up in Perth, Sivan achieved success beginning with his early YouTube videos and his role in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, before going on to record full-length albums such as Blue Neighbourhood, Bloom and the ARIA-winning Something to Give Each Other. Singles from the 2023 album earned him Grammy nominations, and his later SWEAT tour with Charli xcx increased his audience at live concerts. He has also taken part in Boy Erased alongside Nicole Kidman and is still a regular presence in today’s pop music with worldwide album sales in the tens of millions.

Musically the song sits in a restrained mid-tempo pocket, driven by a cyclical drum loop, record scratches, and understated guitar that keep the arrangement lean. Sivan’s delivery stays close to speech as he lists the habits and appearance of an independent night-owl figure who books DJ sets across the week and handles online arguments without hesitation. The chorus stays minimal and repeated, giving way near the close to a faster section featuring a short Charli xcx vocal. Co-writers and producers include Jack Antonoff, George Daniel, Leland, and Styalz Fuego. In the accompanying clip directed by Gordon von Steiner, Nicole Kidman moves from street to club dressing room to dance floor, with Sasha Colby among the cast; Sivan performs onstage and later joins the drag scenes.

Troye Sivan revealed: “‘She’s the Best’ is a painting that captures my life in all of its moods and colors. It explores the high-octane highs of the last few years, and the solitude and longing that sat underneath. It’s chaotic, layered, organic, troubled and alive. It feels like the truest and most creative version of myself I’ve ever shared. At some point along the way I realized – the only constant in my life keeping me somewhat sane has not been the work, or the men, but the feminine. Thank god for them.”

Watch ‘She’s the Best‘:

August 11, 2026

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Seth Tabatznik Releases ‘Flow River Flow’ as Lead Single From Third Record

London-born folk artist Seth Tabatznik released ‘Flow River Flow‘ this past weekend on 7 August 2026 through Moth Music (Mother Of The Heart), marking the first single from his forthcoming third album. The track follows Deep Forest’s remix of ‘Shining For Love‘, released on 17 July 2026. His second album Awakening Embers, which arrived earlier this year, drew positive coverage from NOTION Magazine, while the singles ‘Shining For Love‘ and ‘Choose To Be Alive‘ picked up plays and write-ups from CLASH Magazine and EARMILK. Since releasing music in 2024 he has passed 400,000 streams and sold out his first live date at Boschendal Estate in Cape Town plus a later show at Green Note in London’s Camden. Now living in the Western Cape mountains of South Africa, Tabatznik works in acoustic folk and medicine music shaped by the places he has lived; Nick Mulvey mentored him through the making of Awakening Embers and guitar teacher Rainer Scheurenbrand remains a clear influence on his playing and approach.

‘Flow River Flow‘ begins with quiet acoustic guitar strums under Seth Tabatznik’s restrained vocal before the arrangement opens into a fuller chorus of sustained pads and unhurried percussion that keep the track grounded and close. The result sits comfortably alongside the work of Passenger and Gregory Alan Isakov.

Seth Tabatznik shared: “This song took me about as long to write and record as my whole previous album! ‘Flow River Flow‘ is a deeply personal journey about my life and my home mountain. Over the past year I’ve been learning to write with more vulnerability and share more of my own life experiences. Up until a few years ago, I thought I knew myself, my mission on this earth. I could recite it with ease. Then my body told me otherwise. Sickness diverted me towards a new path. Not unaligned with my previous one, but with more humility, empathy and a slowing down. I feel much more guided, more rooted in myself and where I’m meant to be. less pressure to achieve and more curiosity to experience, and express myself through music. When I first wrote the song, it was intended to be about the mountain I live on and how it called me to the land. As it evolved, I realized the mountain was me and so included myself into the story. Now it’s about both of us.”

Stream ‘Flow River Flow‘:

July 10, 2026

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Plain Mister Smith Releases ‘Dream Gigantic’, Teasing Sophomore Album

Plain Mister Smith returns with ‘Dream Gigantic’, released via Amelia and Symphonic Records, offering a first glimpse into his upcoming sophomore album, Bric-a-Brac Attack, due later this summer. Originally recognized as the guitarist for seminal darkwave band Moev, the Canadian artist also brings his classical sensibility as a cellist with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra. As Plain Mister Smith, he has garnered critical acclaim from outlets such as NPR Music, Wonderland Magazine, CLASH Magazine, NOTION, Under The Radar, Earmilk, METAL, Noctis Mag, and Atwood Mag.

‘Dream Gigantic’ draws on Plain Mister Smith’s longstanding fascination with Paris, inspired by the city’s luminous calm in the wake of the Olympics. The single navigates themes of romantic possibility and longing, propelled by a kinetic acoustic drum groove, lush keyboard textures, and a bass line that drives the track forward. Findlay Brown’s Americana-folk vocals intertwine with the soulful, jazz-inflected R&B of JUNO Award-winner Krystle Dos Santos, creating a layered vocal interplay that deepens the narrative. The track is poised to connect with listeners who appreciate the melodic craftsmanship of The Beatles, Leisure, and Tame Impala.

Plain Mister Smith had this to say: “With ‘Dream Gigantic’ I tried to convey that sense of balmy exuberance that happens when it’s the height of summer, and whether you are in a bubbly Paris cafe or a park in Tokyo, the New York Subway or anywhere really, you’re having the time of your life with someone you love.”

Stream ‘Dream Gigantic‘ feat. Findlay Brown and Krystle Dos Santos:

Follow Plain Mister Smith:

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Category: News

AFROTRAX REVEALS STACKED LINE-UP FOR FRENCH MONTANA DECEMBER SHOWS

EVENT DETAILS

AFROTRAX CAPE TOWN

AFROTRAX JOHANNESBURG

TICKETS

MEDIA ENQUIRIES

ABOUT PLAYY. MUSIC

Troye Sivan Shares ‘She’s the Best’ Music Video

Seth Tabatznik Releases ‘Flow River Flow’ as Lead Single From Third Record

Plain Mister Smith Releases ‘Dream Gigantic’, Teasing Sophomore Album

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