Jamie-Lee Sexton - “Dancing on the Edge” and the Road to 2027

Carl catches up with Jamie-Lee Sexton on the Kfm Top 40 to chat about her latest song, “Dancing on the Edge”, and the exciting new project taking shape behind the scenes. Jamie-Lee opens up about the track’s inspiration, a grungier electric sound reminiscent of her Wild Electric days, and why 2027…

Nico & Vinz: The Hippo, the Hit and the Story Behind "Am I Wrong"

Carl catches up with Norwegian duo Nico & Vinz on the Kfm Top 40 to chat about their new song, “Let’s Rewind”. The duo share insights into their musical journey, their creative process and the experiences that have shaped them as artists. They also reflect on their connection to Africa, their love…

Lee Cole Embraces His R&B Era with Letters to Myself and the Birth of “RnLee”

Lee Cole returns to the Kfm Top 40 to give Carl Wastie an exclusive sneak peek into his upcoming EP, Letters to Myself, Part 1, dropping on 9 October. He opens up about the stories behind his new tracks "Risk" and "Honest", exploring vulnerability, relationships and the importance of trusting your …

Mila Smith Brings the Chaos, Heart and Grunge of Not My Circus to Kfm Top 40

Nine tracks, two and a half years in the making, and one unforgettable listening session. Mila Smith joined Carl Wastie on the Kfm Top 40 to break down the stories behind her debut album, "Not My Circus", sharing everything from diss tracks and daydream crushes to the emotional ballad 'Shot Me Down…

Amy Tjasink Takes Us Inside Her “Valley Girl” Era

Amy Tjasink joins Carl Wastie on the Kfm Top 40 for a special listening session of her brand-new album "Valley Girl", revealing the stories, memories and emotions behind the 29-minute project. She opens up about songs inspired by growing up in Kommetjie, meeting her husband on Tinder, motherhood an…

Shaza Has Us Feeling Like It’s ‘Friday’

Shaza joins the Kfm Top 40 to chat about her brand-new single, “Friday”, a feel-good anthem inspired by the excitement of finally clocking off after a long week. Shazza reveals how her days working as a bank teller helped inspire the song, and discusses producing the track from her home studio with…

Easy Freak on 10 Years of Music in the Making, Other Band Names and Dancing While You Cry

Easy Freak's Dom and Jude joined Carl Wastie on the Kfm Top 40 to unpack their brand-new single, 'Only Like You Do' and the evolution of their sound ahead of their upcoming album, "The Touch". They reveal how the new project takes them back to their jazz roots with live drums, guitars, strings and …

Ben Rodrigues on Love, Lost Music and the Story Behind 'A Girl Like You'

Ben Rodrigues joins the Kfm Top 40 for a big catch-up filled with major life changes, including his engagement to Talisha and his move from Cape Town back to Durban. He opens up about losing half of an album after a friendship breakup, turning that setback into a fresh start with a new EP, and the …

Shekhinah on 'Thinking About You', Jazz World and Backing South African Music

Shekhinah joins the Kfm Top 40 to talk about her brand-new collaboration with JAZZWRLD, 'Thinking About You', and the experience of stepping into the 3-Step sound for the first time. She opens up about being honoured to work with one of the biggest names in South African music, the creative process…

Eva Marie Wants You to “Keep My Name Out Your Mouth”

Eva Marie joins the Kfm Top 40 to chat about her music, her latest tracks 'Keep My Name Out Your Mouth' and 'itgirl', and the very personal story behind her journey as an artist. She also shares a touching moment involving her mom, who has been one of her biggest supporters, and invites listeners t…