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 incredibly sweet story behind 'A Girl Like You', which was inspired by the very first time he met his fiancée.

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 incredibly sweet story behind 'A Girl Like You', which was inspired by the very first time he met his fianc&eacute;e.

The Kfm Top 40 with Carl Wastie sees Carl counting down the 40 BIGGEST hits in the Cape and talking to the creme de la creme of musicians, both local and international. The show airs on Kfm 94.5 every Saturday from 10am till 2pm. #KfmTop40

The Kfm Top 40 with Carl Wastie sees Carl counting down the 40 BIGGEST hits in the Cape and talking to the creme de la creme of musicians, both local and international. The show airs on Kfm 94.5 every Saturday from 10am till 2pm. #KfmTop40

Kfm Top 40 with Carl Wastie | #KfmTop40 Podcast

Kfm Top 40 with Carl Wastie | #KfmTop40

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

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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 and finding strength through difficult years, while explaining how the album became a journey back to her roots and a celebration of being a proud “Valley Girl.” Plus, Amy reveals why 'Up To You' could be her next single and gives us the perfect soundtrack for a Sunday in the Valley.

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 and finding strength through difficult years, while explaining how the album became a journey back to her roots and a celebration of being a proud &ldquo;Valley Girl.&rdquo; Plus, Amy reveals why 'Up To You' could be her next single and gives us the perfect soundtrack for a Sunday in the Valley.

Amy Tjasink Takes Us Inside Her “Valley Girl” Era

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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 Daniel Barron adding the finishing touches.

Shaza joins the Kfm Top 40 to chat about her brand-new single, &ldquo;Friday&rdquo;, 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 Daniel Barron adding the finishing touches.

Shaza Has Us Feeling Like It’s ‘Friday’

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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 horns, while sharing the surprisingly long journey of their latest track, which was first written around 10 years ago. Plus, they revisit some seriously cringe early lyrics, reveal the story behind the name “Easy Freak,” and explain how a song born of heartbreak became the ultimate soundtrack for “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 horns, while sharing the surprisingly long journey of their latest track, which was first written around 10 years ago. Plus, they revisit some seriously cringe early lyrics, reveal the story behind the name &ldquo;Easy Freak,&rdquo; and explain how a song born of heartbreak became the ultimate soundtrack for &ldquo;dancing while you cry.&rdquo;

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

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

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