Kfm Top 40 with Carl Wastie | #KfmTop40 Podcast

After the success of Rebel Heart, Acoustic Element returns with a fresh, feel-good anthem Break of Dawn, teaming up with rising star Andre Graham.

With smooth vocals, Afro-electronic vibes, and a message of living in the moment, this track is your soundtrack to dancing ‘til sunrise.

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Cape Town-born alt-R&B artist YOSHE is back with a powerful new single, "Oceans" — a soul-stirring track about growth, emotional responsibility, and real love. Known for genre-blending and heartfelt storytelling, YOSHE brings edge and sincerity to everything he creates.

With a new EP dropping in August, "Oceans" marks a bold step into his most personal chapter yet.

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Carl Wastie chats to Lady Zamar about her electrifying return to the music scene with Russian Roulette, a daring new single that marks the dawn of her Summer Era.

Known for her genre-bending style and lyrical depth, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer dives into the thrilling tension of friendship on the edge of romance.

Infused with playful rhythms, rich Afrobeat influences, and West African pidgin, Russian Roulette is more than a love song—it’s a gamble on vulnerability, risk, and emotional truth. 

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Get the inside scoop on ‘Want Me’, the electrifying new single from SA pop star Ben Rodrigues and dynamic duo We Could Be Related.

Just after Ben’s first international headline show in London, the team drops a track full of tension, temptation, and addictive beats. It’s all about that love you know you shouldn’t want—but can’t walk away from.

Ready to catch feelings? Press play.

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Meet Liam van der Heyde, the rising star behind "Kiss These Scars," a heartfelt pop-folk anthem born from the Beyond Busking Project.

After three months of intensive mentorship and training, Liam turned personal pain into powerful music, produced by top SA producer Ebrahim Mallum.

Already making waves on radio and TV, Liam’s honest songwriting and clean tone are setting him apart. His debut marks the start of a full-time music career — and the beginning of something big.

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Carletheia, the rising star whose debut single "Attention" lit up the Kfm Top40 chart for an incredible 20 weeks!

 Now, she's back and bigger than ever with "Up To The Sky," a self-penned anthem of hope, resilience, and chasing your dreams.

Produced with the help of music royalty — including 5X Grammy winner PJ Morton and a powerhouse live band featuring musicians who've toured with Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, and Mary J. Blige — Carle is showing the world she’s a true force to be reckoned with.

Blending pop, soul, and inspiration, Carletheia’s music bridges generations and cultures, delivering a sound that feels both timeless and fresh.

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Lee Cole releases his latest single, “Ice=cream”. The track marks a vibrant departure from his previous releases, showcasing a fresh, dance-driven sound. Known for his genre-blending artistry that fuses pop, R&B, and soul, Cole continues to push creative boundaries with this new release.

 Fresh from the success of his milestone performances as the opening act for global music icon Robbie Williams in Cape Town and Johannesburg earlier this year, and having just returned from Portugal where he supported South African rock legends Prime Circle, Cole is riding a wave of momentum that solidifies his growing presence on both the local and international stage.

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Joseph Linley, is stepping onto the music scene with his debut single, I’m with you, out now! With an honest, heartfelt approach and a touch of “main character energy,” twenty-six-year-old Joseph’s dynamic debut promises to connect with listeners.

 “The concept for I’m with you came to me a few years ago when I saw people I cared about who were hurting,” Joseph explains. “I wanted them to know that, even though I couldn’t fix things, I was standing with them.”

If you’re wondering where you’ve seen that surname before, Will Linley would be the correct answer. Will is not only Joseph’s younger brother but also one of the songwriters on the single.

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"Find You" comes from a real and relatable place looking for love. We all have an idea of who the perfect person for us might be, and this song takes you on the journey of finding them. In the verses, they touch on imagining that person in your life, only to snap back to the reality.

In terms of sound, they drew inspiration from the opening scene of the movie Drive, crafting a soundscape that’s atmospheric and immersive, with just the right touch of edge.

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South African musician and producer Pixie Whip releases her latest single, Spirited Boy,  on February 7, 2025.

From her forthcoming EP “Mood Butterfly” (due for release in April 2025), the track is a tribute to the divine masculine—an energy that embodies both softness and strength, bringing healing and gratitude to her life.

"I wanted to write a love song rooted in deep gratitude," Pixie Whip explains.

 "This song is about someone who offered me a sense of healing. Sometimes, we meet people who help us rewrite our understanding of love, and I wanted to celebrate that."

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