Buzzi Lee named cover star of Apple Music’s ALPHA playlist

Pretoria rapper Buzzi Lee has been chosen as the cover artist for Apple Music’s ALPHA playlist, according to SA Hip Hop Mag. The recognition arrives only days after she put out her new EP, Bontle.

ALPHA is a playlist built around female artists and a wider idea of what women’s power can look like. Buzzi Lee’s track “Benz” is also on the playlist.

What she said about ALPHA

Buzzi Lee shared the news on Instagram. She pointed to the thinking behind the playlist: that power is not only about fighting, making history or opposing something. It can also come from simply being yourself, and from openness, vulnerability and individuality. She thanked Apple Music and urged her followers to listen to Bontle.

The Bontle EP

Bontle has seven tracks and landed on streaming platforms on 6 November 2026. The title is her own first name. SA Hip Hop Mag describes it as another important chapter in her career, and notes that Apple Music recently named her an Up Next artist in South Africa.

One of the key tracks is “Benz”, featuring Loatinover Pounds and Thato Saul. It is delivered in her trademark SePitori style and deals with ambition, money goals and the wish to build a stronger future for her family and herself. The outlet says it reflects an artist who wants to dream bigger and refuses to settle.

Her path so far

Buzzi Lee has built her name on sharp lyrics, flexible flows and a distinct Pretoria sound. Her earlier releases include “Superstar” and “Pheli Via Church”, and she has also featured on the “Skuta Baba” remix and on “Sho Boy”.

What this means for listeners

Bontle is available on streaming platforms now, and the ALPHA playlist can be found on Apple Music for anyone who wants to hear “Benz” alongside other female artists.

This story is based on reporting by SA Hip Hop Mag.