Cape Town Record Label

03/06/2025

🚨 Cape Town, the world needs to hear this voice!
Carmen X isn’t just local talent—she’s world-class.🔥
Watch this clip and tell us she doesn't belong on a global stage.
🎤 Real. Raw. Unforgettable.

👉 Full performance on CTRL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

Carl Hitchborn

09/05/2025

🎨 Support Local Talent – Back Mr. Scott! 🎤

Cape Town’s own Mr. Scott is lighting up the streets with raw talent and authentic vibes. Let’s keep our local art alive—follow, share, stream, and show up. Your support builds the culture.

📍 Cape Town. 🔥 100% Local. 💯 Real Art.

12/03/2025

CTRL is proud to announce the launch of Zubair “Zubee” Petersen tracks on Spotify, Apple & You Tube. Check it out.

Stream this song on Spotify, Apple Music and more...

01/02/2025

🎶 CTRL x Wynberg Music Festival – Elevating Artists, Empowering Music! 🎶

Cape Town Record Label (CTRL) is proud to be part of the Wynberg Music Festival! Our affiliated artists will be setting the stage on fire, delivering unforgettable performances. Come show your support and experience the best in cover music!

💥 CTRL stands for artists.
💥 CTRL stands for creativity.
💥 CTRL stands for commercial success.

We champion the upliftment of musicians, not just locally, but globally. We believe in creating, developing, and promoting original music across all genres with the clear goal of benefiting the artist.

🔊 Are you the next big thing? CTRL is always on the lookout for fresh talent! Send your sample or scratch demo to 📩 [email protected] for review and feedback.

🌟 CTRL – Take Control of Your Music Career. 🌟

17/11/2024

🌟 Cape Town Record Label Presents: "Hey" – Your New Favourite Anthem! 🎶

✨ Feel the Spark!

From the first "Hey" to a love that feels heaven-sent, this track captures the magic of unexpected connections and fearless hearts.

🎵 Listen now and experience the perfect blend of soulful lyrics and captivating rhythm that will have you hitting repeat.

👉 Streaming Everywhere!

Let "Hey" be the soundtrack to your love story. ❤️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBZXrpOvc14

Highlights +

▪Song : Hey▪Singer : Anray ▪Lyrics : Anray▪Music : Anray▪Recording : Cosher Studios▪Mixing & Mastering : Cosher Studios▪Videography : The Visual Marketing C...

23/10/2024

🔥 Cape Town Record Label proudly presents 🔥

Anray Van Nelson, the daughter of our beloved and iconic #7798 community, (Rocklands, Mitchell’s Plain Cape Town, South Africa) sharing her #3 music video from her 8-song groundbreaking EP!

🎶 Song Title: “Prodigal Love”
🎤 Vocals: Anray
✒️✒️Lyrics: Anray
🎼 Soundtrack & Composition: Anray
🎹 Cosher Recording Studio, Cape Town 🎧
🎬 Executive Producers: Peter-Isaac & Lola-Rose Harley
🏷️ Label: CTRL (Cape Town Record Label)

Prodigal Love – A Story of Unconditional Grace

Anray’s heartfelt song, Prodigal Love, is a powerful anthem about love that goes beyond flaws, mistakes, and brokenness. It's a raw confession of vulnerability and redemption, reflecting the journey of being pursued by a love that never gives up. Through the lyrics, Anray sings of a love that sees past imperfections and offers unwavering faithfulness, even when it’s undeserved.

This song captures the emotional tension between feeling unworthy yet deeply loved. It’s about returning to a place of grace, where shame is stripped away, and one is accepted with open arms. Prodigal Love resonates with anyone who’s ever run away from love only to be chased and embraced by it again.

Prepare to be moved by a love that sees a masterpiece beneath the cracks.

✨ Listen now and dive into this powerful real story song! ✨

We want to hear from you!

After you’ve listened, leave your thoughts and let Anray & Peter know what their music means to you. Your feedback is truly appreciated!

22/10/2024

🔥 Cape Town Record Label proudly presents 🔥

Anray Van Nelson, the daughter of our beloved and iconic #7798 community, (Rocklands, Mitchell’s Plain Cape Town, South Africa) sharing her #2 music video from her 8-song groundbreaking EP!

🎶 Song Title: “Opinions”
🎤 Vocals: Anray
✒️✒️Lyrics: Anray
🎼 Soundtrack & Composition: Anray
🎹 Cosher Recording Studio, Cape Town 🎧
🎬 Executive Producers: Peter-Isaac & Lola-Rose Harley
🏷️ Label: CTRL (Cape Town Record Label)

The Story Behind the Song:

For years, I (CTRL) have been dedicated to self-funded community work, championing the raw, authentic voices of local talent. In this mission to elevate original music, I commissioned the extraordinary Anray Van Nielsen to craft an 8-track EP over the span of a year. The result? A soul-stirring masterpiece. One track stands out— "Opinions" is Anray's powerful life anthem, fusing faith and artistry into an unforgettable masterpiece. It's more than music—it's a story of growth and resilience, reminding us that the world's opinions fade when you stay true to your integrity, honesty, and beliefs.

✨ Listen now and dive into this powerful real story song! ✨

We want to hear from you!

After you’ve listened, leave your thoughts and let Anray & Peter know what their music means to you. Your feedback is truly appreciated!

21/10/2024

🔥 Cape Town Record Label proudly presents 🔥

Dean Sterling, the son of our beloved and iconic #7941 community, (Grassy Park, Cape Town, South Africa) sharing his live performance from his groundbreaking EP!

🎶 Song Title: Jamie Vardy
🎤 Vocals: Dean
✒️✒️Lyrics: Dean
🎼 Soundtrack & Composition: Jared Ethan Harley
🎹 Cosher Recording Studio, Cape Town 🎧
🎬 Executive Producers: Peter-Isaac & Lola-Rose Harley
🏷️ Label: CTRL (Cape Town Record Label)

The Story Behind the Song:

Dean has long harbored a burning dream—to write the ultimate swag-rap anthem that would leave an indelible mark on the genre. Over time, he has penned countless lyrics, each dripping with confidence and flair. Alongside Jared, his creative partner, they've meticulously crafted a 5-track EP, each song a testament to their unique vision. And yet, this is just the beginning, as Dean's vault is brimming with unreleased tracks, ready to storm the world of swag-rap with even more heat.

✨ Listen now and dive into this powerful real story song! ✨

We want to hear from you!
After you’ve listened, leave your thoughts and let Dean Sterling & Jared Harley know what their music means to you. Your feedback is truly appreciated!

21/10/2024

🔥 Cape Town Record Label proudly presents 🔥

Anray Van Nielsen, the daughter of our beloved and iconic #7798 community, (Rocklands, Mitchell’s Plain Cape Town, South Africa) sharing her #1 animated lyrical video from her 8-song groundbreaking EP!

🎶 Song Title: Faithful
🎤 Vocals: Anray
✒️✒️Lyrics: Anray
🎼 Soundtrack & Composition: Anray
🎹 Cosher Recording Studio, Cape Town 🎧
🎬 Executive Producers: Peter-Isaac & Lola-Rose Harley
🏷️ Label: CTRL (Cape Town Record Label)

The Story Behind the Song:
For years, I (CTRL) have been dedicated to self-funded community work, championing the raw, authentic voices of local talent. In this mission to elevate original music, I commissioned the extraordinary Anray Van Nielsen to craft an 8-track EP over the span of a year. The result? A soul-stirring masterpiece. One track, in particular, stands out—“Faithful”—a powerful reflection of Anray's spiritual journey during the recording process. This song resonates with the depth of her experience, blending faith and artistry into something truly unforgettable. This is more than music; it’s a story of growth and resilience.

✨ Listen now and dive into this powerful real story song! ✨
We want to hear from you!
After you’ve listened, leave your thoughts and let Anray & Peter know what their music means to you. Your feedback is truly appreciated!

10/10/2024

💥 Cape Town Record Label proudly presents 💥

Introducing Miss Enne, the electrifying daughter of Cape Town's iconic #7405 community (Kensington & Factreton)! Having toured the globe, she's now sailing and singing "somewhere" in the vast Pacific Ocean between Japan and Australia. With her undeniable energy and magnetic charisma, she’s breathed life into this song like never before!

🎶Song Title: Dazzle in Dubai (My Dubai)
🎤Vocals: Miss Enne
✒✒ Lyrics: Clint Brown & Peter Isaac Harley (Poem)
🎹Soundtrack & Composition: Clinton Brown
🎵The Remix Studio (Dubai) 🎧 (Eng. Juan)
🎬 Executive Producers: Peter-Isaac & Lola-Rose Harley
🏷Label: CTRL (Cape Town Record Label).
📽 Video: Elbek Harley

📖The Story Behind the Song:

Seeking a fresh start, he moved to Dubai but continued to struggle with addiction. Amidst this turmoil, he met a woman whose unwavering love and belief in him became his anchor. She simple could not say goodbye to him and his afflictions. Inspired by her faith, he wrote a poem in 2019 that became a song, symbolizing his journey of redemption. This story highlights the transformative power of love, showing that with it, even the deepest wounds can heal, and hope can be restored. LOVE and DREAMS hold the POWER to conquer any obstacle. Together, they illuminate countless lives with the belief that nothing is beyond reach when fuelled by LOVE and PASSION.

✨ Listen now and dive into this powerful real story song! ✨

📢We want to hear from you! 🔔

After you’ve listened, leave your thoughts and let Miss Enne know what this music track means to you. Your feedback is truly appreciated!

26/09/2024

🔥 Cape Town Record Label proudly presents 🔥

Zubair ‘Zubee’ Peterson, the son of our beloved and infamous #7405 community, (Kensington & Factreton, Cape Town, South Africa) is taking the world by storm with his #5 animated lyrical video from his groundbreaking EP!

🎶 Song Title: Zubee From The Block
🎤 Vocals & Lyrics: Zubee (Lyrics: Peter Isaac Harley)
🎼 Soundtrack & Composition: Clive Ridgway
📽️ Elbek Harley
🎤 Cosher Recording Studio, Cape Town 🎧 (Eng. Dave)
🎬 Executive Producers: Peter-Isaac & Lola-Rose Harley
🏷️ Label: CTRL (Cape Town Record Label)

The Story Behind the Song:

In 2022, while attending the Cape Town School of Songwriting, I crafted my very first song. After multiple lyrical revisions and working with different vocalists, the track ultimately found its perfect voice with Zubair Petersen. This collaboration feels like a true reflection of the community where I’ve actively contributed through my Community Social Investment (CSI) initiatives. It's more than a song—it's a real story, born from experience and connection.

✨ Listen now and dive into this powerful real story song! ✨

We want to hear from you!

After you’ve listened, leave your thoughts and let Zubee know what his music means to you. Your feedback is truly appreciated!

22/09/2024

🔥 Cape Town Record Label proudly presents 🔥

Zubair ‘Zubee’ Peterson, the son of our beloved #7405 community, (Kensington & Factreton, Cape Town, South Africa) is taking the world by storm with his #3 animated lyrical video from his groundbreaking EP.

🎶 Song Title: Good Girl
🎤 Vocals & Lyrics: Zubee
🎼 Soundtrack: Jared-Ethan Harley
🎤 Cosher Recording Studio, Cape Town 🎧 (Eng. Dave)
🎬 Executive Producers: Peter-Isaac & Lola-Rose Harley
🏷️ Label: CTRL (Cape Town Record Label)

The Story Behind the Song:
Peter had a melody stuck in his head and sang it to Jared, who added a beat and tune. This rough track was passed to Zubee, who wrote the lyrics, and we brought it to life in the studio. A true story.

✨ Listen now and dive into this soulful anthem! ✨

We want to hear from you!

After you’ve listened, leave your thoughts and let Zubee know what his music means to you. Your feedback is truly appreciated!