CAPE TOWN’S BIGGEST MUSIC DEBATE STARTS HERE.
Last year Smile FM asked Cape Town to choose the Best Song Ever. The votes poured in. The debates got heated. And the Mother City had plenty to say.
This year… we’re going even bigger.
WHO IS THE BEST ARTIST EVER?
Not just a great song.
Not just one unforgettable album.
We’re talking about the artists who defined generations.
The voices that became part of our lives.
The legends behind the songs we grew up with, celebrated with, danced to, and still turn up loud.
And this year, Cape Town decides.
THE RULES:
What counts as an “Artist”?
• Solo artists, groups, or bands
• Any era, any genre
• International or South African
• Should have 10 X top 10 hits (anywhere)
Judging Criteria:
• Longevity
• Number of iconic songs
• Cultural impact
• Influence on other artists
• Emotional connection
NOMINATE YOUR ARTIST:
Before the knockout begins, we want to hear from you.
Who should qualify for the tournament?
Who do you believe is simply the greatest artist of all time?
A legendary solo artist?
A band that changed music forever?
A South African icon?
Complete the form below to nominate the artists you believe deserve a place in Smile FM’s Best Artist Ever Knockout. We’ll count every nomination and reveal the official top 16 artists heading into the tournament.
THEN THE TOURNAMENT BEGINS
Once nominations close, the official top 16 artists will be revealed.
Each matchup is simple:
Artist vs Artist
You vote
One advances
One goes home
Round by round we’ll move through:
- Round of 16
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- The Final
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Nominate your artist.
Vote every round.
Comment on social.
Send us your voice notes.
Cape Town—this is your tournament.
Nominate now. Vote loud. Listen live.
