There’s an alternative to the Nokia Music store and that comes in the form of Rhythm Online MP3 Music Store.

“It is a unique South African website that offers quick and easy access to an extensive catalogue of 62,000 South African and International music tracks.

Music lovers can listen to 30-second samples of each MP3 music track on Rhythm Online before registering. The catalogue has gradually grown over the past three years and the entire current selection of 5000 albums is available @ R7 per track.

Rhythm Online is run by music lovers who share a passion for music with their clients. Shopping at Rhythm Online is a friendly step-by-step process designed to instantly connect fans with their favourite music.

Since Rhythm Online is a website platform, no software needs to be downloaded before you can begin shopping. All music is free of restrictive Digital Rights Management and can be copied to your iPod, MP3 player or a disc for your personal enjoyment.

With a dedicated support team that communicates directly with their clients, the simple download and registration process makes it easy for anyone to own music through Rhythm Online.

South African Catalogue

Rhythm Online offers an extensive variety of South African Music with more than 1000 SA albums listed in a wide variety of genres and languages. Popular artists include aKING, Chris Chameleon, Foto Na Dans, Zebra & Giraffe, Fokofpolisiekar, Gang of Instrumentals, Kurt Darren, Karen Zoid, Koos du Plessis, Juanita, Koos Kombuis and Flash Republic.

Exclusive gems like David Kramer’s classic albums, including Blokkies Joubert – unreleased on CD – are also available, with the complete Anton Goosen catalogue, including albums unreleased on CD such as Lappiesland. Coming soon: Des and Dawn Lindberg, including unreleased live recordings from the 60s.
Rhythm Online makes South African music available to music lovers and expats around the world. The South African band aKING’s new album, “Against All Odds,” was downloaded around the world – London, Perth and the USA – within hours of release.

International Catalogue

Selected albums from Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Jim Reeves, Nancy Sinatra, Bob Marley, Simply Red and Louis Armstrong are available. There is also a huge collection of Rock, Rap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Classical, Metal and more.

Rhythm Online is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Credit card payments and bank deposits (South African residents) are accepted. Prepaid Credit and Gift Vouchers are also available.

You can also follow the latest Rhythm Online releases on Twitter here“