9) Craig Lucas – Smother
He wowed audiences on the second season of The Voice South Africa and after ultimately winning the show, Craig Lucas dropped his debut studio album. The record’s second single is a powerful pop banger named ‘Smother’ and has perfectly introduced the country to the star’s phenomenal talent. The songwriting is fantastic and the dark pop production elevates the song and message to a magical place. But, it’s Craig’s phenomenal vocal that really makes the song. His debut album was also one of the best albums of 2017 and I have a feeling he has a major career on his hands.