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Artist SpotlightUsimamane Celebrates New Sandton Home With Emotional Tribute To Late Friend
The post Usimamane Celebrates New Sandton Home With Emotional Tribute To Late Friend appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Usimamane Celebrates New Sandton Home With Emotional Tribute To Late Friend.
Artist SpotlightMoney Badoo Traces Her Roots And Family Legacy In Upcoming ‘The Next Verse’ Episode
The post Money Badoo Traces Her Roots And Family Legacy In Upcoming ‘The Next Verse’ Episode appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Money Badoo Traces Her Roots And Family Legacy In Upcoming ‘The Next Verse’ Episode.
Artist SpotlightVans Debuts the Rowan Z3
Vans introduces the Rowan Z3, the third iteration of Rowan Zorilla’s signature skate shoe. Available August 13 on Vans.co.za and at Vans retail locations, the Rowan Z3 represents the next step in performance, durability, and…
Artist SpotlightThe Search for South Africa’s Next Big Idea Begins as Youthx Returns
Every great idea starts with potential but turning it into impact requires the right opportunity to grow. South Africa’s next breakthrough business could emerge from anywhere: a university residence, a township community, a garage…
Artist SpotlightMeet Jainy: Ghanaian-Nigerian Rising Star Making Waves in Afrobeats
Ghanaian-Nigerian rising artiste Jainy Amarachi Offei professionally known as Jainy is gradually making her presence felt in the Afrobeats space with her vibrant personality, distinctive sound and growing international appeal.
Artist SpotlightNasty C Looks Back On A Decade Of Highs And Lows Since “Bad Hair” Album
The post Nasty C Looks Back On A Decade Of Highs And Lows Since “Bad Hair” Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Looks Back On A Decade Of Highs And Lows Since “Bad Hair” Album.
Artist SpotlightStudio 88 Mix On The Move Steps Into the Spotlight with Channel O’s Under The Radar
The leading youth fashion retailer joins forces with Channel O’s (DStv Channel 320) new music platform to help transform South Africa’s next generation of artists from raw talent into screen-ready stars.
Artist SpotlightNIVEA Black & White partners with Lindani Styling to celebrate the confidence behind
NIVEA Black & White has partnered with Lindani Styling, as founder Lindani Ndwandwa celebrates 15 years in fashion, a journey defined by growth, self-expression and the confidence to be seen on his own terms.
Artist SpotlightApple Music Announces Nasty C & Tellaman as September’s Featured Artists for Rap Life Africa
South African rap heavyweight Nasty Cand acclaimed R&B artist Tellaman feature as the latest artists on Apple Music’s playlist of the hottest Hip-Hop tracks in Africa this week.
Artist SpotlightSAMA32: The Sound of Us
SAMA32: The Sound of Us Music is the invisible thread that weaves through the milestones of our lives, grounding us in emotion and shared memory.
Artist SpotlightIssi Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude To The Team Behind His Upcoming EP
The post Issi Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude To The Team Behind His Upcoming EP appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Issi Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude To The Team Behind His Upcoming EP.
Artist SpotlightYFM’s ‘The First Note’ Season 1 Winner Langa King Releases Heaven – A Brand-New Afro-House Single
The First Note, created by Y, is an exciting first of its kind strictly digital, music talent search competition designed to uncover, develop and celebrate the next generation of South African musical talent.
Artist SpotlightTellaman On Why It Took Him 7 Years To Drop His Second Album
The post Tellaman On Why It Took Him 7 Years To Drop His Second Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tellaman On Why It Took Him 7 Years To Drop His Second Album.
Artist SpotlightShane Eagle Becomes A Father of Two As He & Nikki Welcome A Baby Boy
The post Shane Eagle Becomes A Father of Two As He & Nikki Welcome A Baby Boy appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Shane Eagle Becomes A Father of Two As He & Nikki Welcome A Baby Boy.
Artist SpotlightRevlon Launches Glimmer Shadow Multi-stick™
Introducing the NEW Revlon Glimmer Shadow Multi-Stick, an easy, multi-use shadow stick designed to swipe, blend and glow wherever you want it.
Artist SpotlightBuzzi Lee Reacts To Fan Calling Her “Uze Nenye” Verse The Sexiest Ever
The post Buzzi Lee Reacts To Fan Calling Her “Uze Nenye” Verse The Sexiest Ever appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Buzzi Lee Reacts To Fan Calling Her “Uze Nenye” Verse The Sexiest Ever.
Artist SpotlightApple Music Announces ru. As This Month’s Africa Rising Cover Star
Apple Music today announced Auja-born, Nigerian singer-songwriter ru. as the latest cover star for the Africa Rising playlist, the platform dedicated to championing the next generation of African artists making an impact both at home and…
Artist SpotlightNTS X Diesel Tracks SA Presents Tonii Polonii
TONII POLONII lives somewhere between chaos and intention. Inspired by the raw energy of SoundCloud bootlegs and Cape Town’s underground scene, their sound is playful, unfiltered and built around the freedom to experiment.
Artist SpotlightIssi Reflects On His Journey In An Emotive Throwback Post
The post Issi Reflects On His Journey In An Emotive Throwback Post appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Issi Reflects On His Journey In An Emotive Throwback Post.
Artist SpotlightIssi Sets The Tone For His Next Release With Cheeky New Music Hint
The post Issi Sets The Tone For His Next Release With Cheeky New Music Hint appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Issi Sets The Tone For His Next Release With Cheeky New Music Hint.
Artist SpotlightKaizerBeatZ Defends Relentless Self-Promotion: “We Pour Our Hearts and Souls Into These Beats”
The post KaizerBeatZ Defends Relentless Self-Promotion: “We Pour Our Hearts and Souls Into These Beats” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Artist SpotlightLia Butler and XDuppy Bring Amapiano and Neo-Zulu Together In Episode 4 Of Mashup
Mashup Masters returns this week with a meeting of contemporary South African sounds as Lia Butler and XDuppy come together for an exciting new collaboration that blends the smoothness of Neo-Zulu with the attitude of Ampiano.
Artist SpotlightHennessy MyWay Africa Regional Finals
Johannesburg recently played host to the Hennessy MyWay Africa Regional Finals, bringing together some of the continent’s most exciting bartending talent for a high-stakes battle of creativity, flavour and innovation.
Artist SpotlightKid X On How His Latest Single “iRoof” Came About
The post Kid X On How His Latest Single “iRoof” Came About appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kid X On How His Latest Single “iRoof” Came About.
Artist SpotlightThe Power Of Brands Partnering With Culture
Red Bull brings the heat, Rexona keeps you cool under pressure. Rexona has officially linked up with Red Bull Half Court, stepping directly into the heart of South Africa’s youth and street culture movement.
Artist SpotlightRetro Story: Get To Know Psyfo
When he’s not rehearsing lines for television soapies and dramas, he’s rehearsing for his own music performances, heading up his record company Sid Records, managing artists or sitting behind the studio desk crafting beats.
Artist SpotlightFLVME Thanks Fans As “BLVCK & WHiTE” Album Enjoys Lasting Momentum
The post FLVME Thanks Fans As “BLVCK & WHiTE” Album Enjoys Lasting Momentum appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. FLVME Thanks Fans As “BLVCK & WHiTE” Album Enjoys Lasting Momentum.
Artist SpotlightKLY Shares Songwriting Insight After Studio Link-Up With Rising Star Carter Najar
The post KLY Shares Songwriting Insight After Studio Link-Up With Rising Star Carter Najar appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. KLY Shares Songwriting Insight After Studio Link-Up With Rising Star Carter Najar.
Artist SpotlightRouge Questions SAMA32’s Decision To Shift Best Hip Hop Album From Main Stage
The post Rouge Questions SAMA32’s Decision To Shift Best Hip Hop Album From Main Stage appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Rouge Questions SAMA32’s Decision To Shift Best Hip Hop Album From Main Stage.
Artist SpotlightNasty C’s Brother & Manager Ayanda Ngcobo Celebrates Rapper’s SAMA Win
The post Nasty C’s Brother & Manager Ayanda Ngcobo Celebrates Rapper’s SAMA Win appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C’s Brother & Manager Ayanda Ngcobo Celebrates Rapper’s SAMA Win.
Artist SpotlightL-Tido And Anele Zondo Give SAMA32 A Romantic Twist With On-Stage Kiss
The post L-Tido And Anele Zondo Give SAMA32 A Romantic Twist With On-Stage Kiss appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. L-Tido And Anele Zondo Give SAMA32 A Romantic Twist With On-Stage Kiss.
Artist SpotlightScoop Makhathini Takes Aim At SA Hip-Hop Community Over Manipulative Industry Relationships
The post Scoop Makhathini Takes Aim At SA Hip-Hop Community Over Manipulative Industry Relationships appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Scoop Makhathini Takes Aim At SA Hip-Hop Community Over Manipulative Industry Relationships.
Artist SpotlightUsimamane Reveals One Thing He Wants To Do Before Releasing His Next Album
The post Usimamane Reveals One Thing He Wants To Do Before Releasing His Next Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Usimamane Reveals One Thing He Wants To Do Before Releasing His Next Album.
Artist SpotlightLwah Ndlunkulu Drops A Not-So-Subtle Shot At Gigi Lamayne & Reason In Bold Hip-Hop Bars
The post Lwah Ndlunkulu Drops A Not-So-Subtle Shot At Gigi Lamayne & Reason In Bold Hip-Hop Bars appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lwah Ndlunkulu Drops A Not-So-Subtle Shot At Gigi Lamayne & Reason In Bold Hip-Hop Bars.
Artist SpotlightNew Balance Launches New Colourways of the ABZORB 2010 Exclusively at JD Sports
New Balance introduces new colourways of the ABZORB 2010, launching exclusively at JD Sports. Fronted by New Balance athlete and footballer Tim Weah, the campaign positions the silhouette at the intersection of sport and culture.
Artist SpotlightThe Ultimate Guide to Corporate Photography: Elevate Your Brand Across South Africa and the SADC Region
The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Photography: Elevate Your Brand Across South Africa and the SADC Region. In today’s competitive business landscape, first impressions are made long before a customer walks through your doors.
Artist SpotlightiFani Eyes Festive Hit As “Msebenzi Wam” Streams Surge
The post iFani Eyes Festive Hit As “Msebenzi Wam” Streams Surge appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Eyes Festive Hit As “Msebenzi Wam” Streams Surge.
Artist SpotlightiFani Puts Growth & Purpose First On “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape
The post iFani Puts Growth & Purpose First On “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Puts Growth & Purpose First On “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape.
Artist SpotlightAnele Zondo Lands SAMA32 Awards Hosting Gig
The post Anele Zondo Lands SAMA32 Awards Hosting Gig appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Anele Zondo Lands SAMA32 Awards Hosting Gig.
Artist SpotlightFLVME Questions Why Great Albums Must Have Hit Songs
The post FLVME Questions Why Great Albums Must Have Hit Songs appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. FLVME Questions Why Great Albums Must Have Hit Songs.
Artist SpotlightTshego Santana Delivers On Promise With Re-Release Of ‘The Build’ EP
The post Tshego Santana Delivers On Promise With Re-Release Of ‘The Build’ EP appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tshego Santana Delivers On Promise With Re-Release Of ‘The Build’ EP.