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Industry NewsThe Big Hash Builds Anticipation For New Music Release in Playful Studio Video
The post The Big Hash Builds Anticipation For New Music Release in Playful Studio Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. The Big Hash Builds Anticipation For New Music Release in Playful Studio Video.
Industry NewsK.O Highlights The Financial Reality Artists Face Behind Sold-Out Shows
The post K.O Highlights The Financial Reality Artists Face Behind Sold-Out Shows appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K.O Highlights The Financial Reality Artists Face Behind Sold-Out Shows.
Industry NewsRussian Bear To Crown The Next Level King Of Kicks
The vault is loaded. The finalists are locked in. And now, there can only be one. On 21 October 2026, Atlas Studios in Johannesburg will become the ultimate throne room of sneaker culture as Russian Bear Vodka and YFM bring King of Kicks…
Industry NewsUsimamane Explains Why Upcoming Album “Tai Lung” Had To Be More South African
The post Usimamane Explains Why Upcoming Album “Tai Lung” Had To Be More South African appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Usimamane Explains Why Upcoming Album “Tai Lung” Had To Be More South African.
Industry News“People Think I’m Evil”: Usimamane On The Difference Between His Music And His Real Personality
The post “People Think I’m Evil”: Usimamane On The Difference Between His Music And His Real Personality appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “People Think I’m Evil”: Usimamane On The Difference Between His Music And His Real Personality.
Industry NewsCassper Responds To Claims That Celebrity Culture Does Not Exist In Gauteng
The post Cassper Responds To Claims That Celebrity Culture Does Not Exist In Gauteng appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Responds To Claims That Celebrity Culture Does Not Exist In Gauteng.
Industry News“If Rap Is Like A Contest Sport, It’s Boring,” Maglera Doe Boy On Wanting To Rap With A-Reece
The post “If Rap Is Like A Contest Sport, It’s Boring,” Maglera Doe Boy On Wanting To Rap With A-Reece appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “If Rap Is Like A Contest Sport, It’s Boring,” Maglera Doe Boy On Wanting To Rap With A-Reece.
Industry NewsNota Says A-Reece And Blxckie Have Not Reached The Superstar Level In Hip Hop
The post Nota Says A-Reece And Blxckie Have Not Reached The Superstar Level In Hip Hop appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nota Baloyi Says A-Reece And Blxckie Have Not Reached The Superstar Level In Hip Hop.
Industry NewsLoki Hints At A Big Collaboration After Linking Up With Benny Maverick & Triple X Da Ghost
The post Loki Hints At A Big Collaboration After Linking Up With Benny Maverick & Triple X Da Ghost appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Loki Hints At A Big Collaboration After Linking Up With Benny Maverick & Triple X Da Ghost.
Industry NewsA-Reece Admits He’s “Wrong” For Dropping Album-Level Quality And Calling It A Mixtape
The post A-Reece Admits He’s “Wrong” For Dropping Album-Level Quality And Calling It A Mixtape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. A-Reece Admits He’s “Wrong” For Dropping Album-Level Quality And Calling It A Mixtape.
Industry NewsNasty C Addresses Similarities Between ‘As Planned’ And Don Toliver’s ‘Secondhand’
The post Nasty C Addresses Similarities Between ‘As Planned’ And Don Toliver’s ‘Secondhand’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Industry NewsMajorSteez Celebrate YouTube Milestone As ‘The Wedding Song’ Hits One Million Views
The post MajorSteez Celebrate YouTube Milestone As ‘The Wedding Song’ Hits One Million Views appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. MajorSteez Celebrate YouTube Milestone As ‘The Wedding Song’ Hits One Million Views.
Industry NewsNIVEA Black & White and Lindani Styling celebrated 15 years of fashion with Black & White Meets Summer
NIVEA Black & White and Lindani Styling brought Black & White Meets Summer to The View Boutique Hotel in Auckland Park, marking founder Lindani Ndwandwa’s 15 years in the fashion industry.
Industry NewsNanette Announces Upcoming Project “N4” With Bold Message To Fans
The post Nanette Announces Upcoming Project “N4” With Bold Message To Fans appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nanette Announces Upcoming Project “N4” With Bold Message To Fans.
Industry NewsShabZi Madallion Challenges Cassper Nyovest Critics To Recognise His Contribution To Hip-Hop
The post ShabZi Madallion Challenges Cassper Nyovest Critics To Recognise His Contribution To Hip-Hop appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ShabZi Madallion Challenges Cassper Nyovest Critics To Recognise His Contribution To Hip-Hop.
Industry NewsK-Rev Shares the Heart Behind “Left Behind” From His Debut EP “Are We There Yet?”
The post K-Rev Shares the Heart Behind “Left Behind” From His Debut EP “Are We There Yet?” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Industry NewsCould chasing playlists be hurting South African Hip-Hop creativity?
South African hip-hop has never been afraid of reinvention. From the sounds we grew up with to the ways artists have found new ways to tell their stories, the culture has always evolved by challenging what came before it.
Industry NewsReason Makes Public Plea To Kwesta For A Verse To Finalise His Album
The post Reason Makes Public Plea To Kwesta For A Verse To Finalise His Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Reason Makes Public Plea To Kwesta For A Verse To Finalise His Album.
Industry NewsStogie T Brings The Biblical Story of Lazarus Into His Latest Freestyle “Re Dumetsi” Featuring Apu
The post Stogie T Brings The Biblical Story of Lazarus Into His Latest Freestyle “Re Dumetsi” Featuring Apu appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.