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Blaklez Channels Real-World Scars Into Forthcoming Single “Mabadi”Producer Tips

Blaklez Channels Real-World Scars Into Forthcoming Single “Mabadi”

The post Blaklez Channels Real-World Scars Into Forthcoming Single “Mabadi” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blaklez Channels Real-World Scars Into Forthcoming Single “Mabadi.” Blaklez is once again drawing from the world around him,…

sahiphopmag9/30/2026
Woman In Hip-Hop: Shee Blaq – The Next Best ThingProducer Tips

Woman In Hip-Hop: Shee Blaq – The Next Best Thing

Women In Hip-Hop Women in African Hip-hop is all about spotlighting the best talent across the continent and, yes, that includes the incredible women shaping the sound right here in South Africa.

hypemagazine9/16/2026
Tweezy Explains How His Name Was Inspired by Lil WayneProducer Tips

Tweezy Explains How His Name Was Inspired by Lil Wayne

The post Tweezy Explains How His Name Was Inspired by Lil Wayne appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tweezy Explains How His Name Was Inspired by Lil Wayne.

sahiphopmag9/15/2026
Tyson Sybateli Drops ‘Teflon Cards’ Ahead of Amehlo AlbumProducer Tips

Tyson Sybateli Drops ‘Teflon Cards’ Ahead of Amehlo Album

The post Tyson Sybateli Drops ‘Teflon Cards’ Ahead of Amehlo Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tyson Sybateli Drops ‘Teflon Cards’ Ahead of Amehlo Album.

sahiphopmag9/11/2026
Herc Cut The Lights Reveals How “Kwenzekile” With Blxckie Came Together In Just 20 MinutesProducer Tips

Herc Cut The Lights Reveals How “Kwenzekile” With Blxckie Came Together In Just 20 Minutes

The post Herc Cut The Lights Reveals How “Kwenzekile” With Blxckie Came Together In Just 20 Minutes appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Herc Cut The Lights Reveals How “Kwenzekile” With Blxckie Came Together In Just 20 Minutes.

sahiphopmag9/9/2026
More Than the MicProducer Tips

More Than the Mic

Friendship, Fame and the Business of Growing Up Online There is something about putting Fargo, Bruce, Siv and Dom in the same room that almost guarantees a good conversation.

hypemagazine9/8/2026
Schedule 6ix & Freddy Aces Bring Hip-Hop, Kwaito and Amapiano Together on “Isgub’ Sama Taliana”Producer Tips

Schedule 6ix & Freddy Aces Bring Hip-Hop, Kwaito and Amapiano Together on “Isgub’ Sama Taliana”

South African hip-hop has always evolved through the sounds and stories of the streets, and Schedule 6ix and Freddy Aces are adding their own chapter to that conversation.

hypemagazine9/3/2026
Go BOS Or Go Home: BOS Ice Tea Is Turning Rosebank Into A Creative PlaygroundProducer Tips

Go BOS Or Go Home: BOS Ice Tea Is Turning Rosebank Into A Creative Playground

From 28 – 30 August, BOS Ice Tea is transforming Rosebank into a creative playground with its BOS Studio where anyone can step inside, switch off, make a mess and create. No agenda. No expectations. Just a chance to go BOS.

hypemagazine8/24/2026
Beatlab Partners With Soul Candi Institute of Music to Expand Africa’s Access to Music EducationProducer Tips

Beatlab Partners With Soul Candi Institute of Music to Expand Africa’s Access to Music Education

Beatlab, the digital community platform connecting DJs, producers and music creators across Africa is building the largest multifaceted community platform, and now, through partnering with Soul Candi Institute of Music (SCIM), gives…

hypemagazine8/18/2026