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New ReleasesA-Reece Unveils New Merch Collection With 20% Discount
The post A-Reece Unveils New Merch Collection With 20% Discount appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. A-Reece Unveils New Merch Collection With 20% Discount.
New ReleasesKid X Breaks 5-Year Silence: Talks Riky Rick, AKA, Cash Time Drama, Fatherhood & New Single ‘iRoof’
The post Kid X Breaks 5-Year Silence: Talks Riky Rick, AKA, Cash Time Drama, Fatherhood & New Single ‘iRoof’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
New ReleasesFrom Alex to the World: Makwa Drops “GOMORA”
The post From Alex to the World: Makwa Drops “GOMORA” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. From Alex to the World: Makwa Drops “GOMORA.” A new single from Makwa, Malagosh and Kwiish turns the spotlight on one of Johannesburg’s most storied…
New ReleasesLowfeye Taps CowBoii For New Afro House Offering “Ngale”
The post Lowfeye Taps CowBoii For New Afro House Offering “Ngale” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lowfeye Taps CowBoii For New Afro House Offering “Ngale.” Lowfeye has joined forces with Amapiano vocalist CowBoii for a new single titled…
New ReleasesTasha HendrixX Celebrates “StrobeLights” Spotify Milestone Nearly A Year After Mixtape Release
The post Tasha HendrixX Celebrates “StrobeLights” Spotify Milestone Nearly A Year After Mixtape Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tasha HendrixX Celebrates “StrobeLights” Spotify Milestone Nearly A Year After Mixtape Release.
New ReleasesSammie Heavens Sharpens Her Hip-Hop Edge With New Single “TELL DAT TO THE OPPS” Featuring Nasty C
The post Sammie Heavens Sharpens Her Hip-Hop Edge With New Single “TELL DAT TO THE OPPS” Featuring Nasty C appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Sammie Heavens Sharpens Her Hip-Hop Edge With New Single “TELL DAT TO THE OPPS” Featuring Nasty C.
New ReleasesMalaïka Teams Up With Ria Boss on “Place I Go To,” A Soul-Jazz Reflection on Finding Home
Ghanaian-German-aCameroonian singer-songwriter Malaïka has released “Place I Go To,” a new single featuring Ghanaian-Burkinabé singer-songwriter Ria Boss, marking a collaboration years in the making and a continuation of Malaïka’s…
New ReleasesKane Keid Slows Things Down With “Take Time” Featuring Sino Msolo and Ficz
The post Kane Keid Slows Things Down With “Take Time” Featuring Sino Msolo and Ficz appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kane Keid Slows Things Down With “Take Time” Featuring Sino Msolo and Ficz.
New ReleasesUsimamane & Blxckie Squash Beef With New Single “Press”
The post Usimamane & Blxckie Squash Beef With New Single “Press” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Usimamane & Blxckie Squash Beef With New Single “Press.” Usimamane and Blxckie have joined forces on “Press,” a new South African hip-hop…
New ReleasesBuzzi Lee Announces New EP ‘Bontle’ and Drops New Single “Abracadabra”
Pretoria’s own Buzzi Lee is stepping into a new chapter, and she’s bringing that Spitori flavour with her. The rapper returns with “Abracadabra,” a new single produced by MashBeatz and featuring Mochen and Reason, while officially…
New ReleasesBuzzi Lee Celebrates Birthday With New Single ‘Abracadabra’ Featuring Mochen & Reason
The post Buzzi Lee Celebrates Birthday With New Single ‘Abracadabra’ Featuring Mochen & Reason appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Buzzi Lee Celebrates Birthday With New Single ‘Abracadabra’ Featuring Mochen & Reason.
New ReleasesBig Xhosa Explains The Bold Message Behind His New Single “Wapheni Imali”
The post Big Xhosa Explains The Bold Message Behind His New Single “Wapheni Imali” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Big Xhosa Explains The Bold Message Behind His New Single “Wapheni Imali.” Big Xhosa opened up about the thinking behind…
New ReleasesChad Da Don Announces Forthcoming Single “Jane Doe”
The post Chad Da Don Announces Forthcoming Single “Jane Doe” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Chad Da Don Announces Forthcoming Single “Jane Doe.” Chad Da Don has announced that his new single Jane Doe is on the way, giving fans their…
New ReleasesKane Keid Drops ‘LELO’ Music Video Ahead Of ‘Take Time’ Release
The post Kane Keid Drops ‘LELO’ Music Video Ahead Of ‘Take Time’ Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kane Keid Drops ‘LELO’ Music Video Ahead Of ‘Take Time’ Release.
New ReleasesLowfeye’s KWAMAKHULU Johannesburg Show Draws Strong Demand
The post Lowfeye’s KWAMAKHULU Johannesburg Show Draws Strong Demand appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lowfeye’s KWAMAKHULU Johannesburg Show Draws Strong Demand.
New ReleasesMarcus Harvey Continues “Son of Elvis” Rollout With “Waters” Music Video Release
The post Marcus Harvey Continues “Son of Elvis” Rollout With “Waters” Music Video Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Marcus Harvey Continues “Son of Elvis” Rollout With “Waters” Music Video Release.
New ReleasesMaglera Doe Boy Calls On Nasty C For Longer Verse As ‘Yahoo Boyz’ Remix Edges Closer
The post Maglera Doe Boy Calls On Nasty C For Longer Verse As ‘Yahoo Boyz’ Remix Edges Closer appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Maglera Doe Boy Calls On Nasty C For Longer Verse As ‘Yahoo Boyz’ Remix Edges Closer.
New ReleasesTshego Signals Return To Music In A Cryptic Post
The post Tshego Signals Return To Music In A Cryptic Post appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tshego Signals Return To Music In A Cryptic Post.
New ReleasesOkmalumkoolkat Sets Official Release Date For Long-Awaited Album “iTheku eThekwini”
The post Okmalumkoolkat Sets Official Release Date For Long-Awaited Album “iTheku eThekwini” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
New ReleasesLoatinover Pounds Releases “My Life” Official Music Video
The post Loatinover Pounds Releases “My Life” Official Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Loatinover Pounds Releases “My Life” Official Music Video.
New ReleasesUsimamane Buys New House As His Hip-Hop Success Reaches New Heights
The post Usimamane Buys New House As His Hip-Hop Success Reaches New Heights appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Usimamane Buys New House As His Hip-Hop Success Reaches New Heights.
New ReleasesReason Completes New Album After Securing Kwesta Collaboration
The post Reason Completes New Album After Securing Kwesta Collaboration appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Reason Completes New Album After Securing Kwesta Collaboration.
New ReleasesNadia Nakai & Toss Celebrate Major Milestone As “Blind” Music Video Hits 1 Million Views In Two Weeks
The post Nadia Nakai & Toss Celebrate Major Milestone As “Blind” Music Video Hits 1 Million Views In Two Weeks appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
New ReleasesThe Cool x Omega Circle Drop “Bophelo” Featuring The Cuzins
The post The Cool x Omega Circle Drop “Bophelo” Featuring The Cuzins appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Omega Circle’s fifth EP, Uyinkosi, is out now on all major streaming platforms, and for hip hop heads the standout is track four.
New ReleasesBlue Pappi Finally Releases Long-Awaited ‘EHLANE’ Mixtape
The post Blue Pappi Finally Releases Long-Awaited ‘EHLANE’ Mixtape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blue Pappi Finally Releases Long-Awaited ‘EHLANE’ Mixtape.
New ReleasesBlxckie Celebrates “Let Em Have It” Music Video YouTube Milestone
The post Blxckie Celebrates “Let Em Have It” Music Video YouTube Milestone appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blxckie Celebrates “Let Em Have It” Music Video YouTube Milestone.
New ReleasesBABYLOWSK1 Continues ‘BLEEDN’’ Rollout With ‘FAMILY N FRIENDS’ Music Video
The post BABYLOWSK1 Continues ‘BLEEDN’’ Rollout With ‘FAMILY N FRIENDS’ Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. BABYLOWSK1 Continues ‘BLEEDN’’ Rollout With ‘FAMILY N FRIENDS’ Music Video.
New ReleasesFlash Ikumkani Announces “Badman” Featuring Emtee
The post Flash Ikumkani Announces “Badman” Featuring Emtee appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Flash Ikumkani Announces “Badman” Featuring Emtee.
New ReleasesHeineken Unveils Collectible Aluminium Bottle at the Luxurious Marble Circus
At this year’s Luxurious Marble Circus, Heineken® unveiled a limited-edition aluminium bottle that brought a new, more collectible dimension to the Heineken experience.
New ReleasesKane Keid Announces New Single “Take Time” Featuring Sino Msolo and Ficz
The post Kane Keid Announces New Single “Take Time” Featuring Sino Msolo and Ficz appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kane Keid Announces New Single “Take Time” Featuring Sino Msolo and Ficz.
New ReleasesPhila Koshin Releases New Afropop Single “Ngidakwe Uthando” Featuring Keynote
Award-winning artist and producer Phila Koshin returns with his latest single, “Ngidakwe Uthando,” featuring fellow KwaZulu-Natal talent Keynote.
New ReleasesEzra Finds Love This Spring With New Single Featuring Azana and Justbheki
South African DJ and producer Ezra Mlotshwa steps into spring with matters of the heart on his latest release, “Finding Love,” a collaboration with Chronos featuring the unmistakable voices of Azana and JustBheki.
New ReleasesBlxckie Links Up With Nigerian Star L.A.X On Melodic New Single “LONELY”
The post Blxckie Links Up With Nigerian Star L.A.X On Melodic New Single “LONELY” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blxckie Links Up With Nigerian Star L.A.X On Melodic New Single “LONELY.” Blxckie has joined forces with Nigerian Afropop…
New ReleasesTony Dayimane Gears Up For New Single Release “Bad Bishhh” Featuring Usimamane and Lowfeye
The post Tony Dayimane Gears Up For New Single Release “Bad Bishhh” Featuring Usimamane and Lowfeye appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tony Dayimane Gears Up For New Single Release “Bad Bishhh” Featuring Usimamane and Lowfeye.
New ReleasesJay Jody Drops New Single “Be About It”
The post Jay Jody Drops New Single “Be About It” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Jay Jody Drops New Single “Be About It” Jay Jody has officially reconnected with his Tr!be, returning with a brand-new solo single titled “Be About It.” The…
New ReleasesTouchline Puts His Pen On Display With New Single “It Could Get Messy”
The post Touchline Puts His Pen On Display With New Single “It Could Get Messy” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Touchline Puts His Pen On Display With New Single “It Could Get Messy.” Touchline is back with another sharp lyrical…
New ReleasesK-Rev Finally Drops Highly Anticipated Debut Project “Are We There Yet?”
The post K-Rev Finally Drops Highly Anticipated Debut Project “Are We There Yet?” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K-Rev Finally Drops Highly Anticipated Debut Project “Are We There Yet?” K-Rev has officially reached a major milestone in…
New ReleasesLoatinover Pounds Releases Sophomore Album “Ground 2 Glory”
The post Loatinover Pounds Releases Sophomore Album “Ground 2 Glory” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Loatinover Pounds Releases Sophomore Album “Ground 2 Glory.” Loatinover Pounds has officially released his second studio album, Ground 2…
New ReleasesFireboy DML, Jazzwrld & Thukuthela Drop “Imali” Single and Official Music Video
Nigerian singer and songwriter Fireboy DML has officially released his brand-new single “IMALI” alongside its official music video, joining forces with JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela for a powerful collaboration connecting Nigeria with the wider…
New ReleasesAnele Zondo Claims Her Crown In New Single ‘Royalty’
The post Anele Zondo Claims Her Crown In New Single ‘Royalty’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Anele Zondo Claims Her Crown In New Single ‘Royalty.’ Anele Zondo has entered a new chapter in her music career with the release of her latest…
New ReleasesDolphin DX Sets The Table For New Single “Breakfast”
The post Dolphin DX Sets The Table For New Single “Breakfast” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Dolphin DX Sets The Table For New Single “Breakfast.” Dolphin DX is preparing to serve up new music as he announces his upcoming single…
New ReleasesLoki Taps Khuli Chana For New Single “CHELETE”
The post Loki Taps Khuli Chana For New Single “CHELETE” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Loki Taps Khuli Chana For New Single “CHELETE.” South African hip-hop is set for a nostalgic reunion as Durban rapper Loki joins forces with Motswako…
New ReleasesBerlin Meets Jozi: DJ Midtempo Builds A Musical Bridge
South Africa and Germany may be thousands of kilometres apart, but for DJ MidTempo, the connection can be found in rhythm, basslines and electronic music.
New ReleasesBab’ Dlamini Brings Eswatini and South Africa Together on “Shimpilika Remix”
Bab’ Dlamini, the Eswatini DJ and producer better known as Big Facata, is taking “Shimpilika” to another level. Dropping 18 September, the remix turns his February single into a seven-artist hip-hop link-up, bringing together voices from…
New ReleasesGrammy-winning R&B Star Leon Bridges To Bring His Timeless Sound To South Africa This November
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Leon Bridges is set to bring his unmistakable R&B sound to South Africa, with two exclusive performances in Johannesburg and Cape Town this November.
New ReleasesFlash Ikumkani Reveals Song Title For Emtee Collaboration
The post Flash Ikumkani Reveals Song Title For Emtee Collaboration appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Flash Ikumkani Reveals Song Title For Emtee Collaboration.
New ReleasesFLVME Shares Studio Update As Fans Call For A New Album
The post FLVME Shares Studio Update As Fans Call For A New Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. FLVME Shares Studio Update As Fans Call For A New Album.
New ReleasesNicole Nyaba Hints At Music Comeback After Years Away From The Spotlight
The post Nicole Nyaba Hints At Music Comeback After Years Away From The Spotlight appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nicole Nyaba Hints At Music Comeback After Years Away From The Spotlight.
New ReleasesYoungstaCPT Brings Wynberg’s Story To Life In “WILDBERG” Music Video
The post YoungstaCPT Brings Wynberg’s Story To Life In “WILDBERG” Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. YoungstaCPT Brings Wynberg’s Story To Life In “WILDBERG” Music Video.