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Industry NewsBelo Salo Praises Babylowsk1’s Rise In SA Hip Hop After A-Reece Co-Sign
The post Belo Salo Praises Babylowsk1’s Rise In SA Hip Hop After A-Reece Co-Sign appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Belo Salo Praises Babylowsk1’s Rise In SA Hip Hop After A-Reece Co-Sign.
InterviewsMr Eazi Bridges Africa & The Caribbean On New Anthem ‘Lambo’
Afropop heavyweight Mr Eazi is linking up with legendary producer Dre Skull for Yard & Yanga, a dancehall-infused collaborative mixtape set to drop later this year via Mixpak Records and emPawa Africa.
InterviewsDeuce Experience Serves Wimbledon Magic to Johannesburg with Championship Weekend at Hyde Park Corner
This July, watching Wimbledon in Johannesburg won’t feel like a consolation prize. Deuce Experience is bringing the prestige, elegance and excitement of tennis’s biggest weekend to Hyde Park Corner for the first time, transforming the…
Industry NewsCassper Reflects On Fame And The Legacy He Wants To Leave Behind
The post Cassper Reflects On Fame And The Legacy He Wants To Leave Behind appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Reflects On Fame And The Legacy He Wants To Leave Behind.
Industry NewsEmtee Responds To Estranged Ex-Wife’s Alleged Child Neglect Claims
The post Emtee Responds To Estranged Ex-Wife’s Alleged Child Neglect Claims appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Responds To Estranged Ex-Wife’s Alleged Child Neglect Claims.
Industry NewsDanya Devs Claps Back After Da L.E.S Says He’s Not a Hip Hop Artist
The post Danya Devs Claps Back After Da L.E.S Says He’s Not a Hip Hop Artist appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Danya Devs Claps Back After Da L.E.S Says He’s Not a Hip Hop Artist.
Industry NewsLimited edition Oreo and BTS 'purple' cookies land in SA
The Oreo brand has partnered with global music phenomenon BTS for its first-ever worldwide snacking collaboration, introducing a limited-edition cookie that combines Korean-inspired flavours, fan engagement and cultural storytelling in a…
Industry NewsDuncan Skuva Names J.Cole As His Dream International Collaborator
The post Duncan Skuva Names J.Cole As His Dream International Collaborator appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Duncan Skuva Names J.Cole As His Dream International Collaborator.
Industry NewsLowfeye Details How His Late Mother Inspired “Nosange” Album
The post Lowfeye Details How His Late Mother Inspired “Nosange” Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lowfeye Details How His Late Mother Inspired “Nosange” Album.
Industry NewsiFani Announces 8-Track Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam”
The post iFani Announces 8-Track Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Announces 8-Track Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam” South African rapper iFani has turned up the intensity ahead of his next release, unveiling a bold new…
InterviewsWatch PEPTALK in their “Scared To Lose” Music Video
The latest single from Aussie trio PEPTALK is a catchy, effervescent alt-pop tune. “Scared To Lose” features influences from 2000s pop and is self-produced. PEPTALK say they wanted “Scared To Lose” to reflect the chaos in the lyrics.
Industry NewsDa L.E.S & Maggz Clash Over Whether Sjava & Danya Devs Are Hip Hop Or R&B Artists
The post Da L.E.S & Maggz Clash Over Whether Sjava & Danya Devs Are Hip Hop Or R&B Artists appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Da L.E.S & Maggz Clash Over Whether Sjava & Danya Devs Are Hip Hop Or R&B Artists.
Industry NewsMagdi Aboul-Kheir Dancing Through Life, One Note at a Time
One Last Dance is an album that captures all the emotions that make up a life. It moves through reflection, joy, nostalgia, hope, and quiet sadness, inviting listeners to picture life as one big shared dance, where every moment has its own…
Industry NewsDanya Devs Previews ‘Selfish’ Featuring Mzukulu Ahead Of Bayede Deluxe Release
The post Danya Devs Previews ‘Selfish’ Featuring Mzukulu Ahead Of Bayede Deluxe Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Danya Devs Previews ‘Selfish’ Featuring Mzukulu Ahead Of Bayede Deluxe Release. Winter is about to get a lot warmer.
Industry NewsK.O Shares The Philosophy Behind His Staying Power In SA Music
The post K.O Shares The Philosophy Behind His Staying Power In SA Music appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K.O Shares The Philosophy Behind His Staying Power In SA Music.
Industry NewsReason Celebrates Gigi Lamayne With A Romantic Birthday Tribute
The post Reason Celebrates Gigi Lamayne With A Romantic Birthday Tribute appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Reason Celebrates Gigi Lamayne With A Romantic Birthday Tribute.
Industry NewsKwesta Opens Up About Why His Recent Albums Were Poorly Marketed
The post Kwesta Opens Up About Why His Recent Albums Were Poorly Marketed appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kwesta Opens Up About Why His Recent Albums Were Poorly Marketed.
InterviewsThe Problem Isn’t AI — It’s The Alleged Lie Behind Credo V Daniel’s Music
Usually, when I write about rappers or musicians, I do it from a place of curiosity, admiration or cultural appreciation. I listen because I want to understand the artistry.
Industry NewsZuluMecca’s ‘CAP’ Challenge Highlights Persistent Gender Gap In SA Hip-Hop
The post ZuluMecca’s ‘CAP’ Challenge Highlights Persistent Gender Gap In SA Hip-Hop appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ZuluMecca’s ‘CAP’ Challenge Highlights Persistent Gender Gap In SA Hip-Hop.
Industry NewsDJ Speedsta Explains Why He Stayed Silent On Illegal Immigration Protests
The post DJ Speedsta Explains Why He Stayed Silent On Illegal Immigration Protests appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. DJ Speedsta Explains Why He Stayed Silent On Illegal Immigration Protests.
Industry NewsEmtee & Nandi Ndathane Seal Their Love With Matching Tattoos
The post Emtee & Nandi Ndathane Seal Their Love With Matching Tattoos appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee & Nandi Ndathane Seal Their Love With Matching Tattoos.
Industry NewsNasty C & Tellaman Continue Album Rollout With ‘Come Over’ & ‘Sally’s Interlude’
The post Nasty C & Tellaman Continue Album Rollout With ‘Come Over’ & ‘Sally’s Interlude’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Industry NewsDebo Ray Shares a Journey of Healing on Echoes and Embers
Debo Ray turns personal struggles into powerful storytelling on Echoes and Embers, a four-song contemporary R&B EP that explores mental health, resilience, and the process of rediscovering yourself.
InterviewsListen: “Time to Break Up” by Fifth Floor Cologne
German singer-songwriter Jonathan Moho (a.k.a. Fifth Floor Cologne) released yet another beautiful indie pop track recently. “Time to Break Up” is only his fourth single and it’s the follow-up to “True Colors”.
Interviewsdee holt is back with new single & music video, “figure it out”
Before releasing her “figure it out” single a couple of weeks ago, rising Montreal artist dee holt hadn’t released new music for about two years.
Industry NewsLowfeye Releases Heartfelt “Nosange” Music Video
The post Lowfeye Releases Heartfelt “Nosange” Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lowfeye Releases Heartfelt ‘Nosange’ Music Video.
InterviewsDan Mwale & Melodic Bman Deliver A Cross-Border Anthem With ‘No Signal’
Dan Mwale made a powerful return with “No Signal”, a standout single featuring Melodic Bman and the lead release from his upcoming EP, The Man Amongst Men.
Industry NewsBlxckie & Usimamane Put Differences Aside For New Music Collaboration
The post Blxckie & Usimamane Put Differences Aside For New Music Collaboration appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blxckie & Usimamane Put Differences Aside For New Music Collaboration.
Industry NewsThis Mandela Day the Joburg event's sector has a reason to gather differently
The Johannesburg Expo Centre is inviting the people, companies and communities that make events possible to become Hands-On-Heroes with Ladles of Love.
Industry NewsBelo Salo Announces His Graceful Exit From Music
The post Belo Salo Announces His Graceful Exit From Music appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Belo Salo Announces His Graceful Exit From Music. Belo Salo has reached one of the biggest milestones of his career.
Industry NewsBarbie honours Miley Cyrus with collectible doll in Signature Series
Barbie welcomes international superstar Miley Cyrus to its Barbie Signature Series.
Industry NewsZuluMecca Declares Herself The Best Rapper She’s Ever Met
The post ZuluMecca Declares Herself The Best Rapper She’s Ever Met appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ZuluMecca Declares Herself The Best Rapper She’s Ever Met.
Industry NewsEx Global Reveals Why He Hasn’t Moved On From Fallout With A-Reece
The post Ex Global Reveals Why He Hasn’t Moved On From Fallout With A-Reece appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Ex Global Reveals Why He Hasn’t Moved On From Fallout With A-Reece.
Industry NewsEmtee Builds Anticipation With Promising New Album Update
The post Emtee Builds Anticipation With Promising New Album Update appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Builds Anticipation With Promising New Album Update.
Industry NewsL-Tido & Anele Zondo Serve Couple Goals In Stunning Durban July 2026 Looks
The post L-Tido & Anele Zondo Serve Couple Goals In Stunning Durban July 2026 Looks appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. L-Tido & Anele Zondo Serve Couple Goals In Stunning Durban July 2026 Looks.
Industry NewsZuluMecca Calls SA Rappers To Put Their Spin On ‘CAP’ In New Open Verse Challenge
The post ZuluMecca Calls SA Rappers To Put Their Spin On ‘CAP’ In New Open Verse Challenge appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ZuluMecca Calls SA Rappers To Put Their Spin On ‘CAP’ In New Open Verse Challenge.
InterviewsElephante and Rosie Darling Team Up on “Evergreen”: Hear the New Collaboration
Singer Rosie Darling is back on our stereos as she features on Los Angeles DJ & producer Elephante‘s latest single, “Evergreen”.
InterviewsWith a New Album Around the Corner, Listen to SV and Alyssa Jane’s New Song “Nerves”
I always know I’m in for a treat whenever I see a new SV and Alyssa Jane collaboration. And the dynamic duo haven’t disappointed me with “Nerves”, the new song they released last week.
InterviewsPENNY’s New EP was Inspired by a Teenage Fantasy: Stream Prom?
Huddersfield native PENNY has a new EP that I learnt about when I heard her brilliant cover of Jeff Buckley’s “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over”. The EP is called Prom? and it was inspired by a teenage fantasy of hers.
InterviewsTekno Asks ‘Where Did Love Go?’ on Album Blending Romance, Rhythm and Reflection
Tekno returns with Where Did Love Go?, an eight-track album that reminds everyone why he remains one of Afrobeats’ most consistent hitmakers.
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Industry NewsMaglera Doe Boy Releases Striking ‘YAHOO BOYZ’ Music Video Featuring FLVME
The post Maglera Doe Boy Releases Striking ‘YAHOO BOYZ’ Music Video Featuring FLVME appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Maglera Doe Boy Releases Striking ‘YAHOO BOYZ’ Music Video Featuring FLVME.
Industry NewsEmtee Calls For Qualified Professionals As Hustle Management Group Takes Shape
The post Emtee Calls For Qualified Professionals As Hustle Management Group Takes Shape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Calls For Qualified Professionals As Hustle Management Group Takes Shape.
Industry NewsK.Keed & Orish3000 Release High-Energy New Single ‘Tuku Tuku’
The post K.Keed & Orish3000 Release High-Energy New Single ‘Tuku Tuku’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K.Keed & Orish3000 Release High-Energy New Single ‘Tuku Tuku.’ South African hip-hop turns up the temperature this winter as Cape Town…
Industry NewsKLY Locks In With Herc Cut The Lights & Basiame The Great As New Music Takes Shape
The post KLY Locks In With Herc Cut The Lights & Basiame The Great As New Music Takes Shape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. KLY Locks In With Herc Cut The Lights & Basiame The Great As New Music Takes Shape.
Industry NewsRowlene Fronts Apple Music’s Alpha Women Playlist With ‘Hurts 2b Reminded’
The post Rowlene Fronts Apple Music’s Alpha Women Playlist With ‘Hurts 2b Reminded’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Rowlene Fronts Apple Music’s Alpha Women Playlist With ‘Hurts 2b Reminded.’ South African singer-songwriter Rowlene is…
Industry NewsWichi1080 Rings In 31st Birthday With ‘DROWN ETERNALLY’ Music Video Release
The post Wichi1080 Rings In 31st Birthday With ‘DROWN ETERNALLY’ Music Video Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Wichi1080 Rings In 31st Birthday With ‘DROWN ETERNALLY’ Music Video Release.
Industry NewsStop sleeping on SA music, it's not just background noise
Using South African music in films, television and advertising doesn't just create memorable campaigns – it also keeps money circulating within the country's creative economy.
Industry NewsLordkez Shares Biggest Lesson The Music Industry Has Taught Her
The post Lordkez Shares Biggest Lesson The Music Industry Has Taught Her appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lordkez Shares Biggest Lesson The Music Industry Has Taught Her.
Industry NewsSKIIPS Drops Long-Awaited Single ‘Show Up’ Featuring Lowfeye
The post SKIIPS Drops Long-Awaited Single ‘Show Up’ Featuring Lowfeye appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. SKIIPS Drops Long-Awaited Single ‘Show Up’ Featuring Lowfeye.