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Industry NewsLucasraps and Luminary Jewellery Unveil 25-Piece Pendant
The post Lucasraps and Luminary Jewellery Unveil 25-Piece Pendant appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lucasraps and Luminary Jewellery Unveil 25-Piece Pendant.
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.
New ReleasesTheLastLetter Returns With a New Single Featuring Indigo Stella
TheLastLetter is no stranger to the HYPE family or the music space. The last time we caught up with her sound was through the release of “Stay,” but now the artist is stepping back into the spotlight with a brand-new single that explores…
EventsiFani Opens Call For Eastern Cape Rappers Ahead Of EC vs KZN Cypher
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EventsUp The Creek is calling: the riverside festival returns in February 2027
One of South Africa's longest-running music festivals is getting ready to welcome Creekers back to the Breede River, with Up The Creek 2027 taking place from 11 to 14 February.
InterviewsMacwinner Tells the Story of 2725 on Before the Revenge
Recorded in early 2025 and officially released on 28 November 2025 across all major DSPs, Before the Revenge serves as Macwinner’s debut EP — a four-track introduction to an artist rooted in storytelling, versatility and where he comes…
InterviewsBantu Nots Continues “B11NG0” Mixtape Rollout With Forthcoming Third Single
The post Bantu Nots Continues “B11NG0” Mixtape Rollout With Forthcoming Third Single appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Bantu Nots Continues “B11NG0” Mixtape Rollout With Forthcoming Third Single.
New ReleasesTony Dayimane Teases High-Energy “Ngoba Nginje” As He Builds Momentum For New Album
The post Tony Dayimane Teases High-Energy “Ngoba Nginje” As He Builds Momentum For New Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tony Dayimane Teases High-Energy “Ngoba Nginje” As He Builds Momentum For New Album.
Industry NewsKid X On Why He Wouldn’t Drop The “Kid” From His Name
The post Kid X On Why He Wouldn’t Drop The “Kid” From His Name appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kid X On Why He Wouldn’t Drop The “Kid” From His Name.
New ReleasesBack To The City Unveils Documentary Series Spotlighting SA’s Next Hip-Hop Wave
The post Back To The City Unveils Documentary Series Spotlighting SA’s Next Hip-Hop Wave appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Back To The City Unveils Documentary Series Spotlighting SA’s Next Hip-Hop Wave.
EventsBack To The City Announces Detroit Legends Slum Village For 2026 Festival
The post Back To The City Announces Detroit Legends Slum Village For 2026 Festival appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Back To The City Announces Detroit Legends Slum Village For 2026 Festival.
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.
New ReleasesAKA’s Debut Album “Altar Ego” Turns 15!
The post AKA’s Debut Album “Altar Ego” Turns 15! appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. AKA’s Debut Album “Altar Ego” Turns 15! Fifteen years later, AKA’s debut album Altar Ego still sounds like the arrival of an artist who knew he had…
Producer TipsGo 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.
InterviewsThe BMW Art Generation Vol. IV Brings an Extraordinary Constellation of Artists, Idea’s, Music and Culture to Joburg
Presented by BMWs South Africa in collaboration with FNB Art Joburg, The BMW Art Generation Vol. IV brings together some of the most significant and compelling voices in contemporary African and diasporic art.
EventsNomfundo Yekani Set To Host Back To The City 2026
The post Nomfundo Yekani Set To Host Back To The City 2026 appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nomfundo Yekani Set To Host Back To The City 2026.
EventsBlue Pappi Unveils Star-Studded Lineup For Joburg Leg Of “Ehlane Tour”
The post Blue Pappi Unveils Star-Studded Lineup For Joburg Leg Of “Ehlane Tour” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blue Pappi Unveils Star-Studded Lineup For Joburg Leg Of “Ehlane Tour.” Johannesburg’s underground hip-hop scene is getting a…
InterviewsWomen In Hip-Hop: Bella Alubo Continues To Redefine Creativity In African Music
It’s been a minute since we tapped into Nigeria for our Women in African Hip-hop series. In fact, we had only been there once before, so it felt right to revisit the country and reconnect with the energy coming out of one of Africa’s most…
Industry NewsCassper’s Gaming Side Earns Him A 2026 SASMA Nomination
The post Cassper’s Gaming Side Earns Him A 2026 SASMA Nomination appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper’s Gaming Side Earns Him A 2026 SASMA Nomination.
Industry NewsMoney Mike SA receives Rick Ross nod before landing major Luc Belaire deal
Getting a nod from Rick Ross is the kind of moment most artists would frame forever. For Money Mike SA, it turned out to be more than a flex – it was a glimpse of where his career was heading.