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Industry NewsFLVME Announces The Return Of His Emotional Side With Forthcoming R&B Jams
The post FLVME Announces The Return Of His Emotional Side With Forthcoming R&B Jams appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. FLVME Announces The Return Of His Emotional Side With Forthcoming R&B Jams.
New ReleasesJay Jody and Blaklez Announce New Single “Naledi” Ahead Of “Cool&Blak” Album
The post Jay Jody and Blaklez Announce New Single “Naledi” Ahead Of “Cool&Blak” Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Jay Jody and Blaklez Announce New Single “Naledi” Ahead Of “Cool&Blak” Album.
New ReleasesKane Keid Set To Release 4-Track Bundle ‘NOTE2SELF’
The post Kane Keid Set To Release 4-Track Bundle ‘NOTE2SELF’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kane Keid Set To Release 4-Track Bundle ‘NOTE2SELF.’ Kane Keid is marking his 23rd birthday with a short but deeply personal musical offering,…
Industry NewsEmpowaWomen Celebrates 10 Years with the Launch of City of Her™
For a decade, EmpowaWomen has been creating spaces for women to connect, grow, lead and challenge the status quo. Now, as the platform celebrates its 10th anniversary, it is stepping into a bold new chapter with the launch of City of Her —…
EventsBlxckie Announces The Somnyama Show With A Full-Circle Return To Cape Town
The post Blxckie Announces The Somnyama Show With A Full-Circle Return To Cape Town appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blxckie Announces The Somnyama Show With A Full-Circle Return To Cape Town.
Industry NewsSastii Kicks Off #Spiderpani Challenge Ahead Of New Music Release
The post Sastii Kicks Off #Spiderpani Challenge Ahead Of New Music Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Sastii Kicks Off #Spiderpani Challenge Ahead Of New Music Release.
New ReleasesIssi Sets The Stage For New Album With Cryptic Teaser
The post Issi Sets The Stage For New Album With Cryptic Teaser appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Issi Sets The Stage For New Album With Cryptic Teaser.
EventsGLOW Johannesburg Adds a Second Session Following Huge Demand
Following overwhelming demand for tickets, Wholesome Women (WW)has announced that its highly anticipated GLOW Johannesburg experience will now take place across two sessions on Saturday, 3 October 2026, giving even more women the…
New ReleasesThe Kimberly Diamond Shines Back Home
SAMA nominee Lucille Slade, affectionately known as The Kimberley Diamond, is taking it back home with the visuals for “Die Y” — a love letter to Kimberley, its culture, and the people who continue to make the city shine.
EventsBasketball Africa League to Host First-ever BAL in Dakar Festival Aug. 22-23
Image credit: Basketball Africa League The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that the league will host the first-ever BAL IN Dakar Festival, a free celebration of basketball, music and culture, on Saturday, Aug.
New ReleasesMnqobi Yazo Embraces the Journey on New Album “Indlela”
South African artist, producer, songwriter and composer Mnqobi Yazo enters a new chapter with INDLELA, his forthcoming album set for release on 28 August 2026 through gamma.
Industry NewsUsimamane Releases “Slime” Following The Passing Of His Friend
The post Usimamane Releases “Slime” Following The Passing Of His Friend appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Usimamane Releases “Slime” Following The Passing Of His Friend.
New ReleasesATM Release “Ibandla” Remix Featuring Nasty C
The post ATM Release “Ibandla” Remix Featuring Nasty C appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ATM Release “Ibandla” Remix Featuring Nasty C.
New ReleasesBravo Le Roux’s Music Lives On As Debut Album ‘Igazi, Iinyembezi Nombilo’ Hits Spotify Milestone
The post Bravo Le Roux’s Music Lives On As Debut Album ‘Igazi, Iinyembezi Nombilo’ Hits Spotify Milestone appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Bravo Le Roux’s Music Lives On As Debut Album ‘Igazi, Iinyembezi Nombilo’ Hits Spotify Milestone.
EventsCassper, Nasty C & Blxckie Set To Share Stage With French Montana For AFROTRAX SA Shows
The post Cassper, Nasty C & Blxckie Set To Share Stage With French Montana For AFROTRAX SA Shows appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper, Nasty C & Blxckie Set To Share Stage With French Montana For AFROTRAX SA Shows.
InterviewsKid X Unpacks Riky Rick “Beef”
The post Kid X Unpacks Riky Rick “Beef” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kid X Unpacks Riky Rick “Beef” South African hip-hop veteran Kid X has offered insight into one of the more intriguing moments surrounding Riky Rick’s celebrated…
Industry NewsGospel music and SA music trends: Nontokozo Mkhize wins Samro Award at SAMA32
“Esandleni” takes top airplay honours at the South African Music Awards (SAMA32)
EventsNasty C Fires Back At Nota After SAMA32 Win
The post Nasty C Fires Back At Nota After SAMA32 Win appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Fires Back At Nota After SAMA32 Win.
InterviewsKid X Goes Full OG With His Favourite SA Rappers of All Time
The post Kid X Goes Full OG With His Favourite SA Rappers of All Time appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kid X Goes Full OG With His Favourite SA Rappers of All Time.
Interviews“They Gave Me a Chance”: iFani Opens Up On The Support Behind “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape
The post “They Gave Me a Chance”: iFani Opens Up On The Support Behind “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “They Gave Me a Chance”: iFani Opens Up On The Support Behind “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape.