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New ReleasesNasty C Salutes The Fans And Team Behind His SAMA32 Victory
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InterviewsZanele Potelwa Hosts The 2026 SAMAs Alongside Cassper Nyovest in Sun City
Fresh off her New York trip to chat to Thuso Mbedu, the much-loved media personality graciously hosted the 32nd South African Music Awards on Saturday night, which took place at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West province.
Industry NewsRoiii Sets Fans Up For New Music Release
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Industry NewsTyson Sybateli Floats Unconventional Book Club
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Industry NewsEmtee Back Behind Bars After Alleged Messages To Estranged Wife
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New ReleasesRetro Cover Story: Leaders of The New School
No major record deals. No red tape. The age of independence is upon us in a digitally interactive world which erased all restrictions. Welcome to the new school era of hip hop.
Industry NewsScumie Explains Why She Went Heavy With 20-Track Double-Disc Album “AVANT: TIRAMISU”
The post Scumie Explains Why She Went Heavy With 20-Track Double-Disc Album “AVANT: TIRAMISU” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Artist SpotlightFLVME Thanks Fans As “BLVCK & WHiTE” Album Enjoys Lasting Momentum
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New ReleasesApple Music Announces K.Keed & Orish as August’s Featured Artists for Rap Life Africa
Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B Ebro Darden, will feature South African artists K.Keed & Orish this month, as Ebro and Africa Now Radio host Nandi Madida discuss their latest single,…
Producer TipsBeatlab 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…
Industry NewsZanele Potelwa Praises Cassper Nyovest After SAMA32 Hosting Debut
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EventsAfrica: It’s Time to Say Ngeke! To Corruption
Image credit: Minenhle Memela Musicians of South Africa! The fight against corruption needs your voice. Following the success of the first-ever Ngeke! Festival in 2025, Fair Play is once again calling on South Africa’s boldest young…
Industry NewsKLY Shares The Secret Formula To Make A Hit Song
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New ReleasesLordkez Celebrates Second SAMA Win: “This Is Only the Beginning”
The post Lordkez Celebrates Second SAMA Win: “This Is Only the Beginning” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lordkez Celebrates Second SAMA Win: “This Is Only the Beginning.” South African R&B and soul artist Lordkez has once again etched…
Producer TipsCassper Says SAMA32 Surpassed Last Year’s Views In Just 10 Hours
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Industry NewsEx-Global Crowns A-Reece SA’s Best Rapper & Nasty C The Country’s Best Hip Hop Artist
The post Ex-Global Crowns A-Reece SA’s Best Rapper & Nasty C The Country’s Best Hip Hop Artist appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Ex-Global Crowns A-Reece SA’s Best Rapper & Nasty C The Country’s Best Hip Hop Artist.
InterviewsThe Road to Manila Runs Through Soweto
The road to Manila runs through Johannesburg as Red Bull Half Court South Africa gets ready to crown its national champions.
EventsThey Were on a “Holiday”, But They’re Back: popartlive Return After 10 Years
Ten years ago, popartlive was created in a small studio at the back of a house in the east of Joburg, in an area locals know as the ‘Vale’.
Industry NewsNasty C Links Up With Nigerian Star Tay Iwar Ahead Of Possible New Music
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Industry NewsHLE, Kabza De Small lead SAMA32 with 3 wins each
South African artists HLE and Kabza De Small emerged as the biggest winners at the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32), each taking home three awards at Sun City Arena in the North West on 15 August.