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Artist SpotlightKLY Shares Songwriting Insight After Studio Link-Up With Rising Star Carter Najar
The post KLY Shares Songwriting Insight After Studio Link-Up With Rising Star Carter Najar appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. KLY Shares Songwriting Insight After Studio Link-Up With Rising Star Carter Najar.
Industry NewsSizwe Dhlomo Sets The Record Straight After Rashid Kay’s SAMAs Scheduling Take
The post Sizwe Dhlomo Sets The Record Straight After Rashid Kay’s SAMAs Scheduling Take appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Sizwe Dhlomo Sets The Record Straight After Rashid Kay’s SAMAs Scheduling Take.
Industry NewsMainstream is Entering Her Soft-Luxury Era
As a creative in this industry, you’re always going to have to evolve, tap into new markets and find new ways to flex your creativity. Sometimes that means branching out, exploring new spaces and even reinventing how people see you.
New Releases25K’s “Hustlers Prayer” Goes Platinum Five Years On
The post 25K’s “Hustlers Prayer” Goes Platinum Five Years On appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. 25K’s “Hustlers Prayer” Goes Platinum Five Years On.
Artist SpotlightRouge Questions SAMA32’s Decision To Shift Best Hip Hop Album From Main Stage
The post Rouge Questions SAMA32’s Decision To Shift Best Hip Hop Album From Main Stage appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Rouge Questions SAMA32’s Decision To Shift Best Hip Hop Album From Main Stage.
EventsCassper Reflects On SAMA32 Hosting Debut: “It Wasn’t Perfect”
The post Cassper Reflects On SAMA32 Hosting Debut: “It Wasn’t Perfect” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Reflects On SAMA32 Hosting Debut: “It Wasn’t Perfect.” Cassper Nyovest may have walked onto the SAMA32 stage with the pressure…
InterviewsA Roadside Story of Love, Risk and Temptation By Green Eyed Angel
“Green Eyed Angel” is a song built around attraction, temptation, and the hard choices people sometimes make when they know something might not last.
EventsSAMA32 Award Winners
What an absolutely breathtaking weekend it was! The 32nd South African Music Awards have officially concluded and our hearts are still pounding to the rhythm of the unforgettable moments we shared.
Industry NewsBoss TLee Celebrates Cassper Nyovest’s High-Stakes SAMA32 Hosting Debut
The post Boss TLee Celebrates Cassper Nyovest’s High-Stakes SAMA32 Hosting Debut appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Boss TLee Celebrates Cassper Nyovest’s High-Stakes SAMA32 Hosting Debut.
EventsCassper Claps Back At Criticism Following Debut SAMA32 Hosting Night
The post Cassper Claps Back At Criticism Following Debut SAMA32 Hosting Night appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Claps Back At Criticism Following Debut SAMA32 Hosting Night.
Artist SpotlightNasty C’s Brother & Manager Ayanda Ngcobo Celebrates Rapper’s SAMA Win
The post Nasty C’s Brother & Manager Ayanda Ngcobo Celebrates Rapper’s SAMA Win appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C’s Brother & Manager Ayanda Ngcobo Celebrates Rapper’s SAMA Win.
Artist SpotlightL-Tido And Anele Zondo Give SAMA32 A Romantic Twist With On-Stage Kiss
The post L-Tido And Anele Zondo Give SAMA32 A Romantic Twist With On-Stage Kiss appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. L-Tido And Anele Zondo Give SAMA32 A Romantic Twist With On-Stage Kiss.
Industry NewsNasty C Wins Best Hip Hop Album At SAMA32 For Independent Masterpiece “Free”
The post Nasty C Wins Best Hip Hop Album At SAMA32 For Independent Masterpiece “Free” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Wins Best Hip Hop Album At SAMA32 For Independent Masterpiece “Free”.
Artist SpotlightScoop Makhathini Takes Aim At SA Hip-Hop Community Over Manipulative Industry Relationships
The post Scoop Makhathini Takes Aim At SA Hip-Hop Community Over Manipulative Industry Relationships appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Scoop Makhathini Takes Aim At SA Hip-Hop Community Over Manipulative Industry Relationships.
EventsInside the SAMA32 Industry Awards
On night one, The South African Music Awards proudly kicked off the SAMA32 Industry Awards. This was a heartfelt celebration dedicated to the extraordinary talent driving our industry forward, honouring the essential craft categories.
New Releases25K Unveils First-Phase Lineup For Loyal To The Plug Event
The post 25K Unveils First-Phase Lineup For Loyal To The Plug Event appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. 25K Unveils First-Phase Lineup For Loyal To The Plug Event.
InterviewsZanele Potelwa Chats to Thuso Mbedu about Anticipated ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Film in New York
Award-winning Television and Radio Personality, Zanele Potelwa, keeps shifting the norm and breaking the mould. The multitalented personality recently received the opportunity through Paramount Pictures South Africa to chat to much-loved…
EventsAnother Year Of Hennessy Cypher
Every year, Hennessy continues to step into the culture with one of hip-hop’s most anticipated continental showcases: the Hennessy Cypher.
New ReleasesScumie Releases High-Energy “Canned Milk” Music Video
The post Scumie Releases High-Energy “Canned Milk” Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Scumie Releases High-Energy “Canned Milk” Music Video.
New ReleasesCassper Sets Release Date For ‘Lil Mama’ Music Video With Nasty C
The post Cassper Sets Release Date For ‘Lil Mama’ Music Video With Nasty C appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Sets Release Date For ‘Lil Mama’ Music Video With Nasty C.