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InterviewsScumie’s AVANT Might Be Exactly What South African Hip-Hop Needed
Scumie dropping a 20-track album during Women’s Month might be one of the best things to happen to South African hip-hop in a minute. After going quiet for a while, she’s back — and she’s got a lot to say.
Artist SpotlightUsimamane Reveals One Thing He Wants To Do Before Releasing His Next Album
The post Usimamane Reveals One Thing He Wants To Do Before Releasing His Next Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Usimamane Reveals One Thing He Wants To Do Before Releasing His Next Album.
Industry NewsScumie Serves Grit & Soul On 20-Track Double Album “AVANT: TIRAMISU”
The post Scumie Serves Grit & Soul On 20-Track Double Album “AVANT: TIRAMISU” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Scumie Serves Grit & Soul On 20-Track Double Album “AVANT: TIRAMISU” South African alternative hip-hop artist Scumie has…
InterviewsiFani Opens Up On The Growing Buzz Around His Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam”
The post iFani Opens Up On The Growing Buzz Around His Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Opens Up On The Growing Buzz Around His Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam.” South African hip-hop veteran iFani is feeling a renewed…
InterviewsLordkez and Goldmax Push Creative Boundaries In Episode 3 Of Gordon’s Mashup
Gordon’s Mashup Masters Season 2 continues to bring South African artists together in unexpected ways, with Episode 3 introducing a fresh collaboration between Lordkez and Goldmax.
Industry NewsKLY Teases A Groove-Heavy Hip-Hop Track Ahead Of Release
The post KLY Teases A Groove-Heavy Hip-Hop Track Ahead Of Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. KLY Teases A Groove-Heavy Hip-Hop Track Ahead Of Release.
Producer TipsTasha HendrixX Celebrates Motherhood As She Shares Powerful Testimony About Jesus
The post Tasha HendrixX Celebrates Motherhood As She Shares Powerful Testimony About Jesus appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tasha HendrixX Celebrates Motherhood As She Shares Powerful Testimony About Jesus.
New ReleasesCassper Hypes Forthcoming “Lil Mama” Video With Nasty C As “Music Video of the Year”
The post Cassper Hypes Forthcoming “Lil Mama” Video With Nasty C As “Music Video of the Year” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
InterviewsAnele Zondo Reveals She Charges R60,000 For A Feature
The post Anele Zondo Reveals She Charges R60,000 For A Feature appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Anele Zondo Reveals She Charges R60,000 For A Feature.
Industry NewsSpotify is putting a label on AI artists
Spotify is introducing a new AI Persona label to help listeners identify artist profiles that present AI-generated, human-like identities.
New ReleasesWitness The Funk Keep Their Comeback Rolling With “Veza” Music Video Release
The post Witness The Funk Keep Their Comeback Rolling With “Veza” Music Video Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Witness The Funk Keep Their Comeback Rolling With “Veza” Music Video Release.
New ReleasesK-Rev’s New Project Inches Closer As DJ Clen Reveals Final Studio Details
The post K-Rev’s New Project Inches Closer As DJ Clen Reveals Final Studio Details appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K-Rev’s New Project Inches Closer As DJ Clen Reveals Final Studio Details.
New ReleasesSnymaan Celebrates iFani Collaboration As ‘Kwakhe Kwanje Phi Na?’ Surges
The post Snymaan Celebrates iFani Collaboration As ‘Kwakhe Kwanje Phi Na?’ Surges appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Snymaan Celebrates iFani Collaboration As ‘Kwakhe Kwanje Phi Na?’ Surges.
Artist SpotlightLwah Ndlunkulu Drops A Not-So-Subtle Shot At Gigi Lamayne & Reason In Bold Hip-Hop Bars
The post Lwah Ndlunkulu Drops A Not-So-Subtle Shot At Gigi Lamayne & Reason In Bold Hip-Hop Bars appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lwah Ndlunkulu Drops A Not-So-Subtle Shot At Gigi Lamayne & Reason In Bold Hip-Hop Bars.
InterviewsCassper Opens Up On How His Battle With Depression Changed His View Of Suicide
The post Cassper Opens Up On How His Battle With Depression Changed His View Of Suicide appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Opens Up On How His Battle With Depression Changed His View Of Suicide.
EventsWomen in PR: Amanda Moropa
Amanda Moropa doesn’t just manage reputations – she builds relationships designed to outlast the news cycle. As founder and managing director of Johannesburg based PR and communications agency Moleb Media, Moropa has spent more than a…
New ReleasesPriddy Ugly Edges Out Kwesta As Fans Pick Their Favourite “Spilli Remix” Verse
The post Priddy Ugly Edges Out Kwesta As Fans Pick Their Favourite “Spilli Remix” Verse appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Priddy Ugly Edges Out Kwesta As Fans Pick Their Favourite “Spilli Remix” Verse.
New ReleasesMotsi & Moshcar Returns with GNFTV II, A Love Letter to Pretoria Hip-Hop
On Tuesday, 4 August 2026, the Pretoria duo dropped their third full-length body of work together, GNFTV II, bringing back that old-school feeling of discovering a project on a completely random day.
InterviewsiFani Opens Up After Sol Phenduka’s Heartfelt Praise For ‘Msebenzi Wam’ Mixtape
The post iFani Opens Up After Sol Phenduka’s Heartfelt Praise For ‘Msebenzi Wam’ Mixtape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Opens Up After Sol Phenduka’s Heartfelt Praise For ‘Msebenzi Wam’ Mixtape.
New ReleasesLeezy Lindokuhle Reveals The Delay Behind Making Her Debut Album
The post Leezy Lindokuhle Reveals The Delay Behind Making Her Debut Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Leezy Lindokuhle Reveals The Delay Behind Making Her Debut Album.