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Industry NewsMaglera Doe Boy Unpacks The Real-Life Story Behind ‘Envy’
The post Maglera Doe Boy Unpacks The Real-Life Story Behind ‘Envy’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Maglera Doe Boy Unpacks The Real-Life Story Behind ‘Envy.’ Maglera Doe Boy has revealed the deeply personal experiences that inspired his…
Industry NewsSiya Metane Speaks On Artist Empowerment After Blxckie’s Gold Plaque Presentation
The post Siya Metane Speaks On Artist Empowerment After Blxckie’s Gold Plaque Presentation appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Siya Metane Speaks On Artist Empowerment After Blxckie’s Gold Plaque Presentation.
InterviewsOro WaAfrika digs deeper on SHAFT 26, the final chapter of his mining-inspired trilogy
Underground hip-hop heavyweight Oro WaAfrika is back with the third and final installment of his mining-inspired trilogy, SHAFT 26—a project he describes as his most personal body of work yet.
InterviewsThe Floor is Open, Red Bull BC One Cyphers South Africa 2026 Calls For Best Breakers
Entries are now open for Red Bull BC One Cypher South Africa 2026, with city Cyphers taking place in Johannesburg, East London and Cape Town.
Industry NewsZuluboy Announces New Single ‘Freedom’ For Mandela Day Release
The post Zuluboy Announces New Single ‘Freedom’ For Mandela Day Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Zuluboy Announces New Single ‘Freedom’ For Mandela Day Release.
Industry NewsScumie Gears Up For Two New Singles Release
The post Scumie Gears Up For Two New Singles Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Scumie Gears Up For Two New Singles Release.
Industry NewsZuluMecca Announces New Single ‘7 Colours’ Featuring Priddy Ugly & Loatinover Pounds
The post ZuluMecca Announces New Single ‘7 Colours’ Featuring Priddy Ugly & Loatinover Pounds appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ZuluMecca Announces New Single ‘7 Colours’ Featuring Priddy Ugly & Loatinover Pounds.
InterviewsExclusive Interview: Maali
We had an opportunity to chat with the talented and trailblazing Maali! Maali is a dynamic singer, songwriter, vocalist, and performer whose versatility allows him to effortlessly cut across a multitude of genres.
Industry NewsBlxckie’s “4LUV2” Goes Gold In Major Independent Milestone
The post Blxckie’s “4LUV2” Goes Gold In Major Independent Milestone appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blxckie’s “4LUV2” Goes Gold In Major Independent Milestone.
Industry NewsNanette Reveals Tracklist For “Painfully Happy” Deluxe
The post Nanette Reveals Tracklist For “Painfully Happy” Deluxe appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nanette Reveals Tracklist For “Painfully Happy” Deluxe.
InterviewsAbum Review: Superbloom Is Here Again by Billet Doux
Billet Doux make pop-rock music with heavy indie and electronic influences. I was introduced to the duo early this year when they released the song “Maybe Tokyo“, then officially became a fan after listening to their debut album,…
Industry NewsAmu The Principal Honours Pro Kid With Nostalgic Tribute To “Heads & Tales”
The post Amu The Principal Honours Pro Kid With Nostalgic Tribute To “Heads & Tales” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Amu The Principal Honours Pro Kid With Nostalgic Tribute To “Heads & Tales.” Producer and artist Amu The Principal has…
Industry NewsK.O Scores Streaming Milestone With ‘Hotela’
The post K.O Scores Streaming Milestone With ‘Hotela’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K.O Scores Streaming Milestone With ‘Hotela.’ K.O is celebrating another major achievement after his latest single, “Hotela,” featuring Danya Devs and…
Industry NewsJay Jody Reveals The Honest Inspiration Behind His Verse On Touchline’s “Not That Guy Anymore”
The post Jay Jody Reveals The Honest Inspiration Behind His Verse On Touchline’s “Not That Guy Anymore” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Industry NewsStilo Magolide Expands ‘They Talk’ Series With Limpopo-Focused Street Mix
The post Stilo Magolide Expands ‘They Talk’ Series With Limpopo-Focused Street Mix appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Stilo Magolide Expands ‘They Talk’ Series With Limpopo-Focused Street Mix.
Industry NewsEmtee’s Legal Battle Continues As Estranged Wife’s Family Alleges Years Of Abuse
The post Emtee’s Legal Battle Continues As Estranged Wife’s Family Alleges Years Of Abuse appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee’s Legal Battle Continues As Estranged Wife’s Family Alleges Years Of Abuse.
Industry NewsKid X Debuts YouTube Talk Series ‘Say It With Your Chess’
The post Kid X Debuts YouTube Talk Series ‘Say It With Your Chess’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kid X Debuts YouTube Talk Series ‘Say It With Your Chess.’ SA hip-hop star Kid X has officially unveiled ‘Say It With Your Chess,’ an…
Industry NewsRoiii & Loatinover Pounds Fuel Anticipation Over Upcoming Collaboration
The post Roiii & Loatinover Pounds Fuel Anticipation Over Upcoming Collaboration appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Roiii & Loatinover Pounds Fuel Anticipation Over Upcoming Collaboration.
Industry NewsScumie Commands The Screen In New “Prayer 2 Myself” Music Video
The post Scumie Commands The Screen In New “Prayer 2 Myself” Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Scumie Commands The Screen In New “Prayer 2 Myself” Music Video.
Industry News“He Softens Me”: Anele Zondo Shares How L-Tido Changed Her Perspective On Love
The post “He Softens Me”: Anele Zondo Shares How L-Tido Changed Her Perspective On Love appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “He Softens Me”: Anele Zondo Shares How L-Tido Changed Her Perspective On Love.