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Industry NewsLucasraps and Luminary Jewellery Unveil 25-Piece Pendant
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Artist SpotlightThe Power Of Brands Partnering With Culture
Red Bull brings the heat, Rexona keeps you cool under pressure. Rexona has officially linked up with Red Bull Half Court, stepping directly into the heart of South Africa’s youth and street culture movement.
New ReleasesTheLastLetter Returns With a New Single Featuring Indigo Stella
TheLastLetter is no stranger to the HYPE family or the music space. The last time we caught up with her sound was through the release of “Stay,” but now the artist is stepping back into the spotlight with a brand-new single that explores…
EventsiFani Opens Call For Eastern Cape Rappers Ahead Of EC vs KZN Cypher
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EventsUp The Creek is calling: the riverside festival returns in February 2027
One of South Africa's longest-running music festivals is getting ready to welcome Creekers back to the Breede River, with Up The Creek 2027 taking place from 11 to 14 February.
InterviewsMacwinner Tells the Story of 2725 on Before the Revenge
Recorded in early 2025 and officially released on 28 November 2025 across all major DSPs, Before the Revenge serves as Macwinner’s debut EP — a four-track introduction to an artist rooted in storytelling, versatility and where he comes…
InterviewsBantu Nots Continues “B11NG0” Mixtape Rollout With Forthcoming Third Single
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New ReleasesTony Dayimane Teases High-Energy “Ngoba Nginje” As He Builds Momentum For New Album
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Industry NewsKid X On Why He Wouldn’t Drop The “Kid” From His Name
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New ReleasesBack To The City Unveils Documentary Series Spotlighting SA’s Next Hip-Hop Wave
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