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Industry NewsBelo Salo Praises Babylowsk1’s Rise In SA Hip Hop After A-Reece Co-Sign
The post Belo Salo Praises Babylowsk1’s Rise In SA Hip Hop After A-Reece Co-Sign appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Belo Salo Praises Babylowsk1’s Rise In SA Hip Hop After A-Reece Co-Sign.
InterviewsMr Eazi Bridges Africa & The Caribbean On New Anthem ‘Lambo’
Afropop heavyweight Mr Eazi is linking up with legendary producer Dre Skull for Yard & Yanga, a dancehall-infused collaborative mixtape set to drop later this year via Mixpak Records and emPawa Africa.
InterviewsDeuce Experience Serves Wimbledon Magic to Johannesburg with Championship Weekend at Hyde Park Corner
This July, watching Wimbledon in Johannesburg won’t feel like a consolation prize. Deuce Experience is bringing the prestige, elegance and excitement of tennis’s biggest weekend to Hyde Park Corner for the first time, transforming the…
Industry NewsCassper Reflects On Fame And The Legacy He Wants To Leave Behind
The post Cassper Reflects On Fame And The Legacy He Wants To Leave Behind appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Reflects On Fame And The Legacy He Wants To Leave Behind.
Industry NewsEmtee Responds To Estranged Ex-Wife’s Alleged Child Neglect Claims
The post Emtee Responds To Estranged Ex-Wife’s Alleged Child Neglect Claims appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Responds To Estranged Ex-Wife’s Alleged Child Neglect Claims.
Industry NewsDanya Devs Claps Back After Da L.E.S Says He’s Not a Hip Hop Artist
The post Danya Devs Claps Back After Da L.E.S Says He’s Not a Hip Hop Artist appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Danya Devs Claps Back After Da L.E.S Says He’s Not a Hip Hop Artist.
Industry NewsLimited edition Oreo and BTS 'purple' cookies land in SA
The Oreo brand has partnered with global music phenomenon BTS for its first-ever worldwide snacking collaboration, introducing a limited-edition cookie that combines Korean-inspired flavours, fan engagement and cultural storytelling in a…
Industry NewsDuncan Skuva Names J.Cole As His Dream International Collaborator
The post Duncan Skuva Names J.Cole As His Dream International Collaborator appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Duncan Skuva Names J.Cole As His Dream International Collaborator.
Industry NewsLowfeye Details How His Late Mother Inspired “Nosange” Album
The post Lowfeye Details How His Late Mother Inspired “Nosange” Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lowfeye Details How His Late Mother Inspired “Nosange” Album.
Industry NewsiFani Announces 8-Track Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam”
The post iFani Announces 8-Track Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Announces 8-Track Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam” South African rapper iFani has turned up the intensity ahead of his next release, unveiling a bold new…
InterviewsWatch PEPTALK in their “Scared To Lose” Music Video
The latest single from Aussie trio PEPTALK is a catchy, effervescent alt-pop tune. “Scared To Lose” features influences from 2000s pop and is self-produced. PEPTALK say they wanted “Scared To Lose” to reflect the chaos in the lyrics.
Industry NewsDa L.E.S & Maggz Clash Over Whether Sjava & Danya Devs Are Hip Hop Or R&B Artists
The post Da L.E.S & Maggz Clash Over Whether Sjava & Danya Devs Are Hip Hop Or R&B Artists appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Da L.E.S & Maggz Clash Over Whether Sjava & Danya Devs Are Hip Hop Or R&B Artists.
Industry NewsMagdi Aboul-Kheir Dancing Through Life, One Note at a Time
One Last Dance is an album that captures all the emotions that make up a life. It moves through reflection, joy, nostalgia, hope, and quiet sadness, inviting listeners to picture life as one big shared dance, where every moment has its own…
Industry NewsDanya Devs Previews ‘Selfish’ Featuring Mzukulu Ahead Of Bayede Deluxe Release
The post Danya Devs Previews ‘Selfish’ Featuring Mzukulu Ahead Of Bayede Deluxe Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Danya Devs Previews ‘Selfish’ Featuring Mzukulu Ahead Of Bayede Deluxe Release. Winter is about to get a lot warmer.
Industry NewsK.O Shares The Philosophy Behind His Staying Power In SA Music
The post K.O Shares The Philosophy Behind His Staying Power In SA Music appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K.O Shares The Philosophy Behind His Staying Power In SA Music.
Industry NewsReason Celebrates Gigi Lamayne With A Romantic Birthday Tribute
The post Reason Celebrates Gigi Lamayne With A Romantic Birthday Tribute appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Reason Celebrates Gigi Lamayne With A Romantic Birthday Tribute.
Industry NewsKwesta Opens Up About Why His Recent Albums Were Poorly Marketed
The post Kwesta Opens Up About Why His Recent Albums Were Poorly Marketed appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kwesta Opens Up About Why His Recent Albums Were Poorly Marketed.
InterviewsThe Problem Isn’t AI — It’s The Alleged Lie Behind Credo V Daniel’s Music
Usually, when I write about rappers or musicians, I do it from a place of curiosity, admiration or cultural appreciation. I listen because I want to understand the artistry.
Industry NewsZuluMecca’s ‘CAP’ Challenge Highlights Persistent Gender Gap In SA Hip-Hop
The post ZuluMecca’s ‘CAP’ Challenge Highlights Persistent Gender Gap In SA Hip-Hop appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ZuluMecca’s ‘CAP’ Challenge Highlights Persistent Gender Gap In SA Hip-Hop.
Industry NewsDJ Speedsta Explains Why He Stayed Silent On Illegal Immigration Protests
The post DJ Speedsta Explains Why He Stayed Silent On Illegal Immigration Protests appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. DJ Speedsta Explains Why He Stayed Silent On Illegal Immigration Protests.