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Industry NewsFLVME Unveils Official BLVCK & WHiTE Merchandise
The post FLVME Unveils Official BLVCK & WHiTE Merchandise appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. FLVME Unveils Official BLVCK & WHiTE Merchandise. FLVME is taking the BLVCK & WHiTE movement beyond the music.
Industry NewsCassper Hints At Releasing New Music With Nasty C
The post Cassper Hints At Releasing New Music With Nasty C appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Hints At Releasing New Music With Nasty C.
Industry NewsEmtee Reveals Emotional Inspiration Behind His Verse On “Buya”
The post Emtee Reveals Emotional Inspiration Behind His Verse On “Buya” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Reveals Emotional Inspiration Behind His Verse On “Buya.” Emtee has opened up about the personal meaning behind his verse on…
Industry NewsUsimamane Celebrates “Anthem” & “Tai Lung’s Pain” Featured Among 2026 Biggest SA Hip Hop Songs On Google
The post Usimamane Celebrates “Anthem” & “Tai Lung’s Pain” Featured Among 2026 Biggest SA Hip Hop Songs On Google appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Industry NewsBig Xhosa Slams “Dead” Journalism Over Anti-Illegal Immigration Coverage
The post Big Xhosa Slams “Dead” Journalism Over Anti-Illegal Immigration Coverage appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Big Xhosa Slams “Dead” Journalism Over Anti-Illegal Immigration Coverage.
Industry NewsRasta the Artist Draws Nasty C In Live Painting
The post Rasta the Artist Draws Nasty C In Live Painting appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Rasta the Artist Draws Nasty C in Live Painting.
Industry NewsZuluMecca Salutes The Queens Of SA Rap With Heartfelt Roll Call
The post ZuluMecca Salutes The Queens Of SA Rap With Heartfelt Roll Call appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ZuluMecca Salutes The Queens Of SA Rap With Heartfelt Roll Call.
InterviewsWealth Official Releases New Music Video ‘FADED’
Rising Nigerian singer and songwriter Wealth Official continues his standout year with the release of his latest single, “FADED,” alongside its official music video.
Industry NewsK.Keed & Orish Set To Release New Single “TUKU TUKU”
The post K.Keed & Orish Set To Release New Single “TUKU TUKU” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K.Keed & Orish Set To Release New Single “TUKU TUKU,” South African hip-hop is about to get another energetic anthem as K.Keed prepares to…
InterviewsListen: JES – “We Could Be Stardust”
Acclaimed New York artist JES is readying her much awaited album, Dreamer. Out now, “We Could Be Stardust” is the latest single lifted from that upcoming project.
InterviewsEdinburgh Artist Haquin Delivers “Worn Out Smile”: Listen
If you’re into indie-folk music, then you should venture into the musical world of Haquin, the Edinburgh based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. The artist’s most recent single, “Worn Out Smile”, is a great place to start.
InterviewsCaroline Alves Returns with “Innocence”: See Her Latest Music Video
Two years separate Caroline Alves‘ PassionFruit EP and her newest single, “Innocence”. And “Innocence” is only the second single released by the Rio de Janeiro-born, Switzerland-based singer since that well-received 2024 EP — she dropped…
InterviewsDazAstir’s New Song “Poison” Describes an Intense Attraction
Up-and-coming artist and producer DazAstir is back with a new single, “Poison”. The synth-pop track arrives on the heels of his amazing, ’80s-influenced debut EP, NineteenEightyNow, which arrived earlier this year.
InterviewsWatch the Music Video for “Butterflies” by Polish Band Goldilocks
There’s this interesting new band from Poland called Goldilocks. I found out about the outfit when I heard their latest single, “Butterflies”. The song’s brilliant fusion of indie pop and alternative rock makes it really enthralling.
Industry NewsAnele Zondo Reveals How Motherhood Fueled Her Ambition In Hip Hop
The post Anele Zondo Reveals How Motherhood Fueled Her Ambition In Hip Hop appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Anele Zondo Reveals How Motherhood Fueled Her Ambition In Hip Hop.
Industry NewsMaglera Doe Boy & FLVME Land Rap Life Playlist Cover Ahead Of “Yahoo Boyz” Music Video Release
The post Maglera Doe Boy & FLVME Land Rap Life Playlist Cover Ahead Of “Yahoo Boyz” Music Video Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Maglera Doe Boy & FLVME Land Rap Life Playlist Cover Ahead Of “Yahoo Boyz” Music Video Release.
InterviewsDlala Thukzin Says “iPlan” Changed How He Viewed Himself as an Artist
In a recent interview with GQ, the producer Dlala Thukzin said his 2023 “iPlan” changed how he views himself as an artist. Thukzin watched as tracks like “iPlan” topped charts and “take on a life of their own”.
Industry NewsSkwatta Kamp’s Hip Hop Legacy Honoured With Prestigious Basha Uhuru Award
The post Skwatta Kamp’s Hip Hop Legacy Honoured With Prestigious Basha Uhuru Award appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Skwatta Kamp’s Hip Hop Legacy Honoured With Prestigious Basha Uhuru Award.
Industry NewsGigi Lamayne Honours Reason With Heartfelt Birthday Tribute
The post Gigi Lamayne Honours Reason With Heartfelt Birthday Tribute appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Gigi Lamayne Honours Reason With Heartfelt Birthday Tribute.
InterviewsBantu Nots, Roiii, Toss & Naledi Aphiwe Drop Powerful ‘Carry Their Names’ Anthem Honouring the Youth of 1976
Bantu Nots, Roiii, Toss and Naledi Aphiwe have joined forces on Carry Their Names, a commemorative anthem released alongside its official music video as part of this year’s June 16 campaign in partnership with MTN.