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InterviewsOriiginelle Embraces Love, Identity & Healing On Loving This Black Woman
Makhosazana Thwala, known as Oriiginelle, returns with Loving This Black Woman, her most intimate and expansive project yet.
Industry News‘Nota Does Not Own Any of My Musical Rights’: DJ Sliqe Responds To Claims
The post ‘Nota Does Not Own Any of My Musical Rights’: DJ Sliqe Responds To Claims appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ‘Nota Does Not Own Any of My Musical Rights’: DJ Sliqe Responds to Claims.
Industry NewsMashBeatz Hits The Road With Wordz As ‘Taxi Sessions’ Debuts In Style
The post MashBeatz Hits The Road With Wordz As ‘Taxi Sessions’ Debuts In Style appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. MashBeatz Hits The Road With Wordz As ‘Taxi Sessions’ Debuts In Style.
Industry NewsOkmalumkoolkat Celebrates 10 Years Of “Mlazi Milano” With Iconic Merch Revival
The post Okmalumkoolkat Celebrates 10 Years Of “Mlazi Milano” With Iconic Merch Revival appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Okmalumkoolkat Celebrates 10 Years Of “Mlazi Milano” With Iconic Merch Revival.
Industry NewsZulu Mecca Announces Return With New Single ‘CAP’
The post Zulu Mecca Announces Return With New Single ‘CAP’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Zulu Mecca Announces Return With New Single ‘CAP’ South African hip-hop heavyweight ZuluMecca is officially back in music mode.
Industry NewsK1llbrady Announces ‘FYBR P1: Familia Pack’ Ahead Of Release
The post K1llbrady Announces ‘FYBR P1: Familia Pack’ Ahead Of Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K1llbrady Announces ‘FYBR P1: Familia Pack’ Ahead Of Release.
Industry NewsEx Global Challenges Emtee To Settle Their Differences In The Boxing Ring
The post Ex Global Challenges Emtee To Settle Their Differences In The Boxing Ring appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Ex Global Challenges Emtee to Settle Their Differences in the Boxing Ring.
InterviewsBafana Bafana Make History: South Africa Advances To FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage
Against all odds, Bafana Bafana have written a new chapter in South African football history by progressing to the next round of the FIFA World Cup for the very first time.
InterviewsYusuf Özer Samba Project presents “Birlik Sesi (Voz de Unidad)”
Yusuf Özer Samba Project is a new music collective based in Turkey. Formed by Yusuf Özer, who has recently been part of Istanbul-based football club Galatasaray’s celebrations, the outfit has released its first song, “Birlik Sesi (Voz de…
InterviewsStream On The Marsh EP by singer-songwriter Ryann Ross
A week or so ago, I stumbled on this lovely indie-folk/pop song called “Iris Exit”. The acoustic-driven track is by Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Ryann Ross. Excitingly, “Irish Exit” is part of her debut EP titled On The Marsh.
InterviewsCamilla North Dazzles with New Single, “Som Du e”
Norway’s Camilla North always impresses whenever she delivers new music. This time round, the singer presented us with a dazzling tune called “Som Du e”.
Industry NewsNadia Nakai Extends Her Streaming Success With ‘Naaa Meaan’ Milestone
The post Nadia Nakai Extends Her Streaming Success With ‘Naaa Meaan’ Milestone appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nadia Nakai Extends Her Streaming Success With ‘Naaa Meaan’ Milestone.
Industry NewsBig Zulu & Nkabikazi Mark 1 Million YouTube Views Milestone With “S’yaz Siyizoni”
The post Big Zulu & Nkabikazi Mark 1 Million YouTube Views Milestone With “S’yaz Siyizoni” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Industry NewsNASTY C INVITES FANS TO RECREATE THE ICONIC BAD HAIR COVER 10 YEARS LATER
The post NASTY C INVITES FANS TO RECREATE THE ICONIC BAD HAIR COVER 10 YEARS LATER appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. NASTY C INVITES FANS TO RECREATE THE ICONIC BAD HAIR COVER 10 YEARS LATER.
InterviewsTownship Talent Goes Global Through AURI Foundation’s Norway Exchange
This Youth Month, South Africa’s AURI Foundation and Norway’s Kulturkontoret proudly announce the launch of NORSAK — the first-ever SA-NOR festival exchange programme focused on music festivals, sound engineering, and youth development.
InterviewsChicken Licken’s SoulSister is a High-octane Celebration of Sisterhood
Chicken Licken has once again raised the bar for local advertising with its latest campaign, SoulSisters — a cinematic, action-packed production that feels more like a blockbuster movie than a fast-food commercial.
InterviewsEP Review: Kojo Kay – THIS DOESN’T FEEL GOOD BEING STUCK HERE IN THE SAME SPOT :(
Melodic rap thrives on artists’ readiness to bare their soul in their music. For Vancouver’s Kojo Kay, that emotional core must also be augmented by a production process where the artist is heavily involved.
Industry News1 ticket, 3 events: Music Week aims to accelerate Africa’s music business
Fame Week Africa is introducing Music Week, a new industry platform bringing together three of Africa's leading music gatherings under one umbrella from 28-31 October 2026 in Cape Town.
InterviewsSouth Africa To Experience Kenny Lattimore for One Night in Cape Town
American Grammy-nominated R&B Singer, Kenny Lattimore, makes his way back to South Africa for a magical one-night only show in September.
Interviewsadidas and Retail Partners Call on South Africans to Paint the Town Yellow Ahead of Bafana Bafana’s Must-Win Clash
As Bafana Bafana prepare for their crucial must-win FIFA World Cup match next week Thursday, 25 June, against South Korea, adidas together with participating retail partners are calling on South Africans to rally behind the team and turn…