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Industry NewsShabZi Madallion Challenges Cassper Nyovest Critics To Recognise His Contribution To Hip-Hop
The post ShabZi Madallion Challenges Cassper Nyovest Critics To Recognise His Contribution To Hip-Hop appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ShabZi Madallion Challenges Cassper Nyovest Critics To Recognise His Contribution To Hip-Hop.
Industry NewsK-Rev Shares the Heart Behind “Left Behind” From His Debut EP “Are We There Yet?”
The post K-Rev Shares the Heart Behind “Left Behind” From His Debut EP “Are We There Yet?” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
EventsEmtee Explains Why He Gets Paranoid When Fans Rush the Stage
The post Emtee Explains Why He Gets Paranoid When Fans Rush the Stage appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Explains Why He Gets Paranoid When Fans Rush the Stage.
Industry NewsCould chasing playlists be hurting South African Hip-Hop creativity?
South African hip-hop has never been afraid of reinvention. From the sounds we grew up with to the ways artists have found new ways to tell their stories, the culture has always evolved by challenging what came before it.
Industry NewsReason Makes Public Plea To Kwesta For A Verse To Finalise His Album
The post Reason Makes Public Plea To Kwesta For A Verse To Finalise His Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Reason Makes Public Plea To Kwesta For A Verse To Finalise His Album.
InterviewsNadia Nakai & Toss List Their Fav Songs On “Do’s & Don’ts” EP
The post Nadia Nakai & Toss List Their Fav Songs On “Do’s & Don’ts” EP appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nadia Nakai & Toss List Their Fav Songs On “Do’s & Don’ts” EP.
Industry NewsStogie T Brings The Biblical Story of Lazarus Into His Latest Freestyle “Re Dumetsi” Featuring Apu
The post Stogie T Brings The Biblical Story of Lazarus Into His Latest Freestyle “Re Dumetsi” Featuring Apu appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Producer TipsBlaklez Channels Real-World Scars Into Forthcoming Single “Mabadi”
The post Blaklez Channels Real-World Scars Into Forthcoming Single “Mabadi” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blaklez Channels Real-World Scars Into Forthcoming Single “Mabadi.” Blaklez is once again drawing from the world around him,…
New ReleasesHeineken Unveils Collectible Aluminium Bottle at the Luxurious Marble Circus
At this year’s Luxurious Marble Circus, Heineken® unveiled a limited-edition aluminium bottle that brought a new, more collectible dimension to the Heineken experience.
InterviewsiFani Opens Up About Career Milestones He Wishes His Late Grandmother Could Have Witnessed
The post iFani Opens Up About Career Milestones He Wishes His Late Grandmother Could Have Witnessed appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Opens Up About Career Milestones He Wishes His Late Grandmother Could Have Witnessed.
InterviewsThe Halo Yagami Interview
With Indandatho, Halo Yagami offers a deeply personal exploration of love, vulnerability and the desire to build something lasting with another person.
EventsSeun Kuti & Egypt 80 Unveil Introspective and Rhythmic Single, ‘DJB’
Acclaimed ensemble, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, released their new single ‘DJB’, today, 18 September 2026. The single is the third release off the forthcoming album, ‘Na Dem’. The project is set for international release on 6 November.
InterviewsEmtee Reflects On His Time In Jail
The post Emtee Reflects On His Time In Jail appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Reflects On His Time In Jail. Emtee has opened up about his recent stint behind bars, revealing that the experience ultimately gave him a different…
New ReleasesKane Keid Announces New Single “Take Time” Featuring Sino Msolo and Ficz
The post Kane Keid Announces New Single “Take Time” Featuring Sino Msolo and Ficz appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kane Keid Announces New Single “Take Time” Featuring Sino Msolo and Ficz.
TrendingNadia Nakai & Toss on ‘Do’s & Don’ts’: The Real Story Behind the EP and Their Relationship
The post Nadia Nakai & Toss on ‘Do’s & Don’ts’: The Real Story Behind the EP and Their Relationship appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Industry NewsA-Reece Defends K-Rev As Criticism Mounts Following ‘Are We There Yet?’ Release
The post A-Reece Defends K-Rev As Criticism Mounts Following ‘Are We There Yet?’ Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. A-Reece Defends K-Rev As Criticism Mounts Following ‘Are We There Yet?’ Release.
New ReleasesPhila Koshin Releases New Afropop Single “Ngidakwe Uthando” Featuring Keynote
Award-winning artist and producer Phila Koshin returns with his latest single, “Ngidakwe Uthando,” featuring fellow KwaZulu-Natal talent Keynote.
Artist SpotlightVans Debuts the Rowan Z3
Vans introduces the Rowan Z3, the third iteration of Rowan Zorilla’s signature skate shoe. Available August 13 on Vans.co.za and at Vans retail locations, the Rowan Z3 represents the next step in performance, durability, and…
TrendingDJ Clen Hits Back At Claims K-Rev Had No Rollout For New Project “Are We There Yet?”
The post DJ Clen Hits Back At Claims K-Rev Had No Rollout For New Project “Are We There Yet?” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
New ReleasesEzra Finds Love This Spring With New Single Featuring Azana and Justbheki
South African DJ and producer Ezra Mlotshwa steps into spring with matters of the heart on his latest release, “Finding Love,” a collaboration with Chronos featuring the unmistakable voices of Azana and JustBheki.