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Industry NewsNadia On Telling Toss He Is Her Fav Person First Day Meeting
The post Nadia On Telling Toss He Is Her Fav Person First Day Meeting appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nadia On Telling Toss He Is Her Fav Person First Day Meeting.
New ReleasesBlxckie Links Up With Nigerian Star L.A.X On Melodic New Single “LONELY”
The post Blxckie Links Up With Nigerian Star L.A.X On Melodic New Single “LONELY” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blxckie Links Up With Nigerian Star L.A.X On Melodic New Single “LONELY.” Blxckie has joined forces with Nigerian Afropop…
Industry NewsToss: “I’m A Rapper On The Core”
The post Toss: “I’m A Rapper On The Core” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Toss: “I’m A Rapper On The Core.” Toss has opened up about the creative thinking behind his collaboration with Nadia Nakai on their six-track EP, Do’s & Don’ts,…
InterviewsJ Clu Paints A Picture of Self-Introspection On ‘IT”LL MAKE SENSE SOON’
I have been listening to J Clu for a number of years now. I cannot quite remember the year exactly, but it was around the time when the new wave was transitioning into the game.
New ReleasesTony Dayimane Gears Up For New Single Release “Bad Bishhh” Featuring Usimamane and Lowfeye
The post Tony Dayimane Gears Up For New Single Release “Bad Bishhh” Featuring Usimamane and Lowfeye appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tony Dayimane Gears Up For New Single Release “Bad Bishhh” Featuring Usimamane and Lowfeye.
EventsSABC 1 Pioneers The First Scorpion Kings Live Television Broadcast to Viewers On 3 October
SABC1 is proud to pioneer the first-ever television broadcast of Scorpion Kings Live in South Africa. As the event’s Official Broadcast Partner, the channel will bring this landmark concert experience to audiences nationwide on Saturday, 3…
Industry NewsCassper Withdraws His Support For Rick Ross Over Domestic Violence Allegations
The post Cassper Withdraws His Support For Rick Ross Over Domestic Violence Allegations appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Withdraws His Support For Rick Ross Over Domestic Violence Allegations.
Industry NewsEx-Global Gives A-Reece His Flowers Over Spitori Verse On ‘Hood Gospels’
The post Ex-Global Gives A-Reece His Flowers Over Spitori Verse On ‘Hood Gospels’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Ex-Global Gives A-Reece His Flowers Over Spitori Verse On ‘Hood Gospels’ Ex-Global has given A-Reece one of his most…
EventsLanga Mavuso Announces The Other Side Tour
Following a career defined by powerful storytelling, emotional depth and an unmistakable vocal presence, The Other Side Tour invites audiences to experience Langa Mavuso beyond the expected – exploring the music, emotions and perspective…
EventsMilk + Cookies Festival Announces 2027 Return to Cape Town & Joburg
Milk + Cookies Festival returns to South Africa this summer, bringing its mix of music, food, fashion and design to Cape Town on 29 January and Johannesburg on 31 January 2027.
InterviewsWomen In Hip-Hop: Lulama Nkosi
The rise of Eswatini Journalism In a time when African youths are shaping conversations around music, culture and media, new voices continue to emerge with passion and purpose.
EventsHYPE Retro: DJ Dimplez & DJ Speedsta
With DJs dominating the game in many respects over the past few years, it’s safe to say that the lost element of hip hop is back. Get with it or get detention.
Industry NewsLolli Native Marks One Year of Amandla With Gratitude to Fans
The post Lolli Native Marks One Year of Amandla With Gratitude to Fans appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lolli Native Marks One Year of Amandla With Gratitude to Fans.
Artist SpotlightThe Search for South Africa’s Next Big Idea Begins as Youthx Returns
Every great idea starts with potential but turning it into impact requires the right opportunity to grow. South Africa’s next breakthrough business could emerge from anywhere: a university residence, a township community, a garage…
Industry NewsIssi Continues His Rise With New Project “6lekkes ~ Rd 6”
The post Issi Continues His Rise With New Project “6lekkes ~ Rd 6” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Issi Continues His Rise With New Project “6lekkes ~ Rd 6.” Durban rapper Issi has added another project to his growing catalogue with the…
New ReleasesJay Jody Drops New Single “Be About It”
The post Jay Jody Drops New Single “Be About It” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Jay Jody Drops New Single “Be About It” Jay Jody has officially reconnected with his Tr!be, returning with a brand-new solo single titled “Be About It.” The…
New ReleasesTouchline Puts His Pen On Display With New Single “It Could Get Messy”
The post Touchline Puts His Pen On Display With New Single “It Could Get Messy” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Touchline Puts His Pen On Display With New Single “It Could Get Messy.” Touchline is back with another sharp lyrical…
Industry NewsSKIIPS Unleashes Eight-Track Mixtape “No Gender Reveal (NGR)”
The post SKIIPS Unleashes Eight-Track Mixtape “No Gender Reveal (NGR)” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. SKIIPS Unleashes Eight-Track Mixtape “No Gender Reveal (NGR).” South African hip-hop newcomer SKIIPS, born Njabulo Tsibu, is making a…
New ReleasesK-Rev Finally Drops Highly Anticipated Debut Project “Are We There Yet?”
The post K-Rev Finally Drops Highly Anticipated Debut Project “Are We There Yet?” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K-Rev Finally Drops Highly Anticipated Debut Project “Are We There Yet?” K-Rev has officially reached a major milestone in…
New ReleasesLoatinover Pounds Releases Sophomore Album “Ground 2 Glory”
The post Loatinover Pounds Releases Sophomore Album “Ground 2 Glory” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Loatinover Pounds Releases Sophomore Album “Ground 2 Glory.” Loatinover Pounds has officially released his second studio album, Ground 2…