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InterviewsBlue Pappi Embraces His Rise With New Hip-Hop Project ‘Ehlane’
South African rapper Blue Pappi returns with EHLANE, a new project that captures an artist coming into his own while navigating the pressures of a rapidly rising career.
EventsAfrica Rising Music Conference Opens Global Call for Artists & Speakers and Launches Early Bird Tickets
Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) returns to Johannesburg’s Constitution Hill on 21 and 22 May 2027, and the search for the artists and voices who will shape its next edition starts today.
Industry NewsMajorSteez Celebrate YouTube Milestone As ‘The Wedding Song’ Hits One Million Views
The post MajorSteez Celebrate YouTube Milestone As ‘The Wedding Song’ Hits One Million Views appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. MajorSteez Celebrate YouTube Milestone As ‘The Wedding Song’ Hits One Million Views.
New ReleasesLoatinover Pounds Releases “My Life” Official Music Video
The post Loatinover Pounds Releases “My Life” Official Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Loatinover Pounds Releases “My Life” Official Music Video.
Industry NewsNIVEA Black & White and Lindani Styling celebrated 15 years of fashion with Black & White Meets Summer
NIVEA Black & White and Lindani Styling brought Black & White Meets Summer to The View Boutique Hotel in Auckland Park, marking founder Lindani Ndwandwa’s 15 years in the fashion industry.
InterviewsFLVME Reflects On Success, Creative Control And Finding His Voice In SA Hip-Hop
The post FLVME Reflects On Success, Creative Control And Finding His Voice In SA Hip-Hop appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. FLVME Reflects On Success, Creative Control And Finding His Voice In SA Hip-Hop.
EventsWAV. Festival Returns With Ty Dolla $ing and KWN Headlining Cape Town and Pretoria In January 2027
WAV Festival is back in January 2027, expanding to a second South African city for its sophomore edition and bringing its celebration of R&B to Cape Town and Pretoria.
InterviewsThe Livingroom Referees Take Over Sandton Drive as Red Bull Box Cart Race Hits Joburg
Sandton Drive is usually where Joburg goes to get somewhere fast. On Sunday, 4 October, it was where Joburg came to slow right down, grab a seat and watch 57 homemade carts throw themselves down the hill in the name of glory.
EventsCassper Says Fans Take Him Into A “Trance” When He Performs
The post Cassper Says Fans Take Him Into A “Trance” When He Performs appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Says Fans Take Him Into A “Trance” When He Performs.
TrendingKaizerBeatZ Gushes Over A-Reece Opening Sets With “Sweatshop Freestyle”
The post KaizerBeatZ Gushes Over A-Reece Opening Sets With “Sweatshop Freestyle” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. KaizerBeatZ Gushes Over A-Reece Opening Sets With “Sweatshop Freestyle.” Every time A-Reece steps on stage and opens with…