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Commemorating June 16: An SA Hip Hop Playlist
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On National Youth Day, we pay our respects to the youth of 1976 who were instrumental in helping shape the country's history and future, during the Soweto uprising massacre.As the country still struggles to gain stability, and...
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Cassper Nyovest Announces #ITHUBAOpenVerseChallenge With R25K Cash Prize
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In celebration of Ithuba Holdings' 8th year as operator of the National Lottery in South Africa, they join forces with Cassper Nyovest to host an open verse challenge offering fellow artists an opportunity to not only have a song...
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Boity Freestyles To #SoshPlata | Social Media Reacts
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Back in 2018, many of us were caught by surprise when local TV presenter, Boity Thulo began rapping out of nowhere, even dropping Wuz Dat? with Nasty C which subsequently became her first hit.After releasing the 4436 EP...
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Choppin’ It: Tweezy Talks AKA, His Producer Tag, & Being One Of The Greatest
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Ayobuuur.Tweezy's beat tag has become such a distinct signature in South African Hip Hop that many argue that it was he who first popularized the production trademark locally.The rapper/ producer grew to popularity from working closely with AKA...
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Chad Da Don Finally Delivers “23” Music Video
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Following weeks of anticipation, Chad Da Don finally delivers on his word and drops off the 23 music video alongside Emtee and Jay Jody.The Go Cloud-directed visual, co-directed by Chad, sees the guys jamming to the song...
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Get Ready For Not Benjamin’s Debut Album
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Rapper and $TREETFE$T founder, Not Benjamin is gearing up to release his debut album, Conversations With Myself, and can't wait for the streets to finally hear it.Coming from a successful ninth edition of the popular music festival, Benjamin...
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Zingah Announces His Return to Music
Lord of the Chop, Zingah was introduced to fans during the Cashtime Life era as the crew's pretty boy, Smashis, later exiting the group and adopting the stage name of Zingah and pursuing a solo career. Over the years,...
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Stuuperman Concludes Supersonic Campaign With #Sunnavagun
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Recently stumbled upon a rapper by the name of Stuuperman who's dropped loosies each month since January leading toward his upcoming project and let me tell you - the 012 is jam-packed with hidden gems.His latest release,...
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Fresh Music Friday: The Best Rap & Hip-hop Releases This Week
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It's week 2 of our Fresh Music Friday Playlist and we are back to thrill your listening pleasure and bring to you the freshest and best songs from the motherland released this week June 9th 2023. In the fast-paced...
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Africa’s Highest Streamed Rappers On Spotify
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Hip Hop and Rap music have been around for 50 years, seeing many shifts in production, distribution, and consumption. The internet is a key driver in helping shape the ever-evolving music industry and with the emergence of DSPs in...
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AYON unveils new single titled “Kash Khontanti” featuring KaoticWave
On Women’s Day last year, Hip Hop Africa honored the women making strides in South African Hip Hop, among...