South African Hip Hop

Grizzly bears are renowned as one of nature’s most formidable predators, especially when provoked. Known for their speed, being the fastest of their kind and their unparalleled bite force, they embody raw strength and dominance. It’s no wonder Eswatini-born...

Eswatini’s hip hop scene pulses with vitality in 2024, a symphony of fresh talent and creative ambition. From Oriiginelle being in similar rooms with American rapper , Mick Jenkins, to Amarii and Grixxly making No Mistakes , and Phatzus...

I was raised in a home where music was deeply rooted in our everyday life. My mother, particularly, had a strong affinity for artists like Aaliyah, Mary J. Blige, Eve, and Ms. Lauryn Hill. These weren’t just names to...

“You can take me out of the ghetto, but you can’t take the ghetto out of me.” That’s exactly what comes to mind when reflecting on Thato Saul’s rollout for his third studio album, ALL DOGGS GO TO HEAVEN....

A remarkable new talent has emerged on the South African Hip Hop scene: KindlyNxsh. His latest release, “Don’t Braai Me (Soldier Man),” is an infectious single that solidifies him as a gem I’m thrilled to have discovered. The Young...

Loatinover Pounds broke into the South African hip hop scene in 2022 with his hit single “Sosh Plata,” initially featured on his project “Hood Misunderstood” and later remixed in October 2022 with 25K and Thapelo Ghutra. This infectious track...

After months of endless teasing( and torture) , South African rapper Novl, born and raised in Limpopo, is finally set to release his much-anticipated project Clichès and Realities this Friday, 11 October. As a loyal member of his fan...

God bless the day I decided to explore one of Mmasechaba Spark's "The Boom Box Playlists", because that very series introduced me to a talent I had shamefully overlooked—Horid The Messiah. It was through the TBB: In Case You...

I’m immensely grateful for the day I stumbled upon Eattz’s Twitter account, as it has been a gateway to extraordinary talent over the past few years. Through her, I’ve discovered artists like Loatinover Pounds, Tyson Sybateli, Sc23, and Thato...

A debut album can be an artist’s make-or-break moment—a chance to go all out and stake their claim, especially when you’ve already got a “Song of the Year” to your name. And if you’re wondering who I’m talking about,...