South African Hip Hop

Hailing from the vibrant streets of Umlazi, DJ and producer SiphoMjita (Sipho Mkize) graces us with a soul-stirring anthem, “Brand New Me,” released on November 29, 2024. The track is a luminous collaboration with AYON (Ayanda Mfeka), a rising...

K. Darrow caught my attention back in 2022 when he released his electrifying EP, Tandla neTinyawo. A genre-blending project, the EP seamlessly wove together African trap, AfroBeats, and AfroPop under the masterful production of Alex Muti. What stood out...

Emerging from Umlazi’s bustling township streets, Tony Dayimane is a name poised to echo far beyond Durban and South African borders, carving his own space in the South African hip-hop scene with relentless tenacity. Known endearingly as a “Mlazi...

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...