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Industry NewsCatch Up On The First Two Collaborations From Gordon’s Mashup Masters Season 2
Gordon’s Mashup Masters Season 2 is officially underway, with the first two genre-defying collaborations now available to watch on YouTube.
Industry NewsEmtee Apologises To Family, Fans & Ex-Wife In Heartwarming Statement
The post Emtee Apologises To Family, Fans & Ex-Wife In Heartwarming Statement appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Apologises To Family, Fans & Ex-Wife In Heartwarming Statement.
Industry NewsSkye Wanda Signs with Mayonie Productions
Acclaimed South African singer, songwriter and performer Skye Wanda has officially signed with Mayonie Productions, the entertainment company founded by Grammy Award-winning artist, producer and entrepreneur Zakes Bantwini.
Industry NewsPrince Kaybee Says R500K Offer Won’t Get Him In The Boxing Ring With Cassper
The post Prince Kaybee Says R500K Offer Won’t Get Him In The Boxing Ring With Cassper appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Prince Kaybee Says R500K Offer Won’t Get Him In The Boxing Ring With Cassper.
Industry NewsDanya Devs Gives “Lapisa” A Major Co-Sign As Dolphin DX Responds With Gratitude
The post Danya Devs Gives “Lapisa” A Major Co-Sign As Dolphin DX Responds With Gratitude appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Danya Devs Gives “Lapisa” A Major Co-Sign As Dolphin DX Responds With Gratitude.
Industry News“Sounds Like an Upcoming Kasi Rapper”: Fans Tear Into Cassper Nyovest’s New Music
The post “Sounds Like an Upcoming Kasi Rapper”: Fans Tear Into Cassper Nyovest’s New Music appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “Sounds Like an Upcoming Kasi Rapper”: Fans Tear Into Cassper Nyovest’s New Music.
Industry NewsBig Zulu’s ‘Induku Enhle’ Featuring Cassper Nyovest Dominates SA Radio Charts In July
The post Big Zulu’s ‘Induku Enhle’ Featuring Cassper Nyovest Dominates SA Radio Charts In July appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Big Zulu’s ‘Induku Enhle’ Featuring Cassper Nyovest Dominates SA Radio Charts In July.
Industry NewsThe OREO Brand & BTS Movement is On!
OREO and BTS fans, get ready for an OREO cookie BTS made just for you. That’s right: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook are joining forces with the world’s #1 cookie to drop the Limited-Edition OREO & BTS Cookies, a brown…
Industry NewsKindlyNxsh Offers First Glimpse Of His Next Mixtape In Studio Clip
The post KindlyNxsh Offers First Glimpse Of His Next Mixtape In Studio Clip appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. KindlyNxsh Offers First Glimpse Of His Next Mixtape In Studio Clip.
Industry NewsBlue Pappi Reflects On One Year of “Emadlelweni Aluhlaza” With Heartfelt Tribute
The post Blue Pappi Reflects On One Year of “Emadlelweni Aluhlaza” With Heartfelt Tribute appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blue Pappi Reflects On One Year of “Emadlelweni Aluhlaza” With Heartfelt Tribute.
Industry NewsTasha HendrixX Marks Two Years Of “If I’m Really Being Honest” With Gratitude & Growth
The post Tasha HendrixX Marks Two Years Of “If I’m Really Being Honest” With Gratitude & Growth appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tasha HendrixX Marks Two Years Of “If I’m Really Being Honest” With Gratitude & Growth.
Industry NewsTuks Senganga Brings Diphetogo Fine Art Exhibition To North West
The post Tuks Senganga Brings Diphetogo Fine Art Exhibition To North West appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tuks Senganga Brings Diphetogo Fine Art Exhibition to North West.
Industry NewsTyson Sybateli Sets Release Date For Highly Anticipated ‘Amehlo’ Album
The post Tyson Sybateli Sets Release Date For Highly Anticipated ‘Amehlo’ Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tyson Sybateli Sets Release Date For Highly Anticipated ‘Amehlo’ Album.
Industry NewsCassper & Nasty C Reunite On Club-Ready Single “Lil Mama”
The post Cassper & Nasty C Reunite On Club-Ready Single “Lil Mama” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper & Nasty C Reunite On Club-Ready Single “Lil Mama.” SA hip-hop giants Cassper Nyovest and Nasty C have reunited to deliver their…
Industry NewsYoungstaCPT Announces 36th Mixtape “Worldwide Wynberg”
The post YoungstaCPT Announces 36th Mixtape “Worldwide Wynberg” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. YoungstaCPT Announces 36th Mixtape “Worldwide Wynberg.” YoungstaCPT is once again putting Cape Town on the map, proving that home remains the…
Industry NewsFrom Fairytale to a new global chapter: Liquideep signs with Africori/Warner Music
For a new generation of music fans, Liquideep may be best known through an unexpected connection: South African pop star Tyla has brought renewed attention to the South African duo’s Fairytale, which features a sample from the group’s 2010…
Industry NewsCassper Nyovest Names His Favourite Album From His Catalogue
The post Cassper Nyovest Names His Favourite Album From His Catalogue appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Nyovest Names His Favourite Album From His Catalogue.
Industry NewsMulti-Award-Winning Duo, Liquideep, Begins an Exciting New Chapter With The Global Music Powerhouse As They Prepare to Release new Music Following Their Long-Awaited Return.
One of South Africa’s most influential musical acts, Liquideep, has officially signed with Africori/Warner Music, ushering in a landmark new chapter as the multi-award-winning duo continues its highly anticipated return to the global music…
Industry NewsJay Jody Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary Of ‘SHINE O’ CLOCK’ Album
The post Jay Jody Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary Of ‘SHINE O’ CLOCK’ Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Jay Jody Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary Of ‘SHINE O’ CLOCK’ Album.
Industry NewsYoungstaCPT Reveals How ‘Wes-Kaap’ Inspired His Educational Approach To Rap
The post YoungstaCPT Reveals How ‘Wes-Kaap’ Inspired His Educational Approach To Rap appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. YoungstaCPT Reveals How ‘Wes-Kaap’ Inspired His Educational Approach To Rap.
Industry NewsCassper Believes His Upcoming Track Could Be The Next Club Hit
The post Cassper Believes His Upcoming Track Could Be The Next Club Hit appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Believes His Upcoming Track Could Be The Next Club Hit.
Industry NewsRuff Earns First Spotify Million-Stream Triumph With ‘Ibandla’
The post Ruff Earns First Spotify Million-Stream Triumph With ‘Ibandla’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Ruff Earns First Spotify Million-Stream Triumph With ‘Ibandla.’ South African producer, sound engineer and 1020 Cartel co-founder…
Industry NewsBlue Pappi Celebrates First Million Spotify Streams With Single “Took Me For A Nai”
The post Blue Pappi Celebrates First Million Spotify Streams With Single “Took Me For A Nai” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Industry NewsGhanaian Dance Creator Lisa Quama Kicks off U.S. Tour with Sold-Out New York Dance Class
Ghanaian dancer and digital creator Lisa Quama has successfully kicked off her United States tour, with a dance class in New York attracting a sold-out audience and marking another milestone in her growing international career.
Industry NewsUmzila (The Legacy) exhibition at NWU Gallery
The NWU Gallery is proud to present Umzila (The Legacy) exhibition in the North West University Main Gallery (Potchefstroom Campus) open for viewing from 12 August to 11 September 2026, Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm.
Industry NewsBabylowsk1 Strengthens His Rise With New Single Release ‘MVP’
The post Babylowsk1 Strengthens His Rise With New Single Release ‘MVP’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Babylowsk1 Strengthens His Rise With New Single Release ‘MVP.’ Babylowsk1 is making another bold statement in South African hip hop…
Industry NewsMiss Pru DJ Returns To Her Roots With New Sunset Fridays Event
The post Miss Pru DJ Returns To Her Roots With New Sunset Fridays Event appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Miss Pru DJ Returns To Her Roots With New Sunset Fridays Event.
Industry NewsSony Music Africa Celebrates Five Years Of 25K’s Landmark Album “Pheli Makaveli”
The post Sony Music Africa Celebrates Five Years Of 25K’s Landmark Album “Pheli Makaveli” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Industry NewsMoozlie Locked In As Host for 5th Annual Basadi In Music Awards
The post Moozlie Locked In As Host for 5th Annual Basadi In Music Awards appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Moozlie Locked In As Host for 5th Annual Basadi In Music Awards.
Industry NewsCassper Nyovest and Zanele Potelwa bring star power to 2026 SA Music Awards
The 2026 South African Music Awards (SAMAs) are set to bring star power, energy and plenty of hometown pride, with Cassper Nyovest and Zanele Potelwa announced as this year’s official hosts.
Industry NewsK.Keed & Orish Release Collaborative Album “Umgaranto II”
The post K.Keed & Orish Release Collaborative Album “Umgaranto II” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K.Keed & Orish Release Collaborative Album “Umgaranto II.” Three years after introducing fans to the chemistry that made uMgaranto a…
Industry NewsBlue Pappi Drops Deeply Personal ‘ROAD TO EHLANE’ EP
The post Blue Pappi Drops Deeply Personal ‘ROAD TO EHLANE’ EP appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blue Pappi Drops Deeply Personal ‘ROAD TO EHLANE’ EP.
Industry NewsRosebank Mall launches The Urban Playground to boost experiential retail
As shopping centres continue to evolve beyond traditional retail, Rosebank Mall is expanding its experiential offering with the launch of The Urban Playground — a new multi-purpose lifestyle destination designed to bring together sport,…
Industry NewsBlxckie & KindlyNxsh Drop Highly Anticipated Single ‘Let Em Have It’
The post Blxckie & KindlyNxsh Drop Highly Anticipated Single ‘Let Em Have It’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blxckie & KindlyNxsh Drop Highly Anticipated Single ‘Let Em Have It’ Blxckie and KindlyNxsh have reunited to deliver another…
Industry NewsK.O’s Record-Breaking Hit “Sete” Reaches Another Massive Spotify Milestone
The post K.O’s Record-Breaking Hit “Sete” Reaches Another Massive Spotify Milestone appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K.O’s Record-Breaking Hit “Sete” Reaches Another Massive Spotify Milestone.
Industry NewsBABYG!RL ZAE Announces New Single ‘Tlean’ Featuring Sastii
The post BABYG!RL ZAE Announces New Single ‘Tlean’ Featuring Sastii appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. BABYG!RL ZAE Announces New Single ‘Tlean’ Featuring Sastii.
Industry NewsMiss Pru DJ Hits The Brakes On Podcast Dreams
The post Miss Pru DJ Hits The Brakes On Podcast Dreams appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Miss Pru DJ Hits The Brakes On Podcast Dreams.
Industry NewsNanette Revisits “Painfully Happy” With Bold Deluxe Edition Release
The post Nanette Revisits “Painfully Happy” With Bold Deluxe Edition Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nanette Revisits “Painfully Happy” With Bold Deluxe Edition Release.
Industry NewsSjava Extends Unmatched YouTube Dominance With Six Consecutive Months At No. 1
The post Sjava Extends Unmatched YouTube Dominance With Six Consecutive Months At No. 1 appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Sjava Extends Unmatched YouTube Dominance With Six Consecutive Months At No. 1.
Industry NewsShe's got bratitude: Tyla becomes first African artist with a Bratz doll
From chart-topping hits to toy shelves, Tyla has added another major milestone to her growing global legacy.
Industry News‘Love Keeps People Alive’: Riky Rick’s Mother Explains Powerful Memorial Forest Tribute
The post ‘Love Keeps People Alive’: Riky Rick’s Mother Explains Powerful Memorial Forest Tribute appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ‘Love Keeps People Alive’: Riky Rick’s Mother Explains Powerful Memorial Forest Tribute.
Industry NewsSA Hip Hop Continues Streaming Dominance On Apple Music In 2026
The post SA Hip Hop Continues Streaming Dominance On Apple Music In 2026 appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. SA Hip Hop Continues Streaming Dominance On Apple Music In 2026.
Industry NewsCassper Announces He Will Host The 2026 SA Music Awards (SAMAs)
The post Cassper Announces He Will Host The 2026 SA Music Awards (SAMAs) appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Announces He Will Host The 2026 SA Music Awards (SAMAs).
Industry NewsBlue Pappi Drops ‘Ama Getdown’ As ‘Road To Ehlane’ EP Nears Release
The post Blue Pappi Drops ‘Ama Getdown’ As ‘Road To Ehlane’ EP Nears Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blue Pappi Drops ‘Ama Getdown’ As ‘Road To Ehlane’ EP Nears Release.
Industry NewsDJ Zan-D Praises iFani’s Lyricism On Forthcoming Mixtape ‘Umsebenzi Wam’
The post DJ Zan-D Praises iFani’s Lyricism On Forthcoming Mixtape ‘Umsebenzi Wam’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. DJ Zan-D Praises iFani’s Lyricism On Forthcoming Mixtape ‘Umsebenzi Wam.’ iFani appears ready to make a powerful return to…
Industry NewsMoozlie Celebrates International Recognition With AFRIMMA Nomination
The post Moozlie Celebrates International Recognition With AFRIMMA Nomination appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Moozlie Celebrates International Recognition With AFRIMMA Nomination.
Industry NewsBig Zulu Updates Fans On Upcoming “Big Zulu Live Experience Tour”
The post Big Zulu Updates Fans On Upcoming “Big Zulu Live Experience Tour” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Big Zulu Updates Fans On Upcoming “Big Zulu Live Experience Tour”.
Industry News“I Was Never a Side Chick”: Nicole Nyaba On Her Relationship With AKA
The post “I Was Never a Side Chick”: Nicole Nyaba On Her Relationship With AKA appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “I Was Never a Side Chick”: Nicole Nyaba On Her Relationship With AKA.
Industry NewsMakwa Shares The Unexpected Story Behind The Making Of “Ilanga” Featuring Kwesta & Bontle RSA
The post Makwa Shares The Unexpected Story Behind The Making Of “Ilanga” Featuring Kwesta & Bontle RSA appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Makwa Shares The Unexpected Story Behind The Making Of “Ilanga” Featuring Kwesta & Bontle RSA.