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New ReleasesKid X Ends Music Hiatus With New Single “iRoof”
The post Kid X Ends Music Hiatus With New Single “iRoof” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kid X Ends Music Hiatus With New Single “iRoof.” South African hip-hop has welcomed back one of its most respected lyricists.
New ReleasesKwesta Drops Long-Awaited ‘Out of Love’ Music Video Featuring Amanda Black
The post Kwesta Drops Long-Awaited ‘Out of Love’ Music Video Featuring Amanda Black appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kwesta Drops Long-Awaited ‘Out of Love’ Music Video Featuring Amanda Black.
New ReleasesLaCabra Earns Another Major Spotify Milestone Amid Surging Career
The post LaCabra Earns Another Major Spotify Milestone Amid Surging Career appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. LaCabra Earns Another Major Spotify Milestone Amid Surging Career.
New ReleasesKiD X Announces Long-Awaited Return With New Single “iRoof”
The post KiD X Announces Long-Awaited Return With New Single “iRoof” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. KiD X Announces Long-Awaited Return With New Single “iRoof.” South African hip-hop heavyweight KiD X is officially back in release mode.
New ReleasesLola Soul Returns With Empowering New Single ‘Stand By’
After some time away from releasing new music, Lola Soul is finally making her return. The last time fans heard from her on digital streaming platforms was with the heartfelt “Unravel” featuring Fiji Mageba.
New ReleasesMarcus Harvey Builds Anticipation For New Single Release “Waters”
The post Marcus Harvey Builds Anticipation For New Single Release “Waters” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Marcus Harvey Builds Anticipation For New Single Release “Waters.” South African R&B and neo-soul artist Marcus Harvey is ready to…
New ReleasesTouchline Marks Five Years Of ‘I’ll Always Have Me’ With Heartfelt Reflection
The post Touchline Marks Five Years Of ‘I’ll Always Have Me’ With Heartfelt Reflection appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Touchline Marks Five Years Of ‘I’ll Always Have Me’ With Heartfelt Reflection.
New ReleasesBig Xhosa Gives iFani’s New Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam” The Ultimate Stamp Of Approval
The post Big Xhosa Gives iFani’s New Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam” The Ultimate Stamp Of Approval appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Big Xhosa Gives iFani’s New Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam” The Ultimate Stamp Of Approval.
New ReleasesBlue Pappi Announces Official Date For Joburg “Ehlane Tour”
The post Blue Pappi Announces Official Date For Joburg “Ehlane Tour” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blue Pappi Announces Official Date For Joburg “Ehlane Tour.” Blue Pappi is ready to take fans deeper into his musical world with the…
New ReleasesRush-Awa’s “Lapisa” Hits 1 Million YouTube Views In Just One Month
The post Rush-Awa’s “Lapisa” Hits 1 Million YouTube Views In Just One Month appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Rush-Awa’s “Lapisa” Hits 1 Million YouTube Views In Just One Month.
New ReleasesBig Zulu’s ‘iNduku Enhle’ Music Video Hits 3 Million YouTube Views In Just Two Months
The post Big Zulu’s ‘iNduku Enhle’ Music Video Hits 3 Million YouTube Views In Just Two Months appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Big Zulu’s ‘iNduku Enhle’ Music Video Hits 3 Million YouTube Views In Just Two Months.
New ReleasesDesiree and Emmanuel Jal Unveil the Official Music Video for “Macho”
South African producer and DJ DESIREE and South Sudanese-Canadian rapper, actor, author and peace activist Emmanuel Jal unveil the official music video for their mult-lingual single, “Macho”, released last month via Ninja Tune.
New ReleasesNasty C & Tellaman Release New Single “Natural” As “T’s & C’s Apply” Album Rollout Gains Momentum
The post Nasty C & Tellaman Release New Single “Natural” As “T’s & C’s Apply” Album Rollout Gains Momentum appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C & Tellaman Release New Single “Natural” As “T’s & C’s Apply” Album Rollout Gains Momentum.
New ReleasesBadMan Dafe Gets Personal on New Album 10
Nigerian singer-songwriter BadMan Dafe is set to unveil his most personal project yet with 10, a 13-track album arrived on 31 July.
New ReleasesBABYG!RL ZAE Reveals Official Cover Art For New Single ‘Tlean’ Featuring Sastii
The post BABYG!RL ZAE Reveals Official Cover Art For New Single ‘Tlean’ Featuring Sastii appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. BABYG!RL ZAE Reveals Official Cover Art For New Single ‘Tlean’ Featuring Sastii.
New ReleasesF-eezy Reveals Release Date For New Single ‘Klippa’ And Upcoming Album
The post F-eezy Reveals Release Date For New Single ‘Klippa’ And Upcoming Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. F-eezy Reveals Release Date For New Single ‘Klippa’ And Upcoming Album.
New ReleasesZuluMecca Releases Boundary-Breaking Album “The Limit Does Not Exist”
The post ZuluMecca Releases Boundary-Breaking Album “The Limit Does Not Exist” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ZuluMecca Releases Boundary-Breaking Album “The Limit Does Not Exist.” South African hip-hop artist ZuluMecca has officially…
New ReleasesZola 7 Celebrates Women’s Strength With Inspiring New Single “She Nailed It”
The post Zola 7 Celebrates Women’s Strength With Inspiring New Single “She Nailed It” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Zola 7 Celebrates Women’s Strength With Inspiring New Single “She Nailed It.” South African music legend Zola 7 has…
New ReleasesWealth Official Introduces a Fresh Sound on Debut EP ‘MR SHOW LOVE’
South African-based Nigerian artist Wealth Official introduces a bold new chapter with his seven-track debut EP, MR SHOW LOVE, arriving on July 31, 2026.
New ReleasesTikTok celebrates Tyla’s anticipated new album A*POP with exclusive in-app experience
TikTok is celebrating the release of South African superstar Tyla’s (17.6m followers) eagerly-anticipated new album A*POP with an exclusive in-app experience, giving fans new ways to discover the new album, celebrate with fellow fans and…
New ReleasesRachel Chinouriri Releases New Single ‘One Song Away From Crying’
Rachel Chinouriri is pleased to announce her highly anticipated second album I think I spoke too soon out Friday 16th October 2026 via Parlophone / Atlas Artists.
New ReleasesNasty C & Tellaman Deliver Stunning ‘Playlist’ Music Video
The post Nasty C & Tellaman Deliver Stunning ‘Playlist’ Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C & Tellaman Deliver Stunning ‘Playlist’ Music Video.
New ReleasesLaCabra Celebrates 24th Birthday With Surprise New Single ‘Mzala’ Featuring Mfana Touchline
The post LaCabra Celebrates 24th Birthday With Surprise New Single ‘Mzala’ Featuring Mfana Touchline appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. LaCabra Celebrates 24th Birthday With Surprise New Single ‘Mzala’ Featuring Mfana Touchline.
New ReleasesAmapiano’s biggest names feature in new SABC1 documentary series
SABC1 will premiere the 13-part South African amapiano documentary series For The Culture: I Am on Sunday, 2 August 2026. Airing weekly at 5.30 pm, the series explores the genre's rise and the people and stories that have shaped its…