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Industry NewsFrom 031 to Joburg: Big Lez’s Rise in the Underground | SA Hip Hop Music Blog
Big Lez’s Rise in the Underground.| SA Hip Hop Music Blog | by DRG LastNumba Lez: The Durban Wave Taking South African Hip Hop by Storm.
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Industry NewsJason Jordanbtd: South Africa’s Rising Drill Star | SA Hip Hop Music Blog
Jason Jordanbtd: South Africa’s Rising Drill Star | SA Hip Hop Music Blog | South Africa’s hip-hop scene is buzzing with fresh talent, and one of the names quickly making waves is Jason Jordanbtd, a passionate drill rapper with…
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Industry NewsKy Drops Love, Ky Ep. A Journey Through Heart and Soul. | SA Hip Hop Music Blog
Ky Drops “ Love, Ky Ep ,“ A Journey Through Heart and Soul. | SA Hip Hop Music Blog | Eldos’ own Ky is back, and this time he’s taking listeners on an emotional ride with his new 6-track Ep titled “ Love, Ky.
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Industry NewsKy is Carving his own lane in the South African Hip Hop scene. | SA Hip Hop Music Blog |
Ky is Carving his own lane in theSouth African Hip Hop scene. | SA Hip Hop Music Blog | By DRG LastNumba Ky: The Voice of Sincerity in South African Hip Hop Who is Ky? From Eldorado Park to the South African Hip Hop stage, Ky is…
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Industry NewsFrom Vosloorus to the World: Foygo’s Adventure in Music | SA Hip Hop music Blog |
From Vosloorus to the World: Foygo’s Adventure in Music | SA Hip Hop Music Blog | By DRG LastNumba Foygo: The Artist Who Writes What He Likes Who is Foygo ?Foygo isn’t here to fit in. He’s here to create his own path.
Industry NewsWhat is Who Got The Block Hot Africa? | SA Hip Hop Music Blog |
What is Who Got The Block Hot Africa? | SA Hip Hop Music Blog | Image of Who Got The Block Hot Africa logo | @whogottheblockhot_africa Who Got The Block Hot ZA Introduction Who Got The Block Hot Africa is a digital magazine…
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Industry NewsTayTannerr: The Leader of the new wave | SA Hip Hop Music Blog |
TayTannerr: The Leader of the new wave. | SA Hip Hop Music Blog | South Africa’s underground hip hop scene continues to evolve, and at the center of this new wave is TayTannerr — a young rapper, songwriter, and producer from…
Industry NewsOHKRIS DROPS A CRISP NEW VISUAL FOR “ATLANTA”
OHKRIS DROPS A CRISP NEW VISUAL FOR “ATLANTA” | SA Hip Hop Music Blog | Rising Rap/R&B artist Ohkris is stepping into the spotlight with the official release of the music video for “Atlanta”, a stylish, head-turning…
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Industry NewsEfizzyracks: Turning Childhood Promises into Global Soundwaves | SA Hip Hop Music Blog
Efizzyracks: Turning Childhood Promises into Global Soundwaves. | SA Hip Hop Music Blog x NESAHH MAG | Efizzyracks is more than just a name — it's a story of passion, perseverance, and purpose.
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Industry NewsEf Furry Is Redefining the SA Hip Hop Sound from Soweto to the World | SA Hip Hop Music Blog |
Ef Furry Is Redefining Sound from Soweto to the World. | SA Hip hop Music Blog x NESAHH MAG | Ef Furry is a boundary-defying artist whose sound pushes the edges of emo rap, hip hop, and Afrobeats—blending them seamlessly…
Industry NewsSA Hip Hop Music Blog's Birthday Celebration | SA Hip Hop Music Blog |
SA Hip Hop Music Blog's Birthday Celebration | SA Hip Hop Music Blog | SA Hip Hop Music Blog Invites You to a Birthday Celebration Like No Other! You are officially invited to SA Hip Hop Music Blog’s Birthday Celebration —…
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Industry NewsMeet Jordan Lax: The Multi-Talented Sensation Blending Cultures and Sounds | SA Hip Hop Music Blog
Meet Jordan Lax: The Multi-Talented Sensation Blending Cultures and Sounds.| SA Hip Hop Music Blog | In South Africa’s vibrant music scene, a fresh yet powerful voice is rising — Jordan Lax, a multifaceted artist and producer whose sound…
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Industry NewsSBX is Redefining R&B with Strength, Style & Sisterhood | SA Hip Hop Music Blog
SBX is Redefining R&B with Strength, Style & Sisterhood. | SA Hip Hop Music Blog x NESAHH MAG | by DRG LastNumba In a world overflowing with noise, very few artists possess the charisma, raw talent, and staying…
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Industry NewsPhiwo is rewriting the Rhythm of South African Soul | SA Hip Hop Music Blog
Phiwo is rewriting the Rhythm of South African Soul. | SA Hip Hop Music Blog x NESAHH MAG | by DRG LastNumba Image source: Instagram; @blueswahn | #SecureTheVibeTour2025 In a musical landscape often…
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Industry NewsRetro Drops New Single "Hawii" – A Bold Glimpse Into His Journey | SA Hip Hop Music Blog
Retro Drops New Single "Hawii" – A Bold Glimpse Into His Journey | SA Hip Hop Music Blog | Retro Drops New Single "Hawii" – A Bold Glimpse Into His Journey Emerging artist Retro has just released his latest single, "Hawii"—a raw…
Industry NewsTop South African Hip Hop artists to look out for by SA Hip Hop Music Blog x NESAHHMAG
Top South African Hip Hop artists to look out for by SA Hip Hop Music Blog x NESAHHMAG Here is a list of the top artists to look out for in 2025: TayTannerr Trusted SLK Wonda Yanda Buzzi Lee Kindly…
From Sharing Stages With Davido & Rick Ross to Winning Hearts Across Africa | The Prince Luv Story
Prince Luv is a talented Zambian Afro-pop and R&B singer and songwriter. He is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young artists in Africa.
Calico Sun Measures The Seasons In “Fields”
The field has always been one of music’s oldest clocks. Long before studios began counting tempo in grids and glowing screens, people read time through soil, rain, light, and the slow return of green.
Mark Moule Frames Memory And Survival Through Fremantle History In “Eyes of Izzy”
In port cities, memory often arrives with salt on its clothes. Fremantle has long carried that feeling: ships, migrant stories, rough work, private ache, public record.
Kay Soul Calls Her Own Name Back In “Anybody Out There”
Some songs arrive with the gravity of a door being closed carefully, because the person holding the handle has finally learned the value of calm. “Anybody Out There,” the single from singer-songwriter Kay Soul, carries that kind of poise.