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EventsBlxckie Applauds LaCabra After Packed Johannesburg Stop On Independent “MR BULLY Tour”
The post Blxckie Applauds LaCabra After Packed Johannesburg Stop On Independent “MR BULLY Tour” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
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.
InterviewsZuluMecca Reveals The Meaning Behind Latest Album “The Limit Does Not Exist”
The post ZuluMecca Reveals The Meaning Behind Latest Album “The Limit Does Not Exist” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ZuluMecca Reveals The Meaning Behind Latest Album “The Limit Does Not Exist.” ZuluMecca is stepping into a new era with…
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.
EventsMaxwell's South African tour cancelled
R&B fans hoping to see Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Maxwell perform in South Africa this month will have to wait a little longer, after his highly anticipated tour dates were officially cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances…
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.
InterviewsErigga and Eeskay Bridged Nigeria’s Hip-Hop Divide on Collaborative EP North & South
Nigerian rap heavyweight Erigga and Abuja lyricist Eeskay officially joined forces on their collaborative EP, North & South, a project that united two distinct regional sounds under one compelling body of work.
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.
InterviewsHloniphile Khumalo raising the Limpopo flag
Hip and Happening live on air From the heart of Groblersdal, Limpopo, Hloniphile Khumalo is proving that hip-hop culture extends far beyond the music.
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.
InterviewsiFani Opens Up About Family Fallout As ‘Kwakhe Kwanje’ Gains Momentum
The post iFani Opens Up About Family Fallout As ‘Kwakhe Kwanje’ Gains Momentum appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Opens Up About Family Fallout As ‘Kwakhe Kwanje’ Gains Momentum.
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.
Artist SpotlightiFani Puts Growth & Purpose First On “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape
The post iFani Puts Growth & Purpose First On “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Puts Growth & Purpose First On “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape.
InterviewsThe EKENE Interview
Some projects arrive as collections of songs, while others feel like personal milestones. For EKENE, his latest EP represents the latter—a deeply introspective body of work shaped by years of patience, self-reflection, and emotional…
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.
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…
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…
EventsYoungstaCPT Expands His Cape Town Legacy With ‘Worldwide Wynberg’ Mixtape
The post YoungstaCPT Expands His Cape Town Legacy With ‘Worldwide Wynberg’ Mixtape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. YoungstaCPT Expands His Cape Town Legacy With ‘Worldwide Wynberg’ Mixtape.
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…
Interviews25K Confirms Passion Project Ahead Of Final Chapter In Acclaimed Album Trilogy
The post 25K Confirms Passion Project Ahead Of Final Chapter In Acclaimed Album Trilogy appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. 25K Confirms Passion Project Ahead Of Final Chapter In Acclaimed Album Trilogy.
InterviewsKabelo Mabalane Opens Up About 11-Year Wait For Forthcoming Album “Kabelo”
The post Kabelo Mabalane Opens Up About 11-Year Wait For Forthcoming Album “Kabelo” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kabelo Mabalane Opens Up About 11-Year Wait For Forthcoming Album “Kabelo.” After more than a decade away from releasing…
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.
InterviewsBrand New Amapiano Docu-Series ‘For The Culture: I Am…An Amapiano Story’ To Air on SABC 1 From August
‘For The Culture: I Am…An Amapiano Story’ is a compelling South African Amapiano documentary series that is set to capture the heartbeat of one of the most influential, cultural musical movements.
InterviewsSAMA32 Industry Awards Presenters Unveiled
SAMA32 Unveils Dynamic Presenters for Industry Awards and Star-Studded Red Carpet Experience The countdown to the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32), sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation, continues to build momentum with the…
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…
Artist SpotlightAnele Zondo Lands SAMA32 Awards Hosting Gig
The post Anele Zondo Lands SAMA32 Awards Hosting Gig appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Anele Zondo Lands SAMA32 Awards Hosting Gig.
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…
Artist SpotlightFLVME Questions Why Great Albums Must Have Hit Songs
The post FLVME Questions Why Great Albums Must Have Hit Songs appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. FLVME Questions Why Great Albums Must Have Hit Songs.
InterviewsL-Tido Shares Romantic Moment With Anele Zondo In Affectionate Post
The post L-Tido Shares Romantic Moment With Anele Zondo In Affectionate Post appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. L-Tido Shares Romantic Moment With Anele Zondo In Affectionate Post.
EventsRémy Martin: Two Cities. One Spirit.
What began on World Cognac Day reached its defining moment over the Durban July weekend. Over the course of the campaign, Two Cities. One Spirit.
InterviewsHeineken® brings fans closer to the action as South Africa hosts its first Premier Padel Pretoria P1 tournament
Only a few years ago, padel was still a niche sport in South Africa. Today, new courts and clubs are opening across the country, social leagues continue to grow and interest in the game shows no signs of slowing down.
InterviewsRed Bull Half Court Returns to South Africa: Three Players, Ten Minutes, One Ticket to the World Finals
South African basketball has always waiting for the next generation to emerge. From blacktops of Soweto, the school courts of the Cape Flats and the floodlit slabs of KwaMashu, the game has been loud, fast and full of flair for years.
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…
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…
TrendingYanga Chief’s ‘What If (Mgani) – Remix’ Hits 1 Million Spotify Streams
The post Yanga Chief’s ‘What If (Mgani) – Remix’ Hits 1 Million Spotify Streams appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Yanga Chief’s ‘What If (Mgani) – Remix’ Hits 1 Million Spotify Streams.
EventsBraamfontein’s Jazz Legacy Continues as Maleh Takes the Stage at Jozi Gold
Johannesburg’s rich jazz heritage continues to find new life in Braamfontein as Jazz at Jozi Gold welcomes award-winning singer-songwriter Maleh on Saturday, 1 August.
Interviews“She Did Me No Wrong”: Roiii Opens Up About Breakup With Praise Mwelase
The post “She Did Me No Wrong”: Roiii Opens Up About Breakup With Praise Mwelase appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “She Did Me No Wrong”: Roiii Opens Up About Breakup With Praise Mwelase.
TrendingFlvme Shares The Story Behind His Viral Handshake With A-Reece
The post Flvme Shares The Story Behind His Viral Handshake With A-Reece appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Flvme Shares The Story Behind His Viral Handshake With A-Reece.
InterviewsEmtee Opens Up About Misconceptions Around Music Collaborations With Female Artists
The post Emtee Opens Up About Misconceptions Around Music Collaborations With Female Artists appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Opens Up About Misconceptions Around Music Collaborations With Female Artists.
InterviewsIn Conversation With Wade Yarrow
Wade Yarrow first captured the attention of South Africa’s dance music community with her standout collaboration alongside music production duo Innovative DJz on the breakout hit “Makukhanye.” The record quickly became a fan favorite,…
Artist SpotlightTshego Santana Delivers On Promise With Re-Release Of ‘The Build’ EP
The post Tshego Santana Delivers On Promise With Re-Release Of ‘The Build’ EP appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tshego Santana Delivers On Promise With Re-Release Of ‘The Build’ EP.
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.
EventsTyla Just Delivered The pop Moment Of The Year – And Now She’s Taking A*POP To The World
Let’s get one thing out of the way: Tyla didn’t just release an album—she made a statement. The Grammy Award-winning superstar dropped A*POP, a fearless 14-track body of work that confidently blurs the lines between pop, amapiano, R&B,…
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.