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Industry NewsAmu The Principal Honours Pro Kid With Nostalgic Tribute To “Heads & Tales”
The post Amu The Principal Honours Pro Kid With Nostalgic Tribute To “Heads & Tales” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Amu The Principal Honours Pro Kid With Nostalgic Tribute To “Heads & Tales.” Producer and artist Amu The Principal has…
Industry NewsK.O Scores Streaming Milestone With ‘Hotela’
The post K.O Scores Streaming Milestone With ‘Hotela’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K.O Scores Streaming Milestone With ‘Hotela.’ K.O is celebrating another major achievement after his latest single, “Hotela,” featuring Danya Devs and…
Industry NewsJay Jody Reveals The Honest Inspiration Behind His Verse On Touchline’s “Not That Guy Anymore”
The post Jay Jody Reveals The Honest Inspiration Behind His Verse On Touchline’s “Not That Guy Anymore” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Industry NewsStilo Magolide Expands ‘They Talk’ Series With Limpopo-Focused Street Mix
The post Stilo Magolide Expands ‘They Talk’ Series With Limpopo-Focused Street Mix appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Stilo Magolide Expands ‘They Talk’ Series With Limpopo-Focused Street Mix.
Industry NewsEmtee’s Legal Battle Continues As Estranged Wife’s Family Alleges Years Of Abuse
The post Emtee’s Legal Battle Continues As Estranged Wife’s Family Alleges Years Of Abuse appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee’s Legal Battle Continues As Estranged Wife’s Family Alleges Years Of Abuse.
Industry NewsKid X Debuts YouTube Talk Series ‘Say It With Your Chess’
The post Kid X Debuts YouTube Talk Series ‘Say It With Your Chess’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kid X Debuts YouTube Talk Series ‘Say It With Your Chess.’ SA hip-hop star Kid X has officially unveiled ‘Say It With Your Chess,’ an…
Industry NewsRoiii & Loatinover Pounds Fuel Anticipation Over Upcoming Collaboration
The post Roiii & Loatinover Pounds Fuel Anticipation Over Upcoming Collaboration appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Roiii & Loatinover Pounds Fuel Anticipation Over Upcoming Collaboration.
Industry NewsScumie Commands The Screen In New “Prayer 2 Myself” Music Video
The post Scumie Commands The Screen In New “Prayer 2 Myself” Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Scumie Commands The Screen In New “Prayer 2 Myself” Music Video.
Industry News“He Softens Me”: Anele Zondo Shares How L-Tido Changed Her Perspective On Love
The post “He Softens Me”: Anele Zondo Shares How L-Tido Changed Her Perspective On Love appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “He Softens Me”: Anele Zondo Shares How L-Tido Changed Her Perspective On Love.
Industry NewsMaglera Doe Boy Eyes Nasty C Collaboration For ‘Yahoo Boyz’ Remix
The post Maglera Doe Boy Eyes Nasty C Collaboration For ‘Yahoo Boyz’ Remix appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Maglera Doe Boy Eyes Nasty C Collaboration For ‘Yahoo Boyz’ Remix.
Industry NewsBlxckie Gives First Taste Of New Song With Usimamane
The post Blxckie Gives First Taste Of New Song With Usimamane appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blxckie Gives First Taste Of New Song With Usimamane.
Industry NewsZoocci Coke Dope Breaks Silence On ‘Gatekeeper’ Accusations
The post Zoocci Coke Dope Breaks Silence On ‘Gatekeeper’ Accusations appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Zoocci Coke Dope Breaks Silence On ‘Gatekeeper’ Accusations.
Industry NewsShaney Jay Announces Star-Studded New Single ‘The 021’
The post Shaney Jay Announces Star-Studded New Single ‘The 021’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Shaney Jay Announces Star-Studded New Single ‘The 021’ Cape Town’s vibrant music culture is taking centre stage once again as acclaimed…
Industry NewsFifi Cooper Suspends ‘1 Night With Fifi Cooper’ Tour Amid Personal GBV-Related Matter
The post Fifi Cooper Suspends ‘1 Night With Fifi Cooper’ Tour Amid Personal GBV-Related Matter appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Fifi Cooper Suspends ‘1 Night With Fifi Cooper’ Tour Amid Personal GBV-Related Matter.
Industry NewsTony Forbes Takes Stand Against ‘Character Assassination’ Of AKA
The post Tony Forbes Takes Stand Against ‘Character Assassination’ Of AKA appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tony Forbes Takes Stand Against ‘Character Assassination’ Of AKA.
Industry NewsArtscape's 2026 Women's Humanity Festival lineup revealed
From Jimmy Nevis and Rachel Kolisi to award-winning theatre, drag performances, thought-provoking discussions and community activism, this year's Artscape Women's Humanity Festival delivers one of its most ambitious programmes yet.
Industry NewsNasty C Hints At Possible Collaboration With Maglera Doe Boy
The post Nasty C Hints At Possible Collaboration With Maglera Doe Boy appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Hints At Possible Collaboration With Maglera Doe Boy.
Industry NewsCape Town Inquest Into AKA’s Fiancée Anele Tembe’s Death Postponed
The post Cape Town Inquest Into AKA’s Fiancée Anele Tembe’s Death Postponed appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cape Town Inquest Into AKA’s Fiancée Anele Tembe’s Death Postponed.
Industry NewsMaglera Doe Boy Champions Puma Suede Legacy In Bold New Campaign
The post Maglera Doe Boy Champions Puma Suede Legacy In Bold New Campaign appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Maglera Doe Boy Champions Puma Suede Legacy In Bold New Campaign.
Industry NewsAKA’s Messages To Tembe Family Lawyer Revealed At Anele Tembe Inquest
The post AKA’s Messages To Tembe Family Lawyer Revealed At Anele Tembe Inquest appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. AKA’s Messages To Tembe Family Lawyer Revealed At Anele Tembe Inquest.
Industry NewsZuluMecca Thanks Fans As ‘CAP’ Open Verse Challenge Reaches Major Milestone
The post ZuluMecca Thanks Fans As ‘CAP’ Open Verse Challenge Reaches Major Milestone appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ZuluMecca Thanks Fans As ‘CAP’ Open Verse Challenge Reaches Major Milestone.
Industry NewsEmtee Celebrates 11 Years Of Growth With Striking Then-and-Now Photo
The post Emtee Celebrates 11 Years Of Growth With Striking Then-and-Now Photo appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Celebrates 11 Years Of Growth With Striking Then-and-Now Photo.
Industry NewsNasty C Speaks Out On Men’s Mental Well-Being And Social Media Expectations
The post Nasty C Speaks Out On Men’s Mental Well-Being And Social Media Expectations appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Speaks Out On Men’s Mental Well-Being And Social Media Expectations.
Industry NewsAKA & Anele Tragedy Returns To Spotlight After News24 Releases Visual Timeline
The post AKA & Anele Tragedy Returns To Spotlight After News24 Releases Visual Timeline appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. AKA & Anele Tragedy Returns To Spotlight After News24 Releases Visual Timeline.
Industry NewsiFani Unveils Tracklist For Upcoming Mixtape ‘Msebenzi Wam’
The post iFani Unveils Tracklist For Upcoming Mixtape ‘Msebenzi Wam’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Unveils Tracklist For Upcoming Mixtape ‘Msebenzi Wam.’ iFani has officially lifted the lid on his highly anticipated upcoming…
Industry NewsTony Forbes Responds Strongly To News24’s Exclusive On Anele Tembe’s Passing
The post Tony Forbes Responds Strongly To News24’s Exclusive On Anele Tembe’s Passing appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tony Forbes Responds Strongly To News24’s Exclusive On Anele Tembe’s Passing.
Industry NewsZolani Mahola Pays Emotional Tribute To Bravo Le Roux With Powerful Call For Unity In SA
The post Zolani Mahola Pays Emotional Tribute To Bravo Le Roux With Powerful Call For Unity In SA appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Zolani Mahola Pays Emotional Tribute To Bravo Le Roux With Powerful Call For Unity In SA.
InterviewsKenyan hip-hop artist tg.blk announced as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artist for July
Kenyan rapper, singer, and producer Nyathigi Gatere, widely known as tg.blk, has been announced as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artist for the month of July.
InterviewsListen: Winston Liv – “Sugar Baby”
The second ever single from Nashville-native singer-songwriter Winston Liv arrived the other week. “Sugar Baby” is the name of the bright yet dreamy indie/alt-pop song. On “Sugar Baby”, Liv sings about being taken of by someone.
InterviewsYandani Emerges as a Defining New Voice in Modern African Pop and R&B With Debut EP “About You”
Emerging South African singer-songwriter Yandani announces the release of his debut EP, About You. A six-track body of work that blends contemporary R&B and Pop.
Industry NewsNasty C Confirms Cross-Continental Collaboration With Swae Lee
The post Nasty C Confirms Cross-Continental Collaboration With Swae Lee appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Confirms Cross-Continental Collaboration With Swae Lee.
Industry NewsMarcus Harvey Drops New Single “Come To Me” Featuring Mick Jenkins
The post Marcus Harvey Drops New Single “Come To Me” Featuring Mick Jenkins appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Marcus Harvey Drops New Single “Come To Me” Featuring Mick Jenkins.
Industry NewsCassper Draws Fan Backlash For Repeated Money Flexes In Online Spat
The post Cassper Draws Fan Backlash For Repeated Money Flexes In Online Spat appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Draws Fan Backlash For Repeated Money Flexes In Online Spat.
Industry NewsScumie Sets Release Date For ‘Prayer 2 Myself’ Music Video
The post Scumie Sets Release Date For ‘Prayer 2 Myself’ Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Scumie Sets Release Date For ‘Prayer 2 Myself’ Music Video.
Industry News25K Reflects On ‘Deep Waters’ Success After Earning Official Plaque
The post 25K Reflects On ‘Deep Waters’ Success After Earning Official Plaque appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. 25K Reflects On ‘Deep Waters’ Success After Earning Official Plaque.
Industry NewsStino Le Thwenny Release Uplifting New Single “Alright Alright”
The post Stino Le Thwenny Release Uplifting New Single “Alright Alright” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Stino Le Thwenny Release Uplifting New Single “Alright Alright.” South African hip-hop duo Stino Le Thwenny is pairing new music…
InterviewsWintur Presents “Caution Signs” — Listen to the Nostalgic Song
Wintur’s “Caution Signs” is a stellar exhibition of forward-thinking songcraft. A nostalgic indie pop ballad, the song layers smoothly textured guitars over a driving piano arrangement.
Industry NewsK.O Confirms Blockbuster Live Show Planned For Fourth Quarter
The post K.O Confirms Blockbuster Live Show Planned For Fourth Quarter appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K.O Confirms Blockbuster Live Show Planned for Fourth Quarter.
InterviewsHere is Pharaoh’s Daughter’s New Album, Songs of Desire
US singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Basya Schechter and her band Pharaoh’s Daughter have released a new album titled Songs of Desire. The 12-song collection is now available via Bandcamp.
InterviewsJordan Anthony Turns A Cold Interaction with an Ex into a Catchy Pop Tune, “Missing Me
Jordan Anthony keeps getting better and better. This can be attributed to, among other things, his participation in American Idol and impressive work ethic (he’s delivered five singles in 2026 alone).
Industry NewsTouchline’s “Boyzen Da Hood” Hits Major Streaming Milestone
The post Touchline’s “Boyzen Da Hood” Hits Major Streaming Milestone appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Touchline’s “Boyzen Da Hood” Hits Major Streaming Milestone.
InterviewsStream “spotless state of mind” EP by Fia James
Fia James is a rising singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York. Having just listened to her debut EP, spotless state of mind, I have to say she’s undeniably one to watch.
Industry NewsMaglera Doe Boy Celebrates Streaming Milestones For Comeback Single “Yahoo Boyz”
The post Maglera Doe Boy Celebrates Streaming Milestones For Comeback Single “Yahoo Boyz” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Industry NewsStogie T Clarifies ‘Make Them Pay’ Bars Amid Misinterpretation Frenzy
The post Stogie T Clarifies ‘Make Them Pay’ Bars Amid Misinterpretation Frenzy appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Stogie T Clarifies ‘Make Them Pay’ Bars Amid Misinterpretation Frenzy.
Industry NewsK.O Reveals The Criteria Artists Need To Earn His Feature
The post K.O Reveals The Criteria Artists Need To Earn His Feature appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K.O Reveals The Criteria Artists Need To Earn His Feature.
Industry NewsMarcus Harvey Announces New Single ‘Come To Me’ Featuring US Rapper Mick Jenkins
The post Marcus Harvey Announces New Single ‘Come To Me’ Featuring US Rapper Mick Jenkins appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Marcus Harvey Announces New Single ‘Come To Me’ Featuring US Rapper Mick Jenkins.
Industry NewsAnele Zondo Says K.O Is The Best-Dressed Male Rapper In South Africa
The post Anele Zondo Says K.O Is The Best-Dressed Male Rapper In South Africa appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Anele Zondo Says K.O Is The Best-Dressed Male Rapper In South Africa.
Industry NewsCassper Opens Up About Why He Won’t Enter South African Politics
The post Cassper Opens Up About Why He Won’t Enter South African Politics appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Opens Up About Why He Won’t Enter South African Politics.
Industry NewsSamro calls for continued balanced copyright reform following Constitutional Court ruling
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) acknowledges the clarity provided by the Constitutional Court's judgment on the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) and the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill (PPAB), while emphasising…
Industry NewsBelo Salo Praises Babylowsk1’s Rise In SA Hip Hop After A-Reece Co-Sign
The post Belo Salo Praises Babylowsk1’s Rise In SA Hip Hop After A-Reece Co-Sign appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Belo Salo Praises Babylowsk1’s Rise In SA Hip Hop After A-Reece Co-Sign.