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2018 – A Revelatory Year for SA Music

Words by Misa Narrates The debate about which year was the “best” or “worst” has begun online. When it comes to music, 2018 has been an interesting time. From 4 track EPs to bloated albums, 2018 was another year of musical contributions wherein a blossoming new school of talent joins the ranks of artists who […]

Cassper Nyovest – Still Striving

It’s been 3 years since South Africa watched on as an ambitious young maverick challenged deep-rooted perceptions and filled an arena previously dominated by some of the biggest names in music globally. Twenty thousand people were in the audience at The Dome as Cassper Nyovest (real name, Refiloe Phoolo) joined elite company and took to […]

DJ PH – Anatomy of a Maestro

Words by Mercia Tucker DJ PH has had a stellar year. Never one to settle into complacency, his thinking is “How do you better yesterday? While moving forward you look at what you’ve done like ‘This is how I did it, now I need to do better.’” One of South Africa’s finest, his competition is […]

[VIDEO] L-Tido Drops ‘No Favours’ Feat. AKA

L-Tido surprised most of the hip hop market by dropping a really good ‘comeback’ album last month. Fresh off that release the Alex-born MC has joined forces with AKA to release a video for their hit single “No Favors”. In a video with a refreshing story line the two rappers act as taxi drivers who […]

The Plug TV: Breaking Bread with Kwesta & Kid X

Kwesta and Kid X are kindred spirits and partners in music. The two prolific MC’s broke bread with us and gave us insights into their music-making process, friendship and Raplyf Records.

[VIDEO] Vato Kayde Drops ‘Lost Hills’ feat. AKA

  Cutthroat Entertainment’s Vato Kayde dropped his infectious debut single a few months ago to critical acclaim. “Lost Hills” features the Supa Mega, AKA and Cutthroat’s marquee artist Gator. After months of teasing the public the crew has finally dropped the video which was healed by Nape Phasha. The video is incredibly well-produced, with an […]

Kwesta’s Pursuit of Greatness

More than Kwesta, the musician endears himself to you as Senzo Vilakazi, the man. Never one to enforce the stereotype of ‘celebrity’, it’s his boy next-door-charm that has garnered him supporters that feel more like a community than a fan base. It’s this sense of community – imparted through the late Linda ‘PRO’ Mkhize – […]

Kid X – Coming of Age

As a coming of age, Bonginkosi ‘Kid X’ Mahlangu’s debut album couldn’t be a more fitting tribute to his journey as an artist. Running the gauntlet of themes from his relationship with God, to navigating the glare of Jozi’s city lights, romantic endeavours, and the hurdles he’s had to overcome in his career, he says […]

The Plug 100: Most Influential People in SA Urban Culture

The Oxford Dictionary defines influence as “the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself”. Additionally, it can also be concluded that influence is “the power to shape policy or ensure favourable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth”. When we embarked […]

Top 10 Local MC’s Who Got Next

Words by Joey Drumz Very few genres require you to be on your toes and aware of yourself, and those around you, like Hip Hop. Everything can change in a matter of months and your current successes hold little weight with an audience whose overwhelming love for you today is equal only to their insatiable […]

The Business of Music – Publishing 101

Words by Mercia Tucker In early April 2018, a prominent Sunday newspaper ran a story with the headline “Gospel shocker: How black musicians got screwed”. The story purported to be an exposé on a ‘royalty pay-out scam’ involving gospel star Hlengiwe Mhlaba and the Southern African Music Rights Organisation, also known as SAMRO. While it […]

The Plug TV: Breaking Bread with 2 Lee Stark

In the 3rd episode of Breaking Bread we hang out with one of the hardest working young artists in the game. 2 Lee Stark is a Joburg-based rapper who is known for his standout hit “Off Boyz”.