10 Best Debut Hip Hop Albums
Words by Mercia Tucker They say you live your whole life to make your first album and a year to make your second. It’s part of the reason why debut albums are so magical and sophomores, more often than not, don’t live up to the standard. Your entire life experience up to that point […]
[VIDEO] Nasty C Drops Veliswa Short Film
Check out the full version of Nasty C’s short film Veliswa directed by Kyle Lewis.
[VIDEO] AKA and Anatii Drop ’10 Fingers’
Check out AKA and Anatii’s official 10 Fingers music video.
Frank Casino Drops I Don’t Wanna Talk
Following the success of his hit single ‘Whole Thing’, which featured Riky Rick, Frank Casino has released a new music video titled Sawce“, and is back with a brand new single, I Don’t Wanna Talk. Stream the new track below.
Instro Drops Help Me Not Forget Me
“Help Me Not Forget Me” is a mixtape by Producer, Engineer & Music Consultant Mr Instro. “Help Me Not Forget Me” was released on Friday, the 10th of March. It is comprised from the theme of not forgetting who you are and where you are from while chasing after your dreams, goals and aspirations. “It […]
[VIDEO] Frank Casino Drops ‘Sawce’
Check out Frank Casino’s official music video for Sawce | Christene’s Interlude with cameos from Nadia Nakai and J Molley.
Maftown’s Impact on SA Hip Hop
Words by Mercia Tucker Mafikeng is home to some of South Africa’s most talented and celebrated artists. When considering the cultural capital of South African music and entertainment spaces in the 90s, however, Maftown hardly came to mind. Kwaito took the urban youth by storm as the centre of a cultural revolution that validated a […]
Riky Rick Departs From Mabala Noise
After recent speculation following his speech at the Metro FM awards, Riky Rick has that confirmed he is no longer part of Mabala Noise. “I didn’t think about the consequences or who would get mad. I just wanted to do the right thing. Inspire the kids to not be slaves to THEM,” explains Riky. “At […]
Fresh 2 Def Productions Presents: Hall of Fame
It is a lit hit parade as Fresh 2 Def drops a joint album titled Hall of Fame today. The surprise release showcases artists under Fresh 2 Def and their partner labels Young Legend Music (owned by Yanga) and Rudebuoy Major (owned by Gemini Major). The music is a potpourri of sounds and influences reflective […]
Cassper Drops Tito Mboweni
Listen to Cassper Nyovest’s brand new track titled Tito Mboweni.
[VIDEO] Priddy Ugly Drops ‘Alter Ego’
Check out Priddy Ugly’s brand new music video, Alter Ego.
Mo Artwell Drops 05:21
“05:21” is the sophomore mixtape by rapper “Mo Artwell” who was born and bred in the Vaal but currently resides in Cape Town completing an LLB degree at the University of the Western Cape. “05:21” is actually symbolic for the rapper’s birthday which falls on the 21st of May (1994), this date is also significant […]