Nadia Nakai’s debut “Naked” is here
One of the most anticipated albums in SA hip hop over the past few years is finally here. South African rapper and songwriter Nadia Nakai releases her debut album, “Naked.” Nadia’s “Naked” shows us that there is a strength in vulnerability, a side that the rapper is not afraid to share with her fans. The album is […]
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 […]
Castle Lite presents Hip Hop HerStory
The world is changing with more voices demanding equality and better representation of all people in movies, TV, advertising and corporate but the most popular music genre in the world is yet to see this change manifest. Hip Hop has always spoken out against social injustices, oppression and inequality however this was not extended to the females who […]
Nadia Nakai Drops Bossing Up With Bragga Pt. 2
Family Tree’s first lady is back again with a brand new episode of Bossing Up With Bragga. The video series documents the life and times of the sultry rapper. Her fans get a bird’s eye view of her ever-evolving journey. Peep the latest instalment …
[VIDEO] Nadia Nakia Drops ‘Bossing Up With Bragga’
Nadai Nakai has officially launched Bragga Season with the release of episode 1 of Bossing Up With Bragga. The doccie-series shows us what it takes to be Bragga, the stress, accomplishments, breathtaking moments and the funny moments. The doccie-series includes appearances of names like Dj Capital, Pearl Thusi, Major League, Rowlene, just to name a few. Directed […]
The Queen Bee Analogy & the Optics of Female Rap
Words By Ziyanda Ntloko There can only be one: an exploration of hip-hop’s intrinsic bias against female MCs and why the Nicki vs Cardi beef is predetermined For anyone who watched the 2018 Grammys, one of the few highlights of the night was Cardi’s B’s debut performance in front of the star studded audience and millions […]
[VIDEO] Nadia Nakai feat. Cassper Nyovest – Naaa Meaan
“Making money has never been the issue/ Magazine covers we the issue” …. Shuuu, now that’s a chorus! Bragga and her label boss Casper Nyovest recently collaborated on this joint produced by Takunda. The infectious banger has been doing rounds in the streets and now it finally gets a video treatment. The visuals are clean […]
Cassper Announces Support Acts for #FillUpFNBStadium
The Family Tree impresario Cassper Nyovest is gearing up for his biggest moment in his already stellar career. The rapper has a date with destiny – on the 2nd of December he will attempt to pack up the biggest stadium in Africa. Everyone agrees that it’s a tall order but it looks like he might […]
Nadia Nakai – The Baddest
Words by Kendra Hunsley Photography by Austin Malema Styling by DEAD. Make-up by Mpho Moeng Nadia Nakai has risen to become an undeniable force within the South African hip hop industry. A quintessential Alpha Female, she has amassed hit records, forged a powerful identity for herself and is set to solidify her place in the game […]
SA’s top personalities bring their hustle to STATUS
Four of South Africa’s most respected, ambitious and irrepressible personalities have joined forces to embody the spirit of our time and what it means to hustle, earning the respect of STATUS. The Men of Status include top South African football player George Lebese, award-winning entrepreneur ProVerb, and world-class music duo Bandile and Banele Mbere from Major League DJz. […]
The Indomitable Cassper Nyovest
Words by Mercia Tucker Photography by Austin Malema Styling by Didi Simelane Sometimes, things look different in the light. Refraction of light can produce optical illusions such as a mirage or the twinkling of stars in the night time sky. Reflection of light will produce the image looking back at you in the mirror. The […]
The Rise of Family Tree Records
Words by Mercia Tucker Images Jabu King In 2017, Family Tree Records has grown to become a household name in hip hop circles. The opus of its CEO, Cassper Nyovest, the label was started in 2014, when he was only 24, and has been prolific in its growth. In the years since its conception, it […]