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Riky Rick attends the TommyXLewis event in Milan

Riky Rick flew from South Africa to attend the TOMMYNOW TommyXLewis event and bring fans exclusive behind the scenes access, including an interview with iconic American designer Tommy Hilfiger. The experiential show celebrated the clashing of two creative forces, fusing Lewis Hamilton’s fashion-forward street vibe with Tommy Hilfiger’s all American essence. In a poignant post […]

Op-Ed: Independence is Stifling Local Hip Hop

Words by Wiseman Ngubo There has been a notable absence of an outright viral local hip hop hit in recent times, the last two years have seen a pretty lukewarm showing from a local hip hop perspective. Given the fact that there has actually been a lot of good quality music being put out begs […]

FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY – WEEK 3

Muzi has released his new single “We Are Growing – Muzi Rework” today. The single recognises his Zulu roots and pays homage to the Margaret Singana classic, which was the opening title to the Shaka Zulu TV series. The single can be found on Apple, Spotify and Deezer. ______ Riky Rick has dropped a single […]

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 […]

Successful Local Brand and Artist Partnerships

Words by Sanele Mawisa Marketing as a method to effect sales has been around since time immemorial. In Economics you learn about demand and supply and the value chain. The last decade has seen the meteoric rise of two forms of marketing – digital marketing and influencer marketing. Utilizing the two in conjunction has been […]

20 SA Fashion Tastemakers to Follow on Social Media

Words by Tiffany Lekuku Oxford Dictionary defines a Tastemaker as, ‘A person who decides or influences what is or will become fashionable.’ Here  at The Plug we are constantly on the look-out and in awe of new and established trailblazers who making an impact in their respective fields and South Africa is one such place […]

Sneaker Exchange Ready to Take Over Cape Town

Officially known as the largest sneaker expo in Africa, Sneaker Exchange (SXC) came from humble beginnings only five years ago but now boasts close to 4,000 attendees per. Known as the place where sneaker collectors and aficionados can buy, sell or trade sneakers, as well as buy locally and internationally produced apparel and footwear, SXC […]

[VIDEO] Feel Good Live Sessions Presents Riky Rick

After a bit of a hiatus JR’s Feel Good Live Sessions are back. The popular live showcase comes back with a bang with Riky Rick joining the platform to perform a number of his joints live. Riky Rick is one of the best hip hop performers in the country and it is not surprising that […]

[VIDEO] Riky Rick & A-Reece Drop ‘Pick You Up’ Video

Riky Rick and A-Reece’s street anthem has finally received a video treatment. Set in Soweto the video follows Riky Rick around in the streets as he raps with his usual energy and flair. The Cotton Club Records founder lets Reece have the last say as he raps a clinical and cold 16 in what looks […]

Interview: DJ SuperNova

DJ SuperNova has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning over 10 years. Of Dominican decent, the Bronx native emerged from the birth place of hip hop set to make an indelible mark on the game. Fascinated by the South African hip hop scene and passionate about sharing his fascination with others, SuperNova embarked on documenting this […]

Riky Rick partners with Sony

  Riky Rick has announced the partnership of his label COTTON CLUB RECORDS with Sony Music and Sound African Recordings. “It brings me great joy to announce that I have officially partnered up with Sony Music on my new label, COTTON CLUB RECORDS,” the serial hit makerwrote on Instagram. Asked on what the vision of COTTON […]