Steers’ Respek Nation presents J Molley – The New Wave
J Molley is different. And by that I’m not referring to the fact that he’s a white kid in a game dominated by black rappers. The Internet Boy, as he is fondly known by his peers, is an extremely bright kid. Nerdy even. The home-schooled rapper waxes lyrical about everything from cartoons to business to […]
Steers Respek Nation presents Shane Eagle – Leader of the New School
Game-changing moments are often only recognised and appreciated in retrospect. When is the exact moment a rap icon is born? When does an artist transcend from being a great rapper to being recognised as a legend? How do we decide who’s got next? And who decides – gatekeepers? Which gatekeepers? Fellow artists? The Fans..? South […]
DJ Lag Interview
Words by Caron Williams Photography by Max Mogale Creative Direction by Mzo Gcwabe Location AREA3 CPT Clothing by adidas There’s something romantic about the pursuit of dreams, the idea that passion, sacrifice, discipline, skill, a bit of luck and a great deal of hard work may result in a fulfilled existential yearning. Countless people spend […]
Capsule Fest Playlist
As the hugely anticipated Capsule Fest draws near, we’ve compiled some the hottest tracks from Capsule Fest’s mind blowing line-up. Check out our video playlist below and holla with your faves. A$AP Ferg – Shabba (Explicit) ft. A$AP ROCKY AKA – Dreamwork ft. Yanga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrzx10q4xqU Nasty C – Juice Back Kwesta – Ngud’ ft. Cassper […]
AKA: From Artist To Mogul
Sho Madjozi – The Trailblazer
Words by Caron Williams Photography by Austin Malema Make-up by Mpho Moeng Cover design by Dumaza Ndata Sho Madjozi burst onto South Africa’s music scene and has blazed an intoxicating trail ever since. With her signature hairstyle, kaleidoscopic xibelani and larger than life personality, she’s carving an inspiring lane for herself as an eclectic talent who is […]
Introducing TTGO: Part II
Words: Thabang ‘TipiDang’ Manyelo Photography: Chisanga Mubanga Artist/Model: TTGO Styling: Andile Matomela DEAD. Beautiful Boyz PieSlovakia&Dance ACT 2 – Rage. Rage is a funny thing. Our first view on rage is that it is destructive. It is menacing. A fireball of fury that obliterates anything in it’s path. I am looking at this anomaly in […]
Introducing TTGO
Words: Thabang ‘TipiDang’ Manyelo Photography: Chisanga Mubanga Artist/Model: TTGO Styling: Andile Matomela DEAD. Beautiful Boyz PieSlovakia&Dance ACT 1 – Geppetto. Have you ever looked over at your neighbours grimy and murky swimming pool and thought to yourself; “Some people just want to watch the world burn”? This pool glistens in front of you, in that […]
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 […]
Top 5 Local Content Pieces That Tapped Into Hip Hop
Words by Jade Leaf It’s no secret that the face of advertising is changing in South Africa; goodbye TVC’s and hello high production value content that can live online. Brands have to ask themselves the question, “Who am I talking to and what are they most receptive to?” In South Africa specifically, over 66% of […]
Album Review: Cassper Nyovest – Thuto
Words by Mercia Tucker I’d like to think that I’m a Nicki Minaj fan, but I can’t say that for certain. I loved her featured verses and debut single, Massive Attack. There was a uniqueness in Minaj’s style and delivery that – what it fell slightly short of in lyrical dexterity – was a refreshing […]
5 of the Top Local Verses of 2017… so far
Words by Sizwe Ray Shabalala Lists are always controversial but they create dialogue and force discussion. This list is based on lyricism and not who has the best hit song this year. These verses embody the art of rap. This is strictly bars and the art of rap and lyricism, and even the more technical side […]