Malome Vector was a master of reinvention, steadfast in chasing his dream
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The beef between the two heavyweights being touted as one of the greatest moments in hip hop is somewhat similar to our very own clash of the titans, the last great South African hip hop beef.
Where Hip Hop Meets Jazz, We’re The Better For It
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Cassper Nyovest seeks the wisdom of Solomon in his latest album, one of his most vulnerable offerings
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Malome Vector was a master of reinvention, steadfast in chasing his dream
Malome Vector, the soaring Mosotho artist who plied his trade in both Lesotho and South Africa died on Wednesday, July 24th. He was only 31 years old. The rapper and singer, known for his distinct high-pitched voice and infectious songs,
Best Hip Hop Projects of 2024 So Far
We’re halfway through the year and there’s no denying that 2024 has turned out to be a year where a lot of artists have put out some of their best work. Whether it’s singles, EPs or whole albums, the hip
A Conversation With Stogie T
The perennial MC talks about his new EP Shallow, touring overseas, what hip hop means to him, his audience and the Kendrick Lamar/Drake beef Shallow is Stogie T’s fourth project in his post-Tumi and The Volume period. It comes subsequent
Maglera Feature Verses Take Centre Stage
In the last five years, South African hip hop has seen an influx of truly exciting and talented emcees come to the fore. Most of them represent different sounds and geographic locations, adding different facets to the already diverse South
Opinion: Drake Will Defeat Kendrick Lamar Like AKA Defeated Cassper Nyovest
The beef between the two heavyweights being touted as one of the greatest moments in hip hop is somewhat similar to our very own clash of the titans, the last great South African hip hop beef.
Where Hip Hop Meets Jazz, We’re The Better For It
The marriage of jazz and hip hop is a relationship dating back to the early days of the genre. Its modern iteration demystifies jazz to a more youthful audience. For a lot of us young music lovers, jazz has mostly
Cassper Nyovest seeks the wisdom of Solomon in his latest album, one of his most vulnerable offerings
Cassper Nyovest has dropped his seventh full length project, Solomon. Arriving without much hype or fanfare, the title references the biblical character King Solomon, who is renowned for his wisdom. Accordingly, he shot the album cover art in front of
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Rest In Peace To The Greatest Kwaito Lyricist, Tokollo “Magesh” Tshabalala
“For me, when I write I try to keep it personal but also make it relatable. I bring the language of the streets into every verse because personal encounters are so important to me. Connections with people drive everything I