Shaney Jay, The Producer Raising Cape Town Hip Hop’s Flag High

Perhaps he is known more for his close working relationship with Cape Town premier MC YoungstaCPT, but Shaney Jay aka ‘The Plug’ is a talented producer in his own right. Hailing from the mother city Cape Town, he produced the entirety of YoungstaCPT’s 2021 album Dreams Don’t Pay Bills and his 2023 album Suffer For […]
Samsung SA Launches the latest Galaxy A Series and Unveils the Next Generation of Awesome

In its 10th anniversary of the Galaxy A Series, Samsung unveiled a new TVC campaign and the next generation of awesome, Kamo Mphela, as a brand ambassador for the portfolio,
Reebok Celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop with an Exclusive Track by DJ Ready D and YoungstaCPT

Reebok made a resounding return to the world of hip hop with its highly anticipated event, Back Like We Never Left, which went down on 7 December 2023. To mark the occasion and celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop, the brand collaborated with hip hop heavyweights, DJ Ready D and YoungstaCPT, on the release of […]
YoungstaCPT Dedicates His Latest Single To SA Football Icon Benni McCarthy, In Memory Of Legendary Rapper AKA

YoungstaCPT has released his and Shaney Jay’s latest single “Benni McCarthy”, dedicated to the South African football icon it’s named after. The song is also in memory of the recently slain South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA‘ Forbes. A fast-paced drill cut, it was produced by Shaney Jay and is released as the first single for the […]
Nadia Nakai and YoungstaCPT announced as panellists in roast of Khanyi Mbau

Khanyi Mbau is set to be the first African woman roasted in the popular Comedy Central format. Nadia Nakai and YoungstaCPT have been announced as panellists for the roast. The Roast of Khanyi Mbau is brought to us by Showmax and will be taking place this Thursday, the 21st July, at the Teatro at Montecasino […]
[VIDEO] Watch YoungstaCPT in video for “Dear Rikhado, Love Riyadh”

Less than a month after releasing the heartfelt tribute song to the departed Riky Rick, YoungstaCPT has released an accompanying music video for “Dear Rikhado, Love Riyadh”. Clad in all black and walking the streets of Johannesburg on what looks like a somber day, he looks affected as he delivers his sincere letter to his […]
The heartfelt tribute song to Riky Rick by YoungstaCPT “Dear Rikhado, Love Riyadh”

Western Cape emcee YoungstaCPT penned a sincere and heartfelt tribute song dedicated to the recently departed South African artist Riky Rick. Written in the form of a letter, the song is a personal account of Youngsta’s deep feelings and sentiments towards his fallen compatriot. Built off of Riky’s debut album Family Values’ intro, the instrumental […]
YoungstaCPT Releases New Collaborative Album With Producer Shaney Jay, Dreams Don’t Pay Bills (DDPB)

Off the back of his 2018 debut’s success, YoungstaCPT returns with a collaboration album with the talented Cape Town based producer Shaney Jay, Dreams Don’t Pay Bills (DDPB). 3T (Things Take Time), his debut album,cemented him as a major force to be reckoned with in South African hip hop. That release culminated with his triumph […]
Listen To Sipho the Gift’s Latest Song “Old School” Featuring Thato Saul

Following the release of his Maglera Doe Boy assisted single “Dark Matter”, Sipho the Gift returns with “Old Soul”, featuring Thato Saul. The song serves as the second single off Sipho’s upcoming album LOTUK (Legend Of The Underground King). The Kimberley born rapper plans on releasing the album on 29 October 2021 and reveals that […]
Priddy Ugly And YoungstaCPT Show Their Penmanship On New Song “The Pen”

Since the first quarter of the year, Priddy Ugly has been on a roll with impressive output. In March, he released a two-piece in the form of “A Reminder To You” and “Rainbow”, which were accompanied by a stellar double video. Less than three weeks later, he released this exceptional freestyle on his birthday, aptly […]
[VIDEO] YoungstaCPT Releases A Monumental Music Video For “Kleurling”

Released in 2019, YoungstaCPT’s debut album 3T (Things Take Time) has afforded him continued success and relevance. It’s therefore little surprise that two years since the album was released (29 March 2019), he has gone on to give visual treatment to one of the standout songs from the critically acclaimed album. “Kleurling” is a song […]
Zingah Drops New Album ‘Sessions At the Crib’

After Zingah’s 10 years on the hip hop scene, the rapper has released a second album, Sessions at the Crib. Together with the album drop, today he releases the visuals for his latest single “Collab” featuring Emtee the Hustler. Teaming up with Cashtime alum K.O on the head-bopping “Lead the Way”, Zingah pays homage to […]