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“It Was a Big Moment, Which Unfortunately Couldn’t Be Lived Through”: DJ Speedsta On What “Four Horsemen” Did For SA Hip Hop. South African hip hop rarely sees a track generate as much anticipation as “Four Horsemen.” The song brought together Stogie T, Nasty C, A-Reece, and Maggz in a powerful collaboration that many viewed as a symbolic meeting of generations.
On a recent episode of the Up To Speed podcast, host Mswenkofranko asked DJ Speedsta directly about the song’s impact on the culture.
“What did the song Four Horsemen do for the culture? We had A-Reece and Nasty C on one track. Do you think it did anything?” Mswenkofranko asked. DJ Speedsta responded with a mix of appreciation and regret.
“It was a big moment, which unfortunately couldn’t be lived through,” he said. “But I best believe if they did the music video and they linked up and they maybe did a tour and they maybe did another project with them on, there are so many things. There are even the people at the record labels, marketing people, who will tell you that if they just shot the music video, there are so many things that could’ve happened from the Four Horsemen.”
Speedsta drew comparisons to past collaborations that successfully built lasting momentum. He pointed to Cassper Nyovest linking up with Anatii on the hit “Jump,” which later led to bigger projects, including the album Be Careful What You Wish For by AKA and Anatii.
“Look back in the day, Cassper, when he linked up with Anati, and they did ‘Jump,’ those songs,” Speedsta explained. “It’s elevated AKA and Anatii to do a project. They made an album, they had a tour, they had merch. There were so many things they did from it.”
In contrast, the Four Horsemen collaboration did not extend far beyond the initial release. While the track achieved strong streaming numbers and contributed to Stogie T winning Best Hip Hop at the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards, the full vision of joint visuals, live performances, and follow-up projects never fully materialised.
“Of course, we’re all adults. Everyone involved in the song is an adult,” Speedsta added. “I don’t know what the gentleman spoke about, but it would’ve been a great moment. It would’ve been super for all of us.”
His comments highlight a recurring challenge in the South African hip hop scene. When major artists come together, the potential is enormous, yet personal dynamics, scheduling conflicts, or other issues can prevent a single moment from becoming a full cultural movement.
Fans have expressed similar mixed feelings online. Many praised the elite lyricism on “Four Horsemen” but felt disappointed that the collaboration did not evolve into something bigger, such as a tour or joint project.
The song’s apocalyptic theme now feels fitting in hindsight. It arrived with the force of the biblical Four Horsemen but ultimately rode out without delivering the sustained impact many hoped for.
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“It Was a Big Moment, Which Unfortunately Couldn’t Be Lived Through”: DJ Speedsta On What “Four Horsemen” Did For SA Hip Hop. South African hip hop rarely sees a track generate as much anticipation as “Four Horsemen.” The song brought together Stogie T, Nasty C, A-Reece, and Maggz in a powerful collaboration that many viewed …
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