Music

The post How SA Hip‑Hop Lost Its Soul When AKA Died appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. When Kiernan AKA Forbes died 3 years ago, South African hip‑hop didn’t just lose one of its brightest stars—it lost its heart. Three years on, the culture that he embodied and fought for feels quieter, less fearless, less connected to […]

The post Touchline Marks Four Years Of Acclaimed Album “S.O.O.N 2 (A Better Year)” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Touchline Marks Four Years Of Acclaimed Album “S.O.O.N 2 (A Better Year).” South African hip-hop artist Touchline took a moment to reflect on a defining chapter of his journey, marking four years since the

The post Tony Dayimane Responds To Claims Of Beef With Blxckie Ahead Of Same-day Releases appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tony Dayimane Responds to Claims of Beef With Blxckie Ahead of Same-day Releases. In South African hip hop’s fast-moving and fiercely competitive space, a quiet but ongoing tension between Durban natives Blxckie and

The post 10 Most Streamed AKA Songs Of All Time appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. 10 Most Streamed AKA Songs Of All Time. Three years after the tragic loss of Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as AKA, the Supa Mega’s music continues to dominate streaming platforms, proving his indelible mark on the global

The post Stilo Magolide Drops “Abazali” Music Video Featuring Vusi Nova appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Stilo Magolide Drops “Abazali” Music Video Featuring Vusi Nova. South African hip-hop artist Stilo Magolide is celebrating the release of the official music video for his heartfelt track Abazali, featuring acclaimed Afro-soul singer Vusi Nova. Stilo Magolide

The post From “Altar Ego” to “Mass Country”: AKA’s Unbreakable Legacy in SA Hip Hop appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. From “Altar Ego” to “Mass Country”: AKA’s Unbreakable Legacy in SA Hip Hop. Long before South African hip hop filled stadiums and commanded global respect, before it dared to stand eye-to-eye with the

The post DJ Speedsta Delivers Optimistic Take On SA Hip Hop: “We’re Here to Fix the Country” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. DJ Speedsta Delivers Optimistic Take On SA Hip Hop: “We’re Here to Fix the Country.” In an energetic and optimistic conversation on the popular Maftown Heights platform, veteran South African DJ

The post Tony Dayimane Claps Back After Okayswisher Questions His Musical Growth appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tony Dayimane Claps Back After Okayswisher Questions His Musical Growth. The South African hip hop scene is buzzing once again after a heated online exchange between Durban rapper Tony Dayimane and media personality Okayswisher. Tony Dayimane

The post Nasty C’s Gospel-Infused “Head Up 2.0” Hits 1 Million YouTube Views appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C’s Gospel-Infused “Head Up 2.0” Hits 1 Million YouTube Views. South African rap heavyweight Nasty C continues to prove his staying power as one of the country’s most influential artists. Nasty C’s Gospel-Infused “Head

The post DJ Zan-D Hails Okmalumkoolkat After A Standout Bella Cruise Performance appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. DJ Zan-D Hails Okmalumkoolkat After A Standout Bella Cruise Performance. The Bella Cruise transformed into a floating hip-hop sanctuary this past weekend, and OKMALUMKOOLKAT was at the centre of it all, delivering a performance that left