Hip Hop
latest news & developments
Gig Guide: Sun Quintet return with Winter Sun, Olefied Khetha features Big Zulu on iStep Father Remix, 20 years of Back To The City and Vuyo Viwe is holding up a mirror of reflection
Back To The City marks 20 years with an all-star hip-hop line-up, alongside fresh releases from Sun Quintet, Olefied Khetha featuring Big Zulu, and Vuyo Viwe.
Spring Fiesta brings dance music heavyweights together across five stages
Spring Fiesta returns with an explosive multi-genre lineup across five stages, bringing together South Africa's dance music legends and rising stars in Amapiano, Deep House, Afro…
Slum Village are heading to SA for the Back to the City International Festival
Iconic Detroit hip-hop group Slum Village is set to perform at Johannesburg's Back to the City International Festival, bringing the legendary sound of J Dilla and T3 to South…
‘We want to be a reference point’: K.Keed and Orish on SA hip-hop's future
In an era where South African hip-hop is increasingly shaped by global sounds, K.Keed and Orish's latest project, Umgaranto II, focuses on documenting the people, places, and…
Rapsody single ‘Apple Juice’ with Nomisupasta drops tomorrow
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Rapsody is set to release her second single, 'Apple Juice,' from her upcoming album 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops' tomorrow, July 31st. The…
Sam Turpin’s notes on grief
The legacy of photographer Gisèle Wulfsohn echoes through her son’s music as Sam Turpin confronts sorrow through art
J. Cole announces Johannesburg return as ‘The Fall Off’ tour heads to FNB Stadium
A decade after his last SA show, J. Cole returns to Johannesburg with a chart-topping album and a tour billed as his final chapter.
Burna Boy & Tems featured on J Cole’s ‘The Fall Off’
Two of Afrobeats’ most popular exports are featured on what is perhaps hip-hop’s most highly anticipated album of the year
From hip-hop to holistic health
In To Health With It!, Tebogo ‘ProVerb’ Thekisho combines relatable stories with expert guidance on health and wellness
More Than A Festival: Inside the Milk + Cookies Music Week Mission
Milk + Cookies Music Week returns to South Africa, thus cementing its status as more than a festival through its commitment to local talent and economic support.
How hip-hop is aging gracefully
Veteran rappers are thriving, releasing acclaimed albums and winning Grammys, showing hip-hop grows with its artists and fans alike
Lupe Fiasco’s mural of purpose, craft and substance
For years, Lupe Fiasco’s music lived softly in my mind – a hum of resistance, a reminder of truth. Then, under Joburg’s stormy sky, I finally stood before the man who wields…
A chance for redemption on Star Line
Chance the Rapper returns with Star Line, blending soulful introspection, social commentary and faith-driven hip-hop, proving his voice is stronger than ever
Nomisupasta and Rapsody: The collab that took 13 years
When Rapsody finally came to South Africa to record her latest album, something deeply meaningful and long-awaited took shape.
Diary: Tutu Puoane to tour in South Africa, Cold Chinese Food set to release new album in July and The Capitec handmadeAFRICA at Decorex
Your essential dose of art and culture