South African Hip Hop
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‘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…
Nasty C and Tellaman have terms and conditions
On fame, friendship and a long-overdue joint album, Nasty C and Tellaman are exactly where they want to be
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
Stogie T remains South Africa’s hip-hop crusader
Stogie T’s Metro FM nod for ‘Four Horsemen’ marks a milestone collaboration bridging eras and reaffirming hip-hop’s respect for elite craftsmanship
Stogie T: ‘It’s all broken’
Stogie T’s aNomy captures the tension, cynicism and spiritual searching of life in South Africa, weaving history, grief and hope into vivid storytelling
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
Osmic Menoe on building Africa’s biggest hip-hop festival and its lasting legacy
For 19 years, Back to the City has united South African hip-hop and founder Osmic Menoe reflects on the festival’s culture, impact and vision
Living free: Inside Nasty C’s new era
Nasty C’s Free marks a new era of independence, balance and growth, showing the rapper beyond the beats, bars and bravado
SA’s 10 hottest hip-hop artists
With the music genre turning 50 this year, SA hip-hop is still one of the most streamed in the country. Here are the top 10 artists right now