Johannesburg, South Africa – Spring is here!!! And the countdown has officially kicked off for the 15th anniversary of the Spring Fiesta, South Africa’s most iconic music festival. With a month to go, anticipation is reaching fever pitch for the ultimate celebration of dance music, unity and of course culture. Spring Fiesta will feature over 100 local…
The South African rap scene is once again at the center of controversy. Rising star David Manda, better known as BabyDaiz, is under investigation by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over his track Allez Tobina, which allegedly contains racial slurs. The move has reignited a national debate about freedom of speech, artistic accountability,…
SA Hip Hop 247 The Self-Made Leader of New Age Guz Redefines African Street Music Johannesburg, South Africa – In a time where conformity often takes center stage, LMK—born Bangiswani Makopo—refuses to play it safe. Instead, he’s rewriting the rulebook of African urban music with a sound he proudly calls New Age Guz. It’s raw….
SA Hip Hop 247 Kane Keid is getting ready to start an exciting new chapter with the release of his new single Trouble Again, featuring Usimamane. The track is set to drop on Friday, 11 April 2025. Trouble Again is a very personal song that tells the story of Kane’s growth as an artist —…
SA Hip Hop 247 Woodblock DJs are keeping the vibes strong with the release of Skuta Baba (Remix Pack). The pack features four fresh remixes that remind fans why they first fell in love with the viral hit — and bring even more energy to the song. Skuta Baba became a massive anthem on TikTok…
SA Hip Hop 247 View this post on Instagram A post shared by LucasRaps | Y.O.G. (@lucasraps_sa) Lucasraps opens up about his journey on his new track, Counting On Me. On the song, he talks about the pressure he feels to make it and the struggles he’s faced along the way. He also highlights how…
SA Hip Hop 247 In the build-up to his third studio album Audio High Definition, Reason — now known as Sizwe Alakine — gifted fans an entire year of lyrical brilliance. Month after month, he dropped new freestyles that felt like intimate audio blog entries, offering raw updates on his life, state of mind, and…
SA Hip Hop 247 Jayy-D, a rising South African hip-hop artist, is making waves with his raw and introspective music. Known for his authentic storytelling and unique blend of traditional hip-hop and modern influences, Jayy-D’s songs resonate with listeners who appreciate depth and authenticity. His latest release, “Chapter II,” has garnered significant attention, with the…
SA Hip Hop 247 South African music star ANATII has signed a groundbreaking deal with gamma., the innovative media company led by Larry Jackson and Ike Youssef. Known for its impressive roster of artists like Usher, Snoop Dogg, and Rick Ross, gamma. has partnered with ANATII in a record-breaking distribution deal that aims to elevate…
SA Hip Hop 247 Maglera Doe Boy has left fans in awe with his debut appearance on Gabe P’s renowned music platform, On The Radar Radio. In this exclusive session, MDB showcases his unfiltered artistry, performing a selection of his unreleased tracks with raw authenticity. On The Radar Radio has previously spotlighted some of South…