The second collaboration between NEIGHBORHOOD and Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme is officially releasing later this week. Earlier this summer, Hypebeast Japan had an exclusive look at the pieces. The duo rejoined to release a range of clothing that sees an intricate bomber jacket taken inspiration from the MA-1 flight jacket. Continuing to incorporate the “antithesis”…
Since its launch in 1960, Dr. Martens has pushed the boundaries of traditional design. Its genre-defying footwear has graced trend-setters’ feet far and wide, looking to start a new chapter with its “Made Strong” campaign. Dr. Martens honors the 1460 boot by enlisting 14 international creatives to capture its significance. The diverse cast includes Nigerian…
SA Hip Hop 247 South African rapper 25K is back with his new album, Loyal To The Plug: The Life & Times Of Don Kilograms. This album highlights 25K’s strong talent and storytelling, as he shares the real, tough sides of his life. Known for his unique street rap style and powerful lyrics, 25K uses…
Paris-based fashion label NO 28 has revealed a two-piece apparel collection inspired by the video game Death Stranding. Dually, the collection is designed to pay tribute to the game’s creator Hideo Kojima and the late Ryan Karazija, one of the musicians behind the game’s soundtrack. Notably, design elements of the collection are inspired by Yoji…
SA Hip Hop 247 Touchline and Ginger Trill are two of the hottest rappers in South Africa right now, and their new joint album, “Boyzen Da Hood,” is a must-listen for any fan of hip hop. The album is a perfect blend of sentiment, reflections, and late-night bangers, and it’s a great representation of the…
SA Hip Hop 247 Scumie blasts onto the scene, blazing a trail with a steady stream of music like a sonic firehose. Flooding the streets with tunes is an old trick, but it works wonders for fresh faces, and Scumie’s got the formula dialed in. Her latest offering, the single pack “DRACO,” is a potent…
Back in July, Hiroshi Fujiwara, the godfather of streetwear, announced the opening of FRAGMENT UNIVERSITY. Based on his experience and understanding throughout his storied career and with fragment design, the initiative will serve to explore business skills and Fujiwara’s method of “non-verbal marketing.” FRAGMENT DESIGN will be limited to just 50 students selected through preliminary screening,…
In the heartbeat of the South African underground house scene, Krippsoulisc reigns as the undisputed prince of Dub House. Renowned for crafting a sonic experience that transcends the conventional boundaries of house music, Krippsoulisc is set to unveil his mastery with Selville Records. As the prince of Dub House, his EP titled “Elemental Echoes” with…
SA Hip Hop 247 Nelz, whose birth name is Nelisiwe Xaba, is a South African mainstream Hip-Hop artist who has just dropped her much anticipated single “iSphithiphithi” featuring BeastRSA and Mac11. This is Nelz’s latest single since her August release “iFilimu.” The term “Isiphithiphithi,” which translates to “chaos,” emphasizes the idea that Nelz and her…
Cassper Nyovest’s seventh album, Solomon, has landed and is said to position the global star into the role of South African hip-hop OG. Looking both inward and outward, Cassper brings up themes such as parenthood, loss and longevity over production that is at once soulful and triumphant… Its also said that through 11-track album that…