November 3rd, 2009
“Discipline, critical thinking, work ethics, perseverance and that dreams are meant to be reached. Most importantly in my darkest hour, Hip Hop saved my life… I should also mention that most of my most trusted friends today, I met them through Hip Hop…”
Once again LIFE CHECK is proud to introduce you to another foundation scene in the structure of K-ZN and SA Hip Hop. Yet again there can be no denying the importance of the independent hustlers that maintain their commitment to real Hip Hop culture and the forward movement of SA Hip Hop talent. These are the real soldiers, the true leaders, the least noticed in the mainstream but the most apparent in the underground. While the fakers are made to fade away, these are the individuals who keep us free from the front by strengthening the spine, keeping the backbone solid so the bounce stays on point. Meet MTM and the EMP army…
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Tags: EMP, Empangeni Hip Hop, Liquid K-ZN, Malawian Rap, MTM, South African Hip Hop, South African Rap, Tem-Wah Moyo
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November 3rd, 2009
Tags: Add new tag, Butan Wear, Double K, Durban Hip Hop, Hit Entertainment, KOL, People Under The Stairs, PUTS, South African Hip Hop, The Hypermen, Thes One
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October 12th, 2009
For the love or the money SPRITE South Africa isn’t playing around. 32 of South Africas hungriest Hip Hop heads will be battling for a title that comes with some serious prize money. The nominations and registration is still open for those looking to compete…
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September 23rd, 2009
Spoken Word is an established element of contemporary Hip Hop culture, and Hip Hop has played a large role in the promotion of Poetry world wide. There can be no denying the connection on many levels between the two. With this in mind it must be noticed that Durban is home to one of the worlds finest and most established Poetry festivals, and celebrates its relationship with Hip Hop for the 13th time this year.
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Tags: Add new tag, Durban Hip Hop, Durban Rapper, Poetry Africa 2009, South African Hip Hop, South African Poetry, South African Rap, South African Rapper, Topaz
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September 22nd, 2009
Solid branding from a solid brand
There are certain names in South Africa that the media are entrenching into Hip Hop households nationwide. Names like BEN SHARPA, DRIEMANSKAAP, RATTEX, RAIKO, and other such heavy weight titles. There is an apparent quality of product and performance in the reputations of these various artists that serves to satisfy everytime. This quality is most apparent in the label that houses them all. Life Check massive, from the mouth of the main man himself, Damian D PLANET Stephens, we introduce to you, PIONEER UNIT…
Tags: Ben Sharpa, Damian D Planet Stephens, Pioneer Unit, South African Hip Hop, South African Rap
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July 28th, 2009
Stamina is more often than not an underrated aspect of any grassroots hustle. Anyone who understands that making it for yourself means constantly balancing failures with success will appreciate the stamina evident in the situation of Pietermaritzburg’s BRIAN THA PLAYMAKA KHOZA. With a posse of known names on his team and a definite eye on the future, for himself AND his city, there is no doubt that this is one cat with his Life in Check. Respect.
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Tags: Add new tag, Brian Khoza, Brian Tha Playmaka Khoza, Pietermaritzburg Rapper, PLAYMAKA, South African Rap, South African Rapper
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July 28th, 2009
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July 28th, 2009
Graffiti writing and B-Boying gave Hip Hop its earliest visual definitions of terms like “style” and “fresh”. Who better to keep a scene fresh and stylish then one of its oldest players. Meet the manager of Florida Roads DOPE BOY PHRE$H street style boutique, Phil…
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July 28th, 2009
“We are influenced by our guardians to learn how to speak.” So says Durban-by-default Hip Hop hustler MARAZA. It goes far beyond the Open Mic for this cat. His life is one big blend of influence and ambition. If there was ever a reason to be proud of the 031, here he is.
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Tags: Durban Hip Hop, Durban Rapper, Maraza, South African Hip Hop, South African Rapper
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June 18th, 2009
Know your history: know where it comes from and you will see where it’s at and possibly learn where it might be going. This description and history of HipHop’s favourite headgear comes from a site called “CrazyCustomCaps.com”.
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Tags: Caps
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