KINGS OF HIP HOP Da Cape vs. Da Rest BATTLE 2009
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…
POETRY AFRICA 2009
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.
Pioneering beyond just the Unit
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…
PLAYMAKing in Pietermaritzburg…making moves in the KZN Capital City
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.
Fresh dope boy from DOPE BOY PHRE$H
July 28th, 2009
Graffiti writing and B-Boying gave Hip Hop its earliest visual definitions of terms like “style” and “fresh”. Who better to keep a scene fresh and stylish then one of its oldest players. Meet the manager of Florida Roads DOPE BOY PHRE$H street style boutique, Phil…
A Hustler’s Heart
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.
The History of The Baseball Hat
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”.
Mixtapes and M.O.S.S.
June 18th, 2009
The proliferation of Mixtapes in the South African Hip Hop scene has created a fresh spin on the underground production form that is in many ways unique in the global arena.