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“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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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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“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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Every scene in every city/town/dorp in SA is represented best by the grassroots sweat and passion of independent crews.  If we waited to be lead or entertained by mainstream industry supported artists and groups alone, we would be dipping in a shallow puddle.  Thanks to certain groups, we are privileged to be bathing in a deep ocean.  Not only are these lads making waves, they’re surfing them to, all the way to legend and glory.  LIFE CHECK YDI.com is proud to present WRECKED CRU’:

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