Editor | Rudzani Netshiheni |
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Former editors | Simone Harris |
Categories | hip hop |
Frequency | Quarterly |
Founded | 2004 |
Company | Panorama Media Corp |
Country | South Africa |
Language | English |
Website | http://www.hypemagazine.co.za/ |
Hype SA is a hip hop magazine in South Africa. The magazine was started in 2004. [1] It is part of Panorama Media Corp and is published on a quarterly basis. [1] Hype SA is the only magazine in South Africa which covers the hip-hop culture. [2]
Tumi Molekane is a Tanzanian-born South African rapper and poet. He was the lead vocalist of Tumi and the Volume, that was officially disbanded in 2012. In 2016, Tumi relaunched himself as Stogie T and released an eponymous album, which featured Da L.E.S, Lastee, Emtee, Nasty C, Nadia Nakai and Yanga. He has two singles from the album. The first single "Diamond Walk" features rapper Nadia Nakai in the video. His second single from the album, "By Any Means", features a hook and verses from Emtee and Yanga.
"Gusheshe" is a song by South African hip hop recording artist Cassper Nyovest, released as the first single from his debut studio album Tsholofelo. It was released on 19 April 2013 and features a guest verse from Okmalumkoolkat. The song was written by Nyovest and Okmalumkoolkat. It was produced by Ganja Beatz with co-production from Nyovest.
Senzo Mfundo Vilakazi known professionally as Kwesta, is a South African rapper and songwriter. Born in Katlehong, Gauteng, a township also known as "K1". In 2003, at the age of 15, he and his friends formed a rap group Ghetto Fellaz which then changed to The Juvenylz, same year. He is currently signed to his own independent media company known as RapLyf Records with co-founder Kid X.
Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, known professionally as Nasty C, is a South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
Your Absolutely Right EP is an EP by South African hip hop artist, ByLwansta.
Shane Patrick Hughes, known professionally as Shane Eagle, is a South African rapper and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2015, after finishing fourth place on the first season of the Vuzu rapping reality competition, The Hustle. After releasing several non-album singles, Eagle released his debut album Yellow in 2017, which features the gold-certified lead single, "Let It Flow". In October 2019, Eagle released his debut mixtape, Dark Moon Flower which boasted features from American rappers, Kota the friend, Santi, Caleborate, Dreamville's Lute and Bas along with the English band, The Hics and fellow South African rappers Nasty C and PatrickxxLee.
Tumelo Thandokuhle Mathebula, professionally known as Tweezy, is a South African record producer and rapper from Johannesburg, South Africa.
"Mayo" is a single by South African DJ and artist DJ Speedsta featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle, and Frank Casino. "Mayo" is produced by Gemini Major, Family Tree's in-house producer. The song has peaked at number 1 on South Africa's biggest radio stations Metro FM Top 40 chart & 5FM Top 10 at 10 Hip Hop chart. On June 5, 2017 "Mayo" was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa.
Lesego Nkaiseng, better known as DJ Speedsta, is a South African DJ and TV personality from Johannesburg, South Africa. He is best known for his hit single, "Mayo".
Andile Sibabalwe Fiphaza, professionally known as Zoocci Coke Dope is a South African record producer, rapper, singer, and audio engineer. Almost all of his productions begin with the tag "Zoocci Coke Dope! He's the dealer". Zoocci's debut album, Anxiety, was released on 25 November 2019. The follow-up album, Anxiety+ was released on 25 February 2022. He won the Producer of the Year award at the South African Hip Hop Awards 2021.
Sanelisiwe Twisha, known professionally as Moonchild Sanelly is a South African musician and dancer. She is known for her signature blue-coloured hair and her self-created music genre called "Future ghetto funk". Originally from Port Elizabeth, the singer first came into limelight in the Durban poetry and music scene before relocating to Johannesburg, where she has continued her musical career.
The South African Hip Hop Awards are an annual hip hop award ceremony, that celebrates achievements within the South African hip hop culture, established in 2012. The awards are presented annually, and are broadcast live on SABC. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by artists, and some of the awards of more popular interest are presented in a televised ceremony.
Ntokozo Zakwe is a South African rapper born in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal.
Siphelele Mnyande, known professionally as PdotO, is a South African rapper and songwriter.
Logan is the third studio album by South African rapper and singer Emtee, released by Emtee Records on April 9, 2021, and features guest appearances from Lolli Native, Moozlie, J Smash, Flash Ikumkani as well as Malawian rapper Gwamba. The album was produced by Ruff and others. Emtee renamed this album after his second born Logan.
Today's Tragedy, Tomorrow's Memory: The Mixtape is the second official mixtape from South African rapper A-Reece. It was released on March 26, 2021. This mixtape features guest appearances Ayanda Jiya, Stogie T, Wordz, Jay Jody and Belo Salo.
Sizwe Moeketsi is a South African musician commonly known as Reason, a name he uses as a rapper. He is also known as Sizwe Alakine, an alter ego he adopted after taking up a career in Amapiano.
Sihle Sithole, known professionally as Blxckie, is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Sydenham Heights, Durban. His debut studio album B4Now (2021) was certified gold in South Africa.
25K is a South African rapper and record producer whose full name is Lehlohonolo Molefe. He is best known for his 2017 single "Culture Vulture" which surfaced in early 2019, the remix features AKA and Emtee, and was also remixed by Boity Thulo.