In 2014, South African Hip Hop was allowed longer strides on the mainstream’s catwalk. The line between artist and…
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South African Hip Hop Series: Producer Brian Soko
Brian Soko is not a happy man! Not only is he having to deal with the trauma of a daylight break-in at a cottage he’s re…
This Studio Of A Life–Portraits Of Rappers And Producers
I can’t recall when I first fell in love with hip-hop, but I do know that the first song I transcribed was Coolio’s ‘Gan…
A Few Thoughts About The Rapper AKA
“What do you like about the guy?” asked a friend after I told them about an album listening session the rapp…
The State Of African Hip Hop In 2014
In 2014, African hip-hop has graduated from the bedroom and walked into the boardroom. It’s left its cape (baggy jeans) …
Lesotho’s Politics Go Pop
Lesotho’s Prime Minister and leader of the coalition government Tom Thabane has found love: ‘It is one of the best…
Weekend Music Break 46
Electrique DJs, Fena Gitu and Jaaz Odongo have the perfect Summer tune for you. Technically, we’ll have to call it…
Weekend Music Break, N°42
Many collaborations and surprise comebacks popped up in our feeds this week. First, this one by Kenyans DNA and Tanzania…