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[Cover story] Maglera Doe Boy: High level… but dark

28th November 2022 15 min read

This interview appears in issue 25 of our monthly ezine available for purchase here. Maglera Doe Boy’s exploration of life...

[Cover story] Kashcpt to Jozi

Cover Story

26th October 2022 9 min read

Versatile Cape Town hip-hop artist Kashcpt speaks to HYPE about relocating to Jozi, the importance of collaboration and his continuing...

Recap: Hip-hop showed unity at Rocking The Daisies

Events

11th October 2022 1 min read

It’s always a moment when artists, especially rappers, surprise fans by bringing out their collaborators on stage. It’s one thing...

Watch Benzo, VenusRaps and Tyson Sybateli’s BET Africa Cypher

Bars

6th October 2022 1 min read

Benzo, VenusRaps and Tyson Sybateli also dropped their bars over the ‘Pushin P’ instrumental as part of the 2022 BET...

Recap: Back To The City 2022

Events

4th October 2022 2 min read

Written by HYPE Staff After a two-year hiatus, Africa’s largest hip-hop festival, Hennessy Back to the City, returned to Mary...

Review: PhilaBoi K and THAT$hYHOMIE ‘THR3 KOT4’ EP

Music

27th September 2022 2 min read

PhilaBoi K and THAT$hYHOMIE’s collaborative EP THR3 KOT4 showcases their undeniable talent and versatility By ubereatzz As frequent collaborators, PhilaBoi...

[Cover story] Lucasraps vs the world

Cover Story

21st September 2022 14 min read

This interview appears in issue 23 of the monthly HYPE ezine available for purchase here. Durban lyricist Lucasraps is one of...

Review: VenomRaps ‘Zolani’

Reviews

19th September 2022 3 min read

VenomRaps balances upbeat music, R&B and hard raps in his debut album, Zolani By ubereatzz After gaining traction by opening...

MashBeatz finally drops ‘Never Ride Remix’ featuring Sjava, 25K, Lucasraps, Wordz, Thato Saul, Saudi, Maglera Doe Boy, Buzzi Lee, Roii, YoungstaCPT and Anzo

Music

9th September 2022 1 min read

MashBeatz finally drops ‘Never Ride Remix’ featuring Sjava, 25K, Lucasraps, Wordz, Thato Saul, Saudi, Maglera Doe Boy, Buzzi Lee, Roii,...

NOTBENJAMIN & Friends Presents Street Fest 6 [in photos]

Events

7th September 2022 1 min read

Street Fest 6 in photos: Priddy Ugly, ZuluMecca, Espiquet, Philaboi K + more… Street Fest 6 took place at Mangrove...

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