Looking for some new music to fall in love with? These South African hip-hop artists are taking over the game right now. 🔊🔥 Check them out, vibe out, and show some love right here…

11 South African Hip-Hop Artists You Don’t Want To Miss

AKA

“South African hip hop artist AKA, also known as the Supa Mega, has spent the last ten years pushing the boundaries in the African hip hop scene with a series of killer albums and singles such as Sweet Fire, All Eyes on Me (feat. Burna Boy, Da L.E.S. & JR) featuring Burna Boy; Fela In Versace ft KDDO, Jika ft Yanga Chief & many more.” // Discover more on Spotify…

Rouge

“As a South African with Congolese heritage, Rouge becomes a conduit of these two cultures. She is able to seamlessly draw from both ends which in turn affords her the ability to tell stories that are curious in how they are unique and specific to her but equally universal. Her introductory offering saw her do this carefully, taking the listener on a journey of African Hip Hop burgeoned by her smooth flow and cadence.” // Discover more on Spotify…

Stogie T

“Tumi Molekane (born 16 August 1981) 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 titled ‘Stogie T’ which featured Da L.E.S, Lastee, Emtee, Nasty C, Nadia Nakai & Yanga… In 2006 he published his debut album, Music from My Good Eye, through his record label, Motif Records, which was later listed as one of the greatest South African albums of all time.” (Wikipedia) // Discover more on Spotify…

Nadia Nakai

“A personality made for stardom – boasting proficiency in performance and persona – Nadia, is the personification of boss-hood and queendom which many girl bosses have an appetite… As part of her own efforts to create self-made content Nakai launched a doccie series, Bossing up with Bragga highlight the stressors of the industry, her accomplishments as well as her most noteworthy moments.” // Discover more on Spotify…

K.O

“Ntokozo “K.O” Mdluli was born in Soweto, Johannesburg. Influenced by Hip-Hop greats at a young age, he began to pursue a career in rap music. He soon formed the group “Teargas” who left behind a huge legacy in South African music with four classic albums… His second album “SR2”, nominated in the SA Hip-Hop Awards, brought out a more personal side to his art, having been deemed “K.O’s most candid and personal body of work, showcasing the rarely seen vulnerability of an aspiring Black man in South Africa”. The album saw collaborations with global house legend Black Coffee, South African R&B sensation Shekhinah and Nigerian superstar Runtown…” // Discover more on Spotify…

A-Reece

“Swiftly becoming one of the biggest figures in South Africa’s hip-hop scene, Pretoria-born rapper A-Reece built his career from a young age, releasing his debut mixtape, Forever King, at the age of just 16. While the rapper swerved between styles throughout his career, his vocal dexterity and complex rhyme patterns carried him through hip-hop’s ever-shifting sonics…” // Discover more on Spotify…

Nasty C

“Born Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, the 21-year-old rapper is also aptly known as The Coolest Kid in Africa. He takes this role seriously because, as he says: “I never chase the dream, I design it.” — In 2017, Nasty C took home the Record of the Year gong at the South African Music Awards for his anthemic song, Hell Naw. He also took home that year four Metro FM Awards for Best New Artist, Best Male Album, Best Hip Hop Album and Song Of The Year…” // Discover more on Spotify…

Shane Eagle

“Shane Eagle has successfully translated the validity of his point of view through the South African Hip-Hop/Rap Scene with hits like “Julia” and “Cutting Corners”… in the release of his debut, SAMA award winning, album “Yellow”, he solidifies his devotion to his journey in music with more successes for the 2018 EP “Never Grow Up” which received a Gold Award and won “Best Mixtape Of The Year” at the 2019 SA Hip-Hop Awards…” // Discover more on Spotify…

Kwesta

“Senzo Mfundo Vilakazi (born 11 August 1988) known professionally as Kwesta, is a South African rapper and songwriter.[3] Born in Katlehong, Gauteng, a township also known as “K1″.[4] 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… His most reputable accolades include 6 South African Music Awards, 4 South African Hip Hop Awards, 1 MTV Africa Music Awards, and 1 Metro FM Awards…” (Wikipedia) // Discover more on Spotify…

Boity

“At 28, Boity has a successful career as an Entrepreneur, Model, Actress and TV Presenter, venturing into the music scene is an organic step in her career and one that is a childhood dream coming to fruition. “I have always known that I can rap, it is one of those passions that have been bubbling under and I am happy to finally have the guts to come out and share my talent with my fans”. “It has been an incredible yet daunting journey, but I am extremely grateful for it all”. “Wuz Dat would not have been possible without Nasty C, who has been so supportive and encouraging”, commented the star…” // Discover more on Spotify…

Khuli Chana

“Khuli Chana rose to fame after releasing his major successful album Motswakoriginator, which infuses both the Setswana and English languages. Motswako is a mixture of both languages and the sound and style of music originates from Mahikeng, a small town in the North West Province. In 2014, Chana was nominated for Most Valuable Artist and Video of the Year at 2014 South African Hip Hop Awards…” (Wikipedia) // Discover more on Spotify…

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