She is currently working on an album due for next year. Kiii’s part of a group of like-minded hip-hop heads called Down South Natives, which consists of insufferable golden era hip-hop enthusiasts, who are inspired by Wu Tang Clan and Pro Era. Du Boiz, who’s originally from New Castle, in the KwaZulu Natal province, came from nowhere and scooped up a deal with Mabala Noise. You are welcome. Want to increase your audience? Apply to gigs & jobs for rappers in South Africa. A US tour was announced for late 2019. . Her 2016 mixtape Storiez To Tell saw her spitting bars over varied production that ranges from boom bap to trap. He impressed the show’s judges—AKA, Stogie T, Khuli Chana and Scoop Makhathini—with all the necessary rapper dynamics. Khuli Chana recently featured her on his latest single “Tlekeke.” Veteran producer and rapper PH featured her on his latest album Break. This list may not reflect recent changes . An active member of the Rhodes Must Fall movement, they use their music as a form of mobilization to decolonize people of color in the world. These rappers have fans all over Africa and the world. Frank Casino made an appearance on one of the biggest songs of 2016, “Mayo” by DJ Speedsta. Manu was a contestant in The Hustle. 0. March 30, 2017. His latest EP, Substance Music, released towards the end of 2020, is an honest body of work that sees the artist divulge some aspects of his life while remaining playful and entertaining. His latest single “Jungle” again proves his staying power, and features Cashtime Life boss K.O. With South African hip-hop incorporating more and more singing, Una Rams should be here to stay. Nazlee’s music is highly influenced by the golden era, with mostly soulful boom bap production, a backpack delivery and conscious rhymes. , on which the artist tells stories of aspiration and relationships. Join Hip Hop Beats SA competitions now to be the next King of Hip Hop Beats SA. This is another powerful South African record label, having some of the present big names in the country makes it an outstanding label in the list. Subcategories. Hoodgeeks, his EP from last year, is a true gift for the boom bap he. Check out all his winning competition tracks below: Download Killahgunz – Gwala (Hip Hop Beats SA Competition Track) Community See All. Share. Nazlee Arbee’s mother breastfed them to hip-hop, they say. When speaking about hip-hop in South Africa, it is important to consider this back-story of suffering Du Boiz then scored a feature with Tyga, and his recent collaboration with AKA–a song called “Hallelujah” deserves a spot on your playlist. Hip Hop Beats SA is one of the best upcoming Hip Hop Artists and Hip Hop Producers promo site. 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He has performed at festivals such as Rocking The Daisies and Ipotsoyi. Best rappers in Africa are literally countless because everybody is trying to be one. Her hit single “Dumi HiPhone,” a collaboration with gqom collective PS DJz , is as ratchet as they come, and has kids all over South Africa gyrating to it. The second half of 2017 will be exciting. Correction 7/4/17: A previous version of this article mistakenly referred to Nazlee Arbee as "she/her," whereas their pronouns are "they/them.". He is part of the Down South Natives collective from Cape Town, and just like most of his peers, can freestyle better than your fave. The music sphere of South Africa is thriving and affecting the entire continent. If you are going to sleep on a project this year, it shouldn’t be This Time Next Week. His music is strictly boom bap, and he laces those soulful beats with smooth flows and slick wordplay. Nasty C was the youngest … AKA is a South African rapper, record producer, actor, songwriter and a sound engineer. French version published for the the first time the September 11th 2017. He has the ability to play with words–his style is reminiscent of the rapper ProVerb. And deservedly so. A post shared by Dubeezy (@duboizsa) on Jun 14, 2017 at 12:24am PDT. 15. He’s an indigo child who believes in the power of music. It should only be a matter of time until fans catch on to TSA’s brilliance. What she has are rhymes and a convincing delivery. It leans more towards boom bap, a production style which plays a great backdrop for his subject matter. . He has performed at festivals such as, is amazing, proving Swiss is more than just a rapper, but a versatile artist who can make great memorable songs. We host monthly Hip Hop competitions to discover and feature on our website the hottest upcoming Hip Hop artists and Hip Hop producers that have what it takes to become stars. Among his singles, you may know Baddest, The Saga, All Eyes on Me, Sim Dope and P.A.I.D. With South African hip-hop incorporating more and more singing, Una Rams should be here to stay. In the meatime, her mixtape will ensure you become a fan. by Erene Roux. All rights reserved. 0. And that has attracted the stars to her. See more of Upcoming Rappers SA on Facebook. What she has are rhymes and a convincing delivery. 210 people follow this. 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 EMTEE 6 F 7 G 8 H 9 I 10 J J Molley 11 K 12 L 13 M 14 N 15 O 16 P 17 Q 18 R 19 S 20 T 21 U 22 V villian 23 W 24 X 25 Y 26 Z 27 See Also AB Crazy A Reece Blaklez Cassper Nyovest Chocco-himself Da L.E.S. 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Superbalist listed the artist as one of the rappers to watch in 2017. crownedYung’s 2016 EP Dirtbin was a great effort. Forgot account? His music condemns what’s wrong with the world. A post shared by Joshua The I AM (@iamjoshuatheiam) on Jun 22, 2017 at 10:43am PDT. TSA raps and croons over textured cloud trap production. Listening to TSA’s music, you can pick up a Drake influence, from his production choice, his subject matter and delivery, but the artist is still authentically himself. Wah-Li is all for technical correctness–his bars are well-structured, and his rhymes are intricate and uniform. , among others. Record Label. 1. We make it easy for upcoming hip hop artists and hip hop producers and you to find new fans and grow their following. He has confidence and charisma that places him in the same level as the best of them. But some are famous while some are still growing up but, there are some other rappers that has/had or have been working really hard to get their name has been scribbled on the gold of honor. Page Transparency See More. TSA has made appearances on, (South Africa’s only hip-hop print publication) and the. Published. F South African female rappers‎ (3 P) R Rappers from Pretoria, South Africa‎ (2 P) Pages in category "South African rappers" The following 42 pages are in this category, out of 42 total. He would go on to sign with Nyovest’s label Family Tree, before leaving and dropping a diss track, “Chad Is Better,” to his ex-boss in 2015. Top 10 Richest Rappers In South Africa 2020. All under 35, these artists explore concepts ranging from fashion and identity politics to observations of the past and present. South Africa boasts a wealth of artistic talent and the new crop of artists are no exception. It’s her distinct rapping style, and her combination of rap and gqom that sets her apart. Given the right PR, he will be up there with your Nasty Cs and A-Reeces. Unlike most emcees of the same school of through as he is, Wah-Li is willing to explore different types of production, and the beauty is that he is always able to excel. (They were crowed Kings Of Hip Hop Beats SA on the previous Hip Hop Beats SA Competitions) To feature on this list simply like Hip Hop Beats SA’s facebook page and wait for the next competition. Joshua The I AM’s music is consistent–his videos are artsy, shot in slow motion, with a hazy feel. A post shared by Lil Trix (@liltrixsa) on Jan 23, 2017 at 1:58am PST. He also caught the attention of Riky Rick, who jumped on the remix of his single “The Whole Thang.” Riky recently featured the rapper on a song called “Family” from his three-track EP Scooby Snacks. He appeared on Uno July’s Uno ‘n Only album last year. He’s inspired by an era that was popping when he wasn’t even born, and that’s the 90s. Besides, the rapper collaborated with Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Kendrick Lamar in their tours around South Africa. Top 10 Richest rappers in South Africa 2019 #AKA #CassperNyovest #NastyC Below shows an example of the biggest Carolina rappers in the two states of South Carolina and North Carolina. It’s still a wonder why “Yewen,” his single from last year didn’t become one of the biggest songs in the country–it’s catchy and sees the man dropping serious bars. She also chose to call herself King instead of Queen because, in her own words, she aims to be eccentric in the male dominated industry. He also appears on PH’s latest album. READ ALSO: DJ Tira's SAMA win raises Mzansi eyebrows: "It's favouritism" 16. Ranks ATM demands to be taken seriously. He works with engineers and producers who understand him, as the music seems to be built around his voice–reverbs and echoes add to the haunting feel of the project. Image: instagram.com, @moozlie Source: UGC. Top 15 Carolina Rappers. Vitu is part of a trio called Arcade Music, which is equally as passionate. Age of Enlightenment is a decent effort that should get the attention of the industry. Chad Da Don’s music used to have motswako influence, thanks to his affiliation with Cassper Nyovest. Download Killahgunz – On a mission (Hip Hop Beats SA Competition Track). South Korean rappers have created a flourishing hip hop market in this a small, but thriving, country that has developed a widely popular and famous pop scene of girl groups and boy bands within the genre known as K-Pop. Click a link below to submit your music: His lyrics are replete with anime references, and weed is clearly a great part of his life. In light of Youth Month, we pick 25 rappers who are under the age of 25, who we believe have the potential to be up there with Cassper Nyovest, AKA, Nasty C, A-Reece and them. Just King Blake is confident and it shows in her music. Just take a listen to my Looking for a producer Upvote +1 Downvote. The artist, who’s currently based in Pretoria, is an anomaly–his music combines hip-hop, trap, soul and dancehall vocals. The rapper sounds comfortable over the trap production he favors. AKA – South Africa. We host monthly Hip Hop competitions to discover and feature on our website the hottest upcoming Hip Hop artists and Hip Hop producers that have what it takes to become stars. Dee is a talented rapper who has a lot of potential. Songs such as "Die For Me" and "How Could It Be" are laced with specific details that could have only been extracted from his life experiences, for instance, on the former, he raps, "You cheated on me with a gym freak, you did me dirty.". on. Earlier this year, the multidimensional artist, who is also a photographer, released “The Wake Up Call,” a 7-minute long visual to pieces of music the artist created. Tired of mumble rap and trap? Earlier this year, he was on the cover of The Freshman Edition of Hype magazine–a spot he earned through public votes alongside five other up-and-coming emcees. LuRah is no doubt one of the most exciting young rappers coming out of Cape Town. Cape Town’s Ijohn doesn’t subscribe to the norms of mainstream music. As varied in their mediums as they are in their concerns, these artists represent just a selection of the variety of work emerging from South Africa today. Towards the […], Check out Trey98 – King Of Hip Hop Beats SA Nov/Dec 2017. Share; Tweet; 2016 continued being a big year for what many have come to term ‘the golden era’ of Hip Hop in South Africa. His latest EP, This Time Next Week, is monolithic—the rapper tells his story over jazz samples, that are spiced with synths and 808s, creating a beautiful and accessible soundscape that we need more of. Ninja and Yolandi Visser are the two group members. It’s hard to not believe them, as they have serious skills on the mic. If for some reason, you aren’t moved by their raps, their images and writing will definitely catch your attention. Over the years, people usually take rapping as an insignificance art because of the way it is been composed. He has released two EPs thus far, The Zxne and Finger Snacks, on which the artist tells stories of aspiration and relationships. Photo: Titia Hahne/Gallo Images . He has proven himself a potent emcee over and over again through singles and his mixtape From Now On, Call Me Manu. The rapper from Mpumalanga is part of the new wave of artists who are making the internet work for them–he has managed to connect and work with producers from as far as Germany. They are both rappers and have headlined shows in Europe, Africa and other parts of the world. or. Joshua The I AM has already amassed a legion of fans from the competition, and should do just fine. She’s teeming with personality, and has a quirky fashion sense. Moz Kidd is making sure that Nelspruit, the capital of the Mpumalanga province, is never left out of conversations about hip-hop. J.S.K XXVI, just like most of his peers, doesn’t just limit himself to rapping – he can also sing and produce. The song features South African rapper G Boy. is just a start–a teaser of a longer project which he’s already working on. A post shared by Yung Swiss (@yungswisspgp) on May 30, 2017 at 9:38am PDT. About See All. 30-11-2020 11:03. in Lifestyle. His EP Something From Me, released last year, was a good offering showcasing what the rapper from the East Rand in Joburg is about—sauce, charisma, catchy hooks, and a great ear for beats. Just King Blake is a rhyme machine–her rhymes are as bold as the trap production she chooses to rap over. The endearing track features on his upcoming debut album 'Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic'. South Africa Record Labels Accepting Demos The following South Africa record labels are currently accepting demos via DropTrack. What makes it even more exciting is that most hip-hop artists in the country are young. Nyota, a rapper and singer from Cape Town, released her debut mixtape, Age Of Enlightenment, at the beginning of May, and it’s impressive. Say what you like about Chad Da Don, but respect his skills on the mic. Their mixture of different art forms is a refreshing take on music. Save for PH and, , has great potential, specially considering it’s a fitting soundtrack for the winter. 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