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South African Hip Hop Awards 2019
The 2019 South African Hip Hop Awards were held at The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. This marked the ceremony's 8th anniversary. The nominees were announced on 29 October 2019. Nominations and winners The following is a list of nominees. The winners were initially announced on 20 November 2019 at the ceremony. Best Remix * Yanga Chief featuring Kwesta - Juju Remix (Yuri x KingP) *Zaddy Swag featuring DJ Capital, Touchline, Emtee, PdotO, AB Crazy, Red Button and Big Star Johnson - Warrior (Remix) *Shane Eagle Shane Patrick Hughes (born June 7, 1996), known professionally as Shane Eagle, is a South African rapper, songwriter, television personality and record producer. He rose to fame in 2015, after finishing fourth place on the first season of the V ... - Ap3x (Remastered) featuring Bas *DJ D Double D featuring AKA, Da L.E.S and YoungstaCPT - Yeah (Remix) * 25K featuring Emtee and AKA - Culture Vulture (Remix) References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SABC 1
SABC 1 is a South African public television network operated by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) which carries programming in English and Nguni. It was created in 1996, after the SABC restructured its television channels. SABC 1 carried much of its programming over from the defunct CCV (Contemporary Community Values) network, which was itself made up of the former TV2, TV3 and TV4 timeshared channels created in the 1980s. SABC 1 generates the widest audience in South Africa due to its programming diversity, airing SABC's longest-running soap-opera, '' Generations'', ''Uzalo'' and ''Skeem Saam.'' As of June 2018, the channel started broadcasting in high definition. History On 1 January 1982, two television channels were introduced: TV2, broadcasting in Zulu and Xhosa; and TV3, broadcasting in Sotho and Tswana, both targeted at a Black urban audience and airing on a timeshared radio frequency. The main network, now called TV1, divided its programming equally bet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tellaman
Thelumusa Samuel Owen (born 14 April 1991), better known by his stage name Tellaman is a South African singer, songwriter and record producer. Growing up in a musical background, he is most known for a number one charting single by DJ Speedsta titled "Mayo" which features himself, Yung Swiss, Frank Casino & Shane Eagle. Early life and career Tellaman was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. He is a self-taught musician whose interest in music was sparked by his mother, who had him singing at home, at church and in a youth choir. At the age of fifteen he decided to pursue music as a career and began writing and recording his own music. Tellaman was signed and featured in Soul Candi Record's compilation album titled ''Sould Candi Sessions 15'', alongside MoFlava, Lulo Café, Cueber and Hareal Salko. Tellaman's disc, titled ''Ntsikelelo'', included hit singles "Drinks and Music" featuring Okmalumkoolkat and "Intoxicated" featuring Lastee. The album sales passed Gold status an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane Eagle
Shane Patrick Hughes (born June 7, 1996), known professionally as Shane Eagle, is a South African rapper, songwriter, television personality and record producer. 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. Early life Shane Patrick Hughes was born on 7 June 1996, in Rabie Ridge, a suburb of Johannesburg, to a Coloured mother, and an Irish father. After his parents got divorced while he was at the age of five, he went to live with his father in Kempton Park, Johann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yanga Chief
Yanga Ntshakaza (born October 17, 1987), professionally known as Yanga Chief (or mononymously as Yanga) is a South African rapper and singer-songwriter. Born in Mthatha and raised in Queenstown, Yanga studied film studies at University of Johannesburg. Career In late 2000s, Yanga was a videographer for Buttabing Entertainment. In 2016, he co-written Kwesta's song featuring Thabsie "Ngyaz’fela Ngawe" released in February 26, 2016. Yanga wrote and provided vocals for AKA’s song "Jika" released in 2018. In October 2018, his single "Utatakho" was released. The song peak number one on Metro FM Top 40 charts and was certified gold in South Africa selling over 10 000 units. "Utatakho" won Song of the Year at the South African Hip Hop Awards 2019. Yanga made "Utatakho"(remix) the song features the late South African rapper Ricky Rick,Dee Koala and Boity. Yanga ranked number 3 on MTV Base Hottest MC in 2019. In October 2019, his Extended Play ''Becoming a Pop Star'' was r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AKA (rapper)
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes (born 28 January 1988), known professionally as AKA, is a South African rapper. Born and raised in Cape Town, Forbes gained significance after releasing his single "Victory Lap" which was released from his debut studio album, ''Altar Ego'' (2011). Forbes continued his success by releasing studio albums which include '' Levels'' (2014), ''Touch My Blood'' (2018), Bhovamania (2020) and the collaborative album, '' Be Careful What You Wish For'' alongside Anatii (2017). In April 2020 Forbes alongside vodka brand ''Cruz'' launched the watermelon-flavoured drink with his initial on the bottles. That same month, Forbes was featured as a special guest on WWE ''Live'' events which were held in Johannesburg and Cape Town. As for 2019, he was the roastee for the Comedy Central Roast special. Life and career 1988–2013: Early life, beginnings and ''Alter Ego'' In 1988 Forbes was born. In 2002, Forbes alongside his two friends Vice Versa and Greyhound, formed a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PdotO
Siphelele Mnyande, known professionally as PdotO, is a South African rapper and songwriter. Career He has collaborated with various artists such as L-Tido, Chad Da Don, Reason, J.Smallz and Bongani Fassie. On 14 July 2017, he released his debut album ''Devilz Playground'' which featured vocalists and rappers such as J.Smallz, Kimosabe, Blaklez, Ginger Trill and Maggz. In 2018, both his acting and musical career further grew when he got a leading role in the State Theatre production, ''Freedom the Musical'' which was directed by multi-award winning director, Aubrey Sekhabi. In the same year he released his second album titled, ''Under the Sun''. He was also on the BET Africa Black Entertainment Television (acronym BET) is an American basic cable channel targeting African-American audiences. It is owned by the CBS Entertainment Group unit of Paramount Global via BET Networks and has offices in New York City, Los A ... Cyphers representing CapCity in 2018. Discography St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ms Cosmo
Nonqaba Nozuko Rwaxa (born 20 April 1988), better known as Ms Cosmo, is a South African DJ, radio personality, MC, podcaster, music producer and singer . She is known for being the host of ''The Trap House'' and ''The Stir Up'' on 5FM. She was the first female DJ to join Channel O’s DJ music show, ''The Bassment''. Early life MS Cosmo was born in Diepkloof, Soweto, where she lived the first six years of her life before her family moved to the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. She fell in love with hip-hop from a very young age, being influenced by her cousin. Education She attended Bryanston Primary School and Bryanston High School. She graduated at the University of Johannesburg with a degree in BCom Finance and Investment Management. Career After graduating, she worked at a bank as a commercial property finance consultant, but her interest in music led her to enroll at FUSE Academy, which was founded for aspiring DJ's , and has since opened up for Kanye West, Chris Brow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metro FM
Metro FM is a national radio station in South Africa owned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation. The station broadcasts on FM Stereo as well as the DStv Bouquet Channel 801. Telephone : History The station started broadcasting in October, 1986 as Radio Metro to compete with the now defunct Radio Bop. Playing a mix of urban contemporary and bubblegum pop Radio Bop was able to reach black audiences in parts of the Transvaal by broadcasting on the AM band from the "independent" bantustan of Bophuthatswana Bophuthatswana (, meaning "gathering of the Tswana people"), officially the Republic of Bophuthatswana ( tn, Riphaboliki ya Bophuthatswana; af, Republiek van Bophuthatswana), was a Bantustan (also known as "Homeland"; an area set aside for mem ... where it was licensed. This prompted the SABC's then white management to launch Radio Metro which was put on air in about six months, from the planning stages. The station launched the careers of a number of radio ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoocci Coke Dope
Andile Sibabalwe Fiphaza (born 25 November 1994), professionally known as Zoocci Coke Dope (or simply as Zoocci) is a South African record producer, rapper, singer Singing is the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer, artist or vocalist (in jazz and/or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or withou ..., 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. Albums Studio albums Mixtapes Awards and nominations References External links * * {{Instagram, zoocci_coke_dope 1994 births Living people People from Gauteng South African rappers South African hip hop musicians South African record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwesta
Senzo Brikka Vilakazi (born 11 August 1988) known professionally as Kwesta, is a South African people, 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 (rapper), Kid X. He released his debut studio album ''Special ReKwest'' (2010) and his second album ''DaKAR'' (2013), which peaked number 3 on the iTunes South African Hip-hop/Rap chart. Kwesta's third studio album, ''DaKAR II'' (2016), spawned with singles includes; "Ngud'," "Nomayini", "Day One", "Ngiyazifela Ngawe," "Mayibabo" and "Mmino". The album was certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA). Having sold 210 000 copies in South Africa, DaKAR II became Bestseller (music), best selling hip hop albums of all-time. His f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |