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WRITTEN BY LEKO NDUKUYA

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAGISO PHIRI

MY HIGHS

• DJ Zakes played 100% SA Hip Hop this year. Loved that.

• Pule and Jay Boboza’s act is thoroughly entertaining.

• The theme: embracing both the old school and the new school artists to show the beauty in both

• Robo The Technician’s tribute

• Da Les’s Pole Dancer performance

• More artists came to support this year

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written by Leko Ndukuya
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SA HIP HOP AWARDS 2013

VENUE Alex Theatre

DATE 20 November 2013

TIME 6:30pm (Red Carpet)

TIME 7:15pm (Main Start)

TIME 10:30pm (Main Event Ends)

 ABOUT THE SA HIP HOP AWARDS

The South African Hip Hop Awards (SAHHAs) are an annual Hip Hop award ceremony, run

by the Ritual Media Group (RMG). Winners receive a statue that is called a Pyramid. The

award ceremony is held on 20th November 2013. Contenders are judged on performances

and achievements made in the previous year between November the previous year and

September the following year. The show is held at the Alex Theatre Braamfontein and prerecorded

for television release. The ceremony features live performances by some of the

nominees.

NOMINEE LIST

ALBUM OFTHE YEAR

AB Crazy – Home Coming

Blaklez- Black Beast

Ifani- I Believes In Me

Khuli Chana – Lost In Time

Social Commentary Forum – Soco Flow

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

AB Crazy

Ganja Beats

PH

Psyfo

Towdee Mac

HUSTLER OF THE YEAR

Ayanda Makukule

Da Les

DJ Dimplez

Nema Wama Hunguni

Reason

MILESTONE AWARD

Zakwe

KING OF EASTERN CAPE

Nande Dyantyi

Thandeka Nkqo Vabaza

Lungelo Trusenz Nzama

Xolile X-Nasty Madinda

Yahkeem Ben Israel

KING OF WESTERN CAPE

Akio Kawahito

Damian Stephens

Lava Magwaca

Mawande "Manez" Sobethwa

Rozzano Davids

KING OF MPUMALANGA

Donald Psyklone Mahlangu

Mfundo Nyambi

Sean Sharell

KING OF NORTHERN CAPE

Kenneth Van Wyk

Kgomotso Modiragale

Lebogang "The Verdict" Magagane

Snowy Maine

Vuyo DJ Speedy Tongela

KING OF NORTH WEST

DJ Lemonka

King David

Godfrey Soxmaticz Seribe

KING OF FREE STATE

Kulax Khaile

Lucky Uncle Spark Segopa

Tsehepo Professor Dalton Seshupo

Thabo Tsas-man Tsasane

KING OF KWAZULU NATAL

Ayanda Makukule

Brian Khoza

Ntsika Seoka

Moja Pooh

KING OF LIMPOPO

Lava D

Mcdonald DJ Chokos Mpogeng

Nema Wama-Hunguni

Raymond Shihawu

SpaceMunna

KING OF GAUTENG

Authentic Sundays

Kool Out Live

DJ Dimplez

Scrambles 4 Money

BEST INTERNATIONAL BRAND

Castle Lite

Miller Genuine Draft

Red Bull

Sprite

BEST LOCAL BRAND

Bambata

Butan

Head Honcho

Ubuntuism

SONG OF THE YEAR

AKA – Kontrol

Cassper Nyovest- Gusheshe ft. Okmalumkoolkat

DJ Dimplez ft L-Tido & Anatii- We Aint Leaving

DJ Vigilante- God’s Will

IFani - Milli

Khuli Chana- Mnatebawen

Reason - No Sleep

BEST DANCE CREW

AI

Clinch Crew

Freeze Frame

Primitive Dance Crew

HONORARY AWARD

Lance Stehr

BEST COLLABORATION

AKA ft Da Les- Kontrol

Cassper Nyovest ft Okmalumkoolkat- Gusheshe

Da Les ft AKA & Maggz- Heaven

DJ switch ft Reason -Switch

DJ Vigilante ft AKA & KO- God’s Will

Khuli Chana ft. AKA Towdee Mac, Zeus, Reason &

Kaygizm- Hape Le Hape

Reason ft Tumi, Ginger Breadman, L-Tido &

Moneoa- No Sleep Remix

DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Dimplez

Ms Cosmo

DJ Switch

DJ Vigilante

Reptilez

Vintage Cru

BEST FRESHMAN( NEW COMER)

Cassper Nyovest

Gigi LaMayne

Towdee Mac

MIXTAPE OF THE YEAR

DJ Lemonka – Motswako Tape 2

DreamTeam – The Blow Up

Gigi LaMayne- Circus Cafe

Maxhoseni - Music For The Listeners

SpaceMunna - Limpopo Mixtape

MOST VALUABLE

AKA

Blaklez

Ifani

Khuli Chana

Reason

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

AKA - Kontrol

Blaklez- Dont Be Scared

Cassper Nyovest - Gusheshe Feat. Okmalumkoolkat

Da Les-ft AKA & Maggz - Heaven

DJ Dimplez-ft L-Tido & Anatii- We Aint Leaving

DJ Switch ft Reason- Switch

DJ Vigilante ft ko, AKA- God's Will

Ifani-Milli

Khuli Chana- Mnatebawen

Reason- No Sleep

Teargas- Jabula

BEST GRAFFITI ARTIST

Cros

Klosh

Mars

Riot

Sure

Tapz

Toe

BEST MALE

AB Crazy

Blaklez

IFani

Khuli Chana

SpaceMunna

BEST FEMALE

Gigi LaMayne

Missy RBK

LYRICIST OF THE YEAR

Ginger Breadman

Khuli Chana

Maxhoseni

Pro

Reason

Zuluboy

PROMOTER OF THE YEAR

Authentic Sundays

Ayanda Makukule

DJ Dimplez

Dream Team

Good Sundaes

Head Honcho

Scrambles 4 Money

Urban Phenomenon Entertainment

B EST HIP HOP RADIO SHOW

Clever Unga Give Up – Ukhozi FM

HeadWarmaz – Bush Radio

Hip Hop Music Sessions- Gagasi FM

Party People Radio- UJ FM

The Full Clip- YFM

The Ready D Show- Good Hope FM

The Stir Up- 5FM

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GIG REVIEW ===>> STR CRD

WRITTEN BY @LekoNdukuya

PHOTOGRAPHY BY @Nyiko_EMagFirst

TV, magazines and social networks are constantly telling us what and who to believe is “cool”. Just as robots being encoded for a purpose, so are we. Our lives are run by trends and we are relentlessly trying to fit in and be noticed. We seek approval from our peers, and are stuck in this rat race that seems futile. Are you really “cool” if you end up looking like everyone else? It makes no sense right? But no matter what we do, we’ll be boxed inevitably.

STR CRD 2013 was my first experience of the Urban Street Culture annual event which takes place at different places around Johannesburg each year. It is a platform for both local and global fashion brands that recognize themselves to be at the forefront of urban culture to showcase their items in the most creative ways imaginable. The people that attended the event were dressed as if coming straight out of a blog, runway, or magazine themselves, all picture-ready. All looked different but similar in numerous ways.

 

It could not have been held on a better day. The 28th of September 2013 must have been about 30˚C hot, with not a single cloud in the sky, the perfect weather for the ladies to wear as little as possible. Which they did, extremely short denim shorts on every hill. Eye candy for all interested. With a photographer  on EVERY corner, not a single person could be missed.

As we walked into the exhibition area we were invited by candy coloured bright Adidas sneakers. This is a trend that seems to have aggressively invaded the fashion streets, proving that style can be comfortable too. These bright sneakers paired wrong can make them seem tacky and clown-like.

 

The ButanWear Spaza shop was visually appealing and authentic South African culture. The zinc shop was stocked up with their merchandise including their “B5 Collab”. With their live manikins modelling their clothes, Topshop and Topman, the London born brand had the most amazing London street style wear that can turn heads on the catwalk. They showcased a variety of materials such as silk, chiffon as well as organza. The fashion-forward brand has a host of designers who have kept it flourishing since 1964 and is now available in over 100 countries worldwide.

Palladium have also joined Nike, Adidas and other such brands by adding some colour to their shoes. This can be seen in their monochrome brightly coloured line. I imagined their bright red monochrome boots with pitch black skinny jeans, a black and white t-shirt and a customized blue denim jacket. A brand that has been around since 1947 needs to continuously re-invent itself so that it can appeal to today’s ever-so-demanding crowd. They have definitely achieved that with the collaboration with Pharrell Williams and Takashi Murakamia. Another favourite of mine were the black boots with a dark bright pink sole, pink laces and the pink logo. I stood there for a few minutes and marvelled at the splendour of these shoes.

 

The next shop that I was drawn to was Swede & Crowe (@SwedeCROWE). Their floral & printed caps had sophistication about them, and made me desire to be a cap collector. As their vintage and retro style is eminent through every piece, one can't help but adore their work.

The DJ's around the event were lacing the illest music to compliment the vibes. Heard a couple of old Hip Hop tracks I hadn't heard in a while. BMXers, skateboarders and real life "stunt men" were out doing what they do best, as they provided great entertainment for all around them.

 

My Highs:

• The venue was just proper - Constitution Hill

• The people - good spirits, dope fashionistas

• The music - the Dj's did not disappoint at all

 

My Lows:

• No music performers - to make the festival more lively

• Not enough food & drink stalls - there were far too may people which meant queues. A variety of food to choose from would have been nice.

• Interaction - there could have been more interaction with the crowd.

 

This is a brilliant concept that can only yield more growth in the years to come. What I drew from it was that we really need to focus on trying to be the best version of US we can be. There seems to be too many people trying to be everyone else. Stay true to what you believe in, minus all the false influence.

@LekoNdukuya