Good hip-hop writers in SA

[rob_one]

Just as an off-shoot from the Zuluboy thread...

Are there any really excellent hip-hop writers in SA? because honestly, I'm struggling to find any. People like Therese Owen (The Star) who think that because they have interviewed Skwatta once or twice it qualifies them to write about hip-hop.

Simone Harris from HYPE is pretty good. And their new guy Lesego Moiloa. Any other suggestions?

[The Angry Hand of God]

Me, but I'm studying at the moment.

How's the pay at Hype, cos I might decide to take over Mizi's job.

[churchofthe latterdayLatte]

last i saw or read of reasonably good hip hop writers in SA was the first Ymag editorial crew...sbu nxumalo, nappy head `n `em, operuiche l. miller...or writers of any kind for that matter

[rob_one]

Nearly forgot about my boy Eitan Prince (Ymag, HYPE)

[Dpleezy]

our very own syntactic is a decent writer too.

[A pimp named Sarkozy]

Dont forget that Guy from Mail & Guardian first wrote about men's underwears then Wrote hip hop articles then took shots at DPLANET :lol:  :lol:
I posted that thread,but i cant find it :cry:

Heres that Article,
http://www.chico.mweb.co.za/art/2007/2007apr/070426-flabba.html

[Dpleezy]

Dont forget that Guy from Mail & Guardian first wrote about men's underwears then Wrote hip hop articles then took shots at DPLANET :lol:  :lol:
I posted that thread,but i cant find it :cry:

Heres that Article,
http://www.chico.mweb.co.za/art/2007/2007apr/070426-flabba.html

that reminds me,,, i need to send him the press release,,, he turned out to be a cool dude  :lol:

[Killa Merc]

Kwanele - A true head. He works for the Mail & gaurdian. I know this dude. A good journalist, not just hip hop writer.  He's also not writing about hip hop just to get paid. He knows hip hop & music in general. To me, the best by far. F what you heard. or rather F what you read.


Anyone rememeber khoi Selepe and Madala. they used to work for Y? Khi was on AG about 4 years ago.

Simone from hype. echo that as well.

[Blizzard]

Ayob Vania, Kabomo, Simone and myself

Arts journalists

1. Simphiwe Mpye
2. Bongani Madondo
3. Vukile Pokwana
 

be back with other names

[Naturelle]

Ayob Vania, Kabomo, Simone and myself

Arts journalists


2. Bongani Madondo

Saw this dude on SABC 1 last night on karabos doccie abt Black Sunday. He knows his shyt. Lots of respect for him.

the mail and Guardian dude too.

[blak boy]

actually used to buy Y-mag to read Simphiwe Mpye articles, they were never about Hip Hop though but were very goo, a reason why i ues to collect y-,ags in that rude boy era. Also for Kgafela oa Magogodi... this cat used to be interesting as well, probably still is..Madondo is is good as well found the whole madondo v dana issue to be interesting..as well as the articles he has written about Pac, eminem.

Eitaan prince was dope as well, used to contribute dope stuff to Y-mag that ended up on my wall . Plenty of Good SA hip hop writers.

[Killa Merc]

Anyone who enjoys Madondo should buy Madondo's book. It's called Hot Type. It's a collection of his pieces including the Simphiwe Dana piece. brilliant book. highly recommended. plus, he's a cool dude as well.

Simphiwe mpye is also on point. It's a pity Blink mag is no more.


Kgafela can be a bit too deep at times. But his slam poetry is dope.

[blaQdust]

A good Hip Hop writer in what sense? sum1 who writes accurately about the culture :?:  
sum1 who reports about watz goin' down in the hip hop(Scene) :idea:

Or an opinionated head with good writing skills and happens to get published(most of them are subjective)...  :x  :evil: