The Growth of S.A Hip Hop Through Hype

[OG Beezak]

I've been checking how S.A hip hop is growing through HYPE MIXTAPES from Vol1 to 20 (and the mag as whole). Unfortunately, I have lost most of my mixes due to suckers not copping that ish then settling for stealing mines. However, I still Hold Vol9, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19 and 20.

Okay, back to to The MUSIC, I mean ish has grown, and like the big man (MIZI) says it there's no money. However, the art is there in quality and quantity: track listings always have new names we never had of; production is getting tighter mag by mag; the whole country is covered (kasi to burb, CPT, PE, DBN to J-sec, and LIMPOPO); the content is getting crazier as well, with few disappointments; all elements seem to be progressing with J-SEC and CPT still holding it down on that GRAF ART AND B-BOYS- a lot of group names are coming out (but don't sleep on DBN with GRAFF art cos MEREBANK AND WENTWORTH got mad art sicker then the one covered on the APRIL/MAY issue). I mean we reaching the golden era with no cash in the pockets. I dunno if I'm speaking tongues or lies, but for me this ish is brewing like crazy. And shows get mad attendencies as well.

Ooh, before I forget, THANKS HYPE keep that ish coming

that's my take, tell me yours

Peace. Hip Hop till I'm 7 ...............5

[rob_one]

You're absolutely right about the music. One of the most positive aspects, as I see it, is because HYPE sells so well (+-25,000 each issue, Mizi correct me if I'm wrong!) it means that the artists on the mixtape are reaching a huge audience. This kind of thing is absolutely crucial in the growth of an industry and both HYPE and their parent company Intelligence should be applauded for it.

The mag itself, while it has had its problems, has progressed immensely over the past couple of years in almost every aspect - the journalism, design and photography are almost always outstanding, even if the subbing sometimes leaves a little bit to be desired. I do write for them (a little bit) so I'm a bit biased, but I think that in terms of progressing and building an industry HYPE have a central role to play.

[Makhi The Heart Beat]

yeah hype is dope.

but wats dat track again, by P.E about not believing something

[oints]

i dont know about the whole country being covered thou in terms of the musical output, i mean im still to hear a cut on Hype by Grahamstown cats, the HipHop in the G is ridiculous...its the magazine's loss if you ask me cos the under is bubblin up with Jewels from the G.

[rob_one]

Um...Innovators? Though I see your point. Homegrown stuff.

[oints]

belive me Rob when i say we send ish over there all the time, most likely it gets lost somewhere in the pipelines or sumin or maybe it has the wrong people on its production...but dont get me wrong we'll keep tryin...

[rob_one]

I've done a couple of pieces on Gtown in the past, one on Supremacy and a couple of general stories. So it would be wrong to say HYPE ignores Gtown completely. You wouldn't believe the volume of music that Mizi gets every month - and anyway, I think it's more for him to say than me why the tunes didn't get in.

[oints]

Truth. the mag has indeed opened up doors and exposed cats, so i guess its right to keep tryin to have a cut on the compilation.

[Omero's Daddy]

@Oints have you ever taken your song there physically?  I think you have to keep hustling. Try package your music better. I know Mizi and CO do their utmost to listen to everything, so to improve your chances maybe you can try a package that is eye catching, or that would stimulate someone to pick it up and listen to it after hearing a hundred mediocre songs.

Just keep tying. I a**ure you, if your songs are dope enough, Hype staff wont discriminate.

[oints]

@ Rob and Nyambo...goodlookin out with the Diams, will def try with a renewed focus...ONE

[Makhi The Heart Beat]

well snailz, Nyambo does say " if ur tracks are dope enough".  Has it not occured to you that maybe ur tracks dont fit into that cartegory? hence they have'nt been on the mix-cd!! 


p.s: Im feeling good today dawg, Im just on that 'shit on e-body' type of mood. Ur tracks are dope no kidding kid.

[Hip Hop Fan]

Not forgetting other countries have been covered briefly! Crisis had a track there - C4! There was report on Zim/Zambian Hip Hop! Thanks alot Mizi...and Co.