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    Cape Town - OkayAfrica
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    04 March 2021

    'Africa Is a Country Radio' Spotlights Cape Town in Latest Episode

    Hosted by Chief Boima, the latest episode from 'Africa is a Country Radio' explores Cape Town's vibrant music scene from rapper YoungstaCPT to Cape Malay choral music, jazz and more.

    Some of the artists featured on The Boom.
    Music
    25 February 2021

    Interview: ‘The Boom’ Compilation Showcases New Cape Town Talent

    The Boom compilation album showcases the talents of Cape Town's emerging hip-hop and R&B artists.

    Ndlulamthi’s New EP ‘The Substance’ is an Insightful Pep Talk to The Black Man
    Music
    10 November 2020

    Ndlulamthi’s New EP ‘The Substance’ is an Insightful Pep Talk to The Black Man

    Cape Town lyricist Ndlulamthi explores the experiences and actions of black men, touching on survival, failure, disappointment and GBV in his new EP 'The Substance'.

    Beat Bangaz’ New Album ‘7785 Disrupters’ Is a Grand Gathering of Cape Town’s Finest MCs
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    11 December 2018

    Beat Bangaz’ New Album ‘7785 Disrupters’ Is a Grand Gathering of Cape Town’s Finest MCs

    The legendary trio's debut album features the A-listers of Cape Town hip-hop.

    Ringz and Spidans Rap: The New Sound of Cape Town Hip-Hop
    Music
    04 October 2018

    Ringz and Spidans Rap: The New Sound of Cape Town Hip-Hop

    The changing sounds of Cape Town hip-hop.

    Cape Town's Indigo Children Rap Their Truths Over Arsenic’s Soulful Beats
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    09 April 2018

    Cape Town's Indigo Children Rap Their Truths Over Arsenic’s Soulful Beats

    Arsenic's new boom-bap EP features Chris Gaudy, Andy Mkosi, YoungstaCPT, Mvula Drae and more.

    Video: South African Rapper Niko10Long Breaks Down the Afrikaaps Movement
    Video
    13 November 2017

    Video: South African Rapper Niko10Long Breaks Down the Afrikaaps Movement

    "My work is of value to the people and not just for myself."

    Cape Town Hip-Hop Legend Jitsvinger Drops His First Project In 10 Years
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    18 October 2017

    Cape Town Hip-Hop Legend Jitsvinger Drops His First Project In 10 Years

    Jitsvinger's latest EP is a mixture of boom-bap, jazz and Afrikaaps lyricism.

    Introducing Cape Town Backpack MC Yannick Da Rap Mechanic
    Audio
    26 November 2013

    Introducing Cape Town Backpack MC Yannick Da Rap Mechanic

    Cape Town MC Yannick Da Rap Mechanic makes jazzy backpack rap from the Mother City.

    Cape Town's Busiest MC: Interview With Youngsta + Freeze Time [Mixtape]
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    08 August 2013

    Cape Town's Busiest MC: Interview With Youngsta + Freeze Time [Mixtape]

    Cape Town hip-hop from Youngsta on his latest mixtape Freeze Time + interview with Youngsta, Arsenic, & Bonzaya Street Tyrant.

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