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    MFE Pays Tribute to PRO on The Second Anniversary of The South African Hip-Hop Legend’s Passing
    Music
    08 August 2020

    MFE Pays Tribute to PRO on The Second Anniversary of The South African Hip-Hop Legend’s Passing

    Artists signed to PRO's label MFE commemorate him in new tribute song 'MAWE: VITA24' on the second anniversary of the South African hip-hop pioneer's passing.

    PRO performs at Back to the City festival a year before his death.
    Music
    08 July 2020

    [Op-Ed] SPeeka: “‘Dankie San’ brought me closer to kasi rap”

    A personal reflection on one of South Africa's most influential hip-hop albums, 'Dankie San' by PRO.

    Listen to a New Verse from Pro on Captain’s Album ‘The Ape Tape’
    Music
    09 March 2020

    Listen to a New Verse from Pro on Captain’s Album ‘The Ape Tape’

    Captain's debut album 'The Ape Tape' features a verse from the late rapper Pro.

    Listen to a New Song by Kid X, KhazMoney and Pro
    Video
    06 February 2019

    Listen to a New Song by Kid X, KhazMoney and Pro

    The song, which is accompanied by a music video, is a soundtrack to the upcoming movie 'Love Lives Here.'

    These Are The Greatest South African MCs of All Time According to MTV Base
    Latest
    13 December 2018

    These Are The Greatest South African MCs of All Time According to MTV Base

    Let the G.O.A.T debates begin.

    Meet SPeeka, the Soweto-Based Producer Keeping Kasi Rap Alive
    Music
    09 November 2018

    Meet SPeeka, the Soweto-Based Producer Keeping Kasi Rap Alive

    Away from the spotlight, a South African hip-hop movement is alive and well.

    This is Why TS Records is Only Now Handing The Masters of Pro’s Albums to His Family
    Latest
    21 August 2018

    This is Why TS Records is Only Now Handing The Masters of Pro’s Albums to His Family

    Great, but it still doesn't explain why this is only happening now.

    The Story of How Pro Gave AKA & IV League Their Biggest Break
    Music
    17 August 2018

    The Story of How Pro Gave AKA & IV League Their Biggest Break

    IV League recall how they got to work with South African rap pioneer Pro, who passed away last week at the age of 37.

    Listen to K.O., Omen, Lee Kasumba, DJ Azuhl and More Pay Tribute to Pro In An Episode of ‘SA Hip-Hop Fix’
    Music
    16 August 2018

    Listen to K.O., Omen, Lee Kasumba, DJ Azuhl and More Pay Tribute to Pro In An Episode of ‘SA Hip-Hop Fix’

    Listen to Pro's peers pay tribute to the rapper who died last week.

    Pro’s ‘Dankie San’ and ‘Snakes & Ladders’ Albums Are Finally Available Online
    Popular
    15 August 2018

    Pro’s ‘Dankie San’ and ‘Snakes & Ladders’ Albums Are Finally Available Online

    Great, but what took so long?

    Listen to a 2005 Rap Battle Between Pro and Kaydo
    Popular
    10 August 2018

    Listen to a 2005 Rap Battle Between Pro and Kaydo

    Listen to an epic battle between Pro and Kaydo, which aired on YFM.

    3 of Pro’s Albums Are Now In The Top 10 of the SA iTunes Album Chart
    News Brief
    10 August 2018

    3 of Pro’s Albums Are Now In The Top 10 of the SA iTunes Album Chart

    'Heads and Tales' is currently number 1.

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