Hip-Hop Episodes

Andile is back with Chyna The Artist joining in as co-host & together they're chatting to Durban royalty, singer-songwriter Yashna & producer/artist Neo Ndawo. In this episode they touch on mental health, the pros & cons of record labels, what led to the decline of the Durban Hip-Hop from 2018 onwards & more. They also close out the show with 'Hype Or Clout', the lead single off Yashna's latest EP titled 'Yah She' Yashna https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/yashna1/yah-she Neo Ndawo https://ampl.i...

Episode 235: S B X is a South African R&B singer & songwriter that was born in Pretoria and later relocated to a small town called Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal On this episode we take a look at her latest project titled ‘These Songs Are About You Too’, tackle her experience juggling music & studies, her seamless transition to Johannesburg & more Tune in as we take a deep dive into the life of an artist that has over 45 000 Spotify streams & over 33 000 streams on Apple Music S B X https://linkt...

Episode 233: King032 is a rapper, slum poet & creative director from Stanger in KZN. On this episode he discusses his latest project L2LJ dedicated to his 3 year old son. We also discuss his killer performances in Swaziland, the various entities he heads that aim to connect artists and nurture upcoming talent, the impact his late grandmother has had on his career & more King032 https://linktr.ee/LUNGELOKING Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the showWebsite https://www...

EP223: Durban Rapper & Food enthusiast Kyle Thorne is on the show to chat about his name change, why he is hoarding his latest music, the wild things he has seen & experienced working at a butchery, a mental health podcast he & his friend are working on & more🚀🚀🚀 Kyle Thorne https://www.instagram.com/kylethornefoods Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.i...

We catch up with Jazzy June formerly of Durban power group Palmtree Paradise, who's on the show to tell us about his latest EP titled Pink Roses. Jazzy June https://orcd.co/pinkroses2 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ET...

EP217: Having managed PR for international campaigns for Migos, John Legend, Kendrick Lamar & Kim Kardashian to name a few, Melanie Ramjee is undoubtedly South Africa's best Publicist, so in this episode Zama Khumalo of Ithekuconnect & Nasiphi Zwane tap into the mind of 'Hypress' herself, who touches on how her & some mates managed to bring the likes of Dead Prez, The Roots & Talib Kweli to South Africa in the early 2000s, how she became the Director of Tutone Communications, her involvement in ...

EP205: Andile & Marcel are having a chat with Maleningi Records' very own, Celestial Mic Celestial Mic www.instagram.com/celestialmic Hosts Andile Mathonsi https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_drops Marcel Smuts https://www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Where To Begin. Beginner's Guide To Bands. Your beginner's guide to a singer or band - album by album. Hosted by Stevie Nix. Listen on: Apple Podcas...

Nasiphi & Andile continue their chat with Lungelo Manzi from their first session; Episode 166. Recorded in November 2020, this Part II gives you more insight into the final instalment of his "Black Dog" trilogy. Lungelo opens up about the pressures of being an independent musician, mental health & the responsibility of the artist as an influencer. Lungelo Manzi www.instagram.com/lungelomanzi www.facebook.com/lungelomanzisa www.twitter.com/lungelomanzi Featured Track: Lungelo Manzi - “This Time...

Episode 198: Meagan & Nasiphi are having a chat with Afro-futurist, Craftsman, Wordsmith, Vocalist, Content creator & Hip-Hop artist Raheem Kemet who gives them the lowdown on his latest offering, Live Forever EP. He also chats about the importance of leaving a legacy behind & his journey towards signing himself as an artist. Raheem Kemet https://sonymusicafrica.lnk.to/RKLF Hosts Meagan King https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing Nasiphi Zwanehttps://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.s...

Episode 196: Andile & Nasiphi are chatting to Hip-Hop artist Luigee, who gives them the lowdown on his latest offering titled "Fingerprint EP". Luigee also sheds some light on the obstacles he had to overcome being a Hip-Hop artist of Islamic faith. All this & more on today's episode! Luigee https://linktr.ee/Luigeemusic Andile Mathonsi https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_drops Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi...

Episode 193: Ms Andii is on the show to breakdown her latest project She Is King: Moneybag Baby. Ms Andii https://www.instagram.com/ms_andii_ Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Support the show (https://paypal.me/sludgeunderground)

Episode 192: This week, Meagan & Nasiphi are chatting to brother/sister duo, Mxnic T & Talicia about family, influences, their well received latest single 'Their Story' & more Mxnic T https://www.instagram.com/mxnic_t Talicia https://www.instagram.com/talicia.mariti Hosts Meagan King https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Support the show (https://paypal.me/sludgeundergrou...

Episode 190: International Flambe returns to the show having dropped one of the hottest projects (Since95) to come out of Durban between the last time we spoke to him & now. He's on the show to chat about what he has been up to, how COVID has affected his push & finally gives his response to things that were said about him on the Twenty20Beastin episode. International Flambe www.instagram.com/international_flambe Andile Mathonsi https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_drops Nasiphi Zwane https://l...

EP189: New Age Neo-Soul artist Randy McLlolan is back on the show to give us the lowdown on her latest EP titled 'Unshaken' that is coupled with her emotional return home having been away for 6 years. It's a chat that dives deep into her state of mind, general mental health & new discoveries since she was last on the show. McLlolan https://www.instagram.com/randymcllolan Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwa...

Episode 187: Andile & Nasiphi are having a chat with Durban based 'Wilding Out' hit-maker and Hip-Hop artist, Tido Dandy who shares his journey of growth being an independent artist. Tido Dandy www.instagram.com/tidodandyworld Andile Mathonsi https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_drops Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Support the show (https://paypal.me/sludgeunderground)

Episode 186: Nasiphi is having a chat with heavyweight producer, record label owner and qualified sound engineer, KamixxBleach. He goes into his work with Canadian & French artists, his chance at becoming an NBA player, his move from PMB to Johannesburg, his love for Liverpool FC & more! KamixxBleach https://www.instagram.com/kamixxbleach Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Support the show (https:...

Episode 182: The R&B Princess, MJ Summers is on the show to chat about her critically acclaimed EP titled 'Fungani', her work with producer Nacos, her relationship with her manager, being raised in a strict Christian family, addresses some of her most controversial lines within her songs, announces a tour & more! MJ Summers https://www.instagram.com/mj.summersx Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Supp...

Episode 173: Durban based Hip-Hop artist AyZee is on the show and she's packing a lot of heat! She's spilling all the beans on her journey as a female rapper in the South African music industry, which includes the impact fellow female artist Skye Wanda has had on her career, her fallout with former management team '4Sight' , her upcoming joint project with Ezra Tai & more! AyZee www.instagram.com/ayzee_031 www.facebook.com/Ayzee.SD www.twitter.com/AyZee031 Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.e...

Episode 172: Twenty20Beastin are on the show to tell us about their latest EP titled "Care Package One", the challenges they faced in Johannesburg, life under lockdown regulations, the current state of their relationship with fellow artist International Flambe & more in this 'no holds barred' type episode! Twenty20Beastin www.instagram.com/_twenty20beastin "Care Package One" EP www.soundcloud.com/twenty20beastin/sets/care-package-one Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Andile Mat...

Episode 166: Join Nasiphi and Andile as they have a chat with South African artist, Lungelo Manzi Lungelo Manzi www.instagram.com/lungelomanzi

Episode 160: Lunathi Drops, Nasiphi & impromptu hostess, Lwazi the journalist, are having a chat with Vryheid's very own, Chyna The Artist! He tells them about his influences, his latest EP titled 'Connect', why Bless Is More means so much to him, who Naomi is, lists some of the best artists & producers Vryheid has to offer, his ties to Polokwane & a whole lot more! Chyna The Artist www.instagram.com/chyna_theartist www.twitter.com/chyna_theartist Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeundergrou...

Episode 153: Meagan & Nasiphi go on a deep journey with returning artist Vinci as they all analyze and breakdown his latest offering, Music While You Wait EP. You might want to light up a joint for this one Vinci Instagram: www.instagram.com/vinci_za Facebook: www.facebook.com/vincidbn Twitter: www.twitter.com/vinci_za Meagan King Instagram: www.instagram.com/meagreking Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the show (https://paypal.me/sludgeunderground)

Episode 149: We're learning all about the SAMA nominated, UKZN Jazz studies graduate & Red Bull Music Academy Alumni, Thato Motsepe on this episode. He tell us more about the creative process behind his SAMA nominated album 'Deep Breath', his love for composition, being a multi-instrumentalist & a whole lot more! Ilovedeepbreath https://www.smarturl.it/deepbreathalbum Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Support the show (https://paypal.me/slud...

Meagan & Nasiphi catch up with independent producer/'Phoenix' hit-maker, Jesse XXI joining them all the way from India. They dive into the fundamentals of his beats, his brief stint as a rapper, collaborations & a whole lot more Jesse XXI www.instagram.com/wheeimpressio Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the show (https://paypal.me/sludgeunderground)