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Sludge Underground Podcast

Hip-Hop Episodes

March 15, 2022

S B X

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 ...

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March 1, 2022

King032

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, ...

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Dec. 14, 2021

Durban’s Finest Rapper Is A Butcher?

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...

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Nov. 24, 2021

Episode 220: Jazzy June

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.sludgeunde...

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Nov. 2, 2021

How Melanie ‘Hypress’ Ramjee Brought Dead Prez, The Roots And Talib K…

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 Ithek...

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Aug. 10, 2021

A Day Job’s Negative Impact On Artistry with Celestial Mic

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.ins...

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July 21, 2021

Episode 202: Lungelo Manzi II

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...

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June 15, 2021

Raheem Kemet

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 cha...

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June 1, 2021

Luigee

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 ...

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May 12, 2021

Ms Andii

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.sludgeunder...

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May 4, 2021

Mxnic T & Talicia

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...

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April 20, 2021

International Flambe II

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 ...

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April 13, 2021

Randy McLlolan II

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 d...

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March 30, 2021

Tido Dandy

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/tidodandyworl...

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March 23, 2021

KamixxBleach

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 m...

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Feb. 23, 2021

MJ Summers

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, ...

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Dec. 22, 2020

AyZee

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 fell...

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Dec. 15, 2020

Twenty20Beastin

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...

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Nov. 16, 2020

Lungelo Manzi

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

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Oct. 20, 2020

Chyna The Artist

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...

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Sept. 21, 2020

Vinci II

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: w...

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Sept. 7, 2020

Ilovedeepbreath

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 '...

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Aug. 10, 2020

Episode 141: Jesse XXI [Independent Producer, India]

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 m...

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July 20, 2020

Episode 135: King Slave Boris

We're joined by multi-genre artist King Slave Boris in an episode co-hosted by Lemon Dove's Meagan King. Find out about his childhood, Cape Town gang culture, tattoos, his love for martial arts, his SAHHA nomination, herbal i...

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