Local rappers Kid X and Zakwe Agree ‘Keep Working Hard’ Is the Best Advice

Kid X

Spotify recently chatted to a few local musicians to find out, if they had the opportunity, what advice they would give to their younger selves. It’s something we often think about – if I could go back in time, what would I tell my younger self about the lessons I’d learnt so far? ALSO READ: … Read more

Getting to know Unseen Talent Owen Bosha aka Killah Baba

Owen Bosha aka Killah Baba

Owen Bosha (Born 15 October 1991) professionally known as Killah Baba is an South African hip hop recording and performing upcoming artist from West Rand signed with Demag Records. ALSO READ: South African rising hip-hop star Bad Boy Mo talks music Killah Baba fell in love with music at a very young age but he … Read more

The 6th annual Maftown Heights set to take place on 27 November 2015 at Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg

The 6th annual Maftown Heights

It’s that time of year again as the sixth annual Maftown Heights festival is upon us. Maftown Heights is set to take place on Friday, 27 November 2015, at Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg from 15h00 till 03h00

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The sixth annual Maftown Heights returns with KFC as a headline sponsor. Other sponsors and partners include: Channel O, YFM, Absolut Vodka, Miller, Red Bull Studios and Slikour On Life.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Maftown Heights… It brings us, as a brand, closer to connecting with the youth and their passion for music. This year we have some exciting new elements to add and we’re looking forward to another exciting hip-hop festival with Maftown Heights, for everyone to enjoy”, says Thabisa Mkhwanazi, Marketing Director for KFC Africa.

Known as one of SA’s key hip hop calendar events and one of the premier hip hop festivals on the continent, Maftown Heights offers a line-up of an eclectic blend of the best hip hop 2015 had to offer. The lineup features artists pioneering Motswako in Africa as well as leaders in the South African music industry across the genres of hip hop and Kwaito.

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