“I don’t think we have a classic SA Hip Hop Album” – Stogie T
“I don’t think we have a classic SA Hip Hop Album” – Stogie T. Commemorating four decades of South African Hip Hop, the culture has undergone a remarkable evolution, traversing various exceptional phases. Throughout this journey, a plethora of timeless musical masterpieces have been meticulously curated.
Despite the extensive body of work produced over the years, renowned rapper and wordsmith Stogie T contends that there is yet to be a classic South African Hip Hop album. Addressing a panel of key figures in South African Hip Hop as part of the festivities marking 50 years of Hip Hop, Stogie outlined the specific criteria he believes define a classic album in his eyes.
“I dont think we have a classic SA album, I dont think we have, I think classic is unskippable, definitely reliability and what it did for other people,” Stogie T said. In a bid to make a balanced analysis, Stogie T added that the only album that is closest to being a classic is Emtee‘s Avery.
“I think the closest to me being a classic is Avery. It’s the closest is like when I hear that album top to bottom I go it pretty much got that guy, there’s that battle rapper in me that’s like I wish he had a little bit,” said Stogie T.
Stogie T himself is widely respected for his contributions to the genre and his consistent dedication to the craft. Having released several acclaimed albums and collaborating with notable artists, he also excluded himself from being amongst SA rappers with classic albums.
“Remember I’ve released albums in this country too, so I’m also saying mine are not classics that’s what I’m saying, so hear it in that sense,” he added.
