Whose on your Top 10 SA Rappers In 2016? SA Hip Hop has changed dramatically in the last year or so. Rappers have been making a lot of money and the corporates have been buying into the culture more than ever before. We created this list using music, power moves, international mileage, endorsements, collaborations, chart-topping records and pioneering /goundbreaking moves as our criteria. Check out the list below and tell us who are yours:
1. Kwesta
Dakar has some of the biggest hits in 2016 and he undoubtedly is the only rap artist who released a groundbreaking single which managed to top charts for several months consistently.
2. Cassper Nyovest
The New Age Doc Shebeleza released his sopjhomore album last year and he released a lot of the videos this year. The rapper has also been making a lot of groundbreaking moves like being the first SA artist to be on Sway In The Morning.
3. AKA
The Supa Mega has had an amazing year despite not releasing a lot of his own music. The rapper managed to deliver top notch verses on all of the songs he collaborated on and he has managed to host his own shows.
4. Riky Rick
Boss Zonke has been carving his own lane for a while now and it’s now clear that the homie is one of the most fashionable men on the continent. Riky Rick has made several power moves including his Russian Beer endorsement deal.
5. Emtee
The Hustla’s debut album was certified platinum in June and he has been making some major moves like making songs with Trey Songz. The rapper has enjoyed a very successful year and it’s clear that 2017 is going to be bigger for him.
