Ginger Trill Laments The Unhealth Ecosystem In SA Hip Hop
Ginger Trill Laments The Unhealth Ecosystem In SA Hip Hop. The SA Hip Hop scene has encountered numerous obstacles in recent years, particularly following the emergence of Amapiano. Despite a plethora of releases, certain factors continue to impede the resurgence of SA Hip Hop to its former dominant stature.
The famed rapper Ginger Trill has voiced his concerns about the unhealthy ecosystem within the country’s hip-hop scene, highlighting issues of competitiveness, lack of support, and the prevalence of negativity.
Trill pointed out that the rap culture in South Africa suffers from a dearth of booking agents and managers who truly comprehend the nuances of the culture. He highlighted that this deficiency has contributed to an unhealthy ecosystem within the rap scene.
“In SA Hip Hop we have a shortage of booking agents and managers who understand the culture hey? Everybody cannot be the talent, that isn’t a healthy ecosystem for commerce within the spaces,” wrote Ginger Trill.
Ginger Trill’s comments emerge against a backdrop of waning interest within the South African hip-hop scene. Despite notable advancements and global acknowledgement in recent times, the industry has been overshadowed by stiff competition from other music genres.
Nonetheless, the rapper is presently basking in the success of his collaborative endeavour with Touchline Truth “Boyzn Da Hood,” and he remains cognizant of the prevailing challenges impacting the culture at present.
