Zoocci Coke Dope On Reviving SA Hip Hop: “They Gotta Let Me Free”

Zoocci Coke Dope On Reviving SA Hip Hop: “They Gotta Let Me Free.” In a powerful and introspective moment during an interview with Kreative Kornerr, producer-rapper Zoocci Coke Dope shared his unfiltered thoughts on the current state of South African Hip Hop—and what it will take to bring the genre back to its former glory.

When asked what the SA Hip Hop community could do to reclaim its spot at the top, Zoocci didn’t hesitate:

“They gotta let me free. I’m definitely not the one that’s supposed to make everything right, but what I’ve been working on and all the things I’ve been doing behind the scenes—it needs me.”

Known for his sonic craftsmanship and no-nonsense approach to artistry, Zoocci made it clear that his absence from the forefront hasn’t been due to inactivity. Instead, he’s been putting in serious work behind the scenes. And now, he feels the time is near for a return—on his own terms.

But his message wasn’t just about himself. Zoocci issued a challenge to the entire rap game:

“One more thing—we gotta start making hit records, man. I know rappers wanna vent and talk about their problems. I know they wanna address rappers, I know they wanna talk about what’s going on in their lives. But at the end of the day, we gotta make hit records. We gotta make people dance in clubs.”

For Zoocci, the decline of Hip Hop’s dominance in South Africa isn’t just about a lack of lyricism or authenticity—it’s about a lack of hits. With the rise of Amapiano, a genre that has dominated clubs and charts alike, Zoocci believes Hip Hop artists have missed a critical cue:

“There’s no point complaining about Amapiano when we are not making hit records. Hip Hop was on top because people were making hit records—that’s what’s missing right now. We gotta go back to that.”

The “Anxiety” hitmaker’s statement echoes the sentiments of many fans who long for the days when SA Hip Hop was a cultural force. But with a renewed focus on making chart-topping, club-rocking music—and creatives like Zoocci ready to lead the charge—perhaps that comeback isn’t so far off. If “letting Zoocci free” is what it takes, the game might want to start unlocking the doors.