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TBKS E170: The Lowfeye Episode

This week, we dive into one of the most powerful South African hip-hop debuts of the year: NOSANGE by Lowfeye. Named after his late mother, the album has been praised for its emotional honesty, vulnerability, and fearless storytelling, while blending hip-hop, Afro-soul, and Durban influences into something deeply personal. Featuring a wide range of guest voices and some of Lowfeye’s most introspective writing yet, NOSANGE feels less like a debut and more like a statement. We unpack the music, the themes of ambition, grief and legacy, and why so many people are already calling this one of the standout SA rap projects of the year. Visit TBKS website [https://www.tbkspodcast.co.za] · Follow TBKS on Facebook [https://facebook.com/TBKSPodcast] · Follow TBKS on Twitter [https://twitter.com/tbkspodcast] · Follow TBKS on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tbkspodcast/]

TBKS E169: The Episode About Nothing

Is beef still about competition, or has it become performance? Are OGs creating space for the next generation, or competing with them for relevance? This week, we dive into the tension shaping South African hip-hop right now. From ongoing clashes between artists to the unspoken divide between generations, we question what’s really at stake: respect, relevance, or control of the culture. We revisit the SoundCloud era and its role in redefining the “underground,” highlighting how artists like PatrickxxLee and J Molley disrupted traditional pathways and shifted what it meant to come up in the game, and what that looks like 10 years later for new artists such as Kindly Nxsh, BabyDaiz, K1llbrady, and more. We also challenge both sides. Are OGs evolving with the culture, or resisting it? Are newer artists building something meaningful, or just moving faster without direction? Visit TBKS website [https://www.tbkspodcast.co.za] · Follow TBKS on Facebook [https://facebook.com/TBKSPodcast] · Follow TBKS on Twitter [https://twitter.com/tbkspodcast] · Follow TBKS on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tbkspodcast/]

TBKS E168: The Blxckie Episode

This week, we get into 4LUV 2 from Blxckie, a project that sees him fully lean into his R&B bag once again. As a follow-up to his 2022 4LUV, this tape has been getting love for its emotional honesty, blending smooth melodies with themes of love, heartbreak, and vulnerability. With the project already making waves on the charts and showing a softer, more introspective side of Blxckie, we break down whether this is a natural evolution or a shift that really works. Tap in as we unpack one of the most talked-about SA releases right now. Visit TBKS website [https://www.tbkspodcast.co.za] · Follow TBKS on Facebook [https://facebook.com/TBKSPodcast] · Follow TBKS on Twitter [https://twitter.com/tbkspodcast] · Follow TBKS on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tbkspodcast/]

TBKS E167: The Usimamane Episode

This week we’re talking about one of the most talked-about new voices in SA hip-hop right now. Usimamane recently dropped his EP G-Wagon Music: Baby Tai, a project that tries to capture the hunger, ambition and confidence behind his rapid rise. From luxury-rap flexes to more reflective moments, the Umlazi rapper continues to show why so many people are paying attention. In this episode, we unpack the music, the standout moments on the EP, and what this release says about where Usimamane is headed next. Visit TBKS website [https://www.tbkspodcast.co.za] · Follow TBKS on Facebook [https://facebook.com/TBKSPodcast] · Follow TBKS on Twitter [https://twitter.com/tbkspodcast] · Follow TBKS on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tbkspodcast/]

TBKS E166: The Episode About Nothing

For our final episode of 2025, we’re taking a moment to look back. This episode is all about reflecting on the sounds, the artists, and the shifts that defined the South African hip-hop scene this year. From new voices making real noise, with the likes of BabyDaiz, Kindly Nxsh, BrotherKupa and more, to the ideas and energy shaping this current wave, we share our honest takes on what stood out and what mattered. We also turn our eyes to the future, unpacking what 2026 could look like across genres. From possible trends to artists and movements worth watching, this is our read on where the culture might be headed next. Thank you for riding with us through the year. Peace & Love! Visit TBKS website [https://www.tbkspodcast.co.za] · Follow TBKS on Facebook [https://facebook.com/TBKSPodcast] · Follow TBKS on Twitter [https://twitter.com/tbkspodcast] · Follow TBKS on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tbkspodcast/]