The hustle in the Limpopo Province in terms of Hip Hop has been on an up and up for a solid time now. There's some dedicated individuals and collectives who stick it up in trying to do the most trying to bring things up to a certain level. From events, mediums and the Music.
Speaking of music, the recent drop comes in a form of a compilation mixtape from somewhat an OG , a Limpopo Hip Hop Pioneer. Sifiso Hassan Kabini aka King Tonic, got together a few of notable artists across the province and put together this project titled “ Cut& Paste 2”
He's from the era of Ba4za and was deep in the CapCity Movement, also getting mentorship from Hakeem " Flex Boogie" Anderson. He's now doing what most overlook, he's giving back. Here's what he had to say to us.
What inspired the need for this project and what is it about?
The project was inspired by the growth of Hip Hop in the country, and the thought that I should play a part in the recognition of artists in Limpopo because it has always been slept on.
How did you come to choose the artists that you worked with?
I personally have always took interest in Hip Hop artists particularly in Limpopo as my home province. I then decided to contact them with the intention of making one of the first if not the first Hip Hop compilations from Limpopo.
Are these collaborations helpful in the growth and unity of the culture?
Coming from an isolated province like Limpopo , Such projects are key in the development of Hip Hop artists and the culture as a whole. Such initiatives bring about unity for people that are surrounded by stereotype and misconceptions.
What's the Hip Hop scene like in the Limpopo province as a whole and what do you guys think should be done to up the standards?
Currently the Hip Hop scene in the province is in ICU. Many great Hip Hop artists have given up and others flourish soon as they relocate to Gauteng or Cape Town. What should be done is that there should be unity first before anything. Because when you are United and support one another, you can conquer any difficulty you face and succeed against all odds.
If you guys could address the Limpopo MEC of Arts& Culture , what key thing would you say to them?
I would ask the MEC to not sideline Hip Hop artists and give them equal attention as any other genre. We would love to be seen as equal artists and let our work speak for us to them and those that support us.
With your CapCity influence and grooming, how are you planning on ploughing that back in the scene of Motetema and beyond?
I would love to be part of the growth of Hip Hop in any way possible. The mix tape is one of the ways I intend to contribute to that growth. My grooming in CapCity has given me enough exposure to know what should be done and how because of the Hip Hop scene there. I think using some of the lessons learned there much can be done taking from those lessons.
What's the future plan for this project and for you moving forward?
I have been away from the scene for quite some time and I feel I now have the time and energy needed to push and fully play a role in the growth and development of the Hip Hop in my hometown and province in particular. I will continue dropping mixtapes,hopefully twice in a year,and I also intend on working on my solo career.
Cut & Paste boosts 17 tracks and features Illflow, McNady, Stas, Crimelords, Big Ban, Shark Razor, KGS, Vision of Spirit, GY Gee, Fuza Faze, and Hypodermic. The project will be pushed in unison and there won't be any singled out single, but you are most welcomed to give it a listen and pick a fave.
Get the Mixtape here: Cut&Paste
Audiomack: https:// audiomack.com/album/hassankabini/cut-paste-best-of-limpopo-mixtape
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tonic_da_mujahid/ cut-paste-limpopo-mixtape
Speaking of music, the recent drop comes in a form of a compilation mixtape from somewhat an OG , a Limpopo Hip Hop Pioneer. Sifiso Hassan Kabini aka King Tonic, got together a few of notable artists across the province and put together this project titled “ Cut& Paste 2”
What inspired the need for this project and what is it about?
The project was inspired by the growth of Hip Hop in the country, and the thought that I should play a part in the recognition of artists in Limpopo because it has always been slept on.
How did you come to choose the artists that you worked with?
I personally have always took interest in Hip Hop artists particularly in Limpopo as my home province. I then decided to contact them with the intention of making one of the first if not the first Hip Hop compilations from Limpopo.
Are these collaborations helpful in the growth and unity of the culture?
Coming from an isolated province like Limpopo , Such projects are key in the development of Hip Hop artists and the culture as a whole. Such initiatives bring about unity for people that are surrounded by stereotype and misconceptions.
What's the Hip Hop scene like in the Limpopo province as a whole and what do you guys think should be done to up the standards?
Currently the Hip Hop scene in the province is in ICU. Many great Hip Hop artists have given up and others flourish soon as they relocate to Gauteng or Cape Town. What should be done is that there should be unity first before anything. Because when you are United and support one another, you can conquer any difficulty you face and succeed against all odds.
I would ask the MEC to not sideline Hip Hop artists and give them equal attention as any other genre. We would love to be seen as equal artists and let our work speak for us to them and those that support us.
With your CapCity influence and grooming, how are you planning on ploughing that back in the scene of Motetema and beyond?
I would love to be part of the growth of Hip Hop in any way possible. The mix tape is one of the ways I intend to contribute to that growth. My grooming in CapCity has given me enough exposure to know what should be done and how because of the Hip Hop scene there. I think using some of the lessons learned there much can be done taking from those lessons.
What's the future plan for this project and for you moving forward?
I have been away from the scene for quite some time and I feel I now have the time and energy needed to push and fully play a role in the growth and development of the Hip Hop in my hometown and province in particular. I will continue dropping mixtapes,hopefully twice in a year,and I also intend on working on my solo career.
Cut & Paste boosts 17 tracks and features Illflow, McNady, Stas, Crimelords, Big Ban, Shark Razor, KGS, Vision of Spirit, GY Gee, Fuza Faze, and Hypodermic. The project will be pushed in unison and there won't be any singled out single, but you are most welcomed to give it a listen and pick a fave.
Get the Mixtape here: Cut&Paste
Audiomack: https:// audiomack.com/album/hassankabini/cut-paste-best-of-limpopo-mixtape
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tonic_da_mujahid/ cut-paste-limpopo-mixtape
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