South Africa’s hip-hop culture has had a busy year, proving that the infamous expression of, ‘hip-hop is dead’ is far from the truth. Hip-Hop artists AKA, Blxckie and K.O saw success with the release of their multi-platinum certified bangers this year. Many more hip-hop stars have also been active this year selling out shows, establishing record labels and chart topping with their projects.
The time has come for South African rappers to be rewarded for their hard work.
Taking to Twitter and other social media platforms, the SA Hip-Hop Awards organisers unveiled the complete list of Rappers who will be competing for the awards in different categories. Without further ado, check out the full list of nominees for the 2022 SA Hip-Hop Awards.
SONG OF THE YEAR
- Blxckie ft A-Reece – Sneaky
- Blxckie ft Madumane & Chang Cello – Kwenzekile
- DJ Sliqe ft. Emtee, 25K and Flow Jones Jr – Sta soft
- K.O ft. Young Stunna & Blxckie – Sete
- Loki Ft Blxckie – Shoda Ngami
- Majorsteez ft Cassper Nyovest – Asbonge
- Mashbeatz ft Thato Saul & Maglera Doe Boy – Never ride
- Venom x Shishiliza ft. Yumbs, Raspy, Blxckie, Riky Rick, Tshego – Sondela
- Yanga Chief ft. Blxckie, 25K – Ntoni na
- Roiii – Lavida Loca
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Lucasraps 031 To the World 2.0
- Maglera Doe Boy – Diaspora
- Thato Saul – Life is Gangsta
- Tyson Sybaleti – Home
- Zoocci Coke dope – Anxiety +
BEST VIDEO
- ARMSDEAL – For Priddy Ugly 30 Minutes To Soweto
- SHALA THE UNICORN – For Nadia Nakai ft Kwesta Kreatures
- TED MAGERMAN – For K.O ft Blxckie and YoungStunna Sete
- TREVOR GOLDIN – For Phantom Steeze ft Sjava, AKA, Nadia Nakai, Robot Boii, Buzzi Lee & Mustbebudz Zonke Remix
- ARMSDEAL – For Priddy Ugly Por Favor
MIXTAPE OF THE YEAR
- A-Reece – The Burning Tree
- Heaven Can Wait – The Narrow door Vol.1 by Areece, Jay Jody & Blue Tape
- Priddy Ugly – Mud
- Skhandaworld Welcome to the Planet
- Touchline – Soon2
BEST MALE
- Lucasraps
- Thato Saul
- Tyson Sybateli
- Maglera Doe Boy
- Zoocci Coke Dope
BEST FEMALE
- Trusted SLK
- Gigi Lamayne
- Money Badoo
- Indigo Stella
- XXC Legacy
DJ OF THE YEAR
- Dj Switch
- Dj Zan D
- DJ PH
- Dj Venom
- Ms Cosmo
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
- Feziekk
- Lunatik Beatz
- Herc Cut the Lightz
- Zoocci Coke dope
- Shaney Jay
BEST COLLABO
- Blxckie ft Madumane & Chang Cello – Kwenzekile
- K.O ft.Young Stunna & Blxckie – Sete
- Majorsteez ft Cassper Nyovest – Asbonge
- MashBeatz ft. Thato Saul & Maglera Doe Boy – Never Ride
- Venom x Shishiliza ft. Yumbs, Raspy, Blxckie, Riky Rick, Tshego – Sondela
LYRICIST OF THE YEAR
- Zulu Mecca
- Priddy Ugly
- A-Reece
- Tyson Sybateli
- PDotO
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
- Lucasraps
- Money Badoo
- Thato Saul
- Tyson Sybateli
- Zulu Mecca
MVP/HUSTLER OF THE YEAR
- AKA
- K.O
- Big Zulu
- Cassper
- Blxckie
BEST LOCAL BRAND
- SkhandaWorld
- Root Of Fame
- Butanwear
- Cotton Fest
- Swank
BEST INTERNATIONAL BRAND
- Power Play
- Sportscene
- Puma
- Russian Bear Vodka
- Converse
BEST REMIX
- DJ PH ft. Makwa, Blaklez, Reason, Zakwe, Loki., Trevor, Blxckie, Cassper Nyovest, Roii, Lady Du, Saso, Stino Le Thwenny, Touchline, Kid X and 2lee Stark – Serious Remix
- Loki ft. Blxckie and Sir Trill – Shoda Ngam Remix
- Major Steeze Ft. Emtee, Moozlie, TOSS, Seekay, Roiii & Horid the Messiah – Asbonge Remix
- MashBeatz ft. Sjava, 25k, Lucas Raps, Wordz, Thato Saul, Maglera Doe Boy, Saudi, Buzzi Lee, Roiii, YoungstaCPT and Anzo – Never Ride Remix
- Phantom Steeze Ft Sjava, AKA, Nadia Nakai, Robot Boii, Buzzi Lee & Mustbedubz – Zonke Remix
HONORARY AWARD PRESENTED BY HENNESSY
- LOXION KULCA
BEST RADIO SHOW
- Ligwalagwala – The Hip Hop Parliament
- You FM – Hip Hop With Towdeemac
- Ukhozi fm – Namba Namba 2.0
- Good Hope Fm – the Ready D Show
- Thobela – Hip Hop Ka Moshate
- Tru FM – The Urban Exchange
- Motsweding – FM Rap Saga
- Gagazi fm – Hip Hop Music Sessions
- Yfm – Three Way
- Inanda FM – The Hood Up
UBUNTU ACTIVISM AWARD
- Khuli Chana
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
- Sarkodie – (Ghana)
- Central Cee (UK)
- Joey Badass – (UK)
- Kendrick Lamar (USA)
- DAX – (Canada)
- Ruff Kid (Zambia)