“Cape Crusader” is taken from Prophets of Da City’s 1997 release Ghetto Code — a long-time fan favourite. On the original, lead rapper Shaheen Ariefdien delivers his iconic introspective style, marked by sharp, distinctive wordplay. This remix introduces a never-before-heard second verse, originally performed during the group’s appearance at the 2015 Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
Prophetic Remixes Vol. 1 is available exclusively on Bandcamp, with the second instalment scheduled for release later this year.
This project serves as a tribute to Prophets of Da City, the South African hip-hop pioneers who rose to prominence in the 1990s. POC were more than a group — they were activists, truth-tellers, and cultural disruptors. At a time when South Africa was suffocating under apartheid oppression, they used music as a weapon against injustice. From censorship battles to exile from their own country, their impact on South African hip hop — and the broader struggle — remains undeniable.
