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Soweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S02EP07 | Who Got The AUX?In this episode, Shembas Mhlabawonke dives into the streets’ latest proving ground for emerging artists, the “Who Got The AUX?” experience presented by the Put Me On Switch Podcast. This raw, no-performance format puts artists’ music to the ultimate test: a USB, an AUX cable, and 20 seconds to grab the room’s attention. We break down why this event is about to shake up the local music scene, how it blends culture with digital discovery, and why it’s about to become one of the most authentic platforms for independent artists in South Africa. Whether you’re a music fan...
2025-12-2007 min
Soweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S02EP06 | The Importance of the Hip-Hop Economy in South AfricaIn Episode 6, we unpack one of the most overlooked but powerful forces in South Africa today: the Hip-Hop Economy. From streaming revenue to streetwear, events, branding, content creation, and township entrepreneurship, hip-hop has become a major driver of youth income, job creation, and cultural influence. This episode explores how the movement goes beyond music to shape business, opportunities, and the future of South Africa’s creative economy. In this episode you’ll hear about: • How SA hip-hop generates real money and jobs • The rise of the creative & township economy •...
2025-12-0412 min
Soweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S02EP05 | The Hottest Streetwear Brands Dominating SA Hip-Hop and The Rise of Punyete.SA Hip-Hop isn’t just heard it’s worn. In this episode of the Soweto Magz Podcast, Shembas MhlabaWonke breaks down the Top 5 streetwear brands ruling the culture in 2025, from the OG legends, to the new-wave powerhouses shaping how the streets dress. We also spotlight Punyete, the rising brand with underground fire and growing influence inside SA Hip-Hop spaces. If you love the culture, the fashion, and the stories behind the drip… this episode is for you. Listen now and dive deeper into the movement. New episode. New issue. Same culture.B...
2025-11-0914 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S02EP04 | Scoop Makhathini Serves Us Fresh: The Story Behind “Fresh Plate”Scoop Makhathini Serves Us Fresh: The Story Behind “Fresh Plate” Scoop Makhathini is back with something fresh! In this episode, we break down his new online clothing store Fresh Plate — a fusion of fashion, mindset, and hip-hop culture. From streetwear to self-awareness, Scoop reminds us to keep our plates full and our ideas fresh. #SowetoMagz #FreshPlate #ScoopMakhathini #SAHipHopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2025-10-2805 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S02EP03 Back To The City RecapBack To The City 2025 | Power In Numbers This past Saturday, Back To The City Festival reminded us exactly why hip-hop is more than music, it’s a movement. We celebrated 19 years of Back To The City, 40 years of South African Hip-Hop, and 50 years of Global Hip-Hop, all under one powerful theme: Power In Numbers. From the Heritage Moment with legends Mdu Masilela and Tuks Senganga, to the PTA Moment marking 20 years of Pitori Hip-Hop, the festival united the OGs and the new wave of MCs like never before. Performances from Mashbeatz & Wordz, Th...
2025-10-1307 min
Soweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S02EP02 | Hip-Hop Reload | Soweto Magz ReturnsIn this comeback episode, we break down what's happening in SA Hip-Hop right now, where the culture is heading next. From Soweto to the world, we’re talking music, fashion, and the streets that shape the movement. This is more than just a podcast.... it’s the return of a voice for the culture. In this episode you’ll hear: - Why Soweto Magz disappeared and what’s next. - The current state of South African hip-hop. - The new wave of artists shaping the future. - How the culture continues to evolve in 2025. If...
2025-10-0605 min
Soweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S02EP01 | The Catch Up With FlowaboiiExclusive Catch-Up Live On Soweto Magz! We sat down with Flowaboii after his electrifying performance at the Cotton Fest Open Mic Competition! Huge thanks to our talented team: Videographer ThatmustbeLore and Creative Director Shembas Mhlabawonke for capturing the magic! Hosted By Shembas MhlabaWonke Episode Out On All DSPs #explore #fyp #podcast #spreaker #SowetoMagz #StreetCulture #SowetoHipHop #SouthAfricanRap #hiphopcultureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2025-04-1801 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz First Offering for 2025On today's episode of the Soweto Magz Podcast we are going to cover what happened this past weekend at AMPD STUDIOS. Last week Saturday was the kick off for the Put Me On Switch "Shoot Ur Shot Tour" the masterclass was hosted in collaboration with AMPD Studios, MTN and Redbull in New Town. For those who don't know or never heard of "Shoot Ur Shot" it's a music competition show hosted by DJ Switch himself. The show involves up-and-coming artists competing against each other, showcasing their skills, and "shooting their shot" to win a record deal...
2025-03-0710 min
Soweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Year End Wrap UpJoin your host with the most Shembas MhlabaWonke on the final episode of Soweto Magz for the year as we wrap up the biggest Hip Hop stories, releases, and moments that made waves. 2024 was actually an amazing crazy year for SA Hip Hop, actually Hip Hop internationally, 2024 is definitely going down in history as the biggest year in Hip Hop. Don't miss this special year-end episode!!! See y'all in 2025, Soweto Magz to the World!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2024-12-1604 min
Soweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S01EP10 | What Is Hip Hop?This is the last episode for Season 1 of the Soweto Magz the Podcast. In this episode we are laying down the building blocks of what we call "HIP HOP" or as we call it in the streets "The Culture", Imma explain what makes Hip Hop, Hip Hop. Hosted By Shembas MhlabaWonkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2024-06-2806 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S01EP09 | WORKSHOP Pt 3This is the ninth installment of the Soweto Magz the Podcast. This episode is the last and final part of the 3 part series and is all about what happened at a workshop I attended at AMPD STUDIOS, it was hosted by DJ Switch's Put Me On Switch Podcast and had Award winning producer MashBeatz as a guest, Tune in for more. Hosted by Shembas MhlabawonkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2024-06-0404 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S01EP08 | WORKSHOP Pt 2This is the eighth installment of the Soweto Magz the Podcast. This episode is the part 2 of a 3 part series and is all about what happened at a workshop I attended at AMPD STUDIOS, it was hosted by DJ Switch's Put Me On Switch Podcast and had Award winning producer MashBeatz as a guest, Tune in for more. Hosted by Shembas MhlabawonkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2024-06-0207 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S01EP07 | WORKSHOP Pt 1This is the seventh installment of the Soweto Magz the Podcast. This episode is the part 1 of a 3 part series and is all about what happened at a workshop I attended at AMPD STUDIOS, it was hosted by DJ Switch's Put Me On Switch Podcast and had Award winning producer MashBeatz as a guest, Tune in for more. Hosted by Shembas MhlabawonkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2024-06-0210 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S01EP06 | Run Your City MovementThis is the sixth installment of the Soweto Magz the Podcast. This episode is an update on a project I'm currently working on my brother Perseus and a couple other creatives around South Africa. We came up with an idea to start a movement called RUN YOUR CITY which brings together underground creatives from Artistes, Producers and other creatives in the entertainment space. Hosted By Shembas MhlabaWonkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2024-04-2607 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S01EP05 | Osmic's Come Up StoryThis is the fifth installment of the Soweto Magz the Podcast. In this episode we talking about the Great Osmic Menoe, one of the Founding Fathers of South African Hip Hop. This episode is special and I just wanted to touch base on his story, I just shared the important elements to make it interesting but do enjoy the episode. Hosted By Shembas MhlabaWonkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2024-03-3006 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S01EP04 | Interview With NotBenjaminThis Is The Forth Installment Of The Soweto Magz Podcast, In This Episode We Did Things Differently And We Had Some Guests Which Was Non Other Than @NotBenjamin and My Associate @KayJay. We Sat Down With @NotBenjamin and He Shared With Us The Story Behind Starting @StreetfestBraam and @UndergroundJHB. We Recorded The Episode LIVE At The AMPD STUDIOS In New Town, Johannesburg. Hosted By Shembas MhlabaWonkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2024-03-2704 min
Soweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S01EP03 | Raw and UnfilteredThis is the third installment of the podcast Actually this is Unplanned, Unfiltered and Raw. This episode addresses what is currently happening in the Hip Hop scene right now. The diss track (Like That) that was dropped by METRO BOOMIN and FUTURE featuring KENDRICK LAMAR off their new collab album "WE DON'T TRUST YOU" Hosted By Shembas MhlabaWonkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2024-03-2305 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S01EP02 | Braam Square Link UpThis is the second installment of the Soweto Magz Podcast. Which focuses on what happened last week Saturday at Braam Square, Braamfontein and the familiar faces we linked up with. hosted By Shembas MhlabaWonkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2024-03-2202 minSoweto Magz PodcastSoweto Magz Podcast S01EP01 | The IntroThe first official episode of the Soweto Magz Podcast This episode focuses on the introduction of the whole Magazine/Podcast and the story behind it. The Host Shembas MhlabaWonkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.
2024-03-2104 min
The Maggy Thump Show432: a radio jawn | future soul dispatch center | from philly to the worldmagz fm 432
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The Maggy Thump Show279: Alt Soul / Future Beats / Brand New Noise / DIY Forevermagz fm / philly / trklst 279
Shall I Bruk it - Guess I'll Dub You. feat Ms Badu
Greentea Peng - Nah It Ain’t The Same
Lilan Kane & Cosa Nostra Str - By Fire (Hiatus Kaiyote cover)
Brijean - Paradise
FELIXCW & dochi - Fix Up
Tsopo & Sango Vision - In The Sand Nigel
Babii - Shadow
WV Dubs - Something Real
Hemai - Love Dancer
Terrence Wood - Fake Friends
The Geto Gala - Black Delegation feat. The Teeta
Jehst - State Of The Union
Frac & Tone - Curious Styles
NIM Sasso - Gotta Be Somethin'
Swordman Kitala - Kimbalagala (Kouslin re...
2021-03-0159 min
MAGZ FM279: Alt Soul / Future Beats / Brand New Noise / DIY Forevermagz fm / phila / trklst: 279Shall I Bruk it - Guess I'll Dub You. feat Ms Badu Greentea Peng - Nah It Ain’t The Same Lilan Kane & Cosa Nostra Str - By Fire (Hiatus Kaiyote cover) Brijean - ParadiseFELIXCW & dochi - Fix Up Tsopo & Sango Vision - In The Sand Nigel Babii - ShadowWV Dubs - Something Real Hemai - Love Dancer Terrence Wood - Fake Friends The Geto Gala - Black Delegation feat. The Teeta Jehst - State Of The Union Frac & Tone - Curio...
2021-03-0159 min
The Maggy Thump ShowMagz FM #220Magz FM: 220 / Trklst:
S.P.Y - Don’t You Leave Me
Mr. Joseph - Here I Am
A. Billi Free - Erosion
J’Davey - Queen of Wonderland
Knxwledge - loandleewumn
10.4 ROG - Raindrip Soft ft. Liv.e
Mona Only - Bed Sheet
Pop Smash - Stretchmarks
Semiratruth - Whooty Whoo
Joey Badass - Live From East Flatbush
JPEGMAFIA - BBW
CZARFACE - Dear Computer ft. Kendra Morris
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Marshall Applewhite - Love Will Tear Us Apart
Edie Brakes - You Lied
Joe Mari - Little Nikki
Lorn - Harder, Faster, Stronger
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