The Sobering

Parlay way (Sneakers, Events, Movies, Trapcardi and more)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:01:00 -0000

Sober Soldiers, third parlay in a row. Yeah, it’s just us and a whole lot of conversation. We covered everything from sneakers in rotation and the state of events, to real alcohol at bars, movies, and even a bit of wrestling. Then we got into the music; from Blxckie vs Lucasraps, the rise of Trapcardi, to why Jaykatana is really like that right now and much more. Lowfeye gets a really fresh bouquet too. As always, we went off on a few tangents. Tap in and enjoy

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Parlay way!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Back in our element; talking sneakers, the events shaping the scene, and a real conversation on OG’s vs the new age/underground wave.

We unpack the gap between generations, the shifts in sound and culture, and what it really means to earn your place in today’s game. From respect to relevance, legacy to disruption, nothing’s off limits.

Honest takes, real debates, and a perspective rooted in the culture. Tap in and join the conversation.

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Herc cuts the lights again, this time with SSG'98

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Fresh off the release of SSG’98, Herc pulled up for a real one. We spoke about life since our last conversation, the challenges he faced, how he pushed through, and the support system that kept him grounded through it all.

He unpacked the making of SSG’98, the features on the album, the intention behind the sound, and where he’s headed next, both musically and in his business ventures.

Growth. Accountability. Vision. This is more than just an album rollout; it’s evolution in real time. Tap in and catch the full conversation.

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It's a Parlay, But The Music Way.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

This week, we dive into the state of music and content creation in South Africa, the opportunities, the pressures, and what it really takes to cut through the noise.

Of course, it wouldn’t be us without talking sneakers too, from current rotations to the stories behind the pairs.

Real perspectives. Tap in.

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Sober Soldiers, we're so back! Season 10, baby!

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

New Year. New Energy. Same Sobering.
We’re kicking off the year with a hosts-only episode, no guest, just us, the parlay way.

From sneakers and style to getting carried away debating international albums, we reflected on the sounds that moved us and recapped the summer events that shaped the season. We also unpacked the growing presence of international promoters in SA’s summer scene and what it means for the culture going forward.

Honest takes, good laughs, and necessary dialogue to start the year right. Tap in Sober Soldiers!

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DJ Speedsta freestyles for us as we catch up on life and music.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Sober Soldiers! One of the culture’s key players pulled up for a proper sit-down. We spoke about his journey through the game; from radio to rap, the highs, the lessons, and everything in between.

Speedsta got candid about legacy, growth, and staying true to himself in an ever-shifting industry. It’s a real conversation with someone who’s seen it all and still moves with love for the culture.

Tap in.

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Parlay way: Sneakers, Events and New Music

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Yeah, we know it's been a minute. But look at the bright side, we here now Sober Soldiers, back with what can be called the parlay of all parlays. We kicked it off with shoes and got a bit carried away there. But that had nothing on the way we delved into events just before going into all the music that has dropped. Sober Soldiers, lock in. It's a parlay.

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FLVME is back in the cut. We chat all things Black and White

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:58:00 -0000

Sober Soldiers, on this episode, we sat down with Flvme to dive into his brand-new album Black and White, revisit his past projects, and unpack his journey in the game so far. He opened up about growth, creative freedom, collaborations, and what fans can expect next. It’s a proper deep-dive with one of the most consistent voices in SA hip hop. Trust us, this one’s a dope one, tap in!

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The Eclipse parlay ( Sneakers, Events, New Music and more)

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:37:00 -0000

Welcome back Sober Soldiers! The studio was buzzing with energy for this one, because we know it's been a long time since we parlayed. We wasted no time and dove deep into the sneakers, and then. Then, we shifted gears to the music scene, sharing of our faves from the past few weeks. Enjoy yeah?

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Nanette is in the cut (Upbringing, Intl collabs, upcoming album & more)

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:31:00 -0000

Nanette joins The Sobering fresh off announcing her upcoming album Painfully Happy dropping August 29th with the love-struck R&B focus track “Suddenly.” We dive into the story behind her nostalgic new single Abazali, a soulful Soweto-funk-inspired love letter to her parents, South Africa, and the sounds that raised her. She opens up about the highs, lows, and contradictions that inspired Painfully Happy, and how she’s navigating the space between joy and heartache while making music that connects across generations.

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Maraza is in the cut

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:28:00 -0000

First things first: this is one of those ones.

Sober Soldiers, you may know him from the megahit Gwaan, but Maraza has been in service of the game for years, as an artist, a thinker, and a relentless voice in the culture. Naturally, there was a lot to get into.

This episode is emotional, fun, honest, inspiring, and everything in between. Press play and enjoy.

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It's a parlay (Sneakers, Events, New Music and new Merch Drop

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:01:00 -0000

Yeah yeah, you see it. It's a parlay with the odds in your favour. We chat about sneakers, new music, events, and our oh-so-fantastic new merch. Otherwise, you know the vibes, tap in Sobe Soldiers.

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Analyzing the Big Brother Theory and more with Kwesta

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:32:00 -0000

Sober Soldiers, today we're going from Katlehong to DAKAR, as the legendary Kwesta joins us in studio to talk legacy, bars, and what it means to be built different. We also delved heavily into his brand new album, the pen that never dulls, and staying rooted while evolving. Tap in

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The Stuff Of Champions ft The Larry O'Brien trophy and Norman Nhlapo

Mon, 19 May 2025 13:03:00 -0000

Sober soldiers, we're going on a parade today, a championship parade. We got the iconic Larry O'Brien Trophy and special guest Norman Nhlapo in the studio. We delve into the essence of championship glory, from the NBA Playoffs to the upcoming BAL Finals. But before that, we touch on some music, events, and sneakers. It's a pseudo-parlay, but on a championship level. Enjoy!

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Parlay way, ya sho! Sneakers, new music, events, and much more!

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:54:00 -0000

Sober Soldiers, you know the parlay way. No guest, just us back in the booth. We’re catching up on the chaos: events we pulled up to, sneakers we’re rotating heavy, and the music that’s been loud in our headphones. Tap in, it’s one of those episodes.

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Herc Cut The Lights: From the North to the Main Stage

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:20:00 -0000

Yes yah, Sober Soldiers, we back with another dope guest. On this episode, we chop it up with the genius behind the boards, Herc Cut The Lights. We talk roots, risks, and the rise of a producer who’s quietly shaping the sound of a new generation. Tap in for a masterclass in hustle, humility, and heat.

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Parlay way, ya dig?

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:06:00 -0000

Sober soldiers, we know, we know. The parlays have been a lot shorter than usual, but we steadily making amends. As you know it's sneakers, events, new music, and everything else in between. The culture as a whole it's all in here. Let's go Sober Soldiers!

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Parlay Way: Don't knock it before you try it

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:22:00 -0000

Oh yeah, yes yeah. Parlay way for your head-top. Gang activity on this one, mad events and new music. We squeezed in some knowledge darts between takes, press play and enjoy.

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Nothing but the music in the air!

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:10:00 -0000

Ah ha! Yes, just like we promised, we back with some music chats. There's a lot that that dropped since we delved in and we know the music always speaks for itself, we're just talking about it.Tap into exclusive music parlay and we'll see y'all soon. Yeah!

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Still Stilo Magolide

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:36:00 -0000

Yasho! Ah man, such a long since we caught up with Stilo Magolide. And, you know what? It was well worth the wait. He has been up to so much more than clearing Shein carts, and we got to find out all about it. So much wisdom imparted on this one, tune in and enjoy!

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Don't Call It A Come Back

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:15:00 -0000

Yezzziiiir, just like that we back with another season. Straight from a new residence at the Spotify studios. Aye, bet, let's get into it. The parlay way with a lot to get through, starting with our kicks of course. Then we did our best to cover all the amazing events and it was a lot. We couldn't get to the music on this one but on the next one for sure. Enjoy.

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[STAY LOW] (Being independent, artists disagreements & more)

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Sober Soldiers, we've milled about the business of music most from an artist point of view and to their benefit. Today we get to hear the labels view. We headed over to Hallmark House to have a sit down with [STAY LOW] label heads Vaughn Thiel and Fred Kayembe on what keeps them going, how it is running a label. We also got to hear about some disputes that they heard with artists and how they handle stuff like that. There's a lot of knowledge darts being thrown on this one. Press play and enjoy

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@staylow_official

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Staying Loyal To The Plug with 25k a.k.a Don Kilo

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Right now we just doing laps around the track and hitting you with your most requested guests. Don Kilo has been on his way to the pod for a couple of years and we finally got to do it. On the day of his new offering's listening session we had a lengthy chat on a rooftop in Rosebank, where Kilo took us way back on his journey into music via football and trapping. We rounded things up on his latest album 'Loyal To The Plug'.

On this episode, we see a side of Kilo that we've never experienced, which was impressive to witness. Press play and enjoy.

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@thereal_25k

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Re Faka Punyete ft Loatinover Pounds (Early Beginnings, Sosh Plata Success, Pray 4 Pitori and more)

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000

You've heard us continuously speak highly of this dude, the swag, the flows, the merch and much more. The time has finally arrived and we got Loatinover Pounds in the cut. We had so much to cover on this one and Pounds didn't hold back as he took us through his journey from his early mixtape days to his current chart topping days. It's one for the books, let's get into it.

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@LoatinoverPounds

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Parley way: Events, New Music, Sneakers and more

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:24:00 -0000

Yeah, we back baby!!! Long time no parley, but we here now. There's definitely a lot of music to go through. As usual, we give the lowdown on the heat in the streets via events. We start off with the sneakers way. Press play and enjoy.

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The Qwellers: formation days, navigating stardom, festival dreams and much more.

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:44:00 -0000

What's the Qoh? It's time to qwell it. On this episode we got the most dynamic and talented group out right now, sober soldiers give a round of applause to The Qwellers. A very fun episode where we got to know each member and their role in the group. How they maintain their brotherhood as they soar even higher in Hip Hop. There's a lot to get through, press play and enjoy.

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Parley: Sneakers, Events, New Music Authenticity and more

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:51:00 -0000

We know it's been a while since we parleyed with y'all, and this is how we make amends. With an overflowing episode filled with mad knowledge darts, event recaps, new music and a mad healthy chat about authenticity in the rap game. As per usual, the vibes are effervescent, the joy is palpable. Yeah, let's get into it.

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Jay Jody on Shine O'clock and much more

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0000

We can breathe now, we've finally answered to your many request to have this man right here today, the one and only Jay Jody. Fresh off the release of his new album Shine O'Clock, which clearly signals his time to shine. Jay takes on journey from the beginnings right up to where he's at now. The good and the bad, the story is very rich and well worth the wait. Press play and enjoy.

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‪@originaljayjody

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Sizwe Alakine (New album, Lessons and wins from Amapiano, Kasi Rap & more)

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000

The streets have been asking, where's Reason? Well, he's on The Sobering letting us know about his upcoming album, his lessons from Amapiano, and his approach to rap right now. We also touched on his place in Hip Hop as we knew it and where he's at mentally and musically right now. There's a lot we got through with our return guest, press play and enjoy.

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‪@Reasonhd_

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Ziggy4X’s come up and blow up

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:18:00 -0000

It's been a while since we had an artist that wasn't on our radar at all come in and F the game up. Ziggy4X burst onto the scene with 'Honne' and has been going crazy ever since. We caught up with him while he was in town for some work, and we got to know him a little bit. Press play and enjoy.

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@Ziggy4x

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Solo Ntsizwa Ka Mthimkhulu (Being an anomaly, Music deals & more)

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0000

We're back with another return guest in studio, ladies and gents, Sober Soldiers united, please welcome again, Solo Ntsizwa Ka Mthimkhulu. It's been sometime since we last spoke, in the midst of our catch up we get to understand the anomaly and his process better. There's also a great explanation as to why the album sounds so crisp and expensive. This episode is well worth the wait, press play and enjoy.

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@SoloNtsizwa

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Parley Way: Sneakers, New Music, Beef, Music business, Best Dressed Rappers & more

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Brrrrrr, and just like that we back! Oh, y'all gonn' love this one, we went pillar to post with the coverage. From events, music, beefs and some style notes. We also touched on some important music business topics. So if you're an artist you don't wanna miss that part. It's the parley way so tap in and let's get it cracking.

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ByLwansta on The Chip is Stale, performing every week for over a year & more

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000

A return soldier pulled up on us. Sober Soldiers, for the third time, please welcome ByLwansta on to the show. Fresh off the release of his new album 'The Chip Is Stale' he sat down with to talk about the possibility of being a superstar exec, separating himself from client to artist and his milestone achievements so far. Press start and let's go.

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@PleaseSayTheBy

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The Parley: Do albums still matter?, Sneakers, Events, New Music & more

Wed, 22 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000

We're back with another parley session and it's jam packed as always. We kick it off with some sneaker talk, then get into an events recap and a soft touch of on the ways for political parties to campaign to the youth. Right after that we get into new music and a look at how music labels can evolve and up skill their personnel and artists. Let's get to it, enjoy!

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Frypan on Entrepreneurship, Life On Stage and Living Bold.

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Yo, there are very few people in creative entrepreneurial space as bold as Frypan. The man who has given him self to the streets and the kids for many years, helping bring out new talent to the rest of the world. Frypan has opened many doors for many creatives and helped many others find their way. We chat to him about his journey from being the man making behind the scenes to now being on stage and a lot more in between.

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@Frypanmfula

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The Big Hash on New Music, Past Label, No Beef With Anyone and much more.

Wed, 01 May 2024 08:09:00 -0000

Peace, peace Sober Soldiers. How do know that this one is for the books? Well it's with The Big Hash and it's been a long time coming. We've watched Hash come up in the game, and growing with every project and persevering through many challenges to still feed his fanbase. We went through a lot of parts of Hash's journey, his new album and label, and even hashed out our own misunderstanding. Press play and enjoy.

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@THEBIGHASH

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The Parley Session: Sneakers, Events, New Music & All The Beefs.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Boooooyyyyyy, sheeeesh! We don't think there's ever been this much to catch up on. Kick game on point as usual, the boys hit the town, yeah! New music came out, dope. But, yoh, all this beef going on, lawd! What's happening? We tried to make sense of all of it and dissect all of it. So, let's parley Sober Soldiers!

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The Sobering Podcast S08E07 feat Filah Lah Lah (How she started music, upcoming album, R&B in SA)

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0000

A beautiful and turbulent journey experienced across multiple continents, and all expressed through majestic melodies; that ladies and gentleman is Filah Lah Lah's story. If we tried to tell it on our own, you'd call cap. Luckily, we got here to tell it herself. Starting with her childhood in the states, falling in love with music and many other things in between. This is all as we prepare for her album 'On Air', tap in and let's rock.

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@filah_lah_lah

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Chop Session (Sneakers, Events Recap, New Music, Hype Cover, Cape Drill & More)

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:14:00 -0000

Sober Soldiers!!! Sheeesh we've been up and down handling bidness, but look at us now. We back, baby! And of course there was a lot to chop through and we did just that. The start is as usual, the kicks way, we chop through mad events and music. It's all round good vibes, so enjoy this one. It's for you!

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Live at The Bacardi Holiday Club

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:07:00 -0000

Live and effect from the jungle and Spotify had us refreshed with some Freshly Squeezed juice at The Bacardi Holiday Club. Being that the theme was Copacabana for the year, it only felt right to have the man who has been part of that movement in SA for many years. You might have heard him on the decks somewhere in JHB or in Brazil or on your radio, but you've definitely heard him play, ladies and gents Tha Muzik.

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Stogie T (Shallow EP, Tumi vs Stogie, PoetMC? and much more)

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Live and effect! Yeah, that's how we coming at you this week. We got the legendary Stogie in the cut to talk about his upcoming EP 'Shallow', past music and why he switched his name up. Look, it's a conversation that's been due for many years, so we do kinda delve into a lot. So, yeah press that play button and enjoy.

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@Stogie_T

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Big Chop (Sneakers, Events, New Music, Sobering Criteria)

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

It's chop ting going on here, you now what that's about. It was a rather slow two weeks for events on our end, but we still hit some joints. We did have nice shoes on, though. We also got into some new music, we also had a big chat about what new artist should be doing and discussed our role in their journeys. It's nice chop ting to catch up with y'all, vibe in and let's rock.

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We got Saudi in the cut! (Beginnings, Ambitiouz, Black Panther, Mental Health and New Music)

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Yo! Sober Soldiers, we got one in the middle seat again! In our first interview of the year, we're honored to have the talented, Saudi share his incredible journey. Saudi opens up about how his beginnings in music, linking up with the ATM gang, struggles with mental health and how his life took a transformative turn after being featured on the Black Panther soundtrack. We also talked about his music and how some of it came about. Press play and let's chop it up with Msotra Man.

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New Season Boyz (Dezemba events, Lists, Sneakers & Big announcements)

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Sober Soldiers, guess who's back in the cut. Yeah, yeah, it's us! Back with a brand new season for you, a jam packed one that is. There's lot of unpacking to do in this episode, a whole Dezemba to go through and a 2024 to look forward to. We recap on some of the events we went to, Kabelo's Ghana mission, Sneakers, T-Lee's list and much more. Let's kick this thing off press play and let's go!

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Lighting up the streets with Khanyisa

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:36:00 -0000

The out of town boyz light up the pod with the beautiful Khanyisa on this edition of the Sobering. Khanyisa takes us through the early stages of her career, from tik toks to music collaborations. The gang also speaks on her joining forces with inDrive for the initiative to light up Khayelitsha. The vibes are lit in more ways than one. Check out the Layita Khayelitsha joint here So your link is: qrco.de/beZvpR

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S07E21 Ft Stino Le Thwenny (Bloem Rap, Missed opportunities and what's next)

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:18:22 -0000

Yuuurrrrrrppp, Sober Soldiers get in line! We got a special one for you, we say this because we're fans of rap duos and groups. With great scarcity of duos, there's a two men from Bloem who holding ish down and we get to chop it up with them today. Ladies and gentlemen welcome Stan le Thwenny on to the pod. You know we gotta take it all the way back and find out where they come from, how they met and also find out about some adversities and 'missed' opportunities in their career so far. Press play and let's get to know Stino le Thwenny.

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@stino_le_thwenny

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11:11 Chop Session w/ Deniece Marz (Sneakers, Events, New Music and Being A Music Nerd)

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Sober Soldiers get in line, we're back with another Chop Session. This time around we extended an invite to the avid music nerd that is Deniece Marz to come guest co-host with us on this one. Sheeeessshh, the events segment alone on this one could be an episode on its own. But, this is us, we couldn't just give you a recollection of our outings and leave it at that. We also tapped into the new music that came out since you last heard from us, a couple of debates and a lot of shout outs as per usual. Press play and enjoy!

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Kly on his New Album, Independence, Ambitiouz Records lessons & more

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Yo Sober Soldiers, we're back with another dope episode. We got the one and only Kly in the middle seat on this one. He's a man who's had quite an eventful career to date and it seems like he's only getting into himself and warming up to give us more. We got to know him a little better, from his early days krumping and how he started singing as a challenge to himself. We also got to find out about his relationship with Maphorisa, his new album 'THREE' and his tenure at Ambitiouz. There's lot more in between, hit play and enjoy.

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@klyofficial

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S7E18 - Flu Game: Our Cape Town gig with BROKE, Sneakers, New Music, Events & More

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:39 -0000

Yoooooo, pardon the missing in action. We were just on the other side of the field doing our thing with some of you in real time, pause. Alas, we byke-byke and there's quite a bit to chop through on this and so many of you out there to thank, actually all of you to thank. We go through our sneakers and even give some away courtesy of our good people at Play Energy. Hella event details to go through, the new music, sheeesh! Let's get into it

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S7E17 - 50 Yrs of Hip Hop event, sneakers, new music, events, giveaways

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:18:29 -0000

It's been a minute, we know. We had to step out of the studio to come connect with y'all, and if you missed us on the block we got you covered in the events section. We've promised for some time but this time we for real come bearing gifts for y'all, listen carefully on how to win yourself a pair of sneakers courtesy of Play Energy. There's really quite a bit to get through in this chop session, let's get into it. Enjoy!

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S7E16 - S07E16 - Tyson Sybateli 'Present' Listening Session

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:00:22 -0000

Aahhh man, what an honour! Sober Soldiers, we got another one. You might have seen on the news that we're hosting Tyson Sybateli's new mixtape. It was only right that we headed out to Braam to host the listening session, a beautiful afternoon going into evening filled with Hip Hop to close of the 50th Anniversary celebrations. In this episode we go through the whole mixtape with some guest features on the tape also hopping on the mic. Let's not hold you any further, press play and enjoy.

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S7E15 - Choppin It Up, You Know The Vibes!

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:00:51 -0000

Trrraaaaah, we byke-byke! Yo, Sober Soldiers it's been a minute without choppin it up. First things first, thank you all for the love and support that you showed us at the live pod, to many more. In this episode we just kick it, bro. You know the vibes when it's just us, the kick game go crazy as usual, 50 is years old which is even more crazier. Enjoy the stories as we reflect back on our youth and much more, press play and enjoy.

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Dankie di zaks with Wordz

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 06:48:00 -0000

Sober Soldiers, Dankie di zaks! We got the one and only Wordz in the cut, a man who is on a mission while carrying Pitori on his back with his fellow rappers from the city. This man's story is vast and it's also an exciting time for him, we get to understand how he moves, what he's been up to, things that he had to move past to get to this stage, and of course we get into 'People Forget To Be People'. It's one for the books, press play and enjoy.

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Greasy Tunes f/ Slikour

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:25:07 -0000

Sober Soldiers, we're back with another one courtesy of the good people at Spotify. We took over the Greasy Tunes space in Braamfontein with the help of the legendary rapper and businessman Slikour, a lot of gems are dropped in this one, for your art, business and even life. Press play and enjoy.

Guest Siya 'Slikour' Metane @SiyaMetane

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S7E13 - Mastering reinvention with K.O.

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:38 -0000

Sober Soldiers, we back with another legend, Mr Skhanda World himself, K.O. A man who we've seen evolve over the years, taking many transformations and reinventing himself at a snap of a finger. On this episode, we dive into K.O's journey from Teargas days, solo endeavours and a couple 'beefs' throughout the years. It's a movie, press play and enjoy.

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S7E12 - Independence chop with Flow Jones Jr

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:41 -0000

Back with another independence chop, this time featuring the phenom that is Flow Jones Jr. A Krugersdorp native f'ing sh*t up in the game. You've heard his banger 'Pramis, Swuh' and many other joints. It's time we got to know him better and find out what fuels his independence drive and a lot more. This is a fun one, so press and let's kick it Flow Jones Jr.

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S7E11 - A back to back ting!

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:00:51 -0000

It's a back to back chop ting, you know! Yeah, Sober Soldiers were bringing you one more chop session just to realign even more before we start bringing in guests again. You know how the vibes go when it's just us, we got sneakers, events, new music and a lot of dope ish to get through. This is also an important one, so listen in Sober Soldiers, we're cooking a lot for you. Press play and enjoy.

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S7E10 - Go crazy! (Music, events, sneakers, NBA and much more)

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:22 -0000

Yo, you see just us in the cut, you know what time it is. Knives are sharpened and we're about to get on this chopping block, come through and let's go crazy. There's definitely a lot to go through in this episode from events to music.

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S7E9 - Independence Chop with DJ Sliqe

Wed, 31 May 2023 06:39:09 -0000

Sober Soldiers unite, we’re back with another one. This time we’re rolling with, inja yam, inja yakho, inja yethu, DJ Sliqe. Shout out to the good people at TuneCore for supporting this episode and allowing us to uncover a great story of independence. With Sliqe, we go through his career from being a young DJ to releasing music, eventually becoming label A&R and going back independent again.

This is episode features a great display tenacity and resilience from DJ Sliqe when it comes to his goals. It’s also filled with a lot music biz lessons, press play and let’s get these knowledge darts going.

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S7E8 - 'Who you with?' Chop Session

Wed, 17 May 2023 07:00:52 -0000

Whipped out the chopping block and we're now ready to serve, Sober Soldiers get in formation. You know the vibes when it's just gang, the vibes is relaxed. In this episode we had a lot to catch up on even among ourselves, from sneakers, basketball, events, new music and everything else in between. It's one of those, cozy up and hit play.

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S7E7 - With Nomuzi 'Moozlie' Mabena

Wed, 03 May 2023 07:00:03 -0000

It’s been some time since we linked up with the New Age MaBrrr, about four years to be exact (newer Sober Soldiers, go checkout our first convo with her). There’s no time like now for a solid catch up as Nomuzi ‘Moozlie’ Mabena is doing her 10th year lap in the industry this year. Focus has been shifted a bit away from what we’ve always known her for but it’s not entirely out of sight for the multi faceted creative. She tells about her plans to return to both TV and Music, and a lot a more. We also touched on some of her business relations that have since dissipated and the energy around some of her former colleagues.

Times have not been so easy on her with the loss of a couple of people around her, but as you know she’s a fighter and hustler, so press play and get game from The Dust Queen.

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S7E6 - Choppin' Board

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:29 -0000

Sober soldiers get in formation, we got some things to chop up. We know what the streets been missing and we got it for you. There was plentiful to go through in this episode, from sneakers, events, music, NBA playoffs and a lot more in between. This those vibes you missed, press play and let's chop it up.

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S7E5 - Live from the beach!

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:00:19 -0000

Live from the beach, coming to you live with some sand between our toes courtesy of the good people at SA Tourism and Sho’t Left. We had such a great time that we had to slot in some time to bring you this quick episode to send our condolences to Costa Titch’s family, loved ones, fans and the whole SA music scene at large. We also delved into some new projects and a couple of things happening in and around the SA Hip Hop. It’s a quick one, don’t be mad we’ll back with a generous portion sized episode soon. Sober soldiers let’s go! 🫡

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S7E4 - S07E04 F/ Vaughn Thiel

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:27:01 -0000

Yo, we're still firing and staying' low with it. In this episode we get to pull the curtain and get a glimpse of what goes on behind the workings of a label. We got StayLow's exec extraordinaire Vaughn Thiel on the couch with us. There was a lot to dig through in this one starting with his time in marketing, to working with JR and then Shane Eagle where they co-founded Eagle Entertainment. Many more gems dropped in this one, music and life lessons. Press play and enjoy.

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S7E3 - S07E03

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 07:00:41 -0000

First things first this is culture, secondly we're back with the third episode of this season. Still some sombreness in the air as we delve into Mass Music just before chopping it up about all things culture and all the dope events we went to.

Ah man, dithapelo di landile and three can Play that game now. There's a griffin flying over us now, this is the beginning of a beautiful chapter. Big up to the Play massive for believing in the Boyz and the Sober Soldiers at large, let's get chopping!

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S7E2 - S07E02 f/ Maglera Doe Boy

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:00:50 -0000

Your favourite pod is back, and this time we're rolling with a return guest and friend of the show Maglera Doe Boy. Since our last episode, Maglera has made strides in his career; from leaking '2 Player' himself to the sonic montage that is 'Diaspora', not forgetting the gigs and campaign work to go with all of that. Maglera is at a different vantage point this time, however, still passionate about the politics of our people and communicating them in a non compromised artistic manner. There's a lot to go through in this one, it's a heavy as we're still mourning the loss of AKA, but you know the vibes. Press play and enjoy.

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S7E1 - S07E01: Spot The Violence

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:00:04 -0000

You can stop with the theories now, we are back! Sober Soldiers get in formation, we got another one for you. To kick off our 7th season we look back at the festive season and everything that came with it from all aspects of the culture. We also dig into some new music that came out, a bit of series talk and the sneaker chat you've all been asking for. Like we said, we are back and ready to have a dope year bringing you the best in SA entertainment and street culture. Press play and let's get it.

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S6E20 - S06E20

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0000

This one is for the sober soldiers, thank you all for rocking with us for yet another season. In this season finale, we look back at the year and give out a million shoutouts in gratitude. We also discuss our Wrapped and Replay's for the year, concerts, favourite music and moments from the year 2022. It's a fun one to match what was an eventful year. Press play and enjoy.

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S6E19 - S06E19 f/ Focalistic

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:05:00 -0000

Dilo di changitse, mara we still here and today we're bringing you one of Africa's biggest exports. Ladies and gentlemen, we got Focalistic in the cut. The man has been around the world and he had a lot to share with us, from his upbringing to his influences and his new album Ghetto Gospel. An incredible sit down that's definitely for the books, press that play button. Achuu!!!

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S6E18 - S06E18 (New music, Rocking The Daisies, A-Reece label launch & More)

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0000

We're drawing closer to the end of the year and things are getting even more exciting. There's more music, more events and we're here for all of it. Ladies and gents, Sober soldiers from all round, it's time for the chop session. We had a lot to go through, starting with events like Rocking The Daisies, Shelflife x Air Jordan launch and many others. We then proceeded to some new music with takes on the new A-Reece, Blxckie, Jay Jody, DJ Sliqe and many more. You know the effin vibes, hit that play button and let's go.

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S6E17 - S06E17 f/ FLVME

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:34:00 -0000

Brrrr, on this here episode we got one of the most requested guests ever. You've flooded our DMs and mentions and we finally listened to y'all, ladies and gents please welcome FLVME. A man of many chapters, so we definitely had a lot to pile through to get to where he is today as a musician and businessman. Without taking away too much press play and enjoy the episode, yeeeaaahhh!

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S6E16 - S06E16: Chop Session

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:44:00 -0000

Yo, you see the vibe. No guest means we chop the rap life. On this episode we're just embracing the love that we've been shown recently and then get into some usual business. First in the line of business, is events: Launches, listening sessions and the mother of all Hip Hop events, Back To The City. We can't have a chop session without new music discussion, so yeah, we go through most of the recent cuts that just came out. Yeah man, press that play button and enjoy.

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S6E15 - S06E15 w/ The Dojo Podcast f/ Osmic Menoe

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:56:00 -0000

Yoh! We back in this, yup! Coming to you from the South African Hip Hop museum in Newtown, Johannesburg. SA Hip Hop has a lot of contributors in varying degrees, and of the most notable ones is Osmic Menoe, who is our guest in the middle seat today. This man’s grandeur required some accompaniment form our good people at The Dojo Podcast. There was a lot to go through from Osmic’s career, which spans over two decades. It’s time to appreciate the man and get some insight on what it takes to make Africa’s biggest Hip Hop event. Press play and enjoy!

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S6E14 - S06E14 f/ AKA

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Siri, please play Sim Dope. Ayt, now check this out, we’ve been at this for a while and have had many great guests and this one today feels really special. Moreso because it’s coming of the bucket list (for Mokgethwa more anyone, ha ha ha). Ladies and gentlemen, we got the one and only Super Mega, AKA in the cut. This is years in the making and there’s so much to go through which cannot even be summed up here, but trust us, we went through it all. Press that play button and enjoy!

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S6E13 - S06E13

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

You see no guest in the middle seat, you know what time it is; It's Choppin' Board o'clock, the tongues are sharpened and insights are loaded in. Following an eventful couple of weeks in SA Hip Hop, we go through all the disses, beefs, events and new music that came out since we last touched base. Press play and let's chop it up.

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S6E12 - f/ Venom & Shishiliza

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:47:00 -0000

You know, sometimes we gotta tone it down and speak soft, but we can't do it alone. This is why we got the experts, Venom and Shishiliza to come and hangout with us on this episode. After the great success of their hit single 'Sondela', they're gearing up to release their first album 'Love is Pain'. An incredible merger of South African sounds and features amazing from artists all over Africa. We got to chop it up about their album, the delays, what Riky meant for their current sound and much more. Go on ahead and press that play button and enjoy.

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S6E11 - S06E11

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Aaaah man, yes, it's us again. Just us! Yeah, we had a lot to digest after that Thato Saul episode, but we're back and got more things on the chopping board. On this check in we go through recently released music, events we attended and upcoming projects. More than anything it's us chilling with y'all giving you an update on what to expect from us in the near future. It's just vibes, bro! Go on and press that play button and enjoy.

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S6E10 - S06E10 f/ Thato Saul

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

10 tao a se selo, especially in real time with one of the best lyricist chilling in the middle seat. Mapara le di cherrie, please help us welcome Thato Saul. A longtime coming, it's a heavily requested and we did what we had to do. There was definitely a lot to go through, some heavy, some light but all around great. A lot of knowledge darts were shared in this episode, so, before we say a lot and get into mathata a ma baie, press play and listen to Thato Mathata speak, enjoy!

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S6E9 - S06E09 f/ Tyson Sybateli

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

222!!! You see the name in the title, you know the snakes is out. Ladies and gentlemen, we got one of CapCity's illest, a mastermind, a dude who cares so much it's damn near tangible in all his intangibles, a round of applause for Tyson Sybateli. We heard your cries for us to get him in studio and we can tell you this for free: it was all worth the wait. You know how it go out here, we chopped it up about all things music and go to know him better as a person. Press play and enjoy!.

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S6E8 - S06E08

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Yoooo, it's just us baby! You know from time to time we gotta check in and give y'all just the vibes. In this episode we look back at the events that we've attended, some music that has dropped and give an update on some of the guest suggestions that you guys have been leaving in the comments. The vibes are easy today, press play and enjoy!

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S6E7 - S06E07 f/ Anzo

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Maskandi and Iscathamiya infused Trap and R&B have been a wave for some years now and part of the leadership in that segment is Anzo, our guest today. Hailing from KZN through Vaal to the big city lights, a member of the 1020 Cartel who keeps churning out great projects and killing his features. We get to chop it up with Anzo about his journey, friendship with Sjava, cyphers in the Vaal and much more. Press play and enjoy the episode.

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Special Episode f/ 9th Wonder

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Bruuuhhh!!! Where do we even start with this one? A legend in the cut, we're quite sure you see what the vibes are, we got the one and only 9th Wonder. We got to find out a bit about his process as a producer, teacher, label head and DJ. There's too much we had to go into and trying to say any more in this descriptor won't do this episode justice, just press play.

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S6E6 - S06E06

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

It's not everyday you get someone who released over eight projects in high school and continues to put out dope music to this day. Ladies and gents we got Zulo in the cut, fresh from his newly released project 'Talk To Me Naace'. We start right from his early beginnings as Lil Tricks right up to the current moment and the team he's assembled around him to bring the vision to life. Press paly and enjoy the episode.

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S6E5 - S06E05 f/ Money Badoo

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

We are back and this time we’re accompanied by a dope force of energy through Money Badoo. She graces the middle seat fresh from her newly released 10 track album ‘Pornstar’, filled with a myriad of vibes and motivation. We chopped it up with Money to get to know her better and what independence means to her. Enjoy the episode and don’t forget to use the code TCTS30 on TuneCore for a discount on your first upload.

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S6E4 - S06E04 f/ Aubrey Qwana

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:27:00 -0000

Asithi shwii and flip the script a little on your headtop. Independence spreads across a myriad of genres and it’s hard to ignore other independent players from outside our core focus; Mzansi Hip Hop.

This is why we have the platinum selling Afro Pop artist Aubrey Qwana in the middle seat on this episode. With roots in Hip Hop, Aubrey has worked his way up and found himself a beautiful spot in the Afro Pop genre, from humble beginning in KZN to topping charts all over Mzansi with his hit single ‘Molo’ and many others. His story is one for the books, so go on ahead and press play.

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S6E3 - S06E03 f/ ByLwansta

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Y’all gonn’ learn today, we say that because we got an alumni in the middle seat. Sobering masses we got the one and only ByLwansta, a creative multi disciplinarian of note. Since we last caught up with him, he’s gone on to release the two final chapters of his Spijonget trilogy and he’s also spearheading his creative flanked by two of his business partners, making sure the ByLwansta brand soars even higher in varying creative forms. Press play and enjoy. Don’t forget to use the promo TCTS30 on TuneCore for a dope discount on your first or next upload.

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S6E2 - S06E02 f/ Mashayabhuqe Ka Mamba

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

It’s season 6, you know we goin’ in hard. We still rolling with TuneCore and pushing independence to the core. In the middle seat we got the man, who some have also described as a myth, but we’re here with Mashayabhuqe Ka Mamba a.k.a Mr South Africa to put all those myth chats to bed. This man fathered a whole sound and bunch of kids but disappeared, today he’s back in the cut and telling his story. You know it’s bound to be litty. Press play and enjoy. Don’t forget to use the promo TCTS30 on TuneCore for a dope discount on your first or next upload.

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S6E1 - S06E01

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Oh, we back-back and we’re at Flame Studios with TuneCore, the dopest digital distributor. You know how we do; we’re touching on some of the recent events just before we put you on game on how to get your coins with your music with TuneCore. Sit back, press play and enjoy.

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S5E14 - S05E14 f/ Lucasraps

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Being an OG takes sometime but not for our guest, Lucasraps. On this episode we get to find out how the 031 rapper got OG status at such a young age, not only that; we also dig deeper into his story and find out what made him drop out of school, his relationship with DJ Maphorisa, his new album '031 To The World' and much more. Press play and enjoy.

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S5E12 - S05E'13' f/ Kid X

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

We’re back and aware that we skipped episode 12, that’s because 13 is Kid X’s fav number, so we did what we had to do for Zen’s father. Day ones already know what it’s like when we link up with X, a beautiful time of double dutching. There’s a lot to catch up on with X, so we close some loops that developed over time and get into the future and the present at the same time. Press play and enjoy. Follow Kid X on the socials @KidXsa Hosted by @Mokgethwa__ @Fratpacker @Fratpackmusic Follow The Sobering on the socials Tw: @TheSoberingPod FB: The Sobering Podcast IG: TheSobering Produced by Kabelo Moremi Engineered by Kitso Moremi Shot and chopped by Snaps By Kitso

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S5E11 - S05E11 f/ Zingah LOTJ

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:03:00 -0000

We back and we outside, coming to you from the north-north with the one only Lord of The Jig, Zingah. Definitely one of the realest out there, been in the game for a while and there was definitely a lot to talk about. Zingah doesn’t hold back as we get to understand his journey better and his upcoming project.

00:00 Intro 04:21 Getting into other genres 07:21 From Smashis to Zingah 18:38 Being A Musician 28:26 Poking At Bears 34:20 Lessons From CashTime 42:00 Moving Around and Ending Up In Jozi 49:37 The cup in the hand 01:03:27 The album 01:15:00 Wrap Up

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S5E10 - S05E10 f/ Gigi LaMayne

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Ladies and gentleman, we got one of the hardest working rappers in the country. Gigi LaMayne is in the middle seat with her Mermaids and stuff. There iss quite a bit to chop through with Gigi, from her spiritual journey to her independence and everything else in between. Press play and let's go play with the mermaids.

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S5E9 - S05E09 f/ Priddy Ugly

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

We got a very special alumni in the middle seat, so a re rappeng. Ladies and gents, Priddy Ugly is in the cut, we were lucky enough to catch him just before his upcoming album hits DSPs, which we delve into and much more. You know the vibes when we link up with Priddy, press play and get with the vibes. Mokgethwa couldn’t make the episode but the bling bow must go on. Enjoy!

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S5E8 - S05E08 f/ Dale Strime

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

If you're about your fresh you've definitely heard of Dale Strime, the mastermind behind Swede & Crowe, Streeks and now at the helm of design at Jonathan D. This man has been a key figure in the Joburg streetwear scene for almost ten years now, thanks to the good people at KIWI, we're able to have a chat with him and get to understand how he lines up his fits and much more.

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S5E7 - S05E07 f/ Makwa

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:37:00 -0000

It's been a longtime coming, you've seen the live on IG. He asked to pull through and say his piece, ladies and gentlemen the one and only;y Makwa in the middle seat. You already know the vibes are on this one. We get the other side of the four sided RapLyf/Urbantainnment coin. Press play and enjoy.

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S5E6 - S05E06 f/ Fif Laa

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0000

We’re back with another one in the chamber. This time featuring the multitalented DJ, Fif Laa. Fif has had one of the most amazing rising-to-the-top journey in the DJing space, it happened right in front of all of us. There is however, a much deeper and cooler story to find out about her and we do just that and laugh about some things in between. Apologies for the depreciation in the quality of the audio towards the end, it’s due to a technical mishap.

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S5E5 - S05E05 f/ Vic Mensa

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

It’s a glorious occasion, we’re honoured to have the one and only Vic Mensa in the cut to chop it up. This is one special episode, we start things off at the very beginning for Vic and all the way through to his Roc-A-Fella deal and much more. Press play!

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S5E4 - ft/ Nota Part II

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0000

The most anticipated sequel in podcasting history is finally here. Ladies and gents, The Authority is back, we got the one only Nota back in the middle seat. A lot has happened since we last hung out, so press play and get ready for the knowledge darts and raw info from the Authority.

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S5E3 - ft Lazi Mathebula

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:43:00 -0000

We headed to the Beautiful Things store in Milpark to chat to the man of many talents Lazi Mathebula about his humble beginnings, what his creations mean, how he wears his pride and much more. Hit the play button and enjoy the episode.

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S5E2 - The Catch Up

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0000

This is our new swag going forward, we goin to hit y'all biweekly. On the second episode of our new season we just 'laxin and choppin' it up about everything under the sun in South Ahh. Enjoy the episode and hit us in the comments.

00:00 Intros 01:45 Clubhouse Diaspora 03:50 Let's talk about rap baby! 05:35 Retracts 1 8:35 Vaccine chat 22:38 2021 Expectations 43:13 What's with the Vaal? 1:03:20 Outros

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S5E1 - Feat Nota

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:43:00 -0000

We back baby and there’s only one way to start off this season, with some authority. It’s been a long time coming, this guy has been the most requested guest to come on the show in the past six months. Having set himself up as the authoritative figure in SA Hip Hop, we definitely had to have him on the show, ladies and gents, boys and girls we have the one and only Nota in the middle seat.

Nota has made some shocking statements on the socials and national TV, he’s at the same time also gave us truths about the music industry. Enjoy the episode as we try to extract more gems from the man and find out why he called us dick riders. Enjoy ReplyForwardFollow the hosts on Twitter;

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S4E11 - S04E11 f/ Rāms

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0000

We are back in this ting with another fire guest, the one and only Rāms. Fresh off his newly released EP, ‘He say, she say’. Before chopping things up about this new EP, we spoke about some of the dope events we’ve been to since you last heard from us. We also got into the new music that was released recently, Bhovamania proved to be quiet polarising among us. There was definitely a lot to go through with Rāms, first on the table was his days as a member of Onyx and how his musical style has changed over the years. There’s a lot more in between, enjoy the episode and get with us on the socials.

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S4E10 - S04E10 F/ Clout Killed The Kids (Muzi & Espacio Dios)

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Episode 10 for ya’ headtop and we have The Sobering’s extended family Muzi and his partner in crime. They take us through their newly formed duo ‘Clout Killed The Kids’ (03:59), what it is CKTK and it’s place in the SA music industry. We also get to know Espacio Dios (20:20) while Muzi gives us a vital lesson in balancing the art and the business (37:04), the hardships of independence (39:57) and the importance of owning your masters and what it means (49:43).

CKTK also gives us a bit of inside info on how they run their respective labels and what the future of record labels looks like (01:00:06). The music industry can be a tricky place and Muzi guides us through how he uses the human approach to avoid the sharks in the industry (01:20:40), we also get to know Espacio a little more and find out what his inspirations are and the future for CKTK (01:28:20).

Guests: Clout Killed The Kids (@Muziou & @Espacio_Dios)

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S4E9 - S04E09

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

It’s our 5th birthday tswetswelwef!!! You already what the fucking vibes are. In this episode we give thanks to everyone who’s been on this journey with us thus far. That’s all before we dive into the latest news since you last heard from us.

On our release radar for this episode, we delve into Costa Titch’s latest offering and Cassper Nyovest’s ‘Any Minute Now’ album. It’s jam packed episode fit for a celebratory mood.

Enjoy the episode and join us in celebration.

00:00: Intro's

04:30: Birthday Shoutouts

23:00: Costa Titch album review

40:10: Cassper Nyovest review

56:13: Events catch up

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S4E8 - S04E08 ft ZOOCI COKE DOPE

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:20:00 -0000

It's been a longtime coming; we have the one and Zoocci Coke Dope in the middle seat. The production maestro let's us in to his space, literally. As you know we started off with some SA Hip Hop news and a look back at the music that came out since we last checked in with y'all. Otherwise, it's just with Zoocci, a very dope conversation that touches on his craft, relationships in the industry and what inspired his latest project 'Anxiety' and much much more. Press that play button and enjoy the show.

03:34 Local rap drops 20:14 Doobie man denounced 23:19 25K and Zooci 34:43 Big Lez and Kenny Kunene 42:55: Music journey 54:24: Wrecking Crew relationship 58:46: Human conditioning / loner life 1:03:25 AKA tweet 1:09:09 Anxiety deep dive and more Tune in each month and hashtag #TheSoberingPodcast to stay engaged with the conversation.

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S4E7 - ft 45 Degrees

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000

The boys are in it with the weatherman aka Didi Monsta aka 45 Degrees. They go into the origins of 45 Degrees, his music, his fashion and his relationships with various rappers and musicians. You may need a slang dictionary for this one. Enjoy!

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S4E6 - S04E06 ft Uncle Partytime

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:59:00 -0000

The boys are easing in to the the new normal as they chop it up with the games new age thought leader Uncle Partytime. The boys discuss everything from Nasty’s new drop; notable freestyle Friday verses and more. Partytime takes us through his journey in DJ’ing, events and music. Plus the boyz have a WhatsApp line where you guys can send voice notes on what’s happening in the local scene. Enjoy 💫 Mokgethwa - @Mokgethwa Kitso Moremi - @FratpackMusic Kabelo Moremi - @Fratpacker

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The Sobering S04E05 Level 3

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 07:43:00 -0000

It’s level three and the boys reunite without the zoom life. The guys catch up on everything that has been happening with local hip hop thus far. From the new Malume ep, Aka’s three pack, Priddy Ugly’s ep and all lip fixing and apologizing going on. Welcome to level 3.

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S04E04 Lockdown Episode 2

Mon, 04 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

The pandemic isn’t slowing down, the same goes for us and the whole of SA Hip Hop. In this week’s episode we conclude on The Big Hash vs. J Molley beef. We also delve into the beauty that was Nasty C’s desk concert,The Malume and Riky battle, that’s all after we went through Zingah’s new project.

There’s a lot more covered in between, we won’t spoil it for you. Enjoy the episode

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S04E03 Lockdown Episode

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:55:00 -0000

The boys are back and lockdown couldn’t keep them down. The Sobering boys catch up on everything that’s been happening in South African hip hop. They talk everything from Big Hash, J Molley, new music and all the digital content that’s been ruling our second screens. Real time.

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S04E02 ft Scoop Makhathini

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0000

No one man has impacted South African Hip Hop culture like this man has without ever rapping. From his early TV days on Street Journal to his days on radio with The Full Cli, there's absolutely no just way to introduce this man, ladies and gentle man we have the one and only Siyabonga Ngwekazi b.k.a Scoop Makhathini in the streets.

The episode starts on a full circle moment between Scoop and the hosts, that's before we start getting in to the guest's life in the game. Scoop doesn't hold back, he speaks on his relationships with everyone in the game, the state of Boyzn Bucks, how he and Shane Eagle worked things out. He has some really strong words for some corporates that aren't nice to the youth and much much more. Enjoy this episode and keep the conversation going with #TheSoberingPodcast

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S04E01 ft Maglera Doe Boy

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0000

What a way to start a season, we have the one and only Maglera Doe Boy, one of South Africa's most promising wordsmith.

Through his music and vlogs we've had a glimpse of what Maglera is about, sitted in the middle seat, Maglera lets us know what it's like growing up in Kanana, an underdeveloped township of Klerksdorp plagued with drugs and a huge violent crime rate. A place where he sharpened his pen skills and slanged some drugs in his teen years and lost some of his homies through all of the above.

It's not all dark and grotesque with Maglera, he shares his beautiful family dynamic and what his relationship with Khuli and the rest of Morafe is like. We cannot make any of this up even if we tried, Maglera's stories definitely not one to ignore and this episode is for the books.

Enjoy.

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S03E14 F/ Jimmy Wiz

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0000

We got the one and only Jimmy Wiz in the middle seat. The Kempton Park rhyme slinger chats to us about life after 'The Hustle', the hardships and the beauty of being an independent artist. Jimmy also gives us a run down memory lane on how he got into Hip Hop.

The east is home to a lot of great lyricists, Jimmy shares what's the relationship like between all the Beasts From The Easts and much more. Enjoy the episode and keep the conversation going online with #TheSoberingPodcast

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S03E12 f/ Ubunifu Space

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0000

London and Joburg connect!!! We have three members of The Ubunifu Space in studio, we chop it up about their stay in South Africa, the difference between the Joburg scene and the London scene.

Since its inception The Ubunifu Space has seen a tremendous trajectory and took African music to the world with it, we get to find out how the show came about and what the next plans are for the collective. This is a very fun and enlightening episode, press play and enjoy the vibes.

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S03E11 ft Reason

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 07:18:00 -0000

We have another Sobering alumni in the middle seat today, Reason is back on the show ladies and gentlemen. We definitely have a lot to talk about since his first appearance, he now has new baby twins, a Creative Director job which he explains why it shouldn't be frowned upon when rappers get jobs. We also discuss his not so recent beef with Flex Rabanyane and why he got into in the first place.

We definitely had a lot to catch up on, and we also gave Reason a guide on how to be a certified assshole in the game, yes we did.

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S03E10 ft Muzi

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

The Zulu Skywalker is back with his new album, Zeno, which is named after his daughter. Muzi is a friend of the show, getting him in studio for the third time was a no-brainer. We were however surprised by the knowledge he came packing this time around, if growth was a person, its name would be Muzi.

You can easily tell from the start that he has been absorbing so much from his overseas tours and he’s applying all that knowledge to his moves already. We can only try and describe how much this episode is of great value to all budding musicians alike or you can just press play and enjoy the knowledge.

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S03E09 ft Kandy Koated Music (Espiquet, Hopemasta & Cye)

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Where the boats ride!!! We have Espiquet, Hopemasta and Cye in the studio to discuss the Vaal Hip Hop scene and their journey in the industry so far. We discussed Espiquet's street anthem 'Wait outside', which had Riky Rick on the remix and what that made for him.

We also got into the group dynamics of how they work and about their relationships with past crew members. They crew also got some really great advise from the hosts. Enjoy the episode above

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S03E08 ft Yanga Chief

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Full swag, drip drip, nang' uTatakho on The Sobering. It's been a long time coming, we got the one and only, a man of many talents, Yanga Chief. We can tell you for sure that by the end of this episode, you'll add 'honest' to Yanga's talents. A very honest episode indeed, Yanga doesn't hold back when it comes to his story, from his days at UJ to meeting AKA and working with him to finish 'Levels'.

Yanga's story is more than just penning hits for some of our favourites, he has gone through some hardships. From dropping out of UJ to couching surfing at friends places and to eventually being kicked out to the streets and bouncing back straight to the charts. Nothing reaks of Die Hard attitude more than Yanga's story, enjoy the episode and keep the conversation going with #TheSoberingPodcast

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S03E07 f/ Robin Thirdfloor

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Back to regular programming with extraordinary guests, as we welcome Robin Thirdfloor in the middle seat. As per usual we start with events that we attended since the last episode, and then dive into a chat with the Kwa Mashu native. Robin gives us his story and also sheds some light about the different Durban Hip Hop scenes.

He doesn't just keep it local, he also shares what he thinks the overseas market expects from South African artists. Robin is also a Bcom graduate, he explains to us what that has added to his musical journey.

So press play and get know one of Mzansi's rapper making big moves locally and internationally.

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Special Episode ft Tshego

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0000

It's Pink Panther season, and we have the one and only Tshego at the OffBoyz studio. The Maftown crooner has paid his dues in the music industry, from his days with the Sotho Mafia to his tenure at Family Tree records, where he says that he learned a lot about the music business under Cassper Nyovest. However, he shares quite a different sentiment from most of us about Artist Development and the record labels responsibility in that regard.

Having recently signed to Universal Music Group, he explains to us what his deal means and the labels' involvement. He shares his working process and how he juggles fatherhood and show business.

It's clear that the Pink Panther season is well upon us, enjoy the episode and keep the conversation going with #TheSoberingPodcast.

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S03E06 ft Nadia Nakai

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Busss a shot in your section!!! We got the Queen, Mrs. Nadida Nakai in the building. It's been a long time coming, but it was well worth the wait. We start it off discussing some new releases and delve into her life for a bit.

Nadia also lets us in on her creative process and shares some of the sacrifices she had to make for her new #Naked to see the light of day as she wanted.

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THE SOBERING TALKS AFRO PUNK WITH MUZI AND DARKIE FICTION

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:42:00 -0000

We have two of the most forward-thinking musicians in SA, Muzi and Darkie Fiction. We sat down with the artist to speak about their respective journies and things got a bit heated when we discussed Darkie Fiction's Little America' documentary, which questions the originality of some SA artists.

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The Sobering S03E05

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0000

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Castle Lite Unlocks Recap

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 06:36:00 -0000

We waited on this for many months, it finally happened! This year's #CastleLiteUnlocks spanned over two days with activations, cyphers, talks and amazing performances.

We evaluated the performances and came out somewhat disagreeing but one sentiment reigned supreme across the whole episode, which is that it was an amazing event and the wait for 2020s edition is already rife.

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Special Episode ft Moozlie & Rowlene

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 06:25:00 -0000

We have two trailblazers in the studio to talk about all things music and life, Rowlene and Moozlie are here to let us know what the word is.

You probably know Rowlene from her collaborations with Nasty C, but she is steadily making sure that's not all that you know here for. We were all amazed when we found out that she mixes and masters her own music, she also lets us know what the working dynamic is like at Tall racks Records and what it's like having a young boss like Nasty C.

Enter Moozlie, we don't think our intro to her will do any justice. From TV presenter to charting rapper. Moozlie has been on the up in Hip Hop and she lets us in on her secret to being a multi-faceted personality in the industry. We also got to get her side of the story of the Cash Time label situation and how she handled the backlash from her responsible driving campaign, which had the whole country shook.

There's all of that from these two ladies and a lot more in between, enjoy the conversation. Get involved with the conversation using the hashtag #TheSoberingPodcast and check the ladies doing their thing at #CastleLiteUnlocks on June 17th and 18, respectively.

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Special Episode ft Lee Kasumba, Lootlove & Ayanda MVP

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 06:07:00 -0000

How lucky are we? To have three of the best role players in the SA Hip Hop culture, not just as females but as human beings who stand for carrying this culture forward. Lee Kasumba, Lootlove and Ayanda MVP graced the studio to share parts of their journeys ahead of the upcoming #CastleLiteUnlocks Conversations, which are set to take place on the first day of the two-day spectacle.

Lee Kasumba, where do we even start? One of the purveyors of the Joburg Hip Hop scene, she helped bring Hip Hop to the mainstream during her tenure at Yfm, she also put on some of your favourite emcees. Lee can be described as a connector in the game, whether it’s rappers to audiences, DJs to artists, and even labels to artists. Having stepped away from Hip Hop for a moment, she takes time to let us in on what she has been up to and trust us when we say she made us green with envy.

Lootlove, a returning guest on the show, was introduced to the audience at large through TV presenting on Live Amp and recently made a swift transition to radio. Hosting Absolute Hip Hop with DJ Speedsta on Metro FM, she is definitely very hands-on in the progression of SA Hip Hop in all aspects. Most of us got into Hip Hop through friends, cousins and/or siblings, you won’t believe who put her onto Hip Hop. Loot also shares her struggles and joys of motherhood and fame

Ayanda MVP has become almost everyone’s favourite DJ, and one thing we’ve learned in this episode is that Ayanda doesn’t take ‘No’ for an answer. She has pushed through many walls to get where she is today, from being an on-air Hip-Hop radio presenter to making the transition to a fully-fledged daytime presenter on one of Gauteng’s biggest stations. From TUKS FM and learning how to DJ with techno, to now being part of the #CastleLiteUnlocks conversations. Ayanda’s story is definitely hard to ignore just like her presence behind the decks.

Enjoy the episode and don’t forget to engage with us through the hashtags #TheSoberingPodcast and #CastleLiteUnlocks

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Special Episode ft DJ Speedsta

Mon, 27 May 2019 07:00:00 -0000

First things first, we swear you've never heard DJ Speedsta like this! Not this honest, serious, humorous, inspiring and still entertaining. Speedsta gives us an insight into his career from his high school days of hosting parties in the Vaal to buying a house in Bryanston.

In between all of that, we learned about his failures, falling out with his dad and how 'Special Somebody' almost didn't get released due to a last-minute financial hurdle with Anatii. There's a lot of life lessons to learn to take from this episode, this one is definitely for the books.

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Special Episode ft Mark Mac & Katlego Malatji

Tue, 21 May 2019 07:00:00 -0000

We are bringing you a special episode featuring two of the most trailblazing individuals in urban culture. Mark Mac, a computer engineer and sneaker aficionado supplying the hottest kicks to your favourite rappers all over Mzansi. Katlego Malatji is an entertainment lawyer and promoter, he is one half of the famous Homecoming Africa promotions company.

This is one of our most inspiring episodes, Mark and Katlego share the joys and pains of their respective journeys and their dearest lessons learned in the game, they also part with a lot of wisdom to inspire anyone trying to make it in entertainment. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to subscribe and share.

Mark Mac and Katlego Malatji will be part of the #CastleLiteConvos at the 2019 #CastleLiteUnlocks 2-day extravaganza at The TicketPro Dome on the 17th and 18th June. Not for sale to persons under the age

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The Sobering Podcast S03E04 ft Manu Worldstar

Mon, 06 May 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Damn, April was such a long month! We had so much to cover in this episode in terms of events, we also welcomed Manu Worldstar to help us unpack everything and get to know him better. He took us through his journey in the music industry, which goes way far beyond The Hustle reality show. We also find out how his hit single 'Nalingi' came about and how he shopped it around to get a fitting deal for him. Manu also told what to his expect from his upcoming album and the brotherhood at Punchline Media.

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The Sobering Podcast S03E03 ft Una Rams

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:11:00 -0000

We welcome the Wavy Baby to the middle seat. Una Rams has garnered a lot of traction in the past two years, and we get to find out where his head is musically. We also get some intel on what it's like being (partially) signed to the great Black Coffee and what it means to be a Venda Pop Star.

This is not without the usual catch up on news, music updates and events.

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The Sobering Podcast S03E02 ft. Champagne69

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0000

We are joined in studio by one of Joburg's coolest hip hop outfit, Champagne69. You probably know them as the dudes that look like their way to the front row at fashion week but still throw down a wild mosh pit.

This episode has one of the funniest opening dialogues we've had, Willie and Siya let us in on their dealings with women in their lives as rappers. As per usual we then proceeded to past events just before we delved in their latest project 'Army of 2wo' and the growth from D2.

They let us in some of their dealings with big brands and what sets them apart from the rest of the 'New Wave' acts.

This was definitely a great way of getting to know the duo better.

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The Sobering Podcast S03E01 featuring BYLWANSTA

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Your favourite podcast is back, iyuuurrrppp!!!

We have one the most promising talent to come out of South Africa, ByLwansta. He ushers us in to the third season with an update on his upcoming project 'SPIJONGET' and how it will be rolled out to the masses, which is a totally interesting way. Among many other things, he lets us in his creative process and how he got to be on the Colors series.

As per our tradition around here, we had a discussion about some of our memorable music events in recent memory and Lil Frat goes in on K.O's latest Twitter antics.

It really feels good to be back, sit and enjoy.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E20 - Finale

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 07:00:00 -0000

2018 hasbeena very interseting year. We are joined by some of South Africa's premier Hip Hop media practitioners to discuss.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E19 featuring Kid X

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 06:18:00 -0000

All day one Soberers know that Kid X has been highly sought-after to be a guest on the show. Mfana ka Aunty finally graced the middle seat, we a lenghty and fruitful chat X. We got into his new album, his role at Raplyf, his unfruitful tenure at Cashtime Records, we also had a lengthy deliberation on which SA emcee ranks high on the Sway In The Morning freestyles and not rappers being bad payers.

This episode makes up for all the time we missed with Kid X, so listen on and enjoy.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E18 Feat Dee Xclsv

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode we have one runner up of Vuzu's 'The Hustle' Dee Xclsv, he gives us a lowdown on what he's been up to since his departure on the show, and gives a clear differentiation between Rustenburg Hip Hop and MafTown Motswako, this get heated at some points of the show. it all remains entertaining however, listen on above.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E17 Catching Up And Airing Out

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0000

We haven't touched on albums, events and industry shenanigans in a bit, so we decided to guve y'all something for #Ocsober.

As said we dissect all the recent albums and singles that dropped recently, but before all that we had a little issue to address with Stogie T, given his recent tweet in our direction. Lil Frat really popped off on here.

Listen on and enjoy.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E16 featuring PatrickxxLee

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 05:45:00 -0000

With the growth of an alternative Hip Hop scene in SA, we have one the leaders of Soundcloud and raging wave, enter Patrickxxlee. A 22 year old rapper from Joburg carving an entire new lane in the game.

On this episode we get to find out more about his music, upcoming shows and his upcoming album 'Nowhere Kid'. Most notably he lets us in to his psyche and the darkness of his music and what it actually means.

Which eventually led to him opening about his depression and how he deals with it. We also got to pick his brain on some local rap stuff, this is definitely a much needed episode, so listen on and enjoy.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E15 featuring Priddy Ugly

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0000

We have Priddy Ugly in the middle seat, a well respected lyricist in the SA hip hop game. He takes us through his tenure as an Ambitiouz signee, all things sweet and sour during that time. How he was able to walk away with all his music, the financial struggles he had with the label and the lack of support.

What caught us off guard the most is his tiff with Riky Rick, and how it affected his relationship with Frank Casino. He also shares some personal info exclusively with us, some info about the EGYPT deluxe vesion, the vision for his company GAS which he puts out music through now and many more. This one is definitely for the books. Sit back and enjoy.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E14 ft Roo AT ( Editor of Hype Magazine )

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 07:36:00 -0000

We welcome Hype Magazine editor RooAT in the middle seat, he's joining us to give us the low down on the Hype Freshmen 2018 list. All that is not before we go through an evaluation of some of the music that dropped recently by the likes of AKA, Nasty C, DJ Sliqe and others. With the Freshmen List he lets us in on the selection criteria, what makes a freshmen, why some names were left out from the list and also how to vote for your favourite. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to Follow Roo at @Roo_AT on Twitter and @RooAT on Instagram.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E13 ft $tilo Magolide

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 08:57:00 -0000

We welcome $tilo Magolide as our guest on this episode, fresh off his latest video release for 'Combo'. He takes us on a trip down memory lane about his early days in the game and his style influence on the game. Things also get a bit heavy when we touch on his alleged domestic violence case, more than anything we got a lot of knowledge darts thrown our way by the main man.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E12 - Featuring Muzi

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

Notes go here

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The Sobering Podcast S02E11

Mon, 07 May 2018 07:00:00 -0000

We are rolling without a guest on this episode, we delve into April's events that we attended, hip hop news and breath control. Listen on and don't subscribe and share.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E10 Featuring Frypan "The Mayor"

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:45:00 -0000

We have The Mayor of The Streets in the house, chopping up all things #LPOfest, black dreams and the whole industry as whole. If you know Fry you know he stays throwing knowledge darts and it's no different in this episode. Listen on and don't forget to share and subscribe

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The Sobering Podcast S02E09 - Ginger Trill Off his #VOTY win

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 06:45:00 -0000

Ginger Trill recently won Verse Of The Year at the #VOTY's, he chops it up with on why it has taken so long for him to be acknowledged as a lyricist, also mentions who he thinks is the South African Jay Z, talks about his new single 'Money' and also give us his current top 5.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E08 - Slow Hip Hop Week

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Coming from a relatively slow Hip Hop month, we dig into some newsworthy moments ranging from beefs and historical moments. There's also the ever present argument between Javas and Kabelo, with Kitso mediating as always, this episode is nothing short of fun. Enjoy, and don't forget to share, like and subscribe.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E07 - Caron Williams of The Plug Chats with The Sobering

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we have editor in chief of one the most important magazines in SA youth culture, Caron Williams from The Plug. She chops it up with us some of the issues and challenges she's faced at the the magazine. So listen to the episode and don't forget to subscribe.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E06

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 07:17:00 -0000

In this eposide we have one of the hardest lyricist in the game, Solo in studio. Talking to us about Solo and the BETR GANG 'Tour Dates' album.

Enjoy the episode and follow @THESOBERINGPOD on Twitter.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E05

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Happy New Year!!! We are back just like that, touching base and giving y'all our expectations for the year 2018. Listen on and follow @TheSoberingPod on Twitter. Peace!

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The Sobering Podcast S02E04

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:14:00 -0000

Episode Notes

Following a controversial incident at The South African Hip Hop Awards, Stogie T sat down with The Sobering Podcast for an open and honest conversation.

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The Sobering Podcast S02E03

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 07:03:00 -0000

Episode Notes

Fresh off the hottest MTV MC list, you already know that Kitso, Javas and Kabelo got you, this time joined the first Sobering return guest, former Hype Magazine editor Fred Kayembe. Who was one one of the panelists at the Hottest MC round-table to give us some insight.

Music: Mdolisto Pu-man - Tuesday Rhwisky Champ - Izondo Odous - One for Mujava Odous - Bed Res

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The Sobering Podcast S02E02

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:38:00 -0000

Episode Notes

We know you only expecting another episode of The Sobering on the first Monday of next month, but with the SAHHAs around the corner.

Javas Skolo and Kitso are joined (again) by their fellow Footloger Mr. Calibre and SAHHA committee member Rashid Kay to discuss the boycott cloud looming over the awards and more.

So listen on and look out for the next episode on the first Monday of December.

Tracks:

Rouge - "Dololo" feat. Bigstar Johnson

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The Sobering Podcast S02E01

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 08:10:00 -0000

Episode Notes

Your favorite podcast is back, pardon the brief hiatus. In the return episode we are joined by our fellow Footlogger, Kabelo aka Mr.Calibre. Sit back and enjoy The Sobering truth.

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The Sobering Podcast Episode 20 - June Wrap Up

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 08:03:00 -0000

The Sobering is twenty episodes deep and in this episode Kitso and Javas discuss new music and events like the Durban July, Travis Scott concert and everything else that happened in between. What's an episode without a story from Javas?

With that there's also some strong feelings on the continuing abuse of women in the country, so listen up.

This episode features music by: Lukay Wa Lehipi Lava Wa Mrepa Tox The Rockstar

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The Sobering Episode 19

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 09:36:00 -0000

Episode Notes

We are back like we never left, with that said deepest apologies for the brief hiatus. We are 19 episodes deep, and nothing of the good old greatness is missing in this comeback episodes.

We were also bestowed upon with the great pleasure of having two Artlifers members gatecrash this episode. So go on ahead and press play, and get your monthly dope coverage of all things in the Hip Hop and urban landscape.

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Episode 18 feat. Illy Amin

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:53:00 -0000

This has to be one of the craziest episodes of The Sobering ever, when Javas Skolo and Kitso are joined by the one and only Illy Amin coming straight from a battle rap win. You can only imagine what that's gonna be like.

More than the craziness, Illy takes us through his upcoming EP 'Illy Monate', this episode is so crazy, it was done over two days, a first for The Sobering. So go on ahead and listen up and be on the lookout for Illy's EP dropping April 30th.

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February Recap - Month of no love: Episode 17

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 06:11:00 -0000

In this episode of The Sobering, Kitso and Javas review the mess that the Metro FM awards were, the highly spoke about artist departures from Ambitiouz Records and the usual shenanigans of the SA Hip Hop landscape.

Recorded at the Promiseland Ent studios. Info@promiselandent.co.za

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The Sobering Podcast Ep 16 ft. Reason

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:08:00 -0000

Episode Notes

First Monday of the month and you already know it, yup another fresh episode of the best podcast in the land. Continuing with their slew of exclusives, The Sobering Podcast bring us an exclusive listen to Reason's new album titled GIRLS. Listen on as Javas Skolo and Kitso dissect Reason's latest offering.

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Episode 15.5 feat. SlikourOnLife

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:58:00 -0000

We thought last week's episode was the last for the year, Kitso and Javas Skolo are back this week with a little gift to y'all for the holidays.

Featuring the legendary Slikour to drop some knowledge for the streets. So click on the link and enjoy.

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Episode 15

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:57:00 -0000

The last episode of the dopest Hip Hop podcast in the land for 2016. You already there's gang realness packed in as per usual, coupled with some dope music. Listen on and y'all on 2017.

Playlist

Mashayabhuqe ka Mamba - Kwadukuza
ThinknThin ft BoyPeza - Hao Kreye Selo Vox Portent - Iridescent
Drift Prism ft Jade Fortune - Warmth In Shadows
Young Swiss - F.U.T.C

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Episode 14

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:57:00 -0000

As usual the gents and lady take give their take on the past month in the South African Hip Hop scene.

Miss Vee - "Kele Pyatla"
Emani Black - "Sober"
OkZharp & Manthe Ribane - "Teleported"
Mungo - "Velocipede"
Thando Nje - "Hush" (The Sobering Exclusive Recording)

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Episode 13

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:56:00 -0000

As usual the gents and lady take give their take on the past month in the South African Hip Hop scene.

There’s also album reviews and the show is closed off with an all local mix by Al da 3rd.

Featured Music:

ByLwansta - Indian Ocean DJ Maphorisa ft Kwesta, Emtee, Smashis, Tweezy, Kly & Maggz – Kimosabi Micr.Pluto - Nuances X14 - Friday

Mix by Al da 3rd

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Episode 12

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 13:55:00 -0000

This episode marks the one year celebration of The Sobering Podcast and the introduction of NJ as the 3rd host of the show.

The agenda is no different, the gents and lady tackle all the past shenanigans in the South African Hip Hop and Bass landscape.

Full Tracklist:

Lemapi - A Cool Song BIG FKN GUN - Thanamba Omar Morto - Astral Bodies JYD - Is Nice

Exclusive mix by Odous.

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Episode 11 ft LootLove

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:53:00 -0000

It’s the first Monday of the month, and a new episode of The Sobering Podcast has surfaced online. And because its Women’s Month, Kitso and Javas Skolo are joined by one of the leading ladies in entertainment industry, LootLove. In Ep. 11 they dig into the industry ups and downs for women and all the shenanigans from the SA hip hop landscape in the previous month.

This month The Sobering also launched it’s new live performances platform and the first installment features sultry singer and frequent hip hop collaborator Melo B Jones.

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Episode 10

Mon, 04 Jul 2016 13:52:00 -0000

Another episode of The Sobering Podcast has just surfaced online to kick start the new month and on the 10th episode the legendary Golden Mic holder, Zubz acts as the guest. In the Podcast, hosts Kitso and Javas Skolo, have an in-depth chat with Zubz to make this an episode for the books.

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Episode 9

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 13:50:00 -0000

It's first Monday of the month and by now you know what it means. In this episode Javas Skolo and Kitso discuss the recent squabbles in the Hip Hop fraternity, that and all the new music, award winnings and most importantly if South African Hip Hop is exportable. So click on the link and enjoy.

Featured Music

Maraza - Gwan Leko X Troy - On Fire Mewzu - Empty Slumbertalk - King's Couch Abra - Pride (KITSO remix)

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Episode 8

Mon, 09 May 2016 13:41:00 -0000

The dudes are back with episode 8, and you already know it went down. With April being a festivity filled month that it was and nominees list being announced, Javas Skolo and Kitso had a lot to chew on in this episode, covering a slew of events and all news in the Hip Hop fraternity.

Featured Music

Uno July ft Youngsta CPT - NY 57 Vintage Cru ft. Moozlie & Khanyi Mbau - Shabang Leeu ft. Micr. Pluto - 39.5AU Thor Rixon, Albany Lore & Mungo - Black Belt Barbie Priddy ugly ft Refi Sings & Big Star Johnson - Nobody

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Episode 7

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:40:00 -0000

Coming from a fruitful month that March was, the latest episode of The Sobering Podcast packs a punch and some shade. Covering a variety of events from the recent slew of international artists that recently graced our shores and even more activities in the local scene. From label departures and news signings, it's all covered in this episode, plus a little mix Javas Skolo.

Featured Music

MissCelaneous - State Of Mind Gigi Lamayne - Shisa EmTee - Amamenemene St.Solo - Fuji Speedway GT Javas Skolo - Pies At The 02 Arena Mix

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Episode 6 Featuring Akio ‘DJ I.D’ Kawahito

Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:38:00 -0000

The sixth edition of The Sobering Podcast is here, graced with the extra presence of DJ/Promoter/Manager Akio ‘DJ I.D’ Kawahito.

The hosts Javas Skolo and Kitso delve in to the peoples asian’s mindset on the game and his overall approach to the SA Hip Hop landscape, as a southern American having lived all over the world.

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Episode 5

Mon, 08 Feb 2016 14:38:00 -0000

Coming from a rather lacklustre month that January was, the gents are back to review all that went down (or the lack thereof). In this episode Javas Skolo and Kitso go a bit personal, speaking about heir favourite music and all things sobering.

The lack of events in January do not take away the excitement and punch in this episode.

Featured Music

A-Reece - Woosa Casper ft R-Senic & Huge - Beat drops Odous x Nxck - I'm Sleep Thegooddokta - A2 A Star Is Born Javas Skolo - Meta (Intro)

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Episode 4 Featuring Fred Kayembe

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:37:00 -0000

It’s a new year and just as we expect on every first Monday, Javas Skolo and Kitso deliver their tackle and opinion on everything Hip Hop and surrounding in Mzansi. Although slightly late this month, the knockout stories from Hype Magazine editor Fred Kayembe make up for all the wait.

The #TheSoberingPodcast is back with a punch and one of the dopest dudes in the game as their first guest ever.

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Episode 3

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 14:36:00 -0000

In the last episode of The Sobering for this year, the gents look back at the year that was in local Hip Hop and discuss the recent slew of music releases and performances. This comes in as their longest episode yet, mainly because there was a lot to go through from the year. With musical premieres from Revivolution and other great featured music.

Featured Music

Sipho The Gift - feeling The Vibe Revivolution - Rim shot Seafood - Zimbabwe Christian Tiger School - Demamp Camp Nadia Nakai - The Baddest Remix

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Episode 2

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:36:00 -0000

The dudes are back and it's been quite an eventful month for SA Hip Hop, judging by the first episode we know a lot will be said about everything that happened recently. In this episode Javas Skolo and Kitso discuss #FillUpTheDome, DreamTeam on the Hype magazine cover and all else under the Hip Hop.

Featured Music

Spoek Mathambo Ft. Cassper Nyovest - Hit The Floor FRATPACK - Hooligan Daev Martian - Happy BirthDaev Ludick - Arcade Shit TSA - Faded

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Episode 1

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 13:35:00 -0000

Discussions about Hip Hop and various other subjects in the urban landscape are a common feature in most of our lives, some have even broken up friendships. Not all is lost though, because thanks to those discussions (and sometimes arguments) we now have a monthly podcast titled The Sobering co-hosted by Javas Skolo and Kitso Wa FRATPACK.

The Sobering focus on events occurring in the Hip Hop and the overall urban landscape, and at times even offering some advise. The podcast also helps introduce upcoming artists by way of spinning their songs in between talks. Without taking away too much from this podcast, which promises to be a breath of fresh air and opinions. Have a listen above and grab a free download of this episode on the links provided below. Watch out for the next episode on the first Monday of next month.

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