2012 winners

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2012 WINNERS
Category
Artists
Body of work
Album of the year
Aka
 Originality, popularity, quality, visibility, sales, impact, melody and composition
Best male
Aka
male rapper consistent in the past 12 months with radio singles, videos, performances and a solid album.
Best Collabo
Khuli chana ft Notshi
the most popular rap song collaborated by 2 or more artists
Best Dance Crew
Raptilez
the Hip Hop dance crew that achieved the most in the past year.
Best Female 
Khanyi Mavi
female rapper consistent in the past 12 months with radio singles, videos, performances and a solid album, mixtape or EP.
Dj of the Year
Dj khenzhero
this is for the DJ who contributed immensely to SA Hip Hop in the past 12 months, be it on radio, clubs or sessions.
Freshman of the Year
Ifani
 this is for a rapper who emerged for the first time and blew up the scene in the past 12 months.
Best graffiti Crew
Demolition Crew
pieces done in the past 12 months,originality, creativity and message relevance
​Hustler of the year
​ Nick Kaoma (Head Honcho clothing founder)
endorsements or any other achievements acquired through Hip Hop.
​Best International Brand
Sprite
this is for an international corporate brand that is playing a role in the development of SA Hip Hop.
​Best Local Brand
​ Butan Wear
this is for a South African clothing brand that is strictly Hip Hop.
​Lyricist of the Year
Zakwe
​consistent lyricism throughout the past 12months, solid lyrical repertoire.
​Mixtape of the Year
Neo Beats
​ popularity, quality, visibility, impact.
​Most Valuable Artist
Aka
this is for the most bankable artist in monetary terms through achievements.
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Best Producer
 37MPH
​number of singles, quality, quantity,arrangement, innovation, impact.
​Promoter of the Year
​Canoc Productions
​consistent promoter with most impactful and successful Hip Hop events in the past 12 months.
Song of the Year
​Reason - Do it like i can
airplay, popularity, quality, relevance, impact, originality.
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​Video of the Year:
AKA - Jealousy
​ quality, storyline, relevance, airplay, YouTube hits.
​King of Free State: Big Bux
King of Eastern Cape: Thandeka Zabaza
King of KwaZulu Natal: Ayanda Makukule
King of Limpopo: DJ Chokos
King of Mpumalanga: Sean Sharrel
King of North West: DJ Lemonka
King of Northern Cape: Galaletsang "snowy" Maine
King of Western Cape: Lava Magwaca
​King of Gauteng: Tebello Tibz Motsoane
Provincial Artists
​* this is for anyone making major moves that benefit the Hip Hop movement in the province. Events organisers and promoters. 9awards, 1 for each province.
​Best Hip Hop Radio Show
​16 Bars Reloaded – UJFM
​Local content, SA Hip Hop development, listenership,relevance and quality. This is 100% judged by the public.
 ​Honorary Award
Gogga
​this is a lifetime achievement award for those who contributed in the development of SA Hip Hop and are still active
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