2017 WINNERS

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2017 winners

Category
Artists
Body of Work
​HONORARY AWARD
DJ Bionic & DJ Blaze
​​this is a lifetime achievement award for those who contributed in the development of SA Hip Hop and are still active
​MOST VALUABLE
Cassper Nyovest​
​this is for the most bankable artist in monetary terms through achievements.
​BEST LOCAL BRAND
StylaGang Original Designs
​this is for a South African clothing brand that is strictly Hip Hop.
BEST INTERNATIONAL BRAND
KFC 
​​this is for an international corporate brand that is playing a role in the development of SA Hip Hop
​BEST DANCE CREW
Creed Crew
​​the Hip Hop dance crew that achieved the most in the past year
PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
Junior Lavie
​consistent promoter with most impactful and successful Hip Hop events in the past 12 months.
​DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ Speedsta
​​this is for the DJ who contributed immensely to SA Hip Hop in the past 12 months, be it on radio, clubs or sessions
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Cassper Nyovest - Thuto
originality, popularity, quality, visibility, sales, impact, melody and composition
​BEST FRESHMAN/Newcomer
Shane Eagle
​this is for a rapper who emerged for the first time and blew up the scene in the past 12 months.
​MIXTAPE OF THE YEAR
Sliqe - Injayam Vol .1
​popularity, quality, visibility, impact
​HUSTLER OF THE YEAR
Cassper Nyovest 
​​endorsements or any other achievements acquired through Hip Hop
LYRICIST OF THE YEAR
​Youngsta CPT
​​consistent lyricism throughout the past 12months, solid lyrical repertoire
BEST GRAFFITI​
Psalm 1​
​pieces done in the past 12 months,originality, creativity and message relevance
​PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Gemini Major
​​Number of singles, quality, quantity,arrangement, innovation, impact
BEST COLLABO
AKA & Anatii - 10 fingers
the most popular rap song collaborated by 2 or more artists
​BEST FEMALE
Rouge​ - New Era Sessions
​female rapper consistent in the past 12 months with radio singles, videos, performances and a solid album, mixtape or EP
​BEST MALE
Cassper Nyovest
​male rapper consistent in the past 12 months with radio singles, videos, performances and a solid album
​BEST HIP HOP RADIO SHOW
Motsweding FM -Motswako wa Hip Hop
​​Local content, SA Hip Hop development, listenership,relevance and quality. This is 100% judged by the public.
​BEST VIDEO
Cassper Nyovest - ft Goapele - Destiny ​Directed by Kyle White
​quality, storyline, relevance, airplay, YouTube hits.
SONG OF THE YEAR
Kwesta ft Thabsie - Ngiyazfela Ngawe
​airplay, popularity, quality, relevance, impact, originality
BEST DIGITAL SALES
Kwesta - 
5x Platinum - NGud (Single)
1x Platimun - Maibabo (Single)
1x Platinum - Nomayini (Single)
​best selling song or album on iTunes and other digital stores
​BEST REMIX
Frank Casino & Riky Rick - Whole Thing (Remix)
​* best Remixed song.
​KING OF NORTHERN CAPE:  Dj Speedy V
KING OF EASTERN CAPE: Yahkeem
KING OF KWAZULU NATAL: Junior Lavina
KING OF FREE STATE: Ba2cada
KING OF MPUMALANGA: Fortune Nthekathi
KING OF NORTH WEST: Dj Big Boy SA
KING OF WESTERN CAPE:  Ready D
KING OF LIMPOPO: Hip Hop Live SA
KING OF GAUTENG: Kool Out
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
​MILESTONE
Cassper Nyovest - Fill Up Orlando Stadium
​a significant stage or event in the development of something.
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