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. |
