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NEW CATEgories added on our current catalog.

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Currently biggest artists in their respective countries, Achievements on their latest projects, International recognition, International impact.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN HIPHOP AWARDS HAVE ADDED A NEW AWARD CATEGORY TO CELEBRATE ITS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN 2021 AWARDING THE GREATEST ARTISTS IN HIPHOP. THIS CATEGORY CELEBRATES ARTISTS THAT HAVE REPRESENTED INTERNATIONAL AND HAVE CHANGED THE GAME FOR ALL THOSE ALIKE.

The categories will be judged as follows

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 Originality, popularity, quality, visibility, sales, impact, melody and composition.
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Number of singles, quality, quantity, arrangement, innovation, impact.
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Airplay, popularity, quality, relevance, originality.

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This award will go to the nominee that gets most votes from the public. The voting will be conducted in various mediums of communications The Nominees are selected by the SAHHA committee
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This is for an international corporate brand that is playing a role in the development of SA Hip Hop.
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This is a lifetime achievement award for those who contributed in the development of SA Hip Hop and are still active.

THE CRITERIA (CATEGORIES)

Most categories are judged by panels of unpaid,independent judges drawn from the broadcast and print media, as well as freelance writers and critics, performing musicians, and from academia. Nominations are evaluated on the basis of artistic merit. Panels of influential music veterans and music fans determine the winners and nominees.
Every category will be judged by different judges.

​SOUTH AFRICAN HIP HOP AWARDS

WHO QUALIFIES FOR NOMINATION?

* Any SA Hip Hop album/mixtape/video/event/song/that was released or impactful or effective in the past 12 months.
* The nominated artform must be released or occur in South Africa.
* The artist/group must be South African, if not then they must have a South African work permit and their work must be produced and released in the Republic of South Africa. 

​WHO DOES THE JUDGING?

Preliminary judges come from a pool of local music industry professionals including musicians, songwriters, producers,recording engineers, music publishers, booking agents, program and music directors, talent coordinators and music marketing professionals. Final judging is done by music industry professionals who are not related nor connected tothe nominees or their record labels.
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This is for a South African clothing brand that is strictly Hip Hop. 
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Quality, storyline, relevance, airplay, YouTube hits.
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The most popular rap song collaborated by 2 or more artists
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popularity, quality, visibility, impact. 
Ep (5 songs or More) , mixtape , compilation , Album by DJ

SUBMISSIONS


Albums, mixtapes, singles and music videos must be submitted to Ritual Media Group (RMG) in Johannesburg CBD. Hard copies ONLY, no links. Kings, Promoters, Hustlers, Dance Crews and Graffiti artists must email their portfolios with achievements from the past 12 months.

PS. SONG OF THE YEAR, BEST MALE, BEST FEMALE, BEST COLLABO, ALBUM OF THE YEAR &BEST are 60% voted by the judges and other 40% by the public.
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This is for the DJ who contributed immensely to SA Hip Hop in the past 12 months, be it on radio, clubs or sessions.
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This is for a rapper who emerged and blew up the scene in the past 12 months.  Must have achieved a breakthrough into the public awareness and impacted the musical industry during the eligibility period.
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Male rapper consistent in the past 12 months with radio singles, videos, performances and a solid album.

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This is for the most bankable artist in monetary terms through achievements. Endorsements or any other achievements acquired through Hip Hop.
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Female rapper consistent in the past 12 months with radio singles, videos, performances and a solid album.
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Consistent lyricism throughout the past 12 months, solid lyrical album.
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This award goes to the best selling digital release.
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Airplay, popularity, quality, relevance, originality

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Consistent promoter with most impactful Hip Hop events in the past 12 months. The Nominees are selected by the SAHHA committee
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 This is an achievement award for those who accomplish remarkable things within SA Hip Hop ( 12 month period)

DETAILS OF THE EVENT

DATE: 30 NOVEMBER 2022
VENUE: LIVE STREAMING | SABC ONE
ENTRANCE FEE: TBA
TIME: 9PM
#SAHHA2022

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