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. |
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. |
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 |