2018 WINNERS

SA HIP HOP AWARDS
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2018 winners

Category
Artists
Body of Work
​HONORARY AWARD
Outrageous Records
​​this is a lifetime achievement award for those who contributed in the development of SA Hip Hop and are still active
​MOST VALUABLE
Kwesta
​this is for the most bankable artist in monetary terms through achievements.
​BEST LOCAL BRAND
SGOD
​this is for a South African clothing brand that is strictly Hip Hop.
BEST INTERNATIONAL BRAND
Castle Lite Unlocked
​​this is for an international corporate brand that is playing a role in the development of SA Hip Hop
​BEST DANCE CREW
Survivor Dance Crew
​​the Hip Hop dance crew that achieved the most in the past year
PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
Pop Bottles
​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
Nasty C - String & Bling
originality, popularity, quality, visibility, sales, impact, melody and composition
​BEST FRESHMAN/Newcomer
Big Zulu
​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
Stogie t - Honey & pain
​popularity, quality, visibility, impact
​HUSTLER OF THE YEAR
Kwesta
​​endorsements or any other achievements acquired through Hip Hop
LYRICIST OF THE YEAR
Stogie T - Honey & Pain
​​consistent lyricism throughout the past 12months, solid lyrical repertoire
BEST GRAFFITI​
Dbongz
​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
Kwesta ft Wale - Spirit 
the most popular rap song collaborated by 2 or more artists
​BEST FEMALE
Moozlie
​female rapper consistent in the past 12 months with radio singles, videos, performances and a solid album, mixtape or EP
​BEST MALE
Nasty C
​male rapper consistent in the past 12 months with radio singles, videos, performances and a solid album
​BEST HIP HOP RADIO SHOW
Motsweding Fm
​​Local content, SA Hip Hop development, listenership,relevance and quality. This is 100% judged by the public.
​BEST VIDEO
Kwesta ft Wale - Spirit
​quality, storyline, relevance, airplay, YouTube hits.
SONG OF THE YEAR
Kwesta ft Wale - Spirit
​airplay, popularity, quality, relevance, impact, originality
BEST DIGITAL SALES
Kwesta 
​best selling song or album on iTunes and other digital stores
​BEST REMIX
Zakwe Sebentin Remix
​* best Remixed song.
​KING OF NORTHERN CAPE: 
KING OF EASTERN CAPE: 
KING OF KWAZULU NATAL: 
KING OF FREE STATE: 
KING OF MPUMALANGA: 
KING OF NORTH WEST: 
KING OF WESTERN CAPE: 
KING OF LIMPOPO: 
KING OF GAUTENG: 
Provincial Artists - (No Kings this year)
​* 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 FNB
​a significant stage or event in the development of something.
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