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The African Hip Hop links directory Lately some new African sites specializing in information on hip hop from their side have emerged. Here's a listing of all African hip hop sites we could find (though a few are only listed in the crews section, and some other sites worth visiting. If you think there's a site worth adding, drop us a line. :::::: All Africa links :::::: Madunia African Music Our site dedicated to music from the African continent Africaserver A good site to explore African info on the web, with hundreds of links, very complete online newspapers and radio directories, info on African culture in the Netherlands etc. Africa Online Pan-African access and content provider. At their huge site they have good news and info sections on a variety of topics, also country pages which are maintained by local editors. Their chat section is quite good, the African Music chat is the home of many experts on African music. (top of page) :::::: Algerian Hip Hop Links :::::: Intik The official website with biographies, sounds, lyrics and a concert agenda (top of page) :::::: Beninese Hip Hop Links :::::: Sakpata Boys The Boys' label site, with some general and contact info, album preview in realaudio and an mp3 of the song 'Lovy'. (top of page) :::::: Congo Hip Hop Links :::::: Kaysha Homepage of African 'chico' Kaysha. With his r&b influenced zouk-rap he struck a chord with the Latin American world and the whole of West Africa. But even before he blew up, Kaysha was active on the web with his homepage which is high on self-made graphics. To listen to his music, check out this link which offers (legal) MP3's, including his collaboration with the Wu's Killa Priest. (top of page) :::::: East African Hip Hop Links :::::: Nubian Underground The only other all African hip hop website, with info on various countries, a lot about Kenya and an African Hip Hop forum. Rap, ragga and reggae Results of a short trip by Krister and Monica from Sweden to Kenya, Zimbabwe and Zambia during which many young urban artists were interviewed. Featuring many artist descriptions, interviews, pics and sounds. (top of page) :::::: Gambia Hip Hop Links :::::: Yellowgate studios The homepage of one of Gambia's earliest studios to produce a hip hop album. Currently the site features newsletters, general studio info, a guest book and most importantly the possibility to order the cassette releases to come out of Yellowgate, including Pencha B, and the Dancehall Masters. Niji Gambian Culture and Art This site has quite a number of groups from Gambia: Black Nature, Dancehall Masters, MC Omar and several interesting non-rap groups. (top of page) :::::: Ghana Hip Hop Links :::::: Reggie Rockstone Ghana's premier solo artist, this extensive page gives his bio, records and you can listen and watch his music Highlife Time records Online ordering of Ghanaian hiphop cd's from a Canada based company. Reggie Rockstone live in Switzerland Boombox, a nice site with many realvideo files of hiphop events, has archived material from a Rockstone concert in Switzerland, November 2000. Spider's Web Records Extensive site of Ghana based record label, home to Akyeame, Buk Bak, and a bunch of other hiplife and gospel artists. Most albums have online audio samples. Soulatidoe Homepage of this L.A. (USA) based duo Lord Kenya Twi language rapper. This site is for German speakers only, though there's a few pics as well. Also check out his songs 'Sika Baa' and 'to God be the glory' at Besonic. Hiplife Hiplife is what the fusion of highlife and hip hop is called in Ghana. Performers range from truly hip hop minded people such as Reggie Rockstone to more or less trend following musicians from the highlife section. This site is an introduction. (top of page) :::::: Ivory Coast Hip Hop Links :::::: Hip hop family: hip hop Africa Part of a larger site 'Fatcap', updates on the underground hiphop scene in Abidjan (check out their 'niouz' page). Nebuleuse An active crew with interesting philosophies which they express on their site. Afrikareprezenta.com : Rudy-rection Ivorian solo rapper living in the states. He's got his work up at Francemp3 on this page which has some album previews in mp3 and realaudio. (top of page) :::::: Kenyan Hip Hop Links :::::: Xtra Phat Popular crew from Nairobi - they have already been in the local charts. Phat magazine Nice urban music magazine, emphasis on Kenyan hiphop but aiming to represent the entire continent. The site contains a preview of the hard copy. Scorpion stingz Site of the Kenyan, US based hiphop label Krytikal Mass Group from Oakland featuring Sanjo Zen (Kenya) who also has a solo album out K-Stringz Kenyan crew (brother and sister) based in Minnesota (USA). Hardstone Kenyan ragga star married & moved to USA. At this site some interviews and general info. Hangtime in Nairobi Good site on hip hop related issues in Kenya, such as urban clothing designer Fundi Frank and several rap groups. Kenyan hip hop in MN Short article used to be at the Mezesha website, about Kenyan hiphop in Minnesota, USA where there seems to be a large Kenyan community. NB Mezesha is currently under construction. Mapozi Kenyan entertainment site with some interesting articles including an interview with rapper/fashion designer Fundi Frank Sammy Mwangi Kenyan rapper in Minnesota (USA) who fuses reggae and hiphop. His site at MP3.com has some mp3 files and pics. Kenyan urban artists Descriptions of some urban artists at the Capital FM site Simbafrique Entertainment Kenyan - USA urban music promotion agency, home to recording artist Sanjozen whose album can be ordered from the site Social Misfits UK based crew that includes Da Essence and Sir Prestige, a producer who's been active on the UK scene Kenya the 2nd chapter (2) Listen to the whole album in realaudio (top of page) :::::: Mali Hip Hop Links :::::: (top of page) :::::: Nigeria Hip Hop Links :::::: Source International According to our sources, these guys & girls are among the best Nigerian crews around. They are based in Washington, USA but hit the home market with their singles Bantu Crew based in Germany, fusing English language raps and African beats. The site has German language descriptions but you can download their mp3 'Mek we start' or consult their tour schedule. There's more (German) bio info at this page. Cashino Nigerian rapper of the Nigerian Dream Team. Nice flash site, and if you want to listen to his music try this link: www.getoutthere.bt.com Doomsday Nigerian rappers now living Atlanta, USA. With soundfiles! Crispy From Abuja town. Site includes lyrics and realaudio files of some of his songs. (top of page) :::::: Réunion Hip Hop Links :::::: Hip hop Réunionnaise Brief introduction to a few crews from the island. (top of page) :::::: Senegal Hip Hop Links :::::: Gokh-Bi System Senegalese crew in USA. Jeunaissance Senegal French language site with bios of a number of rap crews.. Pee Froiss Good looking homepage of one of Senegal's most high-profile crews. Fu Efx A collective of Senegalese rappers and a French dj and producer. Their work is also up at Francemp3.com where they have a seperate page with a couple of MP3 and realaudio downloads! Senerap.com A new site (under construction) which is to bring info on different Senegalese crews. With an mp3 and realaudio section. Shadow Zoo Homepage of Drunken Dragon aka Drei Lon aka Shinkwon Silikoner who is actually representing both the Ivory Coast and Senegal underground and doing that Pan African thing!! Contains some online realaudio tracks. Senerap Nice interview with Dj Makthar from Pee Froiss (Dakar) in site that needs an update. German language only, but they do have the track lists of many Senegalese tapes. But what website did they copy these pictures from? :) (top of page) :::::: Somalia Hip Hop Links :::::: Keinaan Homepage of Somali rapper who has a cd available for ordering. Site has sound bites and a very popular guestbook. J-HA Crew The J-HA Crew is a World Wide Somali hip hop organization, this page is maintained by one of its members living in Holland. (top of page) :::::: South Africa Hip Hop Links :::::: Unreleased Records The home of Cashless Society J-Section Interesting site with lots of info, addresses and links on hiphop culture in Johannesburg. African Dope Records Cape Town based label releasing groove music - hiphop, jungle and other styles. Their staple includes Moodphase5. YFM Radio station from Gauteng, very popular with the youth and now available all across SA. Also have a magazine out called Y magazine Africa's Gateway Fat new page from Cape Town, with articles, a graf gallery, biographies of people in hip hop, the homepage of Urbaintainment the SA hip hop e-mail newsletter, and a column by Oopy-G a so-called Pimpgod (yes they got it together in SA!). Unofficial YFM page With sound samples an Rap Activity Jam (1998) Spex Homepage of the rapper who was 1st heard on the Jo'burg Muthaload compilation and now has his solo cd out Eargasm SA hip hop label, home to Spex, Elektron and Yang Weapon Hip Hop Headrush Homepage of dj Mass Dosage who used to have a regular hip hop show on radio in Grahamstown. Dope design, features columns, realvideo and lately plenty interviews with South African hip hop artists. P.O.C. The official Prophets of da City homepage Dj Capra's site Dope page representing up in 'J-section' Johannesburg Rage Great site on urban music in SA. Stories about kwaito worldwide and news updates on hip hop and kwaito. Black Noise Homepage to Black Noise, that other leading crew who have done a lot of good stuff for the Cape Flats youth. Brasse Vannie Kaap Side project of POC deejay Ready D, their first album contains only Afrikaans language raps and very dope production. KwAiTo OnLiNe Site featuring some MP3's of kwaito hits such as 'TKZee's - Fiasco' Nine Athlone group whose influences include everything from rock, funk and hip hop to drum 'n bass, jazz and reggae Bloodstone As produced by old school artist Caramel... Graffiti in South Africa With lot of pictures! Hip Hop History in Cape Town Introduction to hip hop in the southernmost point of Africa. Hip hop in the Cape according to ShamielX The story told by one of the SA pioneering deejays. Live sounds Listen to some live recordings from Bloodstone, Mike T & Frank and Brasse Vannie Kaap. (top of page) :::::: Tanzanian Hip Hop Links :::::: Rockers Magazine Tanzania's leading urban music mag, appears about quarterly. Has a warm heart for hiphop and r&b artists. The Rockers team also does projects to raise awareness of topics like Aids. KAZ records Kaz is a record company owned by Tanzanian mc/dj/producer Lawrence Funkablack who's living in Philadelphia (USA) these days. Ras Nas Tanzanian poet/reggae artist now has his band in Norway. Listen to some of his music and read the lyrics. (top of page) :::::: Zambia Hip Hop Links :::::: Mondo Music Online Homepage of an interesting promotion agency and record label. They are working with a large selection of urban artists, including Black Muntu, Daddy Zemus (ragga) and even rumba/r&b artist Suke Chile. MC Wabwino A solo artist's page with a few pics and release dates. Chilu Lemba Download two mp3's from Zambian solo artist. (top of page) :::::: Zimbabwe Hip Hop Links :::::: Zimbabwe Legit They released their 1st album in the US in 1991 with production by Black sheep, now Dumi has his own site on US hip hop. Zimsite Players from Zimbabwe! A-Plus Zimbabwe represented in the UK (top of page) :::::: African Funk Links :::::: Afrodisiac Records New label releasing African funk records. Their tracks are really rare, in fact they spent 5 months digging in West Africa to unearth afrobeat, highlife and funk gems which are really begging to be sampled. Strut Records The label that released the classic 'Club Africa' compilation, as well as rereleases of Tony Allen's albums and another one by Orlando Julius, a Nigerian musician who in the 1960's inspired James Brown to compose 'I feel good'!. (top of page) :::::: Other Hip Hop Links :::::: Mp3.com Hiphop show Regular online broadcast by Paradise, also known from his role in the X Clan as "The Grand Arkitech" and longtime active member (producer, promoter etc) of the NY hiphop scene. This show focuses on hot joints and interviews with big names and beginners. Also check out Paradise's biography here and get inspiration to do something positive for your local hiphop community! Cucumberslice Site hosted by Bobbito, a NY dj who's been promoting hip hop on the airwaves since way back. He performed as a dj in South Africa in May 2000, bringing along hip hop and old school funk which he also plays on the website. Site also has a 'rare sneekers' section and an online book about 'Life, Hip Hop and Basketball'. Underground Addicts Hip Hop Directory Contains over 300 hiphop links, and some good stuff that you don't see at other sites. Mic-check.com Presentation of the work of a collective of inspired underground cats. With downloadable breakbeats that you can use in your productions! stlhiphop.com Home of hiphop from St Louis, USA. The site is a good example of how to represent your local hiphop community instead of looking to NYC for everything new! Hiphop Classic Nice little site with hard-to-find hiphop classics in MP3 format. A couple of UK releases too. Tapefreakz The best info on the web about hiphop and breakbeat mixtapes. This guy seems to own all tapes that you can possibly think of - from rare 80's mixes by Dr Dre to the latest dj Muro tape from Japan. The best of them get a review, the listings are still useful to know what's been released in the past. Too bad he doesn't sell copies from the website. Hiphop Directory Quality links Hiphopdirectory.com A good selection of links to true hip hop sites. No time for bullshit. Nu-Born records This site wont be remembered for its design but it definitely has a few unique old school realaudio up: rap from its early days - late seventies, early eighties. Also a few stories of the reminiscing kind UndergroundHipHop The latest underground hip hop promos from Stateside, here in realaudio Jonzi D Jonzi is an old school cat from the UK who toured Southern Africa with his hiphop theatre presentation, and he left a lasting impression. Check out his shows when he's in your area! Support Online Hip Hop (SOHH) Good links section, become a member if you have your own hip hop site. Bomb Australia From 'down under', a very complete hip hop site - reviews, audio, video and they even released compilation albums featuring the worlds best dj's. Manhunt Wow! No compromises in terms of design and music... strictly underground. Lockdown Entertainment Canadian hip hop is tight... This is the label of Infinite, rapper who won the award for video of the year. And when in Canada also check out Saukrates and Frankenstein (on another label). Knowledge Wisdom & Understanding American hip hop crew that has awareness high on their list. Hiphopsite 'Nuff said TheBoombap Dutch site, interviews with everybody and a fresh new design! If you don't understand Dutch, make sure you check out their links section. Biz Markie Home Page Will Biz Markie save hip hop? Well for sure when listening to his songs you will remember not to take everything in hip hop so deadly serious - it's all word play... Page features his photo album and discography Hip Hop and Other MP3 site Dutch site with MP3's (a.o. Shabaam Sadeeq!), artist info etc. Turntablism All about the manipulation of vinyl, including an introduction to scratching techniques. Rocksteady Crew Eighties' memories resurface with the breakers from NYC. Show 'em what you do... make 'em break make 'em boogaloo! They are more than that, though. Zulu Nation Hip hop organization that has been active since the seventies. They have been active all around the world, including Cape Town (S.A.). Membership is available through their site. You can also visit their other site Zulu Kings (top of page)