Hip-Hop ain’t DEAD Ed2: Kwaito Konnect

See as much as modern-day hip-hop is heavily influenced by American culture, SA hip-hop’s roots lie in Kwaito; a music genre that emerged in Soweto during the 1990s. Similar to hip-hop Kwaito features vocals over an instrumental backing with funky synths and strong bass lines. In edition 2 of Hip-Hop ain’t DEAD, we journey through Kwaito tunes that laid the grounds for the birth of early SA hip-hop. From the iconic Brown Dash to the legendary Boom Shaka you’re not to be disappointed. Nostalgia for some, an unlocked sound to others, but to Musicist we call this the Kwaito Konnect. -KhuleOff$ite