Nominees for South African Hip Hop awards

Rap artist AKA.
Image by: CATHY PINNOCK

 

Rap artist AKA is the front runner of the SA Hip Hop Awards after receiving a total of eleven nominations including collaborations. AKA real name Kiernan Forbes takes the lead with a total of eleven nods for several categories including Album of the Year, Producer of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and Most Valuable Artist.

 

The Sama winning artist has had a brilliant run, ending off 2014 with hits Run Jozi, Congratulate and All Eyes On Me from his sophomore album Levels. AKA will face stiff competition as he takes on his nemesis Cassper Nyovest in most of the categories that he is nominated in.
Nyovest, real name Refiloe Phoolo released his debut offering, Tsholofelo to critical acclaim and blazed through the years with jams Gusheshe, Doc Shebeleza, Tsbip and Phumakim. Nyovest is no stranger to winning having bagged awards at last years Hip Hop awards. Nyovest has a total of eight nominations including features.
Interestingly Cashtime Family which consists of rappers K.O, Kid X and Ma E among others were sorely snubbed. K.O featured Kid X in his smash song Caracar. The video for the song was the first local Hip Hop visual to reach 1 million views on Youtube.

Album of the Year
Kwesta – DakarDuncan- Street GovernmentAKA- LevelsDa L.E.S - Mandela MoneyCassper Nyovest- Tsholofelo

Producer of the Year
AKA
Kay Masta
Tweezy
Ganja Beats
Psyfo

Hustler of the Year
Ifani
Cassper Nyovest
Monde Dube
DJ Naves

Best International Brand
Sprite
Miller
Castle Lite
Red Bull
Hunter’s Extreme

Best Local Brand
Butan
Head Honcho
GALXBOY
Bambata

Song of the Year
Cassper Nyovest - Doc ShebelezaDa L.E.S - FireAKA – CongratulateRiky Rick ft. DJ Dimplez, Kid X, Kwesta, Maggz, Ginger
Breadman, Nadia Nakai and Okmalumkoolkat - Amantombazane RemixDuncan – Tsiki TsikiAKA ft. K.O – Run JoziDJ Dimplez ft. Dreamteam and Anatii – Yaya

Best Dance Crew
Supreme I Crew
Freeze Frame
Ace Crew
Vintage
Creed Crew

Honorary Award
Emile X

Best Collaboration
Riky Rick ft. DJ Dimplez, Kid X, Kwesta, Maggz, Ginger
Breadman, Nadia Nakai and Okmalumkoolkat - Amantombazane RemixKhuli Chana ft. Da L.E.S & Magesh – Hape Le Hape Pt 2.1 L-Tido ft. Ice Prince – Fresh and CleanDJ Capital ft. Kid X and Psyfo – Imma Tell Her AKA ft. K.O – Run JoziMajor League DJz ft. Riky Rick, Cassper Nyovest and Siya
Shezi – The BiznessPsyfo ft. Ifani – Umtu Wam’DJ Dimplez ft. Dreamteam and Anatii – Yaya

DJ of the Year
DJ Speedsta
DJ Naves
DJ Dimplez
DJ Switch
Major League DJz
DJ Capital

Best Newcomer (Freshman)
Yugen Blakrok
Duncan
Blayze
Maraza
Solo
Mixtape of the Year
DJ Switch – The Switch UpLwansta – Normal Fratpack – FamloveGigi Lamayne - Colour of ReignE-Jay – The Best of E-Jay
Most Valuable Artist
AKA
Cassper Nyovest
DJ Dimplez
Reason
Khuli Chana
Video of the Year
AKA – CongratulateCassper Nyovest – Doc ShebelezaL-Tido ft. Ice Prince – Fresh and CleanKwesta – Keep WalkingRiky Rick – Nafukwa
Khuli Chana ft Hash One, Kt and Towdee Mac - Wannabeez
Best Graffiti Artist
Mars
Sure
Riot
Link1
Bias

Best Male
AKA
Da L.E.S
Cassper Nyovest
Kwesta
Duncan

Best Female
Yugen Blakrok
Gigi Lamayne
Missy RBK
MegaMafia
Chazz Le Hippie

Lyricist of the Year
Duncan
Mo’Molemi
Yugen Blakrok
Kwesta
Solo
AKA

Promoter of the Year
Head Honcho
Maftown Heights
Authentic Sundays
HomeComing Picnic
Good Sundae
Pop Bottles
WeHeartBeat
Scrambles 4 Money
4Play Fest

Best Hip Hop Radio Show
The Mixtape – Alex FM
The Stir Up – 5FM
Rap Activity Jam – Metro FM
Number Number – Ukhozi FM
The Ready D Show – Good Hope FM
Hip Hop Music Sessions – Gagasi FM
16 Bars Reloaded – UJFM

Milestone Award
Khuli Chana

Best Digital Sales
Da L.E.S – DiceAKA ft. K.O – Run JoziDuncan – Tsiki TsikiRiky Rick ft. DJ Dimplez, Kid X, Kwesta, Maggz, Ginger
Breadman, Nadia Nakai and Okmalumkoolkat - Amantombazane RemixDJ Dimplez ft. Dreamteam and Anatii – Yaya
Zakwe – UsenzaniAKA – LevelsDuncan – Street GovernmentCassper Nyovest - TsholofeloDa L.E.S – Mandela MoneyKwesta – Dakar