As the year draws close to an end, we decided to bring you the top 10 South Africa most played hip-hop songs of 2017..
From Aka ‘the world is yours’ to Kwesta’s Ngiyaz’fela Ngawe here are the Most Played South African Hip hop Songs of 2017 According to XXL Magazine Africa.
1. World Is Yours – AKA
AKA obviously is one of the most consistent artists in South Africa. When it comes to releasing high-quality Hip hop songs, he takes the lead while others follow. So it no surprise the world is yours made this list of top 10 Most Played South African Hip-Hop Songs Of 2017.
#fact Aka’s The world is yours is now certified 3x platinum in South Africa by national agency RISA
2. Ngiyaz’fela Ngawe – Kwesta
Kwesta’s ‘Ngiyaz’fela Ngawe’ features South African female hip-hop rap queen, Thabsie.
3 Caiphus Song – AKA
Describing Caiphus Song, Aka said
“This is a song very close to my heart. It’s about fighting for a future with the one you love.”
4 Gqi – Okmalumkoolkat
Okmalumkoolkat featured his cousin Amadando in this music that is nothing less than Amazing.
5 Spirit – Kwesta
RapLyf Records Hip Hop rapper, Kwesta in this hit single titled “Spirit “, enlisted the help of Nigerian-born American rapper, Wale .
6. By Any Means – Stogie
South African finest, Stogie enlisted Yanga and Emtee to help with the production of “By Any Means”.
7. Pretty Young Thing – KO
South African influential rapper and cara cara crooner “K.O” started 2017 with some love as he gave his fans a new piece titled “Pretty Young Thing”.
The song is produced by Kam De La Kam, K.O & Scales.
8. Don’t Forget To Pray – AKA
South Africa award-winning hip-hop rapper, ‘AKA’ who also by the way made the list of top 10 Best rappers in Africa collaborated with top notch rapper ‘Anatii’ on this heavy single titled “Don’t Forget To Pray” .
And Like others in this list, it also turned out to be a massive hit.
9. Tito Mboweni – Cassper
The Family Tree boss dropped the single “Tito Mboweni” ahead the release of his Thuto album. And as expected, it was a massive hit. (obviously… that was why it made this list of 10 Most Played South African Hip-Hop Songs Of 2017)
10. Vura – Citi Lyts
Ambitiouz Entertainment’s DJ Citi Lyts dropped the new joint titled ‘Vura’ featuring label mates Sjava and
Saudi in 2016.
The song was produced by Lunatik, Ruff and Bizz Boi.