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
