Last year, while I wasn’t writing for the blog, I found myself getting completely sucked into the Limpopo rap scene. Back when I was running my old blog, Thabang Things, I even wrote an article about Myzo Phyll, calling him the Venda Rap King or something along those lines.
But things took an interesting turn in May last year when I stumbled upon a rapper who goes by the name H&Them. Now, I’ve come across a lot of rap names, but this one? Easily one of the oddest I’ve heard. That said, this kid is something else. His style, his flow—it all pulled me in.
Exploring More Venda Rappers
Once I got hooked on H&Them, I did what I always do—I went deep. I started listening to more of his tracks, checking out the artists he collaborates with, and before I knew it, I was fully immersed in this world.
That’s how my 2023 Spotify Wrapped ended up looking the way it did. My top five artists?
1. H&Them
2. Given Da Chief
3. King Lutendo
4. Myzo Phyll
5. Some other kid I can’t even remember right now
And yes, they all rap in Tshivenda—and they do it like no one before them.
Curating the Ultimate Limpopo Rap Playlist
I got so deep into this sound that I did what I do best—I created a playlist. This one is special, though. It’s a collection of songs featuring rappers who rap in Sepedi, Tshivenda, and Xitsonga. And honestly? It’s one of my best works.
If you’re interested in checking out these kids and experiencing something different, I’ll leave the link to the playlist below. Just a heads-up—there’s nothing from Shebe or whatever you call him in there. This one is strictly about the new wave of Limpopo rap.
Let me know what you think if you give it a listen and we can maybe do a deep dive!
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