Last year, MTV Base’s Hottest MCs list was released in a two-part special that aired on MTV Base and sparked much debate on Twitter.
Newcomer Blxckie, who had a stellar year, triumphed and was named South Africa’s Hottest MC for 2021.
Apart from the fact that Big Zulu and Blxckie were both widely regarded as having had years deserving of the top spot, and their placement could very easily have been interchangeable, there weren’t many arguments for the top spot.
This year’s list will be revealed in a two-part special on MTV Base on December 1 and 2 at 5.30pm.
K.O, 42, is a hot favourite to win the title eight years after topping the list for the first and only time in 2014 on the strength of his hit single “Caracara.”
This time, he may have just surpassed “Caracara” with “Sete,” arguably the biggest local hip hop song ever.
Aside from K.O, A-Reece, AKA, and Blxckie have also had a successful year.
“Hip hop embraces authenticity and is a way of life for many people,” says Monde Twala, senior vice-president and general manager at Paramount Africa.
“The impact of hip hop culture can be seen in so many facets of modern life, from fashion and dance to language and politics.
“MTV Base continues to be at the forefront of youth culture and celebrates South African hip hop.
“Our local artists have made the country and indeed the continent proud and they have upheld the significance of preserving the South African sound.
“Hip hop today sounds more like home than ever before.”
Main Image: Instagram/K.O
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