Soweto Magz Podcast

Soweto Magz Podcast

Soweto Magz: Unpacking Hip-Hop Culture Hosted by Shembas MhlabaWonke, Soweto Magz is a dynamic movement and magazine that delves into the world of hip-hop and entertainment. Expect: - In-depth news analysis and updates - Exclusive interviews with industry insiders - Reviews of new music and emerging artists - Exploring hip-hop's impact on fashion, lifestyle, and society - Behind-the-scenes coverage of events and festivals Your gateway to the latest hip-hop trends and conversations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.

Episodes

October 13, 2025 7 mins
Back To The City 2025 | Power In Numbers

This past Saturday, Back To The City Festival reminded us exactly why hip-hop is more than music — it’s a movement.

We celebrated 19 years of Back To The City, 40 years of South African Hip-Hop, and 50 years of Global Hip-Hop, all under one powerful theme: Power In Numbers.

From the Heritage Moment with legends Mdu Masilela and Tuks Senganga, to the PTA Moment marking 20 years of Pitori Hip-...
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In this comeback episode, we break down what's happening in SA Hip-Hop right now, where the culture is heading next. From Soweto to the world, we’re talking music, fashion, and the streets that shape the movement. This is more than just a podcast — it’s the return of a voice for the culture.
In this episode you’ll hear:
  • Why Soweto Magz disappeared and what’s next.
  • The current state of South African hip-hop.
  • The new wave of artists ...
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Exclusive Catch-Up Live On Soweto Magz! We sat down with Flowaboii after his electrifying performance at the Cotton Fest Open Mic Competition! Huge thanks to our talented team: Videographer ThatmustbeLore and Creative Director Shembas Mhlabawonke for capturing the magic!

Hosted By Shembas MhlabaWonke
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March 7, 2025 10 mins
On today's episode of the Soweto Magz Podcast we are going to cover what happened this past weekend at AMPD STUDIOS. Last week Saturday was the kick off for the Put Me On Switch "Shoot Ur Shot Tour" the masterclass was hosted in collaboration with AMPD Studios, MTN and Redbull in New Town.

For those who don't know or never heard of "Shoot Ur Shot" it's a music competition show hosted by DJ Switch himself.

The show involves up-and-c...
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December 16, 2024 4 mins
Join your host with the most Shembas MhlabaWonke on the final episode of Soweto Magz for the year as we wrap up the biggest Hip Hop stories, releases, and moments that made waves. 2024 was actually an amazing crazy year for SA Hip Hop, actually Hip Hop internationally, 2024 is definitely going down in history as the biggest year in Hip Hop. Don't miss this special year-end episode!!!

See y'all in 2025, Soweto Magz to the World!!

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This is the last episode for Season 1 of the Soweto Magz the Podcast. In this episode we are laying down the building blocks of what we call "HIP HOP" or as we call it in the streets
"The Culture", Imma explain what makes Hip Hop, Hip Hop.

Hosted By Shembas MhlabaWonke

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This is the ninth installment of the Soweto Magz the Podcast. This episode is the last and final part of the 3 part series and is all about what happened at a workshop I attended at AMPD STUDIOS, it was hosted by DJ Switch's Put Me On Switch Podcast and had Award winning producer MashBeatz as a guest, Tune in for more.

Hosted by Shembas Mhlabawonke

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This is the eighth installment of the Soweto Magz the Podcast. This episode is the part 2 of a 3 part series and is all about what happened at a workshop I attended at AMPD STUDIOS, it was hosted by DJ Switch's Put Me On Switch Podcast and had Award winning producer MashBeatz as a guest, Tune in for more.

Hosted by Shembas Mhlabawonke

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June 1, 2024 10 mins
This is the seventh installment of the Soweto Magz the Podcast. This episode is the part 1 of a 3 part series and is all about what happened at a workshop I attended at AMPD STUDIOS, it was hosted by DJ Switch's Put Me On Switch Podcast and had Award winning producer MashBeatz as a guest, Tune in for more.

Hosted by Shembas Mhlabawonke

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This is the sixth installment of the Soweto Magz the Podcast. This episode is an update on a project I'm currently working on my brother Perseus and a couple other creatives around South Africa.

We came up with an idea to start a movement called RUN YOUR CITY which brings together underground creatives from Artistes, Producers and other creatives in the entertainment space.

Hosted By Shembas MhlabaWonke

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This is the fifth installment of the Soweto Magz the Podcast. In this episode we talking about the Great Osmic Menoe, one of the Founding Fathers of South African Hip Hop.

This episode is special and I just wanted to touch base on his story, I just shared the important elements to make it interesting but do enjoy the episode.

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Shembas MhlabaWonke

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This Is The Forth Installment Of The Soweto Magz Podcast, In This Episode We Did Things Differently And We Had Some Guests Which Was Non Other Than @NotBenjamin and My Associate @KayJay.

We Sat Down With @NotBenjamin and He Shared With Us The Story Behind Starting @StreetfestBraam and @UndergroundJHB.

We Recorded The Episode LIVE At The AMPD STUDIOS In New Town, Johannesburg.

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Shembas MhlabaWonke

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This is the third installment of the podcast
Actually this is Unplanned, Unfiltered and Raw.
This episode addresses what is currently happening in the Hip Hop scene right now.

The diss track (Like That) that was dropped by METRO BOOMIN and FUTURE featuring KENDRICK LAMAR off their new collab album
"WE DON'T TRUST YOU"

Hosted By Shembas MhlabaWonke

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This is the second installment of the
Soweto Magz Podcast.
Which focuses on what happened last week Saturday at Braam Square, Braamfontein and the familiar faces we linked up with.

hosted By
Shembas MhlabaWonke

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March 21, 2024 4 mins
The first official episode of the
Soweto Magz Podcast

This episode focuses on the introduction of the whole Magazine/Podcast and the story behind it.

The Host
Shembas MhlabaWonke

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