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As promised, check out the interview we did on the African Hip Hop Show on Dutch national broadcaster FunX…

Radio | J4, GMB & DJ 360: Dplanet & spo0ky (Pioneer Unit, Kaapstad)
View behind the scenes photos (20) on Flickr

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Driemanskap have been working around the clock on their debut album, Igqabhukil’ Inyongo. I can say without any hype, it’s going to take SA by storm - there hasn’t been anything this powerful since POC.

We know you’re hungry for the album to drop but hold tight fam - soon come! In the mean time, Ma-B and El Nino blessed a killer Hipe production yesterday. Check out eKapa Silapha (Cape Town, We’re here)…

eKapa Silapha - Driemanskap - MP3 - (7.29 MB)

eKapa Silapha - Driemanskap - ZIP - (6.15 MB)

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Check out the brand new video for Snakes and Fakes by Driemanskap. The beat is by El Nino who will be handling quite a bit of the production on their forthcoming album, Igqabhukil’ Inyongo. Expect the album in stores in May this year.

You can also download Snakes and Fakes here…

Snakes and Fakes - Driemanskap - MP3 - (12.59 MB)
Snakes and Fakes - Driemanskap - ZIP - (11.5 MB)

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Rattex is kicking off 2009 with a brand new banger called, Ndiselapha. For those of you who don’t speak isiXhosa that means, ‘I’m still here’. More FIRE!! Check it out…

Ndiselapha - Rattex - MP3 - (7.22 MB)

Ndiselapha - Rattex - ZIP - (6.58 MB)

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Check out this new Bruinstormaz remix of Poppin’ Them Thangs…

Die Uitstiek (Poppin’ Them Thangs Remix) - Bruinstormaz - MP3 - (6.66 MB)

Die Uitstiek (Poppin’ Them Thangs Remix) - Bruinstormaz - ZIP - (5.7 MB)

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Check out this new Bruinstormaz remix of Arab Money or as we call it in Cape Town, Arab Geld.

Arab Geld (Remix) - Bruinstormaz - MP3 - (5.61 MB)

Arab Geld (Remix) - Bruinstormaz - ZIP - (4.9 MB)

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Check out this Planet Earth remix of Da Real Shit by Rattex from his his album, Bread and Butter.

Da Real Shit (Planet Earth Remix) - Rattex - MP3 - (5 MB)

Da Real Shit (Planet Earth Remix) - Rattex - ZIP - (4.97 MB)

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KONFAB is one of the most gifted lyricists on the planet - yeah, I said it. He’s been hard at work crafting his debut solo album that’s going to follow, B. Sharpa, as one of the most innovative and important releases in the history of African hip hop.

As you can probably tell, I’m particularly excited about KONFAB’s album and impatient to unleash it. To help with my impatience I decided to remix It Rocks from Drudge Dialect.

The remix is completely different from the original - it’s a dubbed-out and warped electronic hip hop hybid with heavy dancehall subs. However, the message remains the same - KONFAB shouts out the artists who make, “the proper Hip Hop product to cop”, and trust me, it rocks!…

It Rocks (Remix) - KONFAB - MP3 - (8.77 MB)

It Rocks (Remix) - KONFAB - ZIP - (8.01 MB)

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Brand new heat from Cream… check out the remix of 50 Cent’s, I’ll Whip Your Head

Ooh La La La (I’ll Whip Your Head Remix) - Cream - MP3 - (6.16MB)

Ooh La La La (I’ll Whip Your Head Remix) - Cream - ZIP - (5.44MB)

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Happy new year! Big thanks to everyone who supported us in 2008.

We’re committed to bringing more heat in 2009. Look out for full-length albums by KONFAB, The Realist, Jaak and Driemanskap.

Check out this new Bruinstormaz remix to kick off the new year…

Dipset Remix - Bruinstormaz - MP3 - (6.11MB)

Dipset Remix - Bruinstormaz - ZIP - (5.49MB)

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Cream from Bruinstormaz

Check out this brand new Bruinstormaz remix of 50 Cent’s current hit Get Up.

Bruinstormaz is Cream and Bitter - you’re going to be hearing a lot more from this duo from Kuila (Kuilsrivier), Cape Flats, in the near future so keep it locked…

Top Class (Get Up Remix) - Bruinstormaz - MP3 - (7.4MB)

Top Class (Get Up Remix) - Bruinstormaz - ZIP - (6.4MB)

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Our friends at Jarring Effects have just released the 3rd installment of their highly successful JFX Bits series. The two previous compilations were both downloaded over 60,000 times each so you know they’re hot!

Ben Sharpa’s slamming Sibot-produced B to the E is featured on the compilation that also includes tracks by Ghislain Poirier, Oddatee and Tony Oheix.

JFX Bits #3 is totally FREE, but if you feel like supporting the label and the artists featured on the compilation, you can make a donation on the download page. The compilation is available in MP3 format as either 320kbs (170MB) or 128kbs (80MB).

Take me to the JFX Bits #3 Download page!

Just a little something to spice up your Friday. Ben recorded this track with Kingpinn back in 2002, shortly before his untimely death. The original version was never officially released although it did appear on the bootleg of B. Sharpa that circulated in 2007.

This remix uses elements from the original track, but I’ve added synths, some extra drums and bass. Check it out…

Live a Little ‘08 - Ben Sharpa Ft. Kingpinn - MP3 - (7.25MB)

Live a Little ‘08 - Ben Sharpa Ft. Kingpinn - ZIP - (6.89MB)

Check out the Kingpinn page on Zimvibes.com

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What better way to start the week than with a fresh new banger from your boy Rah!

In the wake of the xenophobic attacks, Rattex and Jaak got together to record a track that warns Africans not to be divided by language or culture.

For those of you that don’t know, ‘Pasop’ is the Afrikaans word for ‘watch out’ or ‘beware’. ‘Lumka’ is the same word in isiXhosa.

Check it out…

Pasop (Lumka) - Rattex Ft. Jaak - MP3 - (5.59MB)

Pasop (Lumka) - Rattex Ft. Jaak - ZIP - (5.52MB)

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Not only is Rattex the Mixtape King of South Africa, he’s also the hardest working man in SA Hip Hop, putting in work every day to bring the people what they want!

Check out Rah’s remix of Akon’s Smack That. The track originally featured Eminem but this time it’s all Rah.

Smack That (Remix) - Rattex - MP3 - (3.56MB)

Smack That (Remix) - Rattex - ZIP - (3.53MB)

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Rattex is fast becoming the Mixtape King of South Africa - and the bangers just don’t stop!

Check out Rah’s remix of Young Jeezy’s Soul Survivor featuring Akon and Sizzla.

Soul Survivor - Rattex - MP3 - (4.64MB)

Soul Survivor - Rattex - ZIP - (4.45MB)

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Another day, another FREE download! Check out your boy Rah on a remix of This is Why I’m Hot by Mims. The remix also features the vocals of reggae legend Junior ‘One Blood’ Reid.

This is Why I’m Hot Remix - Rattex - MP3 - (3.86MB)

This is Why I’m Hot Remix - Rattex - ZIP - (3.76MB)

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Today we’ve got something for the ladies - don’t front, we know you love Chris Brown! Check out the spaza remix with your boy Rah! If you’re a dude, download it for your girl!…

Kiss Kiss Remix - Rattex - MP3 - (5.08MB)

Kiss Kiss Remix - Rattex - ZIP - (5.02MB)

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We’ve got another Spaza banger for you to download for FREE!.

Check out this brand new remix of Cape Town (iKapa) featuring Ma-B and El Nino from Driemanskap. The original track is on Rattex’s newly released 7784 Mixtape.

Cape Town (iKapa) Remix - Rattex Ft. Driemanskap - MP3 - (3.99MB)

Cape Town (iKapa) Remix - Rattex Ft. Driemanskap - ZIP - (3.95MB)

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It’s that time once again! Another FREE banger from Rah-Rah aka Ratteezy aka Rattex!

In this track Rattex raises the serious issue of women abuse. In 1998 there were around 50,000 cases of rape reported to the police in South Africa. The actual number of rapes was much higher as many are not reported.

The track is a remix of Sizzla’s Haffi Get It (Nah Rape) on the Inspector Riddim. Rah’s message is that women are our mothers, sisters and daughters - real men don’t rape women. Seeeeeen!

Haffi Respect (Nah Rape) - Rattex - MP3 - (4.1MB)

Haffi Respect (Nah Rape) - Rattex - ZIP - (4.1MB)

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We’ve got another Spaza banger for you to download for FREE!

Rattex is on fire at right now,,, everything he touches turns to gold. Check out Love Hip Hop, a track dedicated to the one he loves - Hip Hop!

Love Hip Hop - Rattex - MP3 - (4.1MB)

Love Hip Hop - Rattex - ZIP - (4.1MB)

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This is the official Rattex remix of I’m So Hood by DJ Khaled from We the Best. The original track featured T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross and Plies. Other remixes of this track have featured Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe and Birdman.

Download the Rattex Remix…

I’m So Hood (Remix) Ft. Rattex & T-Pain - MP3 - 4.99MB

I’m So Hood (Remix) Ft. Rattex & T-Pain - ZIP - 4.94MB

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As promised, we’re going back through our archives to bring you FREE downloads from Drudge Dialect Vol. 1.

This time it’s Last Emperor by aNon. We used a traditional Chinese music sample which goes perfectly with the theme of the track. Check it out…

Last Emperor - aNon - MP3 - (3.3MB)

Last Emperor - aNon - ZIP - (3.39MB)

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We’re going to be uploading a whole lot of FREE MP3s from our archives over the following weeks so keep it locked and tell your friends!!

We’re kicking off with a classic joint from the one and only Artikulate KONFAB. This track is off the Drudge Dialect Vol. 1 Mixtape and it’s called It Rocks…

It Rocks - KONFAB - MP3 - (4.19MB)

It Rocks - KONFAB - ZIP - (4.19MB)

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Rattex was in the studio yesterday recording tracks for his forthcoming album Bread and Butter. While we were busy we thought we’d bless you with some FREE MP3 love, so check out Me No Play - Fresh Spaza goodness, straight out the lab!

Me No Play - MP3 (5.14Mb)

Me No Play - ZIP (5.07Mb)

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