
Note that these lists are in no particular order.

And because music writers, artists and industry insiders aren't the only important voices, we also include some fans whose timelines are always littered with commentary centered on South African hip-hop. Khuli Chana and Notshi 2012 hit 's "Tswa Daar" is also one of the most popular entries on the lists.īelow are selections of the best South African hip-hop songs of the decade as handpicked by the likes of Stogie T, ByLwansta, DJ Vigilante, Helen Herimbi, Tseliso Monaheng, and a lot more trusted voices in SA hip-hop culture. Notshi The years 2014 through to 2016 dominate our subjects' choices, with songs like Cassper Nyovest's "Doc Shebeleza," AKA's "All Eyes On Me," and Emtee's "Roll Up," AKA's "Composure"-all of which were released in that period-appearing on most of the individual's lists. Alongside Kid X and riding over LunatikBeatz production, K.O was there to deliver skhanda rap, a kwaito-infused iteration of hip-hop steeped in local culture." OkayAfrica contributor Mayuyuka Kaunda adds, "'Caracara' was birthed at a time South African hip-hop was desperate for a re-invention and poised to embrace its own authentic sound again.

Slikour On Life staff writer Nokulunga Maqubela says that KiD X and K.O "literally gave birth to a whole new sound and era" with the song.
