1060 Hip Hop Uncut

 🌴The Tropical Beginning of a AKA & Da L.E.S Friendship: How Tropika Island of Treasure in Jamaica Forged an Unbreakable Bond | South Africa Hip-Hop Kings More Than Music – The Story Behind the Best of Friends In the high-energy world of South African hip-hop, collaborations often spark excitement, but genuine friendships are the bedrock of legendary pairings. Few duos defined an era of Mzansi rap quite like the late, great Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Leslie 'Da L.E.S' Mampe Jr. Their joint tracks like the iconic "Kontrol" and "Heaven" showcased a synergy that went beyond the studio—it was the sound of true brotherhood. Yet, the origin story of this profound connection is as unexpected as it is tropical. It wasn't backstage at a concert or in a Johannesburg recording booth; it was on the set of a popular reality show, thousands of kilometres away from South Africa. As Da L.E.S himself once stated, “Da L.E.S and I became friends when...

 DJ Cleo's BMW 8 Series E31 Steals the Scene in AKA's "Jealousy" Video: A Deep Dive into Automotive and Hip-Hop Culture 🧐 The Car That Launched a Thousand Questions: DJ Cleo’s Classic BMW Coupé The 2013 release of AKA's smash hit, "Jealousy," was a pivotal moment in South African hip-hop. The track, with its infectious beat and relatable theme, quickly became an anthem. Yet, beyond the lyrics and the Supermega's charisma, a silent star in the music video captivated automotive enthusiasts and casual viewers alike: the sleek, low-slung coupé driven by legendary DJ and producer, DJ Cleo. This wasn't just any car; it was the iconic first-generation BMW 8 Series, model code E31. Its presence in the video served as more than just a prop; it was a potent symbol of success, aspiration, and the sophisticated tastes that AKA's lyrics about envy were set against. The visual contrast between the song's title and the car's undeniable ...