Voices of Da City

In Episode 6 of Voices of Da City, we're in Wynberg with YoungstaCPT. Youngsta speaks to us about the spatial divisions in Cape Town and the impact of colonisation on its people. He unpacks how struggle is the essence of Hip Hop and how the culture has evolved in Da City.

In Episode 5 of Voices of Da City, we’re at the home of the Guguluthu 7 with DrieManSkap. Dla, Redondo and Ma-B speak to us about the spirit of resistance in Gugulethu and what it means to grow up in the township. They revisit the origins of the Spaza Movement and Hip Hop as a form of inspiration

In Episode 4 of Voices of Da City, we're in Hangberg with Isaac Williams better knows as Isaac Mutant. Isaac speaks about his experiences of being a coloured MC from Cape Town, and how his race impacted these experiences. Having being part of the group Dookom, Isaac recalls how they contributed to Hip Hop culture. Hosted by Minhaj Jeenah and produced by Amina Deka Asma from Volume. Sound: Lili Bo Ming & Johnny Hendricks

In Episode 3 of Voices of Da City, we're at the oldest community radio station in Africa, Bush Radio with Shameema Williams. Shameema speaks to us about self-actualisation and the many social ills in society. She recalls how the legendary crew, Godessa has formed and the prominence of women MC’s at the time. Hosted by Minhaj Jeenah and produced by Amina Deka Asma from Volume.

In Episode 2 of Voices of Da City, we're in the original office of the Heal the Hood Project in Grassy Park with Emile YX?. Emile speaks unpacks the apartheid government used education as a tool to control, and what the essence of education should be. He tells us how Black Noise was founded and unpacks the different elements of Hip Hop culture. Hosted by Minhaj Jeenah and produced by Amina Deka Asma from Volume.

In Episode 1 of Voices of Da City, we're in the District 6 Museum with DJ Ready D. He speaks about forced removals and the violence & uncertainty at the dawn of democracy. He touches on the influence of pro-Black gangster rap from the USA and the emergence & growth of Hip Hop at home. Hosted by Minhaj Jeenah and produced by Amina Deka Asma from Volume. Sound: Alex Hendricks