Soweto Magz Podcast

After connecting with artists on the ground, Soweto Magz sat down with DJ Switch to go deeper beyond the music and into the mindset behind Who Got The AUX?. This exclusive 4-part series unpacks the vision, purpose, and cultural impact of a platform that’s changing how upcoming artists are discovered in Johannesburg and beyond. Hosted by Shembas MhlabaWonke (mfana wase Msotra), the conversation exp...

After connecting with artists on the ground, Soweto Magz sat down with DJ Switch to go deeper beyond the music and into the mindset behind Who Got The AUX?. This exclusive 4-part series unpacks the vision, purpose, and cultural impact of a platform that’s changing how upcoming artists are discovered in Johannesburg and beyond. Hosted by Shembas MhlabaWonke (mfana wase Msotra), the conversation exp...

After connecting with artists on the ground, Soweto Magz sat down with DJ Switch to go deeper beyond the music and into the mindset behind Who Got The AUX?. This exclusive 4-part series unpacks the vision, purpose, and cultural impact of a platform that’s changing how upcoming artists are discovered in Johannesburg and beyond. Hosted by Shembas MhlabaWonke (mfana wase Msotra), the conversation exp...

Soweto Magz takes you inside Who Got The AUX? hosted by DJ Switch at Cheekys. This time, not just as attendees, but as part of the platform. During the session, we connected directly with the artists, capturing raw, unfiltered conversations in real time. From upcoming voices to rising creatives, each interview reflects the energy, ambition, and sound shaping Johannesburg’s music scene right now. I...

Soweto Magz takes you inside Who Got The AUX? hosted by DJ Switch at Cheekys. This time, not just as attendees, but as part of the platform. During the session, we connected directly with the artists, capturing raw, unfiltered conversations in real time. From upcoming voices to rising creatives, each interview reflects the energy, ambition, and sound shaping Johannesburg’s music scene right now. I...

Soweto Magz takes you inside Who Got The AUX? hosted by DJ Switch at Cheekys. This time, not just as attendees, but as part of the platform. During the session, we connected directly with the artists, capturing raw, unfiltered conversations in real time. From upcoming voices to rising creatives, each interview reflects the energy, ambition, and sound shaping Johannesburg’s music scene right now. I...

Soweto Magz takes you inside Who Got The AUX? hosted by DJ Switch at Cheekys. This time, not just as attendees, but as part of the platform. During the session, we connected directly with the artists, capturing raw, unfiltered conversations in real time. From upcoming voices to rising creatives, each interview reflects the energy, ambition, and sound shaping Johannesburg’s music scene right now. I...

Soweto Magz takes you inside Who Got The AUX? hosted by DJ Switch at Cheekys. This time, not just as attendees, but as part of the platform. During the session, we connected directly with the artists, capturing raw, unfiltered conversations in real time. From upcoming voices to rising creatives, each interview reflects the energy, ambition, and sound shaping Johannesburg’s music scene right now. I...

Soweto Magz takes you inside Who Got The AUX? hosted by DJ Switch at Cheekys. This time, not just as attendees, but as part of the platform. During the session, we connected directly with the artists, capturing raw, unfiltered conversations in real time. From upcoming voices to rising creatives, each interview reflects the energy, ambition, and sound shaping Johannesburg’s music scene right now. I...

Soweto Magz takes you inside Who Got The AUX? hosted by DJ Switch at Cheekys. This time, not just as attendees, but as part of the platform. During the session, we connected directly with the artists, capturing raw, unfiltered conversations in real time. From upcoming voices to rising creatives, each interview reflects the energy, ambition, and sound shaping Johannesburg’s music scene right now. I...

Soweto Magz takes you inside Who Got The AUX? hosted by DJ Switch at Cheekys. This time, not just as attendees, but as part of the platform. During the session, we connected directly with the artists, capturing raw, unfiltered conversations in real time. From upcoming voices to rising creatives, each interview reflects the energy, ambition, and sound shaping Johannesburg’s music scene right now. I...

“2026 is here, and Soweto Magz is ready to level up! 🎤✨ In this episode, we share the heart and soul of our mission, celebrating South African hip-hop culture, amplifying local talent, and creating spaces for authentic stories to be heard. Join your host Shembas MhlabaWonke as he dives into what drives Soweto Magz, the values that guide us, and why the culture we love is about to make waves both...

Soweto Magz presents the Hottest MCs of 2025 A curated list highlighting artists who showed consistency, growth, skill, and real momentum throughout the year. This episode breaks down the thinking behind the list, offers cultural context, and sparks conversation around hip-hop impact in 2025. Compiled based on what was witnessed on the ground, no stigma, no bias, just the work. Become a supporter...

In this episode, Shembas Mhlabawonke dives into the streets’ latest proving ground for emerging artists, the “Who Got The AUX?” experience presented by the Put Me On Switch Podcast. This raw, no-performance format puts artists’ music to the ultimate test: a USB, an AUX cable, and 20 seconds to grab the room’s attention. We break down why this event is about to shake up the local music scene, how i...

In Episode 6, we unpack one of the most overlooked but powerful forces in South Africa today: the Hip-Hop Economy. From streaming revenue to streetwear, events, branding, content creation, and township entrepreneurship, hip-hop has become a major driver of youth income, job creation, and cultural influence. This episode explores how the movement goes beyond music to shape business, opportunities,...

SA Hip-Hop isn’t just heard it’s worn. In this episode of the Soweto Magz Podcast, Shembas MhlabaWonke breaks down the Top 5 streetwear brands ruling the culture in 2025, from the OG legends, to the new-wave powerhouses shaping how the streets dress. We also spotlight Punyete, the rising brand with underground fire and growing influence inside SA Hip-Hop spaces. If you love the culture, the fashio...

Scoop Makhathini Serves Us Fresh: The Story Behind “Fresh Plate” Scoop Makhathini is back with something fresh! In this episode, we break down his new online clothing store Fresh Plate — a fusion of fashion, mindset, and hip-hop culture. From streetwear to self-awareness, Scoop reminds us to keep our plates full and our ideas fresh. #SowetoMagz #FreshPlate #ScoopMakhathini #SAHipHop Become a suppo...

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 Mome...

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...

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 Episode Out On All DSPs #explore #fyp #podcast #spreaker #SowetoMagz #StreetCulture #SowetoHipHop...

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support . Copyright © 2026 Sowet...

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

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 Mhlab...