The Sobering

Happy New Year!!! We are back just like that, touching base and giving y'all our expectations for the year 2018. Listen on and follow @TheSoberingPod on Twitter. Peace! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Notes Following a controversial incident at The South African Hip Hop Awards, Stogie T sat down with The Sobering Podcast for an open and honest conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Notes Fresh off the hottest MTV MC list, you already know that Kitso, Javas and Kabelo got you, this time joined the first Sobering return guest, former Hype Magazine editor Fred Kayembe. Who was one one of the panelists at the Hottest MC round-table to give us some insight. Music: Mdolisto Pu-man - Tuesday Rhwisky Champ - Izondo Odous - One for Mujava Odous - Bed Res Learn more about your...

Episode Notes We know you only expecting another episode of The Sobering on the first Monday of next month, but with the SAHHAs around the corner. Javas Skolo and Kitso are joined (again) by their fellow Footloger Mr. Calibre and SAHHA committee member Rashid Kay to discuss the boycott cloud looming over the awards and more. So listen on and look out for the next episode on the first Monday of Dec...

Episode Notes Your favorite podcast is back, pardon the brief hiatus. In the return episode we are joined by our fellow Footlogger, Kabelo aka Mr. Calibre. Sit back and enjoy The Sobering truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sobering is twenty episodes deep and in this episode Kitso and Javas discuss new music and events like the Durban July, Travis Scott concert and everything else that happened in between. What's an episode without a story from Javas? With that there's also some strong feelings on the continuing abuse of women in the country, so listen up. This episode features music by: Lukay Wa Lehipi Lava Wa...

Episode Notes We are back like we never left, with that said deepest apologies for the brief hiatus. We are 19 episodes deep, and nothing of the good old greatness is missing in this comeback episodes. We were also bestowed upon with the great pleasure of having two Artlifers members gatecrash this episode. So go on ahead and press play, and get your monthly dope coverage of all things in the Hip...

This has to be one of the craziest episodes of The Sobering ever, when Javas Skolo and Kitso are joined by the one and only Illy Amin coming straight from a battle rap win. You can only imagine what that's gonna be like. More than the craziness, Illy takes us through his upcoming EP 'Illy Monate', this episode is so crazy, it was done over two days, a first for The Sobering. So go on ahead and lis...

In this episode of The Sobering, Kitso and Javas review the mess that the Metro FM awards were, the highly spoke about artist departures from Ambitiouz Records and the usual shenanigans of the SA Hip Hop landscape. Recorded at the Promiseland Ent studios. Info@promiselandent.co.za Keep up with the show by following the hashtag #TheSobering. Follow the Hosts on Twitter; Javas Skolo - @Javas_Skolo K...

Episode Notes First Monday of the month and you already know it, yup another fresh episode of the best podcast in the land. Continuing with their slew of exclusives, The Sobering Podcast bring us an exclusive listen to Reason's new album titled GIRLS. Listen on as Javas Skolo and Kitso dissect Reason's latest offering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We thought last week's episode was the last for the year, Kitso and Javas Skolo are back this week with a little gift to y'all for the holidays. Featuring the legendary Slikour to drop some knowledge for the streets. So click on the link and enjoy. Keep up with the show by following the hashtag #TheSoberingPodcast. Follow the guests SlikourOnLife - @Slikouron Follow the Hosts on Twitter; Javas Sko...

The last episode of the dopest Hip Hop podcast in the land for 2016. You already there's gang realness packed in as per usual, coupled with some dope music. Listen on and y'all on 2017. Playlist Mashayabhuqe ka Mamba - Kwadukuza ThinknThin ft BoyPeza - Hao Kreye Selo Vox Portent - Iridescent Drift Prism ft Jade Fortune - Warmth In Shadows Young Swiss - F.U.T.C Keep up with the show by following th...

As usual the gents and lady take give their take on the past month in the South African Hip Hop scene. Miss Vee - "Kele Pyatla" Emani Black - "Sober" OkZharp & Manthe Ribane - "Teleported" Mungo - "Velocipede" Thando Nje - "Hush" (The Sobering Exclusive Recording) Keep up with the show by following the hashtag #TheSoberingPodcast. Follow the Hosts on Twitter; Javas Skolo - @Javas_Skolo Kitso Wa Fr...

As usual the gents and lady take give their take on the past month in the South African Hip Hop scene. There’s also album reviews and the show is closed off with an all local mix by Al da 3rd. Featured Music: ByLwansta - Indian Ocean DJ Maphorisa ft Kwesta, Emtee, Smashis, Tweezy, Kly & Maggz – Kimosabi Micr. Pluto - Nuances X14 - Friday Mix by Al da 3rd Keep up with the show by following the hash...

This episode marks the one year celebration of The Sobering Podcast and the introduction of NJ as the 3rd host of the show. The agenda is no different, the gents and lady tackle all the past shenanigans in the South African Hip Hop and Bass landscape. Full Tracklist: Lemapi - A Cool Song BIG FKN GUN - Thanamba Omar Morto - Astral Bodies JYD - Is Nice Exclusive mix by Odous. Keep up with the show b...

It’s the first Monday of the month, and a new episode of The Sobering Podcast has surfaced online. And because its Women’s Month, Kitso and Javas Skolo are joined by one of the leading ladies in entertainment industry, LootLove. In Ep. 11 they dig into the industry ups and downs for women and all the shenanigans from the SA hip hop landscape in the previous month. This month The Sobering also laun...

Another episode of The Sobering Podcast has just surfaced online to kick start the new month and on the 10th episode the legendary Golden Mic holder, Zubz acts as the guest. In the Podcast, hosts Kitso and Javas Skolo, have an in-depth chat with Zubz to make this an episode for the books. Keep up with the show by following the hashtag #TheSoberingPodcast. Follow the Hosts on Twitter; Javas Skolo -...

It's first Monday of the month and by now you know what it means. In this episode Javas Skolo and Kitso discuss the recent squabbles in the Hip Hop fraternity, that and all the new music, award winnings and most importantly if South African Hip Hop is exportable. So click on the link and enjoy. Featured Music Maraza - Gwan Leko X Troy - On Fire Mewzu - Empty Slumbertalk - King's Couch Abra - Pride...

The dudes are back with episode 8, and you already know it went down. With April being a festivity filled month that it was and nominees list being announced, Javas Skolo and Kitso had a lot to chew on in this episode, covering a slew of events and all news in the Hip Hop fraternity. Featured Music Uno July ft Youngsta CPT - NY 57 Vintage Cru ft. Moozlie & Khanyi Mbau - Shabang Leeu ft. Micr. Plut...

Coming from a fruitful month that March was, the latest episode of The Sobering Podcast packs a punch and some shade. Covering a variety of events from the recent slew of international artists that recently graced our shores and even more activities in the local scene. From label departures and news signings, it's all covered in this episode, plus a little mix Javas Skolo. Featured Music MissCelan...

The sixth edition of The Sobering Podcast is here, graced with the extra presence of DJ/Promoter/Manager Akio ‘DJ I.D’ Kawahito. The hosts Javas Skolo and Kitso delve in to the peoples asian’s mindset on the game and his overall approach to the SA Hip Hop landscape, as a southern American having lived all over the world. Keep up with the show by following the hashtag #TheSoberingPodcast. Follow th...

Coming from a rather lacklustre month that January was, the gents are back to review all that went down (or the lack thereof). In this episode Javas Skolo and Kitso go a bit personal, speaking about heir favourite music and all things sobering. The lack of events in January do not take away the excitement and punch in this episode. Featured Music A-Reece - Woosa Casper ft R-Senic & Huge - Beat dro...

It’s a new year and just as we expect on every first Monday, Javas Skolo and Kitso deliver their tackle and opinion on everything Hip Hop and surrounding in Mzansi. Although slightly late this month, the knockout stories from Hype Magazine editor Fred Kayembe make up for all the wait. The #TheSoberingPodcast is back with a punch and one of the dopest dudes in the game as their first guest ever. Ke...

In the last episode of The Sobering for this year, the gents look back at the year that was in local Hip Hop and discuss the recent slew of music releases and performances. This comes in as their longest episode yet, mainly because there was a lot to go through from the year. With musical premieres from Revivolution and other great featured music. Featured Music Sipho The Gift - feeling The Vibe R...

The dudes are back and it's been quite an eventful month for SA Hip Hop, judging by the first episode we know a lot will be said about everything that happened recently. In this episode Javas Skolo and Kitso discuss #FillUpTheDome, DreamTeam on the Hype magazine cover and all else under the Hip Hop. Featured Music Spoek Mathambo Ft. Cassper Nyovest - Hit The Floor FRATPACK - Hooligan Daev Martian...