Ebro: Hip-Hop In South Africa with Sjava, Shane Eagle, and YoungstaCPT | Apple Music

In this installment of Rap Life, Ebro Darden visits South Africa to chat with some of the country’s biggest up-and-coming hip hop artists: Shane Eagle, Sjava, and YoungstaCPT. Ebro meets with each artist to talk about their rise in the hip hop scene, their experience growing up and creating personal, unique music. Listen to Rap Life on Apple Music: apple.co/-EbroRapLife
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[@dylanmyburgh382]

When Eagle said 'Ja Keanan' I felt that.

[@thetruthwillpissyouoff8173]

Youngsta spoke the truth, the Coloured community having been consuming American Hip Hop since the beginning, our idea of identity was partly shaped by American figures due to extreme lack of representation and media coverage of our own community. We saw ourselves in the likes of American artists and understood their struggle against the system.

[@okn22921]

The accent switch when Eagle speaks to Keanan is about as South African as it gets 😭

[@HenryDube72]

Keanan?

[@darkmagnis2902]

Coloureds have different accents from black people... stop the hate...

[@Miles-sz3fw]

@@darkmagnis2902 I think you misunderstood him.

[@HenryDube72]

@@darkmagnis2902 I don't think he was trying to be disrespectful.

[@darkmagnis2902]

@@HenryDube72 oh ok... my bad hun... 🙏 forgive meh 😂😂😂💋💋💋💋

[@huhmann307]

SJAVA my favorite artist...love from Dallas Texas USA

[@Lindani_Mvano]

God damn wow!

[@spyroshowtheoneandonly3036]

Amen🙏

[@ntuthukongema4823]

Louisiana, California, Mississippi... Touchdown!

[@koketsomokone2975]

First of all, shout out to Youngsta's barber !!

[@athinyangwa2836]

I wish this was longer. These were honest, uncensored chats that South African media doesn't want to cover. ❤️

[@lindokuhlenxumalo2410]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦Sjava is 100% himself

[@gcinikayatelekiso4078]

Wat i like to sjava used the indigenous language when he rapper

[@williamwebbs1952]

I love the South African music

[@admusic7907]

Yea....South Africa with the vibes from Hip Hop to Kwaito, House and so on. Shout out from Nigeria.

[@nqobilemlungwana2757]

People tripping about Shane's accent like he hasn't been speaking that way for the longest in the public eye , maybe even his whole life 🙄

[@HenryDube72]

Should've done more with YoungstaCPT, man's got a lot to say.

[@rawstrawberry319]

Beats 1 must give him his own episode

[@cupidsiza]

He's an activist ✊

[@uhadibenga5639]

A lot of misinformed, hypocritical "Coloured" garbage.

[@HenryDube72]

@@uhadibenga5639 who are you a angry with?

[@RedLorryYellowLorry_]

@@uhadibenga5639 It's only garbage because it doesn't include you.

[@cupidsiza]

YoungstaCPT is so informative, he's an activist for sure. He's doing the music to convey the message. I saw him at Afropunk. Man took a moment to school the masses about our South African politics. He's a gatekeeper for sure. I respect him too much!✊

[@DwayzeOnBlaze]

Fam its crazy that so many people still sleeping on his album .. Such a strong & valuable body of work especially as a South African

[@cupidsiza]

@@DwayzeOnBlaze well as you know it the realest in the game never get the recognition they deserve. It's the curse that comes with being the Realest!

[@ratshinaledzani5471]

freestyle he did at afropunk is something I’ll never forget.

[@gcinikayatelekiso4078]

Why youngstacpt when rapper he compared him to the US rappers. That is why J cole tell him don't compare America rappers wt Afrikans. Youngstacpt have busy body boom

[@bradd-leihmolekoa6799]

Facts

[@Chocolatebuttacupoet]

I wasn't ready for that to end

[@akimbah]

I am from Sierra Leone and I love Sjava's Music I don't understand the language but I can feel his music.

[@lstoryrecords_]

Have you heard his song 'ngempela'? 😎..its nice

[@zakhelemhlaba7590]

❤❤❤

[@azaniaafrika9862]

IsiZulu

[@pepkwamyandu1714]

His music is universal I wish you could understand the lyrics, he talks about real life issues.

[@akimbah]

james kristel yes I have it is a beautiful song . I Liston to all Sjava music on Spotify

[@aphiwebekwa5881]

Awe! There's something satisfying about black Americans visiting our country! I feel like mainstream media in America doesn't want Americans seeing what's out here. Shout out Ebro! and the artists representing us well!

[@HenryDube72]

Not that they don't want, they just don't care.

[@luismedina5388]

By 78787

[@koketsomokone2975]

Shout out to Beats 1 radio and apple music! We appreciate yall taking an interest in our culture. Hopefully yall have a longer interview up yall sleeve cause there is such a story to tell! We are african, rich in cultural diversity, built through pain and joy, and full of warmth and love. Ebro we appreciate you brother!

[@Go_Nkosi]

Youngsta is so woke and real,he really deserves this shine

[@robbholmes9215]

The african queen at the end 😍😍😍😍😍😍😱... shoutout ebro for opening up the window to us and showin a difrent beautiful world.. in a positive fashion...lets hope the the youtube algos dont block this content from getting out to the people here in the U.S.. More african content please!!!!!!

[@circuscharlie9858]

Her name is Amanda Black. Check out her music here on KZbin homie, especially her song "Amazulu" ✌

[@mphathi21]

yall are more welcome to ask us to share SA content we can show you the way

[@puseletsotsilo]

Leave people be with their accents, yall act like the gate keepers of accents, anyone can speak how they like, South Africans don't even have the same accents, yall act like being an African should be a cult

[@libbylebyane3681]

Shane is from a hood just next to mine 😭🔥🔥🔥 Ebony Park. He’s one of my biggest inspiration.! ✊🏽💯

[@ncedowaluwalu8807]

Youngstacpt's interview had a lot of profound stuff🙏💯

[@Tefo_Mathibe]

True!

[@Wax_Prophetic]

Yo, I've never heard of YoungstaCPT but I'm an instant fan. That man has a strong head on his shoulders.

[@abubakrrossier8241]

"Awe hond" was the cherry in top.

[@symphonic_productions]

This is one of the dopest interviews iv seen so far thnx gents. It's uplifting Shane!! Sjava!! Youngsta!!

[@cleytonjimoul8232]

Awesome, if you African or not show sum love.

[@ericboss9581]

Keep doing this Ebro!! Hip Hop is global & it's dope to see it form all across the globe!

[@PapaCourt]

Where my South Africans at ✊✊✊

[@sibabalwesisowilson2164]

South Africans and the African Americans are like twins , our experience and the Cultures are like the similar. Even our country . The Western cape and The West CA side , the hip hop there is so similar. Joburg is like Chicago vibes and a bit of New York. I am not surprosed why Black Americans get inspiration from South African Hip Hop .

[@Witney.]

WE CANT WAIT FOR YOU TO COME BACK SO WE CAN SHOW MORE OF WHAT WE'VE CREATED FOR OURSELVES!!! I always wondered what the world knew about us and this video helped me see just how much the world is missing out on what we have to offer in terms of information, art, history, etc... I'm excited to be a part of the generation that puts South Africa on the map for the right reasons.

[@thapelongozwana]

Thank you for this. Our country was represented well, and with depth. It's necessary. The music lives on.

[@spyroshowtheoneandonly3036]

Thank you Ebro... This is such an informative and educational video... Enjoyed it so much. Thanks for speaking to my brother Youngsta CPT🙏DEFINITELY one of the best ever!!!

[@karmabanshee5482]

I think we need a documentary that will show as many hood as it can so that the world can see great variations amongst different communities and townships around South Africa, because there are visionaries out there who aren't on every page of social media or even on any platform where he/she can be seen or heard out.

[@nandadulaldas3221]

Mate u vy to phoniex its different to umlazi which is different to Alexandra

[@kruffkurtis1759]

Salute to all our mense that watched this one! We global now! Blessings and peace from Australia to all the coloureds at home and around the world!

[@bhekisibiluane4030]

Ebro ma Man🇿🇦🤜🏿✊🏿

[@shawn_d2949]

Soul touching journey, thank you Ebro

[@sihle.reads1]

Damn bro Youngsta so real. "With the experience that I've had with gate keepers I myself what kind of gate keeper I want to be now that I'm in that position" 🔥

[@darkmagnis2902]

Beautiful!!! I wanted to go on... ❤❤❤

[@letebelemolale3241]

I want More!

[@thetruthwillpissyouoff8173]

Been waiting to see this !!!

[@sibusisonyamakazi]

Cape Town stand up, where HipHop was born in Africa

[@mphatsochikuse514]

In SA, why you gotta include the rest of Africa as if you know their history when it comes to hip hop ..y’all so ignorant purposefully

[@MajorrBison]

Lol in africa? You better chill.

[@azaniaafrika9862]

Bhambatha.

[@MajorrBison]

@s 97 I said chill because it's your opinion not a fact.

[@k2datrack]

Haha yeah right!

[@morgantshiwilowilo3030]

Enjoyed this 🙌🏾

[@mannyScout]

Big ups for coming through Ebro!!

[@swtmusc2]

legendary

[@ayobampilo5762]

Eagle is straight outta Africa, East Rands very own

[@cupidsiza]

Oh ok. I thought he was from CT.

[@HenryDube72]

@@cupidsiza no he's from Rabie Ridge in Tembisa, Midrand.

[@khumothage4629]

East Rand Represent!🤝🏿

[@ayobampilo5762]

@@cupidsiza Nope he's from East Rand bonke nabo Kwesta, Reason, Touch line, TLT, Big star Johnson, Flames the list is endless 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@ayobampilo5762]

@@khumothage4629 namanje👊🏾

[@lamondmoongod1691]

Bro when I needed to listen to underground and old school good hip hop I always knew that Coloured dudes and girls are the best people to approach. They kept the culture alive and even to this day they have the roots. Big up👊👊🔥🔥🇿🇦

[@mondlism]

This is dope......we need more Ebro

[@abede4598]

" in this city, Im the gatekeeper now" - YoungstaCPT

[@lindilesikuza5638]

🖤🖤🖤 Love this

[@latiionlamusica8216]

Xibelani made it on Ebro. Tsonga tribe is global. This interview was a beautiful experience. As a South African...this was very informative, all thanks to Ebro and our artists. Mzansi we are one, Africa we are one, we are global.

[@thesilverstateofmindsports4417]

great work spot on guys

[@jermainmentoor9623]

Thank U Ebro, Sir this is sooo Dope & big Upz to all Artist in da interview who represented SA🇿🇦 and wht they stand for so humbly I dont know Y but Youngsta Cpt reminds me of da late Mr.Devious,coz his standing 4da very same thing Devious stood for ,its almost like da late Mr.Devious gave him da 4x4 relay baton (stick) to continue da race where he left off,and his doin a spectacular job this far....#YoungstaCPT is da Truth🔥☄⚡ #Respect to every single 🇿🇦 Hip Hop Artist for putting us on da Global Map🌎

[@ashtonenoch4287]

Nipsey Hustle Vibes!!!Keep SA Alive in a positive way

[@j.ckanon3502]

As a south African I cringe when our local rappers accents suddenly become all american when they get interviewed ffs just use your own true accent.🤣 but shout out to yungsta for keeping it real

[@kamoya8]

J.c kanon bra!!! It gets to me everytime

[@MazBringsby]

Same here. It's as if he is ashamed of his South African identity

[@sarelseanego2896]

But Shane Eagle always had that accent and he never switch up,so what are you talking about.

[@aliseinwonderland6232]

You want him to speak like an Afrikaans coloured?? Ever heard of Phat Joe on Radio 2000? now that's an American accent, but you don't ever see us questioning it, ever heard Trevor Noah's pronunciation of various words now that he is in the states? If Shane spoke in SA's model C accent which is notorious in our entertainment industry, you would of accused him of been white. So there's no winning. Let people be

[@tshepiyanodon6908]

@@aliseinwonderland6232 phat Joe moved to the states at a young age, and only returned as a teenager, so he grew up with that accent

[@LekhotlaMichaelLetsie]

Shout out Ebro, you can see this man is genuinely interested in the history of it all

[@cobiedhbok1992]

Proud African... Blessed

[@jjgalaxy1875]

Shout out Youngsta for being the first SA artist to address the coloured status in this country not like the sell out aka don't @ me

[@Sum_Guy]

Selling out makes you money

[@lungibawuti4868]

True im Xhosa n i like him (youngsta cpt)for representing his tribe, aka is only pro black n pro black women to make money coz coloreds are the minority i feel...

[@techmansa]

exactly, same with every other south african artist with an american accent, Nasty C, A reece etc, only Youngsta keeps it real and big zulu and duncan etc, not these american wana be skkr skkr girls

[@santaadams210]

we shouldn't put another done, aka was born in cape town, but grew up in joburg, so his experience is different

[@lungibawuti4868]

@@techmansa dont forget drie manskap hey they also represent, sjava would be great if he wasnt a misogynist colorist in his music but then again almost all rappers are...

[@closertothemic]

Thanks to Ebro!!!!!!!!!! and the team from Apple. I'm from Ebony Park, the hood right next to Rabie Ridge, Shoutout to Shane Eagle

[@phumlanimncwango7686]

Thank you Ebro for this.

[@LwaziNzimande]

Damn bro! This is so dope!

[@theoceantunnel]

Shout out to Ebro and apple music. We love our artist❤🤗

[@BeatsonmollyTV]

This is amazing!

[@klean_upguyza6461]

Ebro thanks for giving my country love

[@tjscorp]

Bless up Ebro. Thanks for coming through to the motherland!

[@Cookin_365]

Why TF was this recommended to me this late KZbin?? mara WHY, Huh??

[@j1thegod]

That Amanda Black segment looks fire, hurry up and release that🔥

[@khayamaloney748]

This was dope.

[@Reezy_Tha_Fundraiser]

Proud to see how far we have come

[@thatboimali846]

Salute to #Africa‼️‼️‼️💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 🇿🇦

[@pumladada7133]

i really enjoyed this. wish each artist had a dedicated episode though.

[@dntliecate]

Yea that would be nice

[@Tefo_Mathibe]

Definitely!

[@asandasimanga8296]

HAIBO EBRO YOU WERE INFRONT OF MY CRIB....How did i miss this ? I see Youngstar everyday.HAIBO!

[@jasonmodisenyane420]

S/o to Ebro for repping out country!!!

[@K-Moh]

Where is the rest of this, I want more ...This is beautiful ....eish.

[@NickStarBeats]

Respect to Youngsta💯🇿🇦

[@DwayzeOnBlaze]

Inspirational

[@jeruntotera9002]

Shout out Ashley Titus (MR FAT ) BVK!!

[@karabomadia2783]

I love Youngsta 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@Thuthukani]

Sjava, kept it real, Great stuff mfowe2. #Muchlove

[@flylima]

Youngsta a real one.

[@thirteen37rose]

DAmn YoungstaCPT talking that talk!🙏🏽

[@Tefo_Mathibe]

Thanks to Ebro man! Hope this is only the beginning, it's been a long time coming for S.A to show how they've always been standing up and definitely big up to these incredibly talented ARTISTS here and many more!!! 😭😭😭 Yeah! Excited as hell!

[@primerekords8049]

Thanks Ebro

[@yanda6218]

Thank you

[@wadev6345]

Shout out to AFRICA !!!!!!

[@Reezy_Tha_Fundraiser]

Youngsta always keepin' it a Thousand

[@ajantsmith6139]

Youngsta CPT needs a whole interview

[@UgandanAllstarTales]

Come to East Africa too. #HipHop is rich out here.

[@KKHartsfield]

Who filmed this?! Sooo amazing!!! Probably my favorite one so far ❤️❤️❤️.

[@CollinCastro]

A big shout out to Ebro and everyone that put this together

[@NexusPhotografi]

This is great.💯

[@lebohangnkhethoa1548]

Sjava Stuck To His Roots..Accent 🇿🇦

[@shupingtau8724]

Shout out Ebro bro!!

[@kurtleymoses1897]

Youngsta Representing Our Kullid People🔥🙏

[@SACHIV]

Respect Ebro 💯👊🏽

[@ralphblinkntelamo3496]

this shit was mad dope.. S/O to Ebro for touching some of these topics and giving a voice to African music

[@godfrey7372]

Ebro is an inspiration

[@baneleprince8764]

LEGENDARY STUFF .... S/O S.A

[@chrisnetwork1266]

Ebro my man

[@vukosimabuza9161]

Shoutout to Shane with the boks Jersey.

[@nallaallan2009]

I just wantt all of ebro's capes

[@shamisorose9706]

Ebro is fine maan tjerrr 😍😘

[@brandonfisch490]

Shout out to Ebro and all the artist , youngsta keep spitting facts , Eagles keeping flying nigga ,don't ever lose the accent gents.