Note, these venues are not solely dedicated to hip hop but are known for featuring this genre of music. One love.

Randlords

The top of the Braamfontein with some boom bap beats in the background, a drink in your hand, and the city skyline spread out in front of you. That is why we love Randlords so much. Every now and then they spoil us with a lekker hip hop. Just check the venue’s calendar to find out when the next show will be.

Poolside

Maboneng is the hippest place in town. It has become a melting pot for all of the country’s cultures to mix and match and become this giant beast that just spews cool… yeah, something like that. Poolside is a pretty rad venue, not only to catch a tan, but to listen to the coolest MCs around. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for gig updates.

Kospotong

The best hip hop in Jozi comes from the streets of the inner city. Kospotong often has live music jamming so loud that the whole of Gandhi Square listens up. Good old fashioned rap music is the order of the day on a monthly basis. They also host pretty chilled jazz bands every now and then … and the food ain’t bad either.

Zen Nightclub

We’re headed back to Maboneng with this entry. Zen Nightclub is a pretty chilled place to get your groove on. Nothing goes as well with hip hop as a Hennessy on ice. At Zen you can enjoy both. As always, just check their calendar for events.

Banister Hotel

This happens every now and then, but the Banister Hotel has hosted some cool hip hop shows in recent times. It’s a super cool venue in Braamies and makes for a lekker outing. The acoustics in the venue is quite impressive, and you get to order draught beer while your favourite local acts spin the decks and man the mics.

By Shawn Greyling

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