Sgk Beats is a Rapper born in Soweto, Pimville ext 4, he relocated to Limpopo; N'waxinyamani at the age of 8 years. He is known for music production and being a vasitile rapper.
Who or what got you into hip hop?
Hip Hop music was introduced to me at an early age of 11 years by my neighbor who was a rapper at the time, Known by a stage name of Tory Blaze (Rito Baloyi). I didn't understand anything about the culture, but I was inspired by how he wears, walk and talk… even the fact that he had songs Out like 'N'waxinyamani can you take me home'. Me and his younger Brother Tiyani Blade we were close friends at a time, so we decided to make music using Ring tones and a Voice recorder. We then later got to know NTW Boy who had a young studio, then we started making music.
What is the good and the bad thing about hip hop around your hood?
I think Hip Hop has been a treasure around the world, we get to express ourselves and communicate in a way without boundaries. Hip Hop is not just music, is a whole factory with many Subsection. Where I’m from we live Hip Hop everyday without even realising but Hip Hop can never die.
Which song made a lot of people love or know SGK Beats?
Sgk Beats is also known as Sgondi King. Sgk is name derived from Sgondi King and it was given to me by Tory Blaze as he saw how serious we were with music. A lot of people and fans still call me Sgondi as they knew me from the days of NKB music, B3 music, Big team music and 2.4 musc.
During those times we were making a lot of records, to a point where beef started raising. B3 music was beefing with Big team music, so I was under B3 music, the other group released a Hit Beef titled 'Holi Holi', that's where people started knowing me around the Hood.
How is the response from your Family and Friends towards your Music Journey?
My family is very much aware of me being a musician, and I believe they do support me on this journey even though sometimes there's uncertainty for the journey.
What makes a good rapper in your opinion?
A good rapper combines strong lyricism, flow, and delivery. They tell compelling stories or convey emotions through clever wordplay, punchlines, and metaphors. Their flow (the rhythm and cadence of their rhymes) needs to be smooth, versatile, and well-timed with the beat. Authenticity, creativity, and the ability to connect with an audience are also key factors.
Who would you say is the King of Tsonga Rap and Why?
I don't think we have a King as Yet, Because as Tsonga rap we still have a lot to do overall. Tsonga Rap is in a narrow range to dispute the King, I think we need a use sample and many factors involved to announce the King.
What can we Expect from Sgk Beats from now?
An Ep must be Expected from Sgk beats before December and a lot of features and content as a whole.
Who is your celebrity crush and why?
I don't really crush on them but I'll say ' Nomzamo Mbatha' because of the natural beauty.
Shout Outs
Shout Out to Tory Blaze (Rito Baloyi) and a Big shout Out to Rap type Mag for every opportunity.
