The Big Hash Responds To Hip Hop Fans Accusing Him Of Following Amapiano Trends. The South African rapper, The Big Hash, has decisively addressed allegations that he is neglecting hip hop for amapiano, prompting a spirited discussion among audiences regarding artistic evolution and genre distinctions.
Recently, The Big Hash countered claims suggesting that he has shifted focus from hip hop to amapiano, ahead of the much-anticipated release of his collaborative album Love Is A Star, featuring amapiano stars Kabza De Small and Sly.
This debate started when a fan expressed regret over what they perceived to be the artist’s departure from hip hop to the prevalent yanos sound. “We lost The Big Hash to the Yanos coz we didn’t appreciate him,” the supporter said, reflecting a viewpoint shared by some hip hop enthusiasts who believe that the genre is losing its talent to the rising piano trend.
The Big Hash offered a thorough defense regarding his musical direction. “Nobody lost me,” he asserted. “I been hustling in that space for 4 years straight to do what I’m doing now. Got 2 albums and a mixtape in that timeframe, all Rap/RNB. Mind you, my 1st piano song’s on one of those albums so this was bound to happen.” He posed a rhetorical question: “What would you do if you could do it all?”
The backlash soon escalated, with one user accusing him of following trends. “NIGHA STFU YOU CHASING TRENDS. AFTER PIANO YOU GON JUMP TO SOME ELSE. THAT’S WHY WE DONT TAKE NIIGAS LIKE YOU SERIOUS WHEN IT COMES TO HIP HOP.” This comment referenced fellow rapper A-Reece, who had previously remarked, “NIGGAS COULDN’T RAP SO THEY FLED TO YANOS.”
A different fan reiterated their skepticism, stating, “He’s not lying, I’m telling you: this album won’t do nothing for your career. You’re chasing trends.”
Despite the criticism, The Big Hash maintained his stance, calling the narrative tiresome. “This narrative is tiring,” he remarked. He proceeded to present a hypothetical scenario involving amapiano star Kabza De Small, who is on the verge of a sold-out concert at the iconic FNB Stadium. “You’re telling me if KABZA DE SMALL, as in the same Kabza De Small who’s about to sell out FNB Stadium, wants to make a whole album for YOU, you’re gonna tell him NO? La gafa kaofela shem,” he said with a laugh.
This exchange underlines the ongoing tensions within the South African music scene. Amapiano has emerged as a powerful genre, captivating audiences and influencing the industry, while some traditional hip hop artists encounter charges of commercializing their music when they incorporate its popular rhythms and melodies. The Big Hash’s history of weaving rap and R&B, highlighted by an early track featuring piano elements, indicates his latest ventures may reflect natural artistic development rather than an abrupt change.
