“It Was a Big Moment, Which Unfortunately Couldn’t Be Lived Through”: DJ Speedsta On What “Four Horsemen” Did For SA Hip Hop. The South African hip hop scene seldom sees a release create as much excitement as “Four Horsemen.” This track united Stogie T, Nasty C, A-Reece, and Maggz in a collaboration that many consider a meaningful convergence of different generations.
In a recent episode of the Up To Speed podcast, DJ Speedsta discussed the cultural significance of the track with host Mswenkofranko.
“What did the song Four Horsemen do for the culture? We had A-Reece and Nasty C on one track. Do you think it did anything?” Mswenkofranko inquired. DJ Speedsta responded with both gratitude and a sense of loss.
“It was a big moment, which unfortunately couldn’t be lived through,” he stated. “But I best believe if they did the music video and they linked up and they maybe did a tour and they maybe did another project with them on, there are so many things. There are even the people at the record labels, marketing people, who will tell you that if they just shot the music video, there are so many things that could’ve happened from the Four Horsemen.”
Speedsta compared this collaboration to previous successful partnerships that generated long-lasting momentum. He mentioned Cassper Nyovest and Anatii’s hit track “Jump,” which paved the way for a larger project, including the album Be Careful What You Wish For by AKA and Anatii.
“Look back in the day, Cassper, when he linked up with Anati, and they did ‘Jump,’ those songs,” he elaborated. “It’s elevated AKA and Anatii to do a project. They made an album, they had a tour, they had merch. There were so many things they did from it.”
In contrast, the Four Horsemen collaboration remained largely unexpanded following its initial release. Although the track garnered impressive streaming figures and contributed to Stogie T’s Best Hip Hop win at the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards, opportunities for additional visuals, live shows, and follow-up projects did not materialize.
“Of course, we’re all adults. Everyone involved in the song is an adult,” Speedsta expressed. “I don’t know what the gentleman spoke about, but it would’ve been a great moment. It would’ve been super for all of us.”
This commentary sheds light on a recurring issue within the South African hip hop scene. When prominent artists collaborate, the potential is high; however, personal dynamics, scheduling conflicts, or other factors can hinder a single moment from evolving into a broader cultural phenomenon.
Fans have voiced a range of sentiments online. While many lauded the exceptional lyricism present in “Four Horsemen,” others expressed disappointment that the collaboration did not lead to a tour or a joint project.
The song’s apocalyptic theme now seems particularly resonant. It arrived with the weight of the biblical Four Horsemen but ultimately did not fulfill the enduring impact that many had anticipated.
