{"id":11280,"date":"2025-10-03T09:15:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T07:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=11280"},"modified":"2025-10-03T15:00:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:00:58","slug":"freestyle-spotlight-s-applauds-reason-on-dj-speedstas-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/freestyle-spotlight-s-applauds-reason-on-dj-speedstas-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Freestyle Spotlight: S Applauds Reason on DJ Speedsta’s Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

It appears that there remains a rapper who understands the essence of hip hop. Reason, who has taken on the name Sizwe Alakine, performed a brief rap on DJ Speedsta’s 5FM show.<\/p>\n

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The hip hop DJ and artist, DJ Speedsta<\/a>, hosts the segment 5 Hip Hop Nights, where he encourages guests to freestyle over a randomly selected beat. Notably, rapper K.Keed declined to rap for Speedsta. Another artist, Zigah, also opted out of the challenge.<\/p>\n

Reason showcases freestyle on Speedsta’s program<\/h2>\n

Speedsta uploaded a segment of Reason’s rap on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. In the video, the artist referenced American artist Lauryn Hill’s visit to South Africa, utilizing The Fugees’ beat for Ready Or Not<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Demonstrating his freestyle abilities, Reason delivered a polished verse. In response to the shared clip<\/a>, he remarked, “Ayi fok, I can rap though.”<\/p>\n

Mixed reactions to Reason’s freestyle from Mzansi<\/h2>\n

Reactions from listeners online varied, with many fans praising Reason’s talents.<\/p>\n

Reason appeared as a guest on Speedsta’s program. Image: ReasonHD
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Conversely, some critics suggested he should continue focusing on his Sizwe Alakine persona.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n