{"id":17199,"date":"2025-12-09T16:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T14:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=17199"},"modified":"2025-12-09T16:59:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T14:59:03","slug":"da-les-speaks-his-mind-on-the-pulse-of-sa-hip-hop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/da-les-speaks-his-mind-on-the-pulse-of-sa-hip-hop\/","title":{"rendered":"Da LES Speaks His Mind on the Pulse of SA Hip Hop"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Da LES Critiques the Contemporary South African Hip Hop Scene. During his conversation on the L-Tido Podcast, Da LES expressed a straightforward assessment of the South African hip hop industry, urging artists to revert to creating longer, more emotionally resonant tracks that also connect with female audiences if the genre wishes to regain its prominence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In discussing the condition of hip hop within the country, Da LES stated, \u201cI think it\u2019s in a bad place. I love the way it\u2019s going, but the guys\u2026 first of all, they are recording songs that are two minutes. I don\u2019t know, I\u2019m old school, at least give me three minutes fifteen seconds. And then, you know, back in the days, the records had soul. They have to put more quality, man. I\u2019m sorry, but the stuff that I\u2019ve been hearing, I\u2019ll give it about a six rating. They have to really put their head on it and put in some work, man.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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He further emphasized the significance of catering to female listeners, saying, \u201cMaybe it\u2019s just me, but for me, when I\u2019m in the studio, I\u2019m in the studio. And maybe it\u2019s about the girls. I make music for the girls. All I\u2019m saying is, why don\u2019t you make tracks for the women and then you will get to the guys. So now, guys in SA rap are making music for the guys. Girls are now listening to Amapiano. You guys need to make music for girls. Get them dancing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Da LES’s comments focused on both the artistry and the audience. He pointed out the recent trend of producing very short songs and mentioned that this shift often compromises the emotional depth, artistic growth, and technical proficiency found in music. For him, a return to songs that offer artists the space to develop verses and express soul could revitalize the texture and longevity of South African hip hop.<\/p>\n