{"id":20975,"date":"2026-01-24T14:13:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T12:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=20975"},"modified":"2026-01-24T14:13:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T12:13:48","slug":"words-unspoken-stogie-t-reflects-on-his-silent-bond-with-reason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/words-unspoken-stogie-t-reflects-on-his-silent-bond-with-reason\/","title":{"rendered":"Words Unspoken: Stogie T Reflects on His Silent Bond with Reason"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cI rap, he doesn\u2019t\u201d \u2014 Stogie T On Long-Dormant Relationship With Reason. In an upcoming episode of the L-Tido Podcast, veteran South African rapper Stogie T offered a straightforward and pointed perspective on his long-absent musical partnership with fellow MC Reason, who now goes by Sizwe Alakine. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Words<\/a>\u201cI rap, he doesn\u2019t\u201d \u2014 Stogie T On Long-Dormant Relationship With Reason<\/figure>\n

In the podcast, host L-Tido inquired, \u201cWhat\u2019s your relationship with Reason (Sizwe Alakine) right now? You haven\u2019t worked with him for a very long time, musically.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Stogie T replied promptly and candidly: \u201cYeah, but I rap, he doesn\u2019t. What did he do? He does amapiano, doesn\u2019t he?\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

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This comment illustrates a perceived split in their creative trajectories. Stogie T, recognized in South African hip-hop for his elaborate lyricism and contributions to tracks like the recent \u201cFour Horsemen\u201d featuring A-Reece, Nasty C, and Maggz, continues to focus on rap.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Reason, who gained recognition in the mid-2000s as a battle rapper and collaborator on various projects, including those with Stogie T, has undergone a significant transformation since 2021. He has rebranded as Sizwe Alakine and transitioned to amapiano music, releasing hits like \u201cKhanda Shisa\u201d with DJ Maphorisa.<\/p>\n

He has embraced the genre’s characteristic log drum and piano-house rhythm that has become popular in South Africa and beyond. The two artists have not collaborated musically in years, which L-Tido highlighted in his inquiry.<\/p>\n

Stogie T\u2019s response, laced with dry wit and a sense of dismissal, seems to suggest that Reason\u2019s move away from hip-hop may signify a departure from authentic rap. This perspective resonates with ongoing discussions within South African music communities regarding loyalty to genre, changes in artistic direction, and the definition of staying \u201ctrue\u201d to hip-hop roots.<\/p>\n

In previous interviews, Reason has discussed his attraction to amapiano as a sound that reflects his South African roots and personal connections, even drawing parallels to the kwaito music that influenced him in his youth.<\/p>\n

Listeners can expect more from the L-Tido Podcast as it promises to unfold further discussions about the history of South African hip-hop and the potential for underlying tensions.<\/p>\n