Ex-Global Names Maglera Doe Boy South Africa’s Best Rapper
Ex-Global has publicly backed Maglera Doe Boy as the country's top rapper after a busy fortnight of music and film releases, sparking the usual debate online.
Ex-Global has used social media to praise Klerksdorp-born rapper Maglera Doe Boy, calling him the best rapper in the country at the moment, according to SA Hip Hop Mag.
In his post, Ex-Global said it was time to “give flowers where they’re due” and described what he had heard from Maglera over the past two weeks as “nothing short of phenomenal”.
The releases behind the praise
Maglera has been busy. On 2 November he put out “Izinja 2.0”, which features 25K and Sir Trill. The song is the lead single for Mzansi, a short film project, and was released as Part 1 of the film premiered on YouTube. Zoocci Coke Dope handled the curation and Bigles for Real produced the track.
Mzansi: The Movie Part 1 is Maglera’s first step into acting. He then followed it with Part 2, which came with another new song, “Ntariana”, featuring Young Stunna.
SA Hip Hop Mag noted that the rollout lets Maglera combine songwriting, storytelling and visuals in one project. He is signed to Epic Records, and his earlier single “Yahoo Boyz”, featuring FLVME, was also mentioned as an example of his range.
The debate it has reopened
As usual, naming a “best rapper” has drawn a response. According to the report, some social media users pushed back by suggesting other big names, including Nasty C and A-Reece. That shows the argument is far from settled, and it is the kind of conversation South African hip-hop fans regularly return to.
Ex-Global’s comments are one artist’s opinion, and the title of the country’s best rapper will always depend on who is asked. What the report does make clear is that Maglera’s recent run of songs and visuals has got people talking.
What fans can do next
Listeners who want to hear what prompted the praise can start with “Izinja 2.0” and “Ntariana”, the two songs tied to the Mzansi film releases. Part 1 of the film premiered on YouTube, so that is the place to look for it.
For now, Maglera has not been reported to have responded to the praise. The report says he is letting his music and visuals do the talking.
This story is based on reporting by SA Hip Hop Mag.
