Hip Hop News Bites

In case you missed it last night, here's what Spokenpriestess mentioned in her usual heads up on the scene:

• The Hansa Festival Of Legends Tour Competition has picked 12 finalists, 2 from each region, and 6 will get the chance to perform on the same stage as Usher in Jo'burg next month. Hip Hop representers are Big Size & Mo Klassik from the Central region; Ma'pak'shop from the Northern Province and Abdus & Mhlathi from KZN. Gooluck to the fellas!
• ZAKWE is hosting his album launch this Friday, 18th February, at Chaf Pozi out in Soweto. Entrance is free till 6pm and cover charge is R20 thereafter. Come out and jam to the sounds of Redbutton, 4Front, 4051, Captain, Wize & more with DJ’s  Sphectacula, Adil, MoFlava, Deep(DBN), Gukwa(DBN) and Bubzin. 
• Noble Grinders, a new online magazine, which launches on the 5th March is urging artists alike in the Hip Hop culture to submit their biographies, music & video links to get a free promotion on the promising blog. Send your worthy news to NobleGrinders@gmail.com & follow them on Twitter @NobleGrinders, where you’ll receive a DM from the team giving you submission instructions.Grind or get grizzly - Dynamic!
• Spokenpriestess presents #HipHopCommunityService every THURSDAY where she allows you to send your music links for her to download, listen to and give feedback. This is an opportunity for everyone to grow or stand a chance to have their music taken to another level as a compilation is in light with this. Follow her on Twitter @spokenpriestess