Back to the City 2024: Celebrating Hip-Hop's Golden Era and Future

Back to the City 2024: Celebrating Hip-Hop's Golden Era and Future

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Back to the City, South Africa's largest hip-hop festival, returns in 2024 to commemorate a monumental year for the culture. As we mark hip-hop's 50th anniversary, this year’s festival promises to be a fusion of old-school legends and new-school innovators, uniting generations of fans in a celebration of music, art, and street culture.

Since its inception, Back to the City has showcased some of hip-hop's most iconic performers, including the likes of ProVerb, Cassper Nyovest, AKA, and Kwesta. Last year’s show featured electrifying performances from A-Reece, Rouge, and Nasty C, bridging the gap between the genre's pioneers and its vibrant future stars.

2024 will continue this tradition, honoring hip-hop’s golden era while highlighting the dynamic talent of the new school. Expect fresh sounds from young artists like Blxckie, Costa Titch, and Dee Koala, who are redefining South African hip-hop with innovative styles and beats.

This year’s festival also serves as a reflection on hip-hop's global journey, from its roots in the Bronx to its influence across continents. A nod to the genre's 50-year legacy will see tributes to groundbreaking artists and iconic moments that shaped its evolution.

Back to the City 2024 is more than just a festival; it's a cultural pilgrimage, celebrating hip-hop's past, present, and future in the heart of Johannesburg. Join us as we honor five decades of rhythm, rhyme, and rebellion, and dance into the next era of hip-hop history.