‘Brasse Vannie Kaap’: Relive the ‘90s hip-hop revolution in new documentary

‘I started rapping in Afrikaans because of Brasse, and later performed in Afrikaans thanks to them,’ says rapper Jack Parow. Showmax has just dropped the first trailer for Brasse Vannie Kaap, a nostalgic documentary looking back on the ‘90s, celebrating the iconic group that revolutionised South African hip-hop. In the film, many prominent figures in Afrikaans entertainment, such as David Isaacs, Oscar Petersen, Karen Zoid, Kurt Darren, Francois van Coke, and Valiant Swart, honour Brasse Vannie Kaap’s massive influence on the music scene. “I started rapping in Afrikaans because of Brasse, and later performed in Afrikaans thanks to them,” says rapper Jack Parow. YoungstaCPT, one of the biggest names in the current hip-hop scene, acknowledges their impact as well. “I’m a student of theirs; I’m a product of what they created,” he says. “They gave me the confidence to embrace my roots, my language, and my slang. They made it okay to not feel ashamed of where you come from.” Musician Early B reflects on how Brasse Vannie Kaap’s legacy goes beyond music, noting their influence on the community. “They inspire us to look in the mirror and say, ‘You can do better,’” he says. A heartfelt tribute to Mr...