Celebrating 40 Years of Hip Hop: Grand Master Ready D’s Unforgetta…

February 13, 2024: South Africa’s Hip Hop Pioneer, Grand Master Ready D, Celebrates 40 Years of Shaping the Culture and Music Advertisment From Mitchells Plain to the Global Stage: Ready D’s Hip Hop Journey Born and raised in Mitchells Plain, Grand Master Ready D was introduced to the world of Hip Hop at a young age. Songs like ‘Rapper’s Delight’ by the Sugar Hill gang and Curtis Blow sparked his interest and set him on a path that would change the face of South African music forever. As breakdancing gained popularity in the 80s, Ready D and his friends took to the city center, trains their only means of transportation, to dance and perform on the streets. Cardboard boxes became their makeshift stages, carried around Mitchells Plain as they showcased their talent and passion for the art. Advertisment The Evolution of South African Hip Hop: A British Influence In 1984, a trip to the UK proved to be a turning point in Ready D’s career. He returned home with a wealth of music, insight, and knowledge about Hip Hop, enabling him to stay ahead of the curve in the local music scene. As a result, iconic groups like Prophets of...