T.U.R.K ‘S $tar freestyle got the HYPE

Freestyling has been a part of hip-hop culture for many years. In South Africa, we’ve seen artists like Stogie T with his freestyle Fridays, SpeekaRSA with Sotra Cyphers, and HipHopLiveSA hosting freestyles and cyphers. Many rappers participate in weekly freestyles to showcase their skills off the record. It’s inspiring to see rappers improvising unwritten verses over instrumental beats. Ginger Trill deserves credit for keeping the culture alive and providing a platform for talented rappers. An elite rapper from Lesotho who has impressed the hip-hop community is T.U.R.K. He is a notable lyricist, complete musician, and songwriter with an extensive catalog. His recent lyric videos for “BETTER LATE THAN NEVER” on YouTube and the album release in October 2023 showcase his artistry and intelligence. T.U.R.K. has been knocking on doors for over a decade, and I believe he will establish himself as one of Africa’s best rappers. I recently had the opportunity to interview him, and I’m excited to share his story. First, welcome to Hype Magazine, how has the journey been like? Thank you for having me. My journey has been that of an independent act who has not been afforded the luxury of taking the elevator but has resolved...