Lucasraps Speaks On BIG TIME SH’LAPPA And Being Overlooked By SA Hip-Hop

Lucasraps Speaks On BIG TIME SH’LAPPA And Being Overlooked By SA Hip-Hop. In a raw and unfiltered exchange with Freshman Mag, South African rapper Lucasraps made it clear he’s tired of playing it humble when it comes to the cultural impact of BIG TIME SH’LAPPA, the electrifying 2021 collaboration with Blxckie.

Asked whether he feels SA Hip Hop gave him his flowers for the game-changing single, Lucasraps didn’t mince his words.

“Fck no, ngga!” he snapped without hesitation. “Let me tell you something — how do you have one of the best songs on a hip hop market — f*ck hip hop — one of the best songs as a whole because of hip hop? You understand?”

That defiance, that energy — that’s BIG TIME SH’LAPPA distilled into words. Released during a transformative era in SA hip hop, BIG TIME SH’LAPPA wasn’t just a hit, it was a moment. A sonic rebellion. A two-verse tour de force with no hook, no catchy chorus, just bars, energy, chemistry, and an attitude that made the whole nation turn its head.

“We broke the algorithm,” Lucasraps explained. “We said we are not going to do a hook. We’re not going to stick to the simple format of making a song. It’s his verse (Blxckie), my verse. That’s all it is. And people sing it bar for bar.”

For Lucas, it wasn’t just about breaking the rules — it was about rewriting them. The rapper believes the song’s impact goes beyond accolades or streams. It proved that authenticity, unpredictability, and raw skill could still win hearts in an industry often obsessed with formulas.

And yet, despite the song’s explosive reception and lasting cultural resonance, Lucasraps feels the recognition hasn’t matched the impact. “That’s one of the best hip-hop songs to ever come out of the world.”