Stogie T’s Barfest Returns With A Stacked Lineup. The city of gold is about to shimmer with lyrical heat once again as Stogie T returns with BarFest, the unfiltered celebration of hip hop excellence set to take over Untitled Basement on June 27.
Fresh off the momentum of last month’s jam-packed edition—which featured heavyweights like PdotO, Yanga Chief, Maggz, and Nomfundo Yekani—Stogie is doubling down with a lineup that promises raw talent, electric energy, and streetwise soul.
Trap titan Emtee is ready to light up the night with his anthemic hustle. The “Roll Up” hitmaker’s gritty charisma and unfiltered storytelling will have the basement bouncing with real rap spirit. And as if that wasn’t enough, Shane Eagle is slated for an extra special performance — the introspective wordsmith known for pushing lyrical boundaries is expected to dig deep into the soul of the crowd.
Frank Casino, with his silky delivery and effortless presence, is set to add his brand of suave to the cypher-heavy stage. Making a bold debut, Firdy steps into the spotlight, bringing a fearless new voice to the Jozi scene. Expect fire and finesse.
But what’s BarFest without a little battle rap bloodsport? The mic will blaze during the showcase showdown between Illy Amin and Ta Longz — two bar-slingers with something to prove and everything to gain.
Keeping the sonic journey spinning are some of SA hip hop’s most revered icons — Amu, Osmic, and DJ Zan D — blending boom bap, trap, soul, and street with timeless technique and taste.
Curated by the poet laureate of SA rap himself, Stogie T, BarFest isn’t just a concert — it’s a cultural movement. A platform where pen meets performance, and where Jozi’s beating heart speaks in verses.
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