Episodes
Kly
Yo Sober Soldiers, we're back with another dope episode. We got the one and only Kly in the middle seat on this one. He's a man who's had quite an eventful career to date and it seems like he's only getting into himself and warming up to give us more. We got to know him a little better, from his early days krumping and how he started singing as a challenge to himself. We also got to find out about his relationship with Maphorisa, his new album 'THREE' and his tenure at Ambitiouz. There's lot...
Published 11/01/23
Yoooooo, pardon the missing in action. We were just on the other side of the field doing our thing with some of you in real time, pause. Alas, we byke-byke and there's quite a bit to chop through on this and so many of you out there to thank, actually all of you to thank. We go through our sneakers and even give some away courtesy of our good people at Play Energy. Hella event details to go through, the new music, sheeesh! Let's get into...
Published 10/18/23
It's been a minute, we know. We had to step out of the studio to come connect with y'all, and if you missed us on the block we got you covered in the events section. We've promised for some time but this time we for real come bearing gifts for y'all, listen carefully on how to win yourself a pair of sneakers courtesy of Play Energy. There's really quite a bit to get through in this chop session, let's get into it. Enjoy! Hosts  @Big_Warra  @Fratpacker  @Ke_Kitso_Bafethu Follow The Sobering...
Published 09/20/23
Aahhh man, what an honour! Sober Soldiers, we got another one. You might have seen on the news that we're hosting Tyson Sybateli's new mixtape. It was only right that we headed out to Braam to host the listening session, a beautiful afternoon going into evening filled with Hip Hop to close of the 50th Anniversary celebrations. In this episode we go through the whole mixtape with some guest features on the tape also hopping on the mic. Let's not hold you any further, press play and enjoy....
Published 09/06/23
Trrraaaaah, we byke-byke! Yo, Sober Soldiers it's been a minute without choppin it up. First things first, thank you all for the love and support that you showed us at the live pod, to many more. In this episode we just kick it, bro. You know the vibes when it's just us, the kick game go crazy as usual, 50 is years old which is even more crazier. Enjoy the stories as we reflect back on our youth and much more, press play and enjoy. Hosts @Big_Warra @Fratpacker @Ke_Kitso_Bafethu Follow...
Published 08/16/23
Sober Soldiers, Dankie di zaks! We got the one and only Wordz in the cut, a man who is on a mission while carrying Pitori on his back with his fellow rappers from the city. This man's story is vast and it's also an exciting time for him, we get to understand how he moves, what he's been up to, things that he had to move past to get to this stage, and of course we get into 'People Forget To Be People'. It's one for the books, press play and enjoy. Guest Wordz @WordzThaPrince Hosts...
Published 07/28/23
Sober Soldiers, we're back with another one courtesy of the good people at Spotify. We took over the Greasy Tunes space in Braamfontein with the help of the legendary rapper and businessman Slikour, a lot of gems are dropped in this one, for your art, business and even life. Press play and enjoy. Guest Siya 'Slikour' Metane @SiyaMetane Hosts @Big_Warra @Fratpacker @Ke_Kitso_Bafethu Follow The Sobering on the socials IG: TheSobering Tw: TheSoberingPod FB: The Sobering Podcast...
Published 07/26/23
Sober Soldiers, we back with another legend, Mr Skhanda World himself, K.O. A man who we've seen evolve over the years, taking many transformations and reinventing himself at a snap of a finger. On this episode, we dive into K.O's journey from Teargas days, solo endeavours and a couple 'beefs' throughout the years. It's a movie, press play and enjoy. Guest  K.O. @MrCashTime Hosts  @Big_Warra @Fratpacker @Ke_Kitso_Bafethu Follow The Sobering on the socials  IG: TheSobering  Tw:...
Published 07/26/23
Back with another independence chop, this time featuring the phenom that is Flow Jones Jr. A Krugersdorp native f'ing sh*t up in the game. You've heard his banger 'Pramis, Swuh' and many other joints. It's time we got to know him better and find out what fuels his independence drive and a lot more. This is a fun one, so press and let's kick it Flow Jones Jr. Guest @flowjones_jr Hosts @Big_Warra @Fratpacker @Ke_Kitso_Bafethu Follow The Sobering on the socials IG: TheSobering Tw:...
Published 07/19/23
It's a back to back chop ting, you know! Yeah, Sober Soldiers were bringing you one more chop session just to realign even more before we start bringing in guests again. You know how the vibes go when it's just us, we got sneakers, events, new music and a lot of dope ish to get through. This is also an important one, so listen in Sober Soldiers, we're cooking a lot for you. Press play and enjoy. Follow The Sobering on the socials IG: TheSobering Tw: TheSoberingPod FB: The Sobering...
Published 06/28/23
Yo, you see just us in the cut, you know what time it is. Knives are sharpened and we're about to get on this chopping block, come through and let's go crazy. There's definitely a lot to go through in this episode from events to music. The Sobering is brought to you with the support of Play Energy Drink. Follow The Sobering on the socials IG: TheSobering Tw: TheSoberingPod FB: The Sobering Podcast Hosts @Mokgethwa__ @Fratpacker @Fratpackmusic Recorded at AMPD Studios, Newtown...
Published 06/14/23
Sober Soldiers unite, we’re back with another one. This time we’re rolling with, inja yam, inja yakho, inja yethu, DJ Sliqe. Shout out to the good people at TuneCore for supporting this episode and allowing us to uncover a great story of independence. With Sliqe, we go through his career from being a young DJ to releasing music, eventually becoming label A&R and going back independent again. This is episode features a great display tenacity and resilience from DJ Sliqe when it comes...
Published 05/31/23
Whipped out the chopping block and we're now ready to serve, Sober Soldiers get in formation. You know the vibes when it's just gang, the vibes is relaxed. In this episode we had a lot to catch up on even among ourselves, from sneakers, basketball, events, new music and everything else in between. It's one of those, cozy up and hit play. Hosts @Mokgethwa__ @Fratpacker @Fratpackmusic Recorded at AMPD Studios, Newtown Junction Produced by The Sobering Engineer: Kitso Moremi...
Published 05/17/23
Published 05/03/23
Sober soldiers get in formation, we got some things to chop up. We know what the streets been missing and we got it for you. There was plentiful to go through in this episode, from sneakers, events, music, NBA playoffs and a lot more in between. This those vibes you missed, press play and let's chop it up. Follow The Sobering on the socials IG: TheSobering Tw: TheSoberingPod FB: The Sobering Podcast Hosts @Mokgethwa__ @Fratpacker @Fratpackmusic Recorded at AMPD Studios, Newtown...
Published 04/19/23
Live from the beach, coming to you live with some sand between our toes courtesy of the good people at SA Tourism and Sho’t Left. We had such a great time that we had to slot in some time to bring you this quick episode to send our condolences to Costa Titch’s family, loved ones, fans and the whole SA music scene at large. We also delved into some new projects and a couple of things happening in and around the SA Hip Hop. It’s a quick one, don’t be mad we’ll back with a generous portion sized...
Published 04/05/23
Yo, we're still firing and staying' low with it. In this episode we get to pull the curtain and get a glimpse of what goes on behind the workings of a label. We got StayLow's exec extraordinaire Vaughn Thiel on the couch with us. There was a lot to dig through in this one starting with his time in marketing, to working with JR and then Shane Eagle where they co-founded Eagle Entertainment. Many more gems dropped in this one, music and life lessons. Press play and enjoy. Powered by Power...
Published 03/22/23
First things first this is culture, secondly we're back with the third episode of this season. Still some sombreness in the air as we delve into Mass Music just before chopping it up about all things culture and all the dope events we went to. Ah man, dithapelo di landile and three can Play that game now. There's a griffin flying over us now, this is the beginning of a beautiful chapter. Big up to the Play massive for believing in the Boyz and the Sober Soldiers at large, let's get...
Published 03/08/23
Your favourite pod is back, and this time we're rolling with a return guest and friend of the show Maglera Doe Boy. Since our last episode, Maglera has made strides in his career; from leaking '2 Player' himself to the sonic montage that is 'Diaspora', not forgetting the gigs and campaign work to go with all of that. Maglera is at a different vantage point this time, however, still passionate about the politics of our people and communicating them in a non compromised artistic manner. There's...
Published 02/22/23
You can stop with the theories now, we are back! Sober Soldiers get in formation, we got another one for you. To kick off our 7th season we look back at the festive season and everything that came with it from all aspects of the culture. We also dig into some new music that came out, a bit of series talk and the sneaker chat you've all been asking for. Like we said, we are back and ready to have a dope year bringing you the best in SA entertainment and street culture. Press play and let's get...
Published 02/01/23
This one is for the sober soldiers, thank you all for rocking with us for yet another season. In this season finale, we look back at the year and give out a million shoutouts in gratitude. We also discuss our Wrapped and Replay's for the year, concerts, favourite music and moments from the year 2022. It's a fun one to match what was an eventful year. Press play and enjoy. Follow The Sobering on the socials IG: TheSobering Tw: TheSoberingPod FB: The Sobering Podcast Hosts @Mokgethwa__...
Published 12/07/22
Dilo di changitse, mara we still here and today we're bringing you one of Africa's biggest exports. Ladies and gentlemen, we got Focalistic in the cut. The man has been around the world and he had a lot to share with us, from his upbringing to his influences and his new album Ghetto Gospel. An incredible sit down that's definitely for the books, press that play button. Achuu!!! Guest @Focalistic Follow The Sobering on the socials IG: TheSobering Tw: TheSoberingPod FB: The Sobering...
Published 11/18/22
We're drawing closer to the end of the year and things are getting even more exciting. There's more music, more events and we're here for all of it. Ladies and gents, Sober soldiers from all round, it's time for the chop session. We had a lot to go through, starting with events like Rocking The Daisies, Shelflife x Air Jordan launch and many others. We then proceeded to some new music with takes on the new A-Reece, Blxckie, Jay Jody, DJ Sliqe and many more. You know the effin vibes, hit that...
Published 11/02/22
Brrrr, on this here episode we got one of the most requested guests ever. You've flooded our DMs and mentions and we finally listened to y'all, ladies and gents please welcome FLVME. A man of many chapters, so we definitely had a lot to pile through to get to where he is today as a musician and businessman. Without taking away too much press play and enjoy the episode, yeeeaaahhh! Guest @FLVMEsa Follow The Sobering on the socials IG: TheSobering Tw: TheSoberingPod FB: The Sobering...
Published 10/19/22
Yo, you see the vibe. No guest means we chop the rap life. On this episode we're just embracing the love that we've been shown recently and then get into some usual business. First in the line of business, is events: Launches, listening sessions and the mother of all Hip Hop events, Back To The City. We can't have a chop session without new music discussion, so yeah, we go through most of the recent cuts that just came out. Yeah man, press that play button and enjoy. Follow The Sobering on...
Published 10/05/22