The #HONORX9dOpenVerseChallenge offers aspiring artists a chance to submit an Unbreakable verse and feature alongside SA Music heavyweights
The search is on for those who can match the unbreakable energy of a new song with a fire verse Last year, the HONOR X9c Open Verse Challenge became more than a competition. It was a challenge that became a movement. DJ Maphorisa and DJ Tira and the winning verse got Mzansi swaying, a celebration of artistry and creativity with fresh beats, bars, hooks, harmonies and attitude, all on one sound. Rumours from the studio, where this year’s future classic is being crafted, point to a level up that can’t be ignored. Thaphelo Khoza took the Verse Challenge crown, walking away with R30,000 cash, an HONOR X9c AI smartphone and an exclusive studio session with DJ Maphorisa and DJ Tira. Reflecting on the impact, Thapelo ‘Soul taker’ Khoza’ says, “The HONOR X9c Open Verse Challenge really helped because I got to meet the artists I’ve been looking up to, and I have now created a much bigger following for my next moves”. Back by popular demand, HONOR is b...
