Jixlove
Bio
Artist Name: Jixlove
Genres: Afrikaans Hip-Hop, Afrikaans Qgom
Origin: Beaufort West, South Africa
Current Location: Eastern Cape
Notable Hit: Artist in Is (Viral, 2023)
Affiliation: Co-Founder of Ghetto Born Media
Bio Summary:
Jixlove is a pioneering voice in Afrikaans hip-hop and Afrikaans qgom, known for blending street culture with high-energy sound and authentic storytelling. Rising from Beaufort West, he first appeared on national TV with a performance on Hectic Nine-9 in 2012, and has since built a strong presence across South Africa’s underground and viral music scene.
In 2023, Jixlove exploded online with “Artist in Is,” a track that pushed Afrikaans rap into a new digital wave and earned him national attention. His collaborations include respected South African artists such as Likwit Emcee, Cream Machine, 21 Promo, Pengii, and internationally with U.S. hip-hop veteran Krizz Kaliko.
Now based in the Eastern Cape, Jixlove continues leveling up the culture as co-founder of Ghetto Born Media, a platform producing and developing emerging SA talent. He has released and produced multiple artists under the label and is currently working on new material with VyGizz Brown and Charlezero.
Notable Milestones:
Viral single “Artist in Is” (2023)
TV Debut on Hectic Nine-9 (SABC2, 2012)
Cross-continental collab with Krizz Kaliko (USA)
Multiple independent releases under Ghetto Born Media
Current Focus: New music releases, live bookings, and expanding Afrikaans global culture through media and sound.





















