Airpic-M

Airpic-M

Independent Hip-Hop Artist | Cape Town, South Africa

Artist Overview

Aphelele Menisi, professionally known as Airpic-M, is a Gugulethu-born rapper representing the new wave of Cape Town hip-hop. Since 2010, he has developed a distinctive sound rooted in authentic township storytelling, infectious Xhosa slang, commanding stage presence, melodic and hard-hitting trap production.

His music blends street consciousness with commercial appeal, delivering catchy hooks while maintaining lyrical depth. Airpic-M continues to position himself as one of the most promising voices emerging from the Western Cape.

Career Highlights
Performed at the New Year’s Eve Street Party at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town

Shared the stage with award-winning South African rapper Youngsta CPT

Performed alongside internationally acclaimed DJ Black Coffee

Shared stages with Naak Music, DJ Naves, and Sphectecular

Lead single “Mali Yomlungu” peaked at #3 on Channel O Top 30

High rotation on Channel O and Cape Town TV

Featured on MTV Base (Breakfast Bangers Block) & Trace Africa

Covered by leading SA hip-hop platform SlikourOnLife

Discography Highlights:

GUGS KID GONE BAD
(2021)

Independent Mixtape

Lead Single: Mali Yomlungu (feat. $limBeats)

Charted #3 on Channel O Top 30

Istixo Sase Kapa (The Cape Town Key)
(2022)

Featuring: Soul T Idyan, Bravo Le Roux, Hefecpt, $limBeats & SiLe

Lead Single: Emafini (feat. Bravo Le Roux)

MTV Base & Trace Africa placement

Media & Television
Channel O

Cape Town TV

MTV Base

Trace Africa

SlikourOnLife (Digital Coverage)

Current Focus (2026)

Airpic-M is currently finalizing his highly anticipated debut album, “A.M STORIES”, to be released under his independent imprint, Gug$lang Records. The project marks a new era, elevating his brand from emerging talent to established force within South African hip-hop.

Performance & Booking

Available for:

Festivals

Corporate Events

Television Performances

Club & Campus Tours

Brand Collaborations