FLVME Revisits Early SA Hip-Hop Days With MashBeatz and A-Reece

FLVME Revisits Early SA Hip-Hop Days With MashBeatz and A-Reece. FLVME sent fans straight into their feelings after resurfacing two photos from a decade ago, shared on his Instagram Stories with a simple caption, “10yrs Ago,” and a laughing emoji.

The posts offered a candid glimpse into the early 2010s era of South African hip hop, when friendships were forming, and futures were quietly being shaped. One image captures FLVME posted up with longtime producer and collaborator MashBeatz.

The second throwback features FLVME alongside Pretoria rap heavyweight A-Reece. He sits next to A-Reece in a relaxed indoor space draped with white fabric, giving the scene a creative, almost studio-like feel. The timing of the throwbacks has fans talking.

FLVME and MashBeatz have kept their creative relationship alive over the years, while his history with A-Reece continues to spark conversation, especially after recent sightings of the two sharing warm moments backstage at events like 25K’s Loyal to the Plug.

For many, these images recall a defining period when the mid-2010s wave of SA hip hop was being built on raw talent, shared rooms, and mutual belief.

Now an independent force with a solid catalogue, including his album BLVCK & WHiTE, FLVME remains grounded in where it all began. The nostalgic posts reminded fans that before the accolades and sold-out shows, there were simple rooms, big smiles, and unshakable hunger. Ten years later, the grind still shines just as brightly.