DJ Zan-D Names Zoocci Coke Dope's "Cherub" Favourite
The South African DJ shared a studio performance video of the 2019 Anxiety track on social media.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Hip-Hop and Rap
DJ Zan-D publicly named Zoocci Coke Dope's song "Cherub" his favourite of the rapper's work, sharing a nearly three-minute studio performance video on social media. The caption reads "This is my fav Zoocci Coke Dope song of all time!!!"
Why it matters
The endorsement from a DJ with more than two decades in the South African music industry draws renewed attention to a track from Zoocci Coke Dope's catalogue. It also highlights the continued circulation of the rapper's music among local DJs and listeners.
The evidence is a social media post featuring a nearly three-minute studio performance of "Cherub," which first appeared on the 2019 album Anxiety. It is not stated whether the video signals any upcoming release or collaboration.
The players
DJ Zan-D
A South African DJ with more than two decades in the music industry and a longstanding association with YFM, previously resident DJ on e.tv's Club 808.
Zoocci Coke Dope
A South African rapper and producer known for his signature producer tag and for winning Producer of the Year at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards.
The details
DJ Zan-D placed "Cherub" at the top of his Zoocci Coke Dope playlist and shared the performance video with a caption praising the song. The post was shared on social media and does not reference any specific event or announcement.
Timeline
2019: "Cherub" released on the album Anxiety.
2021: Zoocci Coke Dope won Producer of the Year at the South African Hip Hop Awards.
9 November 2026: DJ Zan-D publicly named "Cherub" his favourite Zoocci Coke Dope song.
Hip-Hop Landscape
The endorsement revisits "Cherub" from the 2019 album Anxiety, years after the project was released and later extended with Anxiety+. It shows how older South African hip-hop catalogue continues to circulate through DJs and social media.
Listeners can find "Cherub" on Zoocci Coke Dope's Anxiety album, and its extension Anxiety+. The post does not state where the studio performance video itself is available.
The takeaway
Endorsements from established DJs can revive interest in catalogue tracks long after their release. Listeners curious about South African hip-hop can explore older projects alongside newer releases.
Further reading
For more South African releases and artist coverage, see the Hip-Hop and Rap section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SA Hip Hop Mag.
