HvrdKO (also referred to as Hardcore), is a South African rapper/producer and song writer. He is considered to be one of the most influential venrap artists of his generation next to the likes of Wukid , Proswag Mr Laser , Rude Kid Venda , Gusba Banana and more. His pleasing word play and Rhymes on his music has inspired numerous artists from Nzhelele and beyond. Known for his Punchline rhyming skills, he first got attention for his collaborations with rapper and Trap star Bands Epps who at the time worked/collaborated with T bag Hov (Rapper and Producer). Hvrdko initially released a series of independent singles beginning in 2010 With his close friend Mukona Sigeda through his bedroom window. In early 2011, he teamed up with Bands Epps , TBag Hov, Ayzetay, Thamba and The Igwe, and joined a Music collective professionally known as Awesome Entertainment, he became the Group’s youngest rapper (by the time) and in Venrap. He was later signed and Opted as the Operations Manager of Stable Record ( Record Label founded by Bands Epps in 2011) . Hvrdko received more attention from his Hit Singles Such as #Morning where he featured Bands Epps, #Racks where he featured the Venrap Ghod Metro CMG ( Vho Mphiri), Bands Epps and T bag Hov. Other singles include #LiComeBack where he featured Bands Epps and T bag Hov.
