| African Raw Material Vol. 1 | |
| Type: | Studio album |
| Artist: | Cashless Society |
| Cover: | File:African_Raw_Material_Vol._1_(cover).jpg |
| Recorded: | 2001–2003 |
| Genre: | Hip hop, rap |
| Label: | Unreleased Records / BMG Africa |
| Producer: | Draztik Gemini Snazz D Masauko |
| Chronology: | Cashless Society |
African Raw Material Vol. 1 is the debut studio album by South African rap group Cashless Society. The album was released on Unreleased Records and was distributed by BMG Africa.[1] The song "Hottentot Hop (Bantu 1, 2)" had a music video released in 2003, followed by "Taxi Wars" which had a music video released in 2004 as well. The song "8-3-1 (I Love You)" was then featured on the Yizo Yizo 3 soundtrack.[2]
Released as an enhanced CD, the enhanced portion includes a Press Kit (Bio, Pictures and Wallpaper), and a video clip of Cashless Society performing live on YFM. The album won Best Hip-Hop Album at the South African Music Awards in 2004, with the single "Hottentot Hop (Bantu 1, 2)" winning both Best South African Rap Song and Best South African Music Video as well.[3] The album finished in the Top 10 selling South African albums for 2004 in tenth place.
| Date | Award | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Best Hip-Hop Album (African Raw Material Vol. 1) | SAMA |
| 2004 | Best South African Rap Song ("Hottentot Hop (Bantu 1, 2)") | SAMA |
| 2004 | Best South African Music Video ("Hottentot Hop (Bantu 1, 2)") | SAMA |