Amapiano has taken over dance floors, taxis, and global charts. It started in townships and became a national sound. These 20 tracks define the genre and show how far it has come.
1. Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa – Amantombazane
A smooth blend of piano chords, bass, and vocals. Classic Scorpion Kings energy.
2. MFR Souls – Love You Tonight (ft. Sha Sha, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small)
One of the early anthems. It introduced Amapiano to a bigger audience.
3. Sha Sha – Tender Love (ft. DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small)
Soft, clean, and emotional. Amapiano with soul.
4. Young Stunna – Adiwele
Huge impact. Church-like feel. Everyone sang this.
5. Focalistic & Davido – Ke Star (Remix)
Took Amapiano beyond borders. Nigeria and South Africa linked on this banger.
6. Vigro Deep – Untold Story
Instrumental heat. Heavy log drum and groove. One of his best.
7. De Mthuda – John Wick (ft. Sir Trill)
Dark, smooth, and unforgettable. Still shakes clubs.
8. Busta 929 – Mmapula
Melodic and vibey. Became a street and TikTok anthem.
9. Mr JazziQ, Kabza De Small & Lady Du – Woza
Call-and-response magic. This one lives in taxis and parties.
10. DJ Stokie – Ipiano e’Soweto
Old school piano feel. Local sound done right.
11. Musa Keys – Vula Mlomo (ft. Sir Trill & Nobantu Vilakazi)
Sexy, smooth, and full of groove. Amapiano’s romantic side.
12. Daliwonga – Abo Mvelo (ft. Mellow & Sleazy)
Hard-hitting. Laid-back vibe with deep vocals.
13. Tyler ICU & Nicole Elocin – Bella Ciao (Amapiano Remix)
Took an old song and flipped it into a piano hit. Global reach.
14. Kamo Mphela – Nkulunkulu
High energy. Big stage vibes. Kamo owned this one.
15. DBN Gogo, Reece Madlisa & Zuma – Khuza Gogo
Loud and hyped. Popular across age groups.
16. Kabza De Small – Sponono (ft. Wizkid, Burna Boy, Cassper Nyovest & Madumane)
Massive features. Smooth production. Timeless collab.
17. Aymos & Mas Musiq – Bambelela
Vocals meet deep groove. Pure, clean Amapiano.
18. Mellow & Sleazy – 10111 (ft. Mr JazziQ)
Simple, heavy beat. Street anthem energy.
19. Pabi Cooper – Isiphithiphithi (ft. Reece Madlisa & Busta 929)
Young energy. Fun, wild and catchy.
20. Kabza De Small – Nia Lo (ft. Nia Pearl)
One of his smoothest songs. Calm but powerful.
Thoughts
These 20 tracks show the heart of Amapiano. From street bangers to soulful tunes, the genre keeps growing. It’s local. It’s loud. It’s here to stay.
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