5 Amapiano Hits Making Waves Right Now. South Africans are slowly wakening to amapiano’s staying power and dominance on local music charts and dancefloors across the country – a hard pill to swallow for some cynics who believe the genre’s popularity and cultural significance is waning.
Whether the music will feature prominently in the coming years only time can tell. The present time, however, presents an opportune moment to dig deeper into the dynamic soundscape and take stock of the latest releases that have impressed listeners in the country.It is also worth noting now that the genre is becoming a beacon of hope and an important launchpad for breakthrough artists and genre-crossing musicians who have found more success since joining the amapiano bandwagon.
‘KANCANE’
“Slowly, gently, slightly” provide the meaning behind Musa Keys and Konke’s single, Kancane, which was released in May and features Chley, Nkulee501 and Skroef28. “Ngicela ungibambe kancane kancane [please hold me gently]’’ reference the desire of a man to marry, have children and build a home. It is a love song, which is not an unfamiliar topic for Keys. His hit song, Vula Mlomo, refers to a gift given to a bride’s family before marriage negotiations begin. Although his other chart topping song, Samarian Boy, isn’t a love song, it might leave you with feelings of adoration
‘SOFA SILAHLANE’
Jerusalema hitmaker Kgaogelo “Master KG” Moagi teamed up with Lowsheen Da Producer, artists Wanitwa Mos and Nkosazana Daughter on Sofa Silahlane, which means “till death do us part”. The song was released as a single in May and is about love. Master KG’s career was kickstarted by the release of his debut album named after his debut single, Skeleton Move, which won SABC Summer Song of the Year in 2019.
‘SOFA SILAHLANE’
Jerusalema hitmaker Kgaogelo “Master KG” Moagi teamed up with Lowsheen Da Producer, artists Wanitwa Mos and Nkosazana Daughter on Sofa Silahlane, which means “till death do us part”. The song was released as a single in May and is about love. Master KG’s career was kickstarted by the release of his debut album named after his debut single, Skeleton Move, which won SABC Summer Song of the Year in 2019.
k.O – Sete
K.O’s smash hit SETE has claimed the title of Spotify’s most streamed song in South Africa in 2022.This is according to the global streaming platform’s Wrapped feature, which is a summary of users’ favourite artists and most streamed songs.The track, released in August 2022, features the talents of amapiano star Young Stunna, and hip hop artist Blxckie. This isn’t the first time the hit has broken records since its release.SETE reached a whopping 10 million views on YouTube in just a month. _Caracara, _another one of K.O’s hits, featuring KidX, reached six million views.
Dali Nguwe
Dali Nguwe by Wanitwa Mos is the number one South African song streamed globally, according to Spotify Wrapped.
