Miss Pru DJ, known for her success as a hip-hop DJ, has made a surprising leap into the world of Amapiano. With the release of her second Amapiano song titled ‘Khetha Wena’, Miss Pru has showcased her versatility as an artist and opened up about the support she received from DJ Maphorisa when she embarked on this new musical journey.
In a recent interview, Miss Pru shared the conversation she had with DJ Maphorisa before delving into the Amapiano genre. She expressed her initial hesitation and excitement, recounting the moment she called DJ Maphorisa to discuss her new direction.
“A young backstory, before I started dropping Piano, I called Phori (Maphorisa) and I’m like, ‘Yoh, Phori bro, I’m about to do this’ and he’s like, ‘we’ve been waiting just drop. It’s been a while since you’ve been doing this thing and there’s a lot of space in the Amapiano industry. Don’t see a lot of people doing this, there’s a lot of space and a lot of us can make it just push your brand it’s going to be good for you.'”
Buoyed by DJ Maphorisa’s support, Miss Pru immersed herself in the creation of her Amapiano debut. Last year, she dropped her first single, ‘Husiku’, which paved the way for her latest offering, ‘Khetha Wena’. Collaborating with talented artists such as Q-Mark, Amahle, Slick Widit, and Afriikan Papi, Miss Pru crafted a beautiful song that she describes as “a private school, expensive piano.”
Exploring the Amapiano sound, Miss Pru discovered the genre’s rich diversity and its various sub-genres. She expressed her enthusiasm for this newfound musical landscape, stating, “It’s a beautiful song. It’s a private school, expensive piano, that’s what it is. I love the process of how the song came about. It’s the sound I’m exploring. I didn’t know Piano has so many sub-genres; I’m exploring other sub-genres of it, but that’s where I’m comfortable.”
Miss Pru’s transition into Amapiano exemplifies the genre’s growing popularity and its ability to attract artists from diverse musical backgrounds. Her success as a hip-hop DJ and her willingness to embrace a new sound highlight the evolving nature of South African music and the willingness of artists to push boundaries and explore new territories.
