5 Best Amapiano Songs In 2022 So Far. As we approach the last few months of the year, 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.
Tanzania by Uncle Waffles and Tony Duardo ft. Sino Msolo and Boibizza
‘Tanzania’, which has been dominating local airwaves since it was released in March, attests to the 22-year-old DJ’s skill and talent, which have earned her instant stardom and success. She has caught the attention of local media and has become one of the most talked about DJs in South Africa.
Abo Mvelo by Daliwonga ft. Mellow & Sleazy and M.J
‘Abo Mvelo’ boasts long-time leading amapiano vocalist Daliwonga’s prowess with his rapid rhymes and lyrical delivery. He features duo Mellow & Sleazy fast-rising singer M.J – the group’s fellow stable mate at the Mr JazziQ-owned label Black Is Brown Entertainment.
Chipi Ke Chipi by Mellow and Sleazy
Chipi ke chipi loosely translates to ‘a hard beat is a hard beat’ and is probably an early sign of disappointment for listeners with a penchant for lyrics. The heavy and repetitive instruments are reminiscent of the early amapiano sound. But the duo somehow make the song a hit among the lyrically heavy modern amapiano songs.
Dali Nguwe by Master KG ft. Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana and Obeey Amor
A languid, sincere and contagious number which will sees fast-rising singer Nkosazana Daughter cement her position as a top vocalist in the amapiano community.
