Maphorisa Sends A Shout Out To The First Person To Release An Amapiano Compilation. Themba Sonny boy Sekowe, known professionally as DJ Maphorisa, is a South African DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter.
Maphorisa took to social media to send a shout-out to the first person to release an amapiano compilation back in 2016 and 2017. He showed love to Tim White for his contribution to the amapiano genre. Tim White is one of the South African house scene’s underground heroes, integral in laying down the foundations of a unique dance music market.
Phori once revealed that Mjakes from Kalawa Jazmee gave him his big break and told him that he had talent that needed to be nurtured. He shares that his love for Amapiano was influenced by his travels. “I’ve travelled to different countries and got to experience different beats and dances. That has helped with my music.”
But DJ Maphorisa, who is at the height of his career, is not without controversy. He believes that some of his industry peers are jealous of him. “I think they are jealous of me because they stick to one thing and I’m all about diversity. It makes them mad that I’m a versatile artist,” he said.
DJ Maphorisa says even though he’s making a lot of money, there’s always room for more. “Yes, I’m making a lot of money, but I believe that I can make more with the current moves that I’m making. There’s a lot of money to be made in this genre, but some artists are stuck in their own ways and they don’t want to explore,” he says.
