We cannot ignore how the Amapiano genre is still massively dominating this year.
This time of the year is where artists are strapping and gearing to drop for the December season. But just before we hop onto that season, we’ve put together a list of Amapiano projects that are currently doing chaos.
The list features recently released Albums and EPs with songs that are a buzz on charts and club scene.
Mr JazziQ & Busta 929 – Maba Jabul’abantu
Call it a showcase of Amapiano meets Kwaito flavour, Mr JazziQ and Busta 929 linked up to put together a groovy project proving their magic work when it comes to both the production and vocal work. The duo went further to showoff by inviting the likes of Focalistic, Riky Rick, Bontle Smith and the most dangerous duo right now Reece Madlisa and Zuma, to deliver solid collaborations. Leading jams on the project include VSOP, Monate and Le Ngoma. Without a doubt this EP makes it to our list of best Amapiano releases for 2020.
Stream: on Spotify | on Apple Music
Reece Madlisa & Zuma : Ama Roto
Ama Roto EP is definitely one of the most important and prolific releases for Reece Madlisa and Zuma, and the Amapiano genre. The project was a way of them paving way for the havoc they have created with Zlele aka Junk Park anthem – and not forgetting their recent heavy and much-felt contribution on Mr JazziQ & Busta’s Maba Jabul’abantu.
The duo has to be given credit for introducing this ravishing and ratchet vocal style which is very enticing especially for the dance floors and for singing along.
The style is obviously referenced from the Kwaito genre, but seeing the magic they create riding on the Amapiano beats is insane.
With this release, the duo proves exactly that inviting Mr JazziQ, Busta 929, Killer Kau and Mpura.
Stream: on Spotify | on Apple Music
Boohle & josiah De Disciple – Umbuso Wabam’nyama
Few months after announcing his from JazziDisciples, Josiah De Disciple is now pursuing his solo releases.
In his latest offering, he links up with the vocally-gifted Boohle for a collaborative album ‘Umbuso Wabam’nyama’, which was originally teased in August.
The 10-track brings together Boohle’s ear-pleasing voice with Josiah’s magic touch when it comes to production and instruments. You can tell from the well-orchestrated tracklist, that this is a multi-genre release leading with Acoustic melodies in the opening, then fading to Afropop sound and closes off with Afrotech and Amapiano jams.
Stream: on Spotify | on Apple Music
Babalwa M x Kelvin Momo – Bayeke
After proving their magic in Momo’s Private School, the lyrically gifted Babalwa M and Kelvin Momo decided to pursue the energy with collaborative project Bayeke. The 7-track EP project sees Babalwa taking the mic to deliver ear-pleasing vocal work and letting Kelvin taking care of the mellow, deep and groovy Amapiano beats.
Stream: on Spotify | on Apple Music
Riky Rick – UNGAZINCISHI
Stepping into the party season, Riky Rick dropped two brand new jams ‘UNGAZINCISHI’ and ‘HOME’.
On UNGAZINCISHI he calls on Focalistic to put on his playful pitori flavor, with Tyler ICU doing justice on production.
The jam fuses the Amapiano sound with slow jam kwaito beats letting Riky and Focalistic play cool on the lyrics, making this a sing-along party jam.
On HOME he reunites with Mas Musiq after the success of Mthande. HOME is also a dub of Amapiano sound with a fuse of Kwaito. Mas Musiq delivers his singing harmony, while Riky drops some emotional raps on this soulful and mellow beat. The outspoken rapper speaks about his contribution to the game, the hard times, the pressure and thoughts about leaving the game.
Stream: on Spotify | on Apple Music
Nicole Elocin & Tyler ICU
Under the umbrella of Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, Nicole Elocin and Tyler ICU dropped a solid collabo EP project Money Heist. The release is a combination of the vocally-gifted Nicole Elocin and Tyler ICU taking care of the production.
The EP is mostly famed for the hit single Bella Ciao a dub from Netflix’s hit series La Casa De Papel aka Money Heist.
Stream: on Spotify | on Apple Music
Kelvin Momo – Momo’s Private School
Signed under Kabza De Small’s Piano Hub records, Kelvin Momo is no stranger to the Amapiano genre.
His new album Momo’s Private School is an absolute sensation of deep and soulful sounds of this genre. The album consists of 14 tracks, delivering ear-pleasing melodies to his hardcore fans.
On this album, Momo invited guests such as Kabza De Small, Babalwa M, Mhaw Keys and Blissful Sax to name a few.
Stream: on Spotify | on Apple Music
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