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Amapiano on Videojam is a collective sound: Scorpion Kings (Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa), Kelvin Momo's private school, crossover cuts like Tyla's.
What is amapiano and where did it come from?
Amapiano is a South African electronic genre that emerged during the 2010s. It blends deep house, jazz, and kwaito with its signature log drum bassline, creating a slower, rolling groove that has become popular around the world.
What's the difference between amapiano and afro house?
Amapiano is slower and built around the distinctive log drum, while Afro house is faster and driven by layered percussion. Both originated in South Africa and often overlap, but their rhythms and overall feel are easy to distinguish.
Who are the essential amapiano artists?
Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa are widely regarded as the leading figures in amapiano. Artists such as Lady Du and Nandipha808 have also helped expand the genre as it has grown into a global phenomenon.
Where can I watch amapiano DJ sets and mixes?
The Amapiano DJ Sets hub is where the long continuous mixes live, from Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa to the Scorpion Kings axis, while this page leans toward individual tracks. For the drawn-out sessions the genre is built on, head there.