After several years building a loyal underground following, Amapiano is now the most vital and undeniable international dance sound of 2021. This compilation of new music - compiled by NTS - showcases the genre in all its glory, featuring some of the most celebrated Amapiano artists of the moment alongside new rising acts from across South Africa, as its audience and influence continues to spread across the globe.
On the compilation you will find the newest release from amapiano’s rising star, Soweto’s 21-year-old Kamo Mphela, following on from her intoxicating Nkulunkulu release from earlier this year (4,3m YouTube views / 646k Spotify plays). She is one of several remarkable contributors to the compilation made by important female amapiano figures, from the iconic DBN Gogo (appearing twice on the compilation, notably with the current local scene favourite, 'Possible'), through to rising stars like MaWhoo.
These sit along contributions from seasoned stalwarts of the scene, Vigro Deep, Gaba Cannal and Mr JazziQ, all who have been at the heart of establishing the sound and taking it international.
Whilst always holding on to certain signature styles that hold the sound together, the explosion of different amapiano flavours are all on show here; from lengthy hypnotic instrumentals, to songs with potent pop sensibilities.
Across the 17 new songs on the compilation, the artists involved jointly boast over 1,5m Spotify monthly listeners and 3,2m Instagram followers .... ....