Amapiano seems to be the real deal in the music industry and as of 2020, it is getting more mainstream in and out of Africa. The sound which originated from South Africa is a unique hybrid of deep house, jazz, and lounge music characterized by airy pads, synths, and wide basslines.
The word “Amapiano” translated to English is “pianos.” It merges an isiZulu plural article (ama) with an English noun (piano). Artistes are getting creative with this sound as there are hundreds of amapiano songs released on a daily basis but some of them stood out. fakaza music
This article examines the best of the best released this year. Read ahead and get enamored with the best Afro Amapiano songs ringing out at countless clubs and parties across the continent.
DJ Tunez – “Require” ft Olamide
Produced by P.Priime, Olamide Baddo linked up with DJ Tunez to sing and rap, asking a lady for her requirements/desires… “You swinging body like you got no ribs oh, You de skata with your waist and hips oh, Undertaker kill me softeeeeely please oh. You de make my heart de do giz giz oh.”
Peruzzi – “Southy Love” ft Fireboy DML
Ahead of the release of his highly anticipated album “Rum & Boogie” Peruzzi recruited Fireboy DML for this exciting tune “Southy Love.” The record talks about doing the most just to see your love in-order to be with him or her, catching a late flight or connecting one to reach her destination.
“I go take flight and I go fly to you, As you dey waste time,I fit dey run to you ooh
Southy love, Oh girl, you gat me wanting more, I can’t get enough of your Southy love, Oh girl, you get me wanting more (Ma se bayi , ma se bayi)…“
This a banging Afro-Amapiano record produced by Yung Willis performed by Falz The Bad Guy and Nigeria’s Queen of Afro-house. This is the perfect tune for fans to dance away their sorrows, worries, and the ills of 2020. All Falz wants is to squander money, party hard, and set every house party and club on fire!!!
“Ina kwana, Ina gajiya, Everything nmaranma, Ka yin weta cash for squander (bring the money)“
Olamide – “Loading” ft Bad Boy Timz
Another banger off Olamide’s “Carpe Diem” album is this beautiful fusion of Afrobeat and Amapiano ‘LOADING‘. Olamide and Bad Boy Timz (Yung Fela) unite to gift a party banger tailored to let you loosen up and unwind.
“O shock wan bakan, Loading loading, Loading loading, Owo loading din din, Loading, Gbedu lo din din, Loading
O sun o go, O ji o gba ope, Omo to sun lo go, Omo to ji lo gbo ope...”
Produced by South African producer Shuffle Muzik whose under Open-Mic Productions home to buzzing SA singer/producer Master KG, the track “Look Like Me” is pure Amapiano vibes. Enjoy!
L.A.X dished out a dance track for the celebration season which will make y’all Go Low (Dance). The Clemzy produced tune is perfect blend of Afrobeat and the widely loved, raving Amapiano sound. This track would find its way to your playlist, stay on repeat, turn your favorite, burst your speakers and surely make you lose control on the dance floor.
Dremo – “E Be Things” ft Mayorkun
DMW rapper, Dremo teamed up with label mate, Mayorkun to deliver this party jam titled “E Be Tins“. This track is a dance track produced by Fresh VDM, a heavy amapiano record with a blend of the Afrobeat sound.
Zinoloeesky’s “KILOFESHE” is off his forthcoming EP ‘Chrome” (Eccentric)! and was produced by Niphkeys, mixed and mastered by TimmyJay. The track is a stunning blend of Afrobeat and the Amapiano which talks about not being moved by ordinary things of this world. This a good tune that will surely keep you grooving.
Masterkraft – “Hallelu” ft Bella Smurda & Zlatan
Multiple Award Winning Producer, Masterkraft recruited Bella Shmurda and Zlatan to deliver this addictive record. The record is an Afropop-Amapiano tune that sees Bella’s celestial voice and Zlatan’s hot bars with ad-libs get one highly spiritual.
Heaven is another banging tune released off Davido’s “A Better Time” album. fakazaumculo
“It’s like you fell from Heaven, You make me feel so naked, You give me inspiration, I don’t know how else to say it… Oh ah, can just feel it, Oh ah, no teasing, Oh ah, come kiss me, I want to give you, this feeling… Feel so real (feel so), Feel so real…“
Released off his “A Better Time” album, “I Got A Friend” which features Sho Madjozi & Mayorkun, Davido introduces his audience to his support system most of whom belong to the famed 30 Billion Gang. This track mentions a few associates like ace manager Asa Asika, Special, Aloma DMW, the late DJ Olu, and several more. It even posthumously honors Pop Smoke as the track winds down.
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