7 Amapiano Albums & EPs to Stream Right Now
Featuring Kabza De Small, Major League Djz, Vigro Deep, MFR Souls and more
Amapiano artists and producers release so much music it's almost impossible to keep up. This list includes amapiano releases that came out in the last couple months and caught our attention.
Note: This list is in no particular order.
Vigro Deep 'Rise of a Baby Boy'
<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:4xIzcfYXzCn8b2hAd2T69s" id="65a9c" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6274a81bfeeeed16d9af4d1cd08106df" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p><strong>Vigro Deep</strong>'s various beat styles get laced by vocalists such as <strong>Bucie, Khumz, Sax, Mhawkeys, DJ Bucks</strong> and many others in this 19-song offering. With songs on the album averaging six to seven minutes, the listener is guaranteed an extensive showcase of the producer's versatility and chemistry between him and his guests.</p><p>Stream <em>Rise of a Baby Boy</em> on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/rise-of-a-baby-boy/1524965469" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4xIzcfYXzCn8b2hAd2T69s?si=vu4qFwUvRgm0diylPLAU0g" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.</p>Mr JazziQ 'For The Babies'
<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:238p17iRDMjcLNdCgyAKvg" id="a843b" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="251aef02b25ab1cf89fd7a13756b48f8" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p><strong>Mr JazziQ</strong>'s history in conventional "tribal" Afro house always shows itself in his production. In this case, it's on the EP's opening song "I Need You" featuring <strong>Londie London</strong>. "Dabula" is hardcore amapiano which consists mostly of kwaito elements. <strong>Kamo Mphela</strong> and <strong>Lady Du</strong> dance with kwaito-reminiscent vocals. Lady Du goes on to decorate the synth and pad-laden "Superstar" as she daydreams about having her favorite personalities' defining traits. The project closes with the soulful "Undenzile". On <em>For The Babies</em>, Mr JazziQ adds his personal touches to amapiano and makes sure each song is distinct from the next.</p><p>Stream For The Babies on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/for-the-babies/1528221103" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/238p17iRDMjcLNdCgyAKvg?si=FzDN3nJtSZC2zRA-vlC59g" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.</p>Killer Kau 'Game Changer'
<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:0oIeQjBrbVcnjC78S4Jew9" id="fefeb" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="cac5bdfafac00e7e5c0af883bac8133e" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p>If Mavusana from the 90s' kwaito group O'da Meesta was of this generation, he would sound something along the lines of Killer Kau. Killer Kau's baritone delivers chants and loose raps over a variance of amapiano beats with the assistance of such guests as Kammu Dee, G-Snap, Mark Khoza, Focalistic and a few others.</p><p>Stream <em>Game Changer </em>on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/game-changer/1522206107" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0oIeQjBrbVcnjC78S4Jew9?si=ebvDm8ZVQBaEd0UJCptJJw" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.</p>MFR Souls 'Musical Kings'
<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:4PUT56Yt5I5pOoPkwhU7D1" id="81f2b" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b359296c07a00116d3ad782b32d5b15d" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p>Originally released as <em>Music is King</em>, <strong>MFR Souls</strong>' latest offering <em>Musical Kings </em>lives up to its title. The duo maintains the standard set by their 2019 debut album <em>The Beginning</em>. Only this time around, they are sharper and have a wider pool of collaborators. <em>Musical Kings</em> consists of classic amapiano tunes that meander between soulful Afro house and kwaito.</p><p>Stream <em>Musical Kings</em> on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/musical-kings/1527757620" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4PUT56Yt5I5pOoPkwhU7D1?si=bX6VbbwuTjm60y4_rJ-8xQ" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.</p>Major League Djz 'Pianochella!'
<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:0xdssKV7YH5OSpIp4hQVOI" id="a7820" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="19634a2cc8868e862af7ea5e185e8dd5" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p><em>Pianochella!</em> features amapiano staples,<strong> Tall Arse Tee, Bontle Smith, Abidoza </strong>and others alongside hip-hop artists <strong>Cassoer Nyovest</strong> and <strong>Riky Rick</strong>. Soul singer <strong>Amanda Black</strong> also makes an appearance. <em>Pianochella!</em> contains a healthy balance between smooth soulful amapiano and hard-hitting drum-laden instrumentals.</p><p>Stream<em> Pianochella! </em>on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/pianochella/1524622108" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0xdssKV7YH5OSpIp4hQVOI?si=6EE3rlQYRdy3RpfcuyUnug" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.</p>Kabza De Small 'I Am The King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust'
<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:5MERmRjWVHcj7PoQ4MHdIa" id="e1223" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="207ca13f170a436a602cafcbf4f3b311" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p>With<em> I Am The King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust</em>, <strong>Kabza De Small </strong>makes a compelling case for being the genre's main man. The album is split into two sections: one showcasing his soulful production, while the other section consists of street-centric amapiano beats and vocals. With a wide range of features including <strong>Focalistic, Mlindo The Vocalist, Burna Boy, Cassper Nyovest,</strong> and <strong>Wizkid</strong>, <em>I Am The King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust</em> is worth the 3-hour duration.</p><p>Stream <em>I Am The King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dus</em>t on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/i-am-the-king-of-amapiano-sweet-dust/1520468797" target="_blank">Apple Music </a>and<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5MERmRjWVHcj7PoQ4MHdIa?si=7gDOP5zuSRu7w2QIx0RqGQ" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>.</p>Tyler ICU & Nicole Elocin 'Money Heist'
<iframe allow="autoplay *; encrypted-media *;" frameborder="0" height="450" style="width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" src="https://embed.music.apple.com/za/album/money-heist/1530200375"></iframe><p><em>Money Heist</em> combines <strong>Nicole Elocin</strong>'s soulful vocals with <strong>Tyler ICU</strong>'s versatile production. With one voice dominating the project, you are guaranteed a coherent listen. With appearances from <strong>Nia Pearl</strong>, <strong>Scorpion Kings</strong> and <strong>Myztro</strong>, among others, the duo's EP sounds like a well-thought out album as opposed to a compilation of random songs.</p><p>Stream <em>Money Heist </em>on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/money-heist/1530200375" target="_blank">Apple Music</a>.</p>
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