The Best Amapiano Songs Right Now
Amapiano is still setting the pace in 2026. New albums from Young Stunna, Mr JazziQ and Sfarzo Rtee have made for a particularly exciting end to October drops.
These are the new amapiano hits you need to know.
by SOLVNT/OkayAfrica.
Young Stunna has finally released Busisiwe, after three whole years of promising it was on its way. Like all good things, it was worth the wait: what we’ve been given is a body of work so thorough in its execution, so intentional in its offering, that it’s no surprise it’s topping charts across streaming services. Importantly, his career makes a case for consistency beyond solo albums in the streaming era; given how present he’s been in our ears and minds, it’s hard to fathom that he’s only two albums in.
Throughout October, a meme made the rounds on social media, clipped from Skroef28’s outstanding set at Soul’d Out Cafe. Since the set went up in early September, the clip has become something of internet lore, sending countless people to the source for the full picture. The song playing in that moment is MDU aka TRP’s “Let’s Go 14.” In true meme fashion, the clip has sparked remakes, like this one featuring rappers LaCabra and Lowfeye.
Speaking of mixes, Skroef28 has a new one racking up views on his YouTube channel, so tap in as soon as possible. October also brought new projects from Mr JazziQ and Sfarzo Rtee, alongside loosies from Njelic, Tracy, Seun1401 and more.
These are the best amapiano songs right now.
Njelic, Sam Deep, De Mthuda - “Confidence”
Njelic never stays off the radar for long, emerging every so often to remind us of his range and excellence. He links up with two heavyweights, Sam Deep and De Mthuda, for “Confidence,” which plays like a cross between a wedding jam, a joint for pre-party shenanigans and the strongest advocacy for self-love in amapiano this year. “It’s just me, ngiyazithanda/…/ngiyinkanyezi yami yedwa, (it’s just me, I love myself/…/ I’m my own shing star),” he sings, imprinting every word on the mind and ensuring that the message and the music merge seamlessly.
Mr JazziQ - Stance Social [EP]
Mr JazziQ refuses to rest, answering amapiano’s breakneck pace with consistency. He kicked off the year with 0303, which remains a serious contender for album of the year. Between appearances on the MacG podcast, work on his own show, running a club and several other business interests, he’s managed to serve banger after banger, culminating in this second installment of Stance Social, an expressive love letter to the amapiano subgenre known as stance. He’s joined by A.W.O and Freddy K, who keep the sounds smooth and buttery.
Tracy, Stixx, Tycoon - “UBafo”
Tracy represents the current wave of amapiano vocalists infusing the music with a distinct vibe and feeling. “UBafo” is about an unreliable character whose inconsistencies always lead to trouble. He offers one excuse after another and is never easy to pin down. Stixx and Tycoon produce the soulful, heartwarming sounds that let her voice shine, adding a dimension to the story that we appreciate.
Young Stunna - Busisiwe [LP]
Busisiwe is only Young Stunna’s second album. He’s been so consistent with features, demolishing everything across rap and amapiano that comes his way, that it’s natural to assume his solo discography runs deeper. The album was plagued by a series of delays and finally arrived after three years of teasing. His genre-agnostic approach means we get hints of 3-step (“Luzuko,” with Jnr SA, Dlala Thukzin and Funky Qla) and soul (“Balinde,” with Blxckie and Sly) and, everywhere else, blistering amapiano beats built with intention and commitment. Standouts include “Amanxeba,” “Umlenze” and “Asivuke.” The album features a who’s who of talent: Focalistic, Djy Vino, Kabza De Small, TOSS, Nkulee501, Sleazy, Zee Nxumalo. It’s a whole range.
Enny Man Da Guitar, Ego Slimflow, Uncool MC, Bob Mabena - “Se Senkganang” (feat. DJ Cleo, DJ Sushy)
Enny Man Da Guitar’s run is legendary. He’s been consistently innovating within the bacardi scene and has found resonance in amapiano because the two approaches are so similar, especially in Pretoria, where he was raised. “Se Senkganang” is based on a Setswana proverb, se nkganang se nthola morwalo (what rejects me releases me from a burden), a way of accepting things as they are and carrying on confidently from there. The cast is stellar: Ego Slimflow, who has one of the illest cadences in the scene, plus Uncool MC and DJ Cleo.
Sfarzo Rtee - EMPINI [LP]
Sfarzo Rtee’s touch on the boards oozes soul. EMPINI follows 2025’s Rearabilwe, one of two albums he released that year. The album is twelve tracks of calm, collected, reflective pieces, each a convincing thread that works well alone and together, building and collapsing into a cohesive whole. The vision is brought to life by collaborators such as Mkeyz, Baby S.O.N, Mashudu, Makhanj, Nontokozo Mkhize and more.
Seun1401, LastBornDiroba, Xduppy, Scotts Maphuma - “Sÿababheka”
The buildup is what gets you first, somewhere between the sparse percussion and the deep, growling synth bass. Then comes the lone string, more sparkle and, finally, the unmistakable presence of Scotts Maphuma. His style, which blew up partly courtesy of social media non-believers, is now respected and imitated, yet the flair remains uniquely his.
Abidoza - Club Controller [LP]
On Club Controller, Abidoza curates a collection built with the dancefloor in mind, and the cozy nature of intimate settings in mind. “Club What” with Djy Vino is amapiano excellence on display; “Chomi,” with Kmat and Trixx alongside Djy Vino, is a battle cry gone haywire; and album opener “Batlore Tswenya” has the type of bass that hits the spot. Elsewhere, Calvin Fallo and Tumza D’kota make an appearance, solidifying an already water-tight project.
