Amapiano artists and producers dominated the scene in 2023. There were more songs and albums than we could count, and they were all impressive. Some artists and DJs broke into the international stage, getting co-signs from top artists, including Beyoncé, Drake, Rihanna, etc. Some have continued to do their thing at home and have earned a massive fanbase here and a great catalog.
Here are 20 Piano hitmakers we are looking out for this year.
- Sizwe Alakine
Sizwe Alakine’s switch from SA Hip Hop to Amapiano has been a fulfilling move. Fans agree that he found his place in Amapiano despite criticizing the genre in the past. With Maphorisa’s guidance, Sizwe Alakine has done well for himself, collaborating with top hitmakers. He hasn’t done much since the “Alakine World” album in 2022. We are confident he has more to come this year.
- Pabi Cooper
Pabi Cooper is a queen in her own might. She has amassed a fanbase that will follow her to hell and back. She also continues to impress them. Pabi bagged a BET Awards nomination last year, and her fans went wild. She celebrated with rave performances. She also dominated the scene with “Dali Wam,” a collaboration with Yumbs, MaWhoo, and Nkosazana Daughter.
- De Mthuda
De Mthuda has often been compared to Kabza De Small, who is regarded as the King of Amapiano. But, Mthuda has gone his own path and made memorable tunes. Last year, he made a huge impression with his entries, including the stunning collab “Sgudi Snyc” with Da Muziqal Chef & Eemoh featuring Sipho Magudulela. We are certain that he has more planned for this year.
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Mas Musiq
See the tag: daliwonga (154 posts)Daliwonga, Mas Musiq put in more work to achieve what he wanted. He later dropped the massive jam “Gangnam Style” with Daliwonga, DJ Maphorisa, and Kabza De Small. He must have big plans for this year. -
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Tumelo_Za
See the tag: tyler (5 posts)Tyler ICU. He has since done more to stand on his own two feet. He dropped the “A.L.I (A Lot Inside)” EP, which was praised by fans. We are hoping he has more singles and an album coming this year. -
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- DBN Gogo
Everyone has something nice to say about DBN Gogo. The talented queen is all about the music, and nothing else matters to her. While she may be drama-free, her personal life always attracts attention. Gogo put in work last year and dropped hits like “Funk 55” and more. We are wondering if a sophomore album is in her plans this year.
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- DJ Maphorisa
- Sir Trill
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Tyla
See the tag: tyla (71 posts)Tyla is that she is not just about Amapiano. She started as a Piano artist and has collaborated with some of Amapiano’s top hitmakers. Tyla is expected to drop her debut album sometime this year. She has dominated the world with her massive hit song “Water” and performed on some of the biggest stages of the world. She dropped a few songs from the album, including RnB and pop jams. We can’t wait to hear the rest of the project.
- Uncle Waffles
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Uncle Waffles is one of the biggest names in Africa right now. She might be the most booked African female DJ of 2023. The “Yahyuppiyah” star owned the scene with two EPs and a viral dance challenge that entertained fans all over the world. She also got co-signs by famous names, including Beyoncé. Waffles certainly has more plans this year, and she always shoots for the stars. We can’t wait to see more of her.
Source Hararelive
