Head here for more of our Best Songs of the Month lists from Nigeria, Ghana, South African and East Africa. You can also check out our weekly,Songs You Need to Hear roundup for the best new music.<\/p>\n
DJ Maphorisa & Visca \u2018Ba Straata\u2019 feat. 2woshort, Stompiiey, ShaunMusiq, Fteearse & Madumane<\/p>\n
DJ Maphorisa ushers the new generation of the next amapiano superstars on his latest single with producer\/DJ and New Money Gang signee Visca. \u201cBa Straata\u201d features explosive vocalists 2woshort and Stompiiey and is co-produced by the duo ShaunMusiq and Fteearse. The song serves as the title track and preceding single to Maphorisa and Visca\u2019s forthcoming project, and like most viral tracks has sparked a dance challenge that\u2019s popular on TikTok and in clubs.<\/p>\n
Cooper Pabi \u2018Cooperville\u2019<\/p>\n
Fast-rising amapiano vocalist Cooper Pabi unleashed her new project Cooperville. The EP follows after her two-track single pack Isphithiphithi, which helped introduce her to the music industry. Cooperville follows after the release of the singles \u201cBanyana Ke Bafana\u201d, \u201cMama\u201d and \u201cWaga Bietjie\u201d and hosts a plethora of guests in Focalistic, Mellow & Sleazy, Blxckie, Ch\u2019cco, Lady Du, amongst others. \u201cCooperville is a universe that I created to help my fans see the world from my lenses, Cooperville is a happy place, a place for dreamers and team players,\u201d shared Cooper during the EP\u2019s listening session.<\/p>\n
Konke, Musa Keys, Chley \u2018M\u2019nike\u2019 feat. Sayfar<\/p>\n
Following the success of \u201cKancane,\u201d Konke, Musa Keys, and Chley team up again on their latest single, \u201cM\u2019nike\u201d \u2014 this time bringing along producer Sayfar. TAYO Projects\u2019 head honcho Musa Keys discovered Konke off the internet early this year, and the 20-year-old vocalist has already performed in Mozambique, Tanzania, and Kenya. \u201cWorking with Musa Keys was something I always dreamt of. It\u2019s a feeling that humbles me because I know how long it takes other artists to get recognized in the industry and for me, everything just happened in a matter of months,\u201d Konke said in a recent interview.<\/p>\n
DJ Sliqe, 25K & Maglera Doe Boy \u2018Champion Music 2\u2019<\/p>\n
DJ Sliqe assembled street rappers 25K and Maglera Doe Boy for the sequel to their collaborative tape Champion Music. In the second edition, the trio continues to exhibit their lyrical and production prowess on songs like \u201cTrailblazers\u201d and \u201cGoat Talk\u201d, while providing their narrations of hood tales. The well-curated, 8-track EP boasts features such as Blxckie, Emtee, Zingah, Saudi, and newcomer Flow Jones Jr, as well as production assists from MashBeatz and BLFR.<\/p>\n
Sino Msolo \u2018Fezisa\u2019<\/p>\n
Since the release of his debut album Mamela under El-World Music in 2019, Sino Msolo\u2019s star has risen to greater heights. He has been a guest feature on major amapiano hits like De Mthuda\u2019s \u201cJola,\u201d Uncle Waffles\u2019 \u201cTanzania,\u201d and Musa Keys\u2019 \u201cWena\u201d. He has become a staple singer\/songwriter within the scene. It is no surprise that for his sophomore, the vocalist pivots to the popular genre, bringing his own flair to it by telling heartfelt stories and well-throughout, sincere songwriting.<\/p>\n
A-Reece \u2018Deadlines: Free P2\u2019<\/p>\n
Having dropped his debut studio album Paradise (2016) and subsequent projects From Me To You & You Only (2017) and And I\u2019m Only 21 (2018) on October 21, prolific rapper A-Reece continued to keep his streak of dropping projects on that particular day. The release of Deadlines: Free P2 still came as a surprise though as his die-hard fans were anticipating the release of the sequel to Paradise. On the project, the Pretorian-native sticks to his usual introspective raps and mysterious, larger-than-life persona. \u201cHow else can I say this, when I was 17 I was better than your favourites. I was 19, doing sold out stages. Came out the label, thought I wouldn\u2019t make it?\u201d he raps on opener \u201cBAD GUY.\u201d<\/p>\n
Yumbs \u2018The First Offering\u2019<\/p>\n
Producer\/DJ and multi-instrumentalist Yumbs dropped his debut EP, aptly titled The First Offering. The 21-year-old production credits stretch deep, from superstars like Cassper Nyovest to fellow beat smiths Musa Keys and Kelvin Momo. For his first body of work, Yumbs follows in the footsteps of the latter by opting to stick to soulful \u2018piano tunes carried by gleamy chord progressions and fruity guitar licks.<\/p>\n
Lebo Mathosa \u2018Forever\u2019<\/p>\n
Lebo Mathosa\u2019s classics \u201cAu Dede,\u201d \u201cBrand New Day,\u201d and \u201cI Love Music\u201d get reimagined on this new commemorative EP, aptly titled Forever. Tasked with the reinterpretations are BlaQRhythm, Josiah De Disciple, Karyendasoul, North the Jap, and Sam Deep, who give the songs modern-day twists of amapiano and Afrotech. Forever ensures that Mathosa\u2019s legacy continues on, 15 years after the iconic singer\u2019s tragic car accident which stole her life.<\/p>\n
Nathi \u2018Usiba Lwe Gazi\u2019<\/p>\n
After a short hiatus, Nathi returns with his fourth studio album, Usiba Lwe Gazi. While maintaining his signature Afrosoul sound in songs like \u201cIsandla\u201d, the singer\/songwriter also experiments with the contemporaries of Afropop and amapiano on most parts of the LP. \u201cI have tried to explore the sound to show that I am creative too. I know people fell in love with the Buyelekhaya sound, but this one shows that I have grown as a musician. I call it ngxubevange (a mix). I have also catered for hip-hop and gospel lovers,\u201d shared the renowned musician.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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