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Amapiano is a subgenre of kwaito and house music that emerged in South Africa in the mid-2010s. It is a hybrid of deep house , gqom , jazz , soul and lounge music characterized by synths and wide, percussive basslines .
Since kwaito was already developed in South Africa before or possibly during the emergence of afro house. [4] It appears the name made immediate differentiation usage of the prefix 'afro', which in context by definition literally means anything relating to Africa and African culture [5] as well as, the seemingly obvious suffix, 'house', in direct relation to house music.
Songs in which its musical structure and arrangements are produced in an amapiano setting. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Soulful house is a genre characterised by smooth and soulful vocals, relaxed atmosphere and melodic structure, as well as by influences from soul, jazz and funk. Tracks are distinguished by slower tempos (122 to 127 bpm), keyboards that give a deep sound, similar to the one from chill-out and lounge .
"Amapiano" is a song by Nigerian musician Asake and Nigerian rapper Olamide. The song is a single from Asake's second studio album, Work of Art , and was produced by Nigerian producer Magicsticks . The music video, shot by Jyde Ajala, was released on 24 May 2023. [ 1 ]
In October 12, they teased their second studio album Healers Of The Soul, released on November 12, 2021. [15] [16] In November 4, album pre-order were made available. On April 1, 2022, their EP T-squared was released in South Africa. [17] In early May 2022, they were featured on Freedom Sounds: From Kwaito to Amapiano documentary by Spotify. [18]
In addition, the song received nomination for Amapiano Artist of the Year at the 2024 Basadi in Music Awards. At the 30th ceremony of South African Music Awards Izenzo earned nomination for Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year.
I Am The King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust: Nominated Male Artist of the Year Won Once Upon A Time in Lockdown (Scorpion Kings) Duo/Group of the Year: Won Best Amapiano Album Won I Am The King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust: Nominated 2022 "Asibe Happy" Record of the Year Nominated [51] "Abalele" Nominated Most Streamed Song of the Year Won [52] [53] 2023