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A popular element of the genre is the use of the log drum (an electronic version of the West African originating log drum), [18] [19] a wide percussive bassline, which was popularized in amapiano music by several producers such as MDU aka TRP. According to one of the amapiano pioneers, Kabza De Small, he asserts that: "I don't know what happened.
I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust received generally positive reviews from music critics.. The Native Mag wrote; "I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust is a terrific front-to-back album that serves as a resounding statement of Kabza’s undeniable powers, and it immediately stands as a creative milestone for the entire subgenre".
KOA II Part 1 (pronounced King of Amapiano 2 Part 1) is the fourth studio album by South African DJ Kabza De Small, released on June 16, 2022, through Piano Hub.The album features guest appearances from DJ Maphorisa, Ami Faku, Msaki, Young Stunna, Kwesta, Bob Mabena, Mhaw Keys and more.
[60] [61] Central to the genre, is the usage of the slit drum (log drum) popularized by record producer MDU aka TRP. [62] Other notable amapiano artists include MFR Souls, Kabza de Small, DJ Maphorisa, Mpura, Kamo Mphela, Tyla, Major League DJz, Uncle Waffles, Kelvin Momo and DBN Gogo.
Kabelo Petrus Motha (born 27 November 1992) is a South African DJ and record producer, popularly known as Kabza de Small.He is a major figure in the amapiano genre of house music.
Moctar's first album, Anar, contained auto-tune and drum machines. [17] Moctar's album Ilana: The Creator contained fierce guitar solos, while Afrique Victime, though significantly similar, was more politically charged. Moctar's album Funeral for Justice significantly expanded Moctar's range, with a more aggressive and "in your face" style. [32]
MFR Souls is a South African amapiano music duo founded in 2012 by Tumelo Nedondwe and Tumelo Mabe, both of whom are DJ and music producers from Katlehong in the East Rand of Johannesburg. [1]
The instrument is also known as a loo-jon or metal log drum. [5] In a 2009 Web post, Loughborough provided the following historical background: " Henry Mancini 's drummer, Shelly Manne had several drums I made and one of them was the Lujon (a pun on ' John Lewis ' who bought the first one).