Really ? Did you even hear his first line on the song?
Yeah he mentioned Amapiano but I wouldn’t really classify it as Amapiano because it sounded more like house music despite the shaker, horn and piano…
The major instruments that make the amapiano distinctive are the piano, tremolo signal, the shaker, percussions, pads, wind instrument and sometimes jazz. Don’t forget the log drum which is an extremely important aspect of the sound. To be honest, Nigerian producers are nowhere near their South African counterparts when it comes to Amapiano. But they are definitely trying. By the way , I think you referring to Rema’s woman
Yeah he mentioned Amapiano but I wouldn’t really classify it as Amapiano because it sounded more like house music despite the shaker, horn and piano…
The major instruments that make the amapiano distinctive are the piano, tremolo signal, the shaker, percussions, pads, wind instrument and sometimes jazz. Don’t forget the log drum which is an extremely important aspect of the sound. To be honest, Nigerian producers are nowhere near their South African counterparts when it comes to Amapiano. But they are definitely trying. By the way , I think you referring to Rema’s woman
Yeah he mentioned Amapiano but I wouldn’t really classify it as Amapiano because it sounded more like house music despite the shaker, horn and piano…
The major instruments that make the amapiano distinctive are the piano, tremolo signal, the shaker, percussions, pads, wind instrument and sometimes jazz. Don’t forget the log drum which is an extremely important aspect of the sound. To be honest, Nigerian producers are nowhere near their South African counterparts when it comes to Amapiano. But they are definitely trying. By the way , I think you referring to Rema’s woman
God bless you. Some people here are confusing house music for Amapiano. Once I hear Amapiano I know it is. Niniola is queen of House music not Amapiano. South Africa Amapiano is top notch. Our producers are all recycling one style of Amapiano beats...
OH the OP forgot to add Rexxie KPK... That sound was a mad Amapiano sound. There's Vigro deep from SA which you hear in many DJ mix... That's another bad sound
Synord: Amapiano which is the Zulu word for “ the pianos “ is a style of house music that emerged from the music industry in South Africa . Amapiano is hybrid of deep house music and jazz , heavily characterized by synths , airy pads and heavy percussive baselines
Popularized by the likes of Kabza de Small , Dj Maphorisa , Focalistic , Oskido and other South Africa music heavyweights , the genre of music has enjoyed massive acceptance over Africa especially in Nigeria since the last quarter of 2020 .
We present to you the Top Ten biggest Amapiano Songs from Nigerian Artistes in 2021.
We have curated the list based on Streams , Co signs , Street credibility , pop culture , radio plays , charts and social media integrations. The list is in no particular order.
1) Lojay Monalisa – Lojay released his Love and Attention Ep in 2021 . The collaborative project with Veteran Producer , Sarz on the beat , produced major hits like LV & ATTN ft Wizkid , Tonongo and Monalisa .
The biggest hit from the project arguably remains the amapiano track “ Monalisa” which has generated over one million audio streams and over 7 million views on YouTube. The song also generated controversies as to the gender of the singer and the use of the word “ Monalisan “ on the song.
2) Falz Squander– Folarin Falana aka Falz released the single “ Squander “ featuring the Queen of Afro house music “Niniola” in December 2020. The “Yung Willis”Produced Amapiano bop gained massive love shortly after release . On the track , Falz and Niniola harmoniously urge big ballers and the money spenders to “ Squander “ the money and enjoy life .
Falz released the remix of the song featuring Kamo Mpela , Mpura, Sayfar and Niniola in April , 2021 and the Video directed by The Olu Wave had amassed over one million views on YouTube.
3) DJ Kaywise featuring Phyno – Highway
A lot of critics and music lovers have stated that the Amapiano influenced single “ High way “ might just be DjKaywise’s biggest song yet . Boasting of a stellar audio production by Yung Willis and over a million audio streams , the accompanying TG Omori directed video has amassed over 3 million views on YouTube . The song became a viral sensation on social media and is recognized as a hit for the old and young generation . The video featured cameo appearance from veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie and industry colleagues like Dbanj, Skibii and reekado banks .
4) Focalistic featuring Davido – Ke Star Remix
“ Better rest , better rest , better rest”, you don try , e no do , better rest “. This Davido’s line from the smash hit became a fans Favourite all across the world . Over ten million views on YouTube for the Dammy twitch directed video , Over one million streams across all platforms , and one of the most viral singles of 2021 , it is evident that Ke star Remix is a continental smash hit . The vigro deep produced jam is definitely one of the biggest Amapiano songs on the list .
5) Dj Tarico ft Burna boy , Preck and Nelson Tivane – Yaba Buluku
Yaba Buluku can be translated to mean “something is hitting my trousers “ and indeed with the release of the song ,Something did hit the airwaves .
The Amapiano song from Mozambique Disc jockey , Dj tarico who featured two other Mozambique singers Preck and Nelson tivane , gained grounds all over Africa in late 2020 . The track got a remix treatment from the African Giant , Burna Boy in 2021 , taking the track to greater heights just like it did South Africa ‘s sensational hit track “ Jerusalema “ in 2020”.
The video of the remix directed by The Alien has amassed over three million views on YouTube..
6) Zinoleesky – Kilofeshe
“ Extra ordinary things I am doing , ordinary things no fit move me again” , a line from Zinoleesky ‘s smash Amapiano single “ Kilofeshe “ was a popular photo caption line in 2021” . Critics have rated the track one of the best Amapiano tracks from any Nigerian artiste this decade . The video of the niphkeys produced track has amassed over 3 million views on YouTube and a remix version featuring Mayorkun and Busiswa was released in March 2021 .
7) Wande Coal – Come My Way
Multi talented artiste and Black Diamond helmsman , Wande coal released his first official single for 2021 titled “ Come my Way “ in October . The spiritual beat produced Amapiano track is one of Wande coal’s best effort in recent years . The song generated controversy online after a video of Davido recording a verse on the track surfaced on social media .
The exciting chants and sonorous voice of the music legend makes “ Come my Way” one of the exceptional Amapiano tracks to be released this year .
The Music video for “ Come my way “ as directed by Sesan has amassed over 1 million views on YouTube .
8 ) Davido featuring Focalistic- Champion Sound
Davido first 2021 single is the Amapiano track “ Champion sound “ featuring Ke star collaborator , Focalistic . The track went viral on the heels of Davido’s 250 million naira donation to orphanages across Nigeria after he raised same on the occasion of his birthday . Before the official release however, “ Champion Sound “ had amassed a lot of love on tiktok and other social media platforms .
With production credits to focalistic , the video of the song has amassed over 3 million views within a month of release and is still gaining momentum and massive radio play across Africa
9) Reekado Banks – Ozumba Mbadiwe
After a long hiatus , Afropop Star and “ Rora” crooner, Reekado banks , made a thrilling return to the mainstream Nigerian music scene with the release of the P prime produced “ Ozumba Mbadiwe . The Amapiano song which pays tribute to the victims of the lekki toll gate massacre of October 2020 has amassed over a million views on YouTube and has been gaining enormous airplays across radio and tv stations in the country.
The song is featured on Reekado banks Ep “ Off the Records 2 “ and has practically rejuvenated Reekado banks career .
10) Naira Marley feat Busiswa – Coming
Marlins record boss , Naira Marley also jumped on the Amapiano wave with the release of the Rexxie produced Amapiano single “ Coming “ featuring South African artiste , Busiswa . Delivering his usual raunchy and lyrical explicit content , Naira Marley talks about achieving orgasm with his lady and trying different sexual acts . The song has amassed over 3 million views on YouTube with over a million streams across all platforms .
Notable Mentions
1. Niniola – Addicted
2. Rema – Bounce
3. MasterKraft featuring Zlatan Ibile and Bella Shmurda – Hallelujah
4. Asake – Mr Money
5. Masterkraft. Feat Phyno – Egbon
6. Barryjhay- Ayewada
7. Niniola – Odun
Which songs do you think we missed ? Do you agree with this list ? Let us know in the comment section
Synord: Amapiano which is the Zulu word for “ the pianos “ is a style of house music that emerged from the music industry in South Africa . Amapiano is hybrid of deep house music and jazz , heavily characterized by synths , airy pads and heavy percussive baselines
Popularized by the likes of Kabza de Small , Dj Maphorisa , Focalistic , Oskido and other South Africa music heavyweights , the genre of music has enjoyed massive acceptance over Africa especially in Nigeria since the last quarter of 2020 .
We present to you the Top Ten biggest Amapiano Songs from Nigerian Artistes in 2021.
We have curated the list based on Streams , Co signs , Street credibility , pop culture , radio plays , charts and social media integrations. The list is in no particular order.
1) Lojay Monalisa – Lojay released his Love and Attention Ep in 2021 . The collaborative project with Veteran Producer , Sarz on the beat , produced major hits like LV & ATTN ft Wizkid , Tonongo and Monalisa .
The biggest hit from the project arguably remains the amapiano track “ Monalisa” which has generated over one million audio streams and over 7 million views on YouTube. The song also generated controversies as to the gender of the singer and the use of the word “ Monalisan “ on the song.
2) Falz Squander– Folarin Falana aka Falz released the single “ Squander “ featuring the Queen of Afro house music “Niniola” in December 2020. The “Yung Willis”Produced Amapiano bop gained massive love shortly after release . On the track , Falz and Niniola harmoniously urge big ballers and the money spenders to “ Squander “ the money and enjoy life .
Falz released the remix of the song featuring Kamo Mpela , Mpura, Sayfar and Niniola in April , 2021 and the Video directed by The Olu Wave had amassed over one million views on YouTube.
3) DJ Kaywise featuring Phyno – Highway
A lot of critics and music lovers have stated that the Amapiano influenced single “ High way “ might just be DjKaywise’s biggest song yet . Boasting of a stellar audio production by Yung Willis and over a million audio streams , the accompanying TG Omori directed video has amassed over 3 million views on YouTube . The song became a viral sensation on social media and is recognized as a hit for the old and young generation . The video featured cameo appearance from veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie and industry colleagues like Dbanj, Skibii and reekado banks .
4) Focalistic featuring Davido – Ke Star Remix
“ Better rest , better rest , better rest”, you don try , e no do , better rest “. This Davido’s line from the smash hit became a fans Favourite all across the world . Over ten million views on YouTube for the Dammy twitch directed video , Over one million streams across all platforms , and one of the most viral singles of 2021 , it is evident that Ke star Remix is a continental smash hit . The vigro deep produced jam is definitely one of the biggest Amapiano songs on the list .
5) Dj Tarico ft Burna boy , Preck and Nelson Tivane – Yaba Buluku
Yaba Buluku can be translated to mean “something is hitting my trousers “ and indeed with the release of the song ,Something did hit the airwaves .
The Amapiano song from Mozambique Disc jockey , Dj tarico who featured two other Mozambique singers Preck and Nelson tivane , gained grounds all over Africa in late 2020 . The track got a remix treatment from the African Giant , Burna Boy in 2021 , taking the track to greater heights just like it did South Africa ‘s sensational hit track “ Jerusalema “ in 2020”.
The video of the remix directed by The Alien has amassed over three million views on YouTube..
6) Zinoleesky – Kilofeshe
“ Extra ordinary things I am doing , ordinary things no fit move me again” , a line from Zinoleesky ‘s smash Amapiano single “ Kilofeshe “ was a popular photo caption line in 2021” . Critics have rated the track one of the best Amapiano tracks from any Nigerian artiste this decade . The video of the niphkeys produced track has amassed over 3 million views on YouTube and a remix version featuring Mayorkun and Busiswa was released in March 2021 .
7) Wande Coal – Come My Way
Multi talented artiste and Black Diamond helmsman , Wande coal released his first official single for 2021 titled “ Come my Way “ in October . The spiritual beat produced Amapiano track is one of Wande coal’s best effort in recent years . The song generated controversy online after a video of Davido recording a verse on the track surfaced on social media .
The exciting chants and sonorous voice of the music legend makes “ Come my Way” one of the exceptional Amapiano tracks to be released this year .
The Music video for “ Come my way “ as directed by Sesan has amassed over 1 million views on YouTube .
8 ) Davido featuring Focalistic- Champion Sound
Davido first 2021 single is the Amapiano track “ Champion sound “ featuring Ke star collaborator , Focalistic . The track went viral on the heels of Davido’s 250 million naira donation to orphanages across Nigeria after he raised same on the occasion of his birthday . Before the official release however, “ Champion Sound “ had amassed a lot of love on tiktok and other social media platforms .
With production credits to focalistic , the video of the song has amassed over 3 million views within a month of release and is still gaining momentum and massive radio play across Africa
9) Reekado Banks – Ozumba Mbadiwe
After a long hiatus , Afropop Star and “ Rora” crooner, Reekado banks , made a thrilling return to the mainstream Nigerian music scene with the release of the P prime produced “ Ozumba Mbadiwe . The Amapiano song which pays tribute to the victims of the lekki toll gate massacre of October 2020 has amassed over a million views on YouTube and has been gaining enormous airplays across radio and tv stations in the country.
The song is featured on Reekado banks Ep “ Off the Records 2 “ and has practically rejuvenated Reekado banks career .
10) Naira Marley feat Busiswa – Coming
Marlins record boss , Naira Marley also jumped on the Amapiano wave with the release of the Rexxie produced Amapiano single “ Coming “ featuring South African artiste , Busiswa . Delivering his usual raunchy and lyrical explicit content , Naira Marley talks about achieving orgasm with his lady and trying different sexual acts . The song has amassed over 3 million views on YouTube with over a million streams across all platforms .
Notable Mentions
1. Niniola – Addicted
2. Rema – Bounce
3. MasterKraft featuring Zlatan Ibile and Bella Shmurda – Hallelujah
4. Asake – Mr Money
5. Masterkraft. Feat Phyno – Egbon
6. Barryjhay- Ayewada
7. Niniola – Odun
Which songs do you think we missed ? Do you agree with this list ? Let us know in the comment section
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