Words tagged “Music” (15)
The king of South African rap, if not African rap. If you disagree with me, go argue with your ancestors. He hails from the great city of Pitori. He has the hip hop industry on his back like he is Quasimodo.
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A Reece is the greatest rapper alive. He is the G.O.A.T!
A popular type of House Music that has taken South African music scene by storm. It involves a lot of Piano playing, hence the name amapiano.
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Kabza De Small is the king of Amapiano.
Also known as SOS - Is a South African rapper who the current king of South African rap. He released his diss track called Ninyile that was dissing the whole SA Hip Hop industry and all these cats have been awfully quiet ever since.
South African rapper and businessman, regarded as one of the best rappers in the African continent.
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Cassper Nyovest ke star!
Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.
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I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.
Music of South Africa’s urban black youth, which first emerged in the 1990s. Kwaito is a mixture of South African disco, hip hop, R&B, ragga, and a heavy dose of house music beats.
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Hip Hop has taken over now, Kwaito is no longer the same.
Mandoza was a Kwaito legend who gave us a lot of hit songs like Nkalakatha, Tornado, etc.
May he continue to rest 🙏🏾
May he continue to rest 🙏🏾
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I really miss Mandoza right now.
Maskandi is a kind of Zulu folk music / genre that is dominant amongst the Zulu population of South Africa.
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I enjoy listening to Maskandi
My favourite Maskandi artist is Mgqumeni
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My dad is always listening to Mbhaqanga.
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