Amapiano Playlist: 50 Log Drum Anthems from South Africa (Free on Spotify)

Our amapiano playlist gathers 50 log drum anthems from South Africa, from Ke Star, Sponono and John Vuli Gate to Tshwala Bam, Mnike and Water.

Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa shaped the sound. Uncle Waffles and Tyla carried it worldwide.

The full tracklist

1. Tshwala Bam - TitoM & Yuppe (2024)
2. Mnike - Tyler ICU & Tumela_za (2023)
3. Water - Tyla (2023)
4. Asibe Happy - Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa (2019)
5. Umlando - 9umba, Toss & Mdoovar (2022)
6. Sponono - Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa (2020)
7. Ke Star - Focalistic & Vigro Deep (2020)
8. John Vuli Gate - Mapara A Jazz (2020)
9. Emcimbini - Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa (2020)
10. Labantwana Ama Uber - Semi Tee, Miano & Kammu Dee (2019)
11. Dalie - Kamo Mphela (2023)
12. Tanzania - Uncle Waffles (2022)
13. Unavailable - Davido ft. Musa Keys (2023)
14. Yahyuppiyah - Uncle Waffles (2023)
15. Ojapiano - Kcee (2023)
16. Big Flexa - Costa Titch (2021)
17. Adiwele - Young Stunna (2021)
18. Imithandazo - Kabza De Small, Mthunzi & Young Stunna (2023)
19. Khuza Gogo - DBN Gogo (2021)
20. Abalele - Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa (2021)
21. Jerusalema - Master KG (2019)
22. Amanikiniki - MFR Souls (2020)
23. Umsebenzi Wethu - Busta 929 & Mpura (2019)
24. Abo Mvelo - Daliwonga ft. Mellow & Sleazy (2022)
25. Bopha - Mellow & Sleazy (2022)
26. Izolo - DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU (2021)
27. Ke Star (Remix) - Focalistic ft. Davido (2021)
28. Woza - Mr JazziQ (2020)
29. Nkulunkulu - Kamo Mphela (2021)
30. Possible - DBN Gogo (2021)
31. Love You Tonight - MFR Souls (2019)
32. Amapiano - Asake & Olamide (2023)
33. Vula Mlomo - Musa Keys (2021)
34. Manzi Nte - Tyler ICU (2024)
35. ZENZELE - Uncle Waffles (2023)
36. MONEY CONSTANT - DJ Maphorisa (2024)
37. Joha - Asake (2022)
38. Come With Me - Major League DJz ft. Jorja Smith (2024)
39. Selema (Po Po) - Musa Keys (2021)
40. Wadibusa - Uncle Waffles (2023)
41. Soweto Baby - DJ Maphorisa ft. Wizkid & DJ Buckz (2016)
42. Sungba - Asake (2022)
43. Bana Ba - Daliwonga ft. Tyla (2023)
44. Love & Loyalty (Believe) - DBN Gogo (2022)
45. Echoes - Uncle Waffles (2023)
46. Ngixolele - Busta 929 (2019)
47. Terminator - Asake (2022)
48. Yebo Lapho (Gogo) - Felo Le Tee ft. DJ Maphorisa (2023)
49. Jele - DBN Gogo (2022)
50. Peacock Revisit - Uncle Waffles (2023)

Why these songs work

Amapiano mixes deep house, jazz and kwaito over a booming log drum. It started in Gauteng townships around 2012 and has now spread to clubs across the UK.

We ranked candidates by Last.fm listeners, then spaced the artists out. Last.fm undercounts South African listening, so treat the order as a guide.

Bring this playlist to life at a silent disco

Pair it with our house music playlist on a second channel for the deep house fans.

Amapiano in Swansea? Pick Full Service and we look after the set up. For venues elsewhere in Britain, order DIY hire. Book your amapiano night.

Frequently asked questions

What is amapiano?

A South African dance style that blends house, jazz and kwaito with a deep log drum bass.

What is a log drum?

A punchy, pitched bass sound that defines amapiano.

What are the biggest amapiano songs?

Tshwala Bam, Mnike, Ke Star and Jerusalema are huge.

Is the playlist free?

Yes, once it's live on Spotify.

Can headphones be posted for an amapiano party?

Yes. Our DIY kits are couriered across the UK mainland and Northern Ireland. Our Full Service team works in South Wales and West Wales.

More free playlists

• House Music Playlist
• Hype Playlist
• Summer Playlist
• Club Classics Playlist

Hire silent disco headphones

Feel the log drum through wireless headphones. We hire silent disco kits for parties of every size.

DIY hire | Full Service | Book now