Artist profile

DJ Maphorisa

DJ Maphorisa is a South African producer and DJ known for his work in amapiano, the piano-driven house music genre that emerged from South Africa. He has been a key figure in shaping the sound and helping establish amapiano's presence both domestically and internationally through production and DJ work.

45 tracksAmapiano African Afro House· 2017–2025

Sound profile

DJ Maphorisa is a moderate-energy with strong groove and a bright production artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 86–118 BPM with a median of 112 · predominantly minor keys (69% minor) · most common key: 4A (F Minor) with 8 tracks.

BPM spread

85–89

110–114

115–119

Key distribution

1A3 1B3 2A3 2B3 3A 3B1 4A8 4B 5A6 5B2 6A1 6B 7A1 7B1 8A2 8B 9A1 9B 10A5 10B1 11A1 11B1 12A 12B2

Tracks in catalog

45 total · sortable

Lwetse

DJ Maphorisa, Mluusician, Xduppy, Angekebabuye Mc

1134A

Amapiano

Bang'bonile

DJ Maphorisa, Djy Vino, Xduppy, Thatohatsi, Mphoet, Seun1401, Mbuzi

11211A

African

Ngibolekeni

DJ Maphorisa, Pcee, Madumane, Scotts Maphuma, Blxckie, LeeMcKrazy, Kabelo Sings, Xduppy, Sean 1401

1121B

Amapiano

Biri Marung

DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Scotts Maphuma, Mr Pilato, SJE Konka, Cowboii, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego

11311B

Amapiano

Dlala Ka Yona

DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Mellow & Sleazy, Enny Man Da Guitar, Xduppy, Ricky Lenyora, Uncool MC

1124A

Amapiano

Uyaphapha Marn

DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, TNK MusiQ, Kabelo Sings, Seun1401

1132B

Amapiano

Asambe Baby

DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Xduppy, Angekebabuye Mc

1131A

Amapiano

Manzi Nte

DJ Maphorisa, M.J, Tyler ICU, Masterpiece YVK, Al xapo, Ceeka RSA, Silas Africa

1135B

Amapiano

Mnike

DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Tyron Dee

1134A

Amapiano

Ke Nakwela

DJ Maphorisa, Mellow & Sleazy, Uncle Waffles, DJ DadaMan, Ricky Lenyora, Uncool MC, Gipa Entertainment

1121A

Amapiano

Sthombe Esihle

DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Mark Khoza, Mluusician, Ch'cco, Ricky Lenyora, BigBaller_Ceo

1134A

Amapiano

Mnike (Remix)

DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Lojay, Tyrone Dee, Shallipopi

1134A

Amapiano

Mnike (Shimza Remix)

DJ Maphorisa, Shimza, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Tyron Dee

1184A

Amapiano

Government

DJ Maphorisa, JaySax, Tyler ICU, LeeMcKrazy, Al xapo, Ceeka RSA, Tyrone Dee, Tiiger

11212B

Amapiano

Chukela

DJ Maphorisa, Tman Xpress, Mellow & Sleazy

1128A

Amapiano

Khuthuzile

DJ Maphorisa, Pushkin, Scotts Maphuma, Mellow & Sleazy, Kabelo Sings, Xduppy

11110B

Amapiano

Kulula (feat. DJ Maphorisa)

DJ Maphorisa, MaWhoo

1125A

Amapiano

Wetsalang

DJ Maphorisa, Vaal Nation, TNK MusiQ, Ricky Lenyora

1125A

Amapiano

Imali iKhona

DJ Maphorisa, Tman Xpress, Madumane, Mellow & Sleazy, Uncool MC

1128A

Amapiano

In Da Area

DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, LastbornDiroba, Ftears, Xduppy, Seun1401

1127A

Amapiano

Dropline

DJ Maphorisa, Soa Mattrix

11312B

Amapiano

PATEKA

DJ Maphorisa, Madumane, Kabelo Sings, Ftears, Seun1401, Mbuxx

1132A

Amapiano

As'galavante

DJ Maphorisa, DaliWonga, Mas Musiq

11210A

Amapiano

LAST NUMBER

DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, LastbornDiroba, Kabelo Sings, Xduppy

1124A

Amapiano

uMthande

DJ Maphorisa, Boohle, Xduppy

11210A

Amapiano

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Lwetse DJ Maphorisa, Mluusician, Xduppy, Angekebabuye Mc	1134AF Minor	35%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Bang'bonile DJ Maphorisa, Djy Vino, Xduppy, Thatohatsi, Mphoet, Seun1401, Mbuzi	11211AF♯ Minor	27%Warm-up	—	African
Ngibolekeni DJ Maphorisa, Pcee, Madumane, Scotts Maphuma, Blxckie, LeeMcKrazy, Kabelo Sings, Xduppy, Sean 1401	1121BB Major	48%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Biri Marung DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Scotts Maphuma, Mr Pilato, SJE Konka, Cowboii, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego	11311BA Major	50%Sustainer	2025	Amapiano
Dlala Ka Yona DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Mellow & Sleazy, Enny Man Da Guitar, Xduppy, Ricky Lenyora, Uncool MC	1124AF Minor	30%Warm-up	2025	Amapiano
Uyaphapha Marn DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, TNK MusiQ, Kabelo Sings, Seun1401	1132BF♯ Major	50%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Asambe Baby DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Xduppy, Angekebabuye Mc	1131AA♭ Minor	51%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Manzi Nte DJ Maphorisa, M.J, Tyler ICU, Masterpiece YVK, Al xapo, Ceeka RSA, Silas Africa	1135BE♭ Major	62%Builder	—	Amapiano
Mnike DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Tyron Dee	1134AF Minor	72%Peak time	2023	Amapiano
Ke Nakwela DJ Maphorisa, Mellow & Sleazy, Uncle Waffles, DJ DadaMan, Ricky Lenyora, Uncool MC, Gipa Entertainment	1121AA♭ Minor	49%Sustainer	2024	Amapiano
Sthombe Esihle DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Mark Khoza, Mluusician, Ch'cco, Ricky Lenyora, BigBaller_Ceo	1134AF Minor	30%Warm-up	—	Amapiano
Mnike (Remix) DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Lojay, Tyrone Dee, Shallipopi	1134AF Minor	74%Peak time	2024	Amapiano
Mnike (Shimza Remix) DJ Maphorisa, Shimza, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Tyron Dee	1184AF Minor	74%Peak time	2023	Amapiano
Government DJ Maphorisa, JaySax, Tyler ICU, LeeMcKrazy, Al xapo, Ceeka RSA, Tyrone Dee, Tiiger	11212BE Major	48%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Chukela DJ Maphorisa, Tman Xpress, Mellow & Sleazy	1128AA Minor	46%Sustainer	2023	Amapiano
Khuthuzile DJ Maphorisa, Pushkin, Scotts Maphuma, Mellow & Sleazy, Kabelo Sings, Xduppy	11110BD Major	44%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Kulula (feat. DJ Maphorisa) DJ Maphorisa, MaWhoo	1125AC Minor	28%Warm-up	—	Amapiano
Wetsalang DJ Maphorisa, Vaal Nation, TNK MusiQ, Ricky Lenyora	1125AC Minor	49%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Imali iKhona DJ Maphorisa, Tman Xpress, Madumane, Mellow & Sleazy, Uncool MC	1128AA Minor	54%Sustainer	2023	Amapiano
In Da Area DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, LastbornDiroba, Ftears, Xduppy, Seun1401	1127AD Minor	53%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Dropline DJ Maphorisa, Soa Mattrix	11312BE Major	36%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
PATEKA DJ Maphorisa, Madumane, Kabelo Sings, Ftears, Seun1401, Mbuxx	1132AE♭ Minor	45%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
As'galavante DJ Maphorisa, DaliWonga, Mas Musiq	11210AB Minor	22%Warm-up	2025	Amapiano
LAST NUMBER DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, LastbornDiroba, Kabelo Sings, Xduppy	1124AF Minor	49%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
uMthande DJ Maphorisa, Boohle, Xduppy	11210AB Minor	30%Warm-up	2025	Amapiano
Adiwelele DJ Maphorisa, DaliWonga, Tman Xpress, Sir Trill, TNT Musiq, Shino Kikai	1135AC Minor	34%Warm-up	2023	Amapiano
Inkomo Zika Baba DJ Maphorisa, Mlindo The Vocalist, Madumane, Xduppy, Cowboii	11210AB Minor	52%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Mjolo (Part 2) [feat. DJ Maphorisa, Uncool MC, Cuba Beats, Tyler ICU & Sbu YDN] - Part 2 DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna, Tyler ICU, ToSS, Scotts Maphuma, Sbu YDN, Uncool MC, Cuba Beats	1123BD♭ Major	46%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
NgyaGowa feat. SjavasDaDeejay feat. 2woshort feat. Stompiiey feat. K.C Driller DJ Maphorisa, DJ Lag, SjavasDaDeejay, K.C Driller, 2woshort, Stompiiey, Xduppy	1142AE♭ Minor	65%Builder	—	Amapiano
Uyabaleka DJ Maphorisa, DJ Tira, CampMasters, Zeh McGeba, Xduppy	1131BB Major	43%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Dust till dawn DJ Maphorisa, Soa Mattrix	1114AF Minor	46%Sustainer	2021	Amapiano
Amathongo DJ Maphorisa, Soa Mattrix, Natasha MD, De Soul	1135AC Minor	31%Warm-up	—	Amapiano
PHANTSI DJ Maphorisa, Kabelo Sings, Seun1401	1132BF♯ Major	31%Warm-up	—	Amapiano
333 DJ Maphorisa, King Deetoy, DJ Tira, LuuDadeejay, Major League DJz, Papta Mancane	865AC Minor	20%Warm-up	—	Afro House
Ubuwazi DJ Maphorisa, TNK MusiQ, Eemoh, Xduppy	11210AB Minor	30%Warm-up	2024	Amapiano
Ditshele DJ Maphorisa, Mr Pilato, Nichole rsa, Kabelo Sings, Xduppy, DJ DadaMan, Debow Taliana	1122BF♯ Major	38%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Hade Boss (Re-Up) feat. Mr Nation Thingz feat. Kamo Mphela feat. 2woshort feat. Xduppy feat. K.C Driller DJ Maphorisa, DJ Lag, Robot Boii, Kamo Mphela, K.C Driller, 2woshort, Xduppy, Mr Nation Thingz	11310AB Minor	87%Peak time	2024	Amapiano
Izitha DJ Maphorisa, Shino Kikai, Lioness Ratang, KG Nova	1135AC Minor	34%Warm-up	2023	Amapiano
Idlozi DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, Mellow & Sleazy, LeeMcKrazy, TNK MusiQ, Yumbs, Xduppy, Cowboii	1121AA♭ Minor	38%Sustainer	2024	Amapiano
Phatha Phatha DJ Maphorisa, W4DE, TNK MusiQ, 2woshort, Tumilemang, Sjax, Ta_x_rsa	1125BE♭ Major	56%Builder	2024	Amapiano
Naja DJ Maphorisa, Zulu Naja, Shaunmusiq, Myztro, Ftears	1137BF Major	49%Sustainer	2017	Amapiano
Bale Bao Senya (feat. Madumane & Ftears) DJ Maphorisa, Madumane, Ftears, Xduppy, Jimmy Maradona	1121BB Major	48%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Awu'Zwe Keh DJ Maphorisa, TNK MusiQ	1129AE Minor	42%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Amalanga Awafani DJ Maphorisa, Mas Musiq, TO Starquality, Lawd Weezy	1126AG Minor	40%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Woza DJ Maphorisa, DaliWonga, Mas Musiq, Eemoh, Lawd Weezy	1122AE♭ Minor	28%Warm-up	—	Amapiano

Sound profile evolution

How DJ Maphorisa’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.

Sound profile shift

2017–2021·2 tracks

2022–2025·16 tracks

Year-by-year sound · scale 0–100

Hover for exact values · click any metric to toggle

Tempo migration · yearly average

What changed

Across DJ Maphorisa's catalog, vocal content has increased.

Release volume by decade

2010s

2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with DJ Maphorisa’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around DJ Maphorisa and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Kabza De Small

100%

78 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Dlala Thukzin

66%

3 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

De Mthuda

60%

2 tracks in catalog · Dance · no artist page yet

Sam Deep

46%

3 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Kelvin Momo

43%

30 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Sunel Musician

42%

Not in our catalog yet

Prince Kaybee

36%

Not in our catalog yet

Uncle Waffles

28%

2 tracks in catalog · Amapiano · no artist page yet

Mellow & Sleazy

18%

18 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Samthing Soweto

17%

6 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Shakes & Les

16%

1 track in catalog · Amapiano · no artist page yet

Mr JazziQ

15%

6 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Busta 929

15%

20 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

DJ Jaivane

13%

3 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Vigro Deep

13%

13 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

FAQ

What BPM does DJ Maphorisa play at?

DJ Maphorisa's tracks in our catalog range from 86 to 118 BPM, with a median of 112 BPM. Across 45 tracks, the most common range falls in the 110–115 BPM bucket.

What key are DJ Maphorisa's tracks in?

DJ Maphorisa's tracks are mostly in minor keys (69% minor across 45 tracks). The most common single key is 4A (F Minor) with 8 tracks.

What artists mix well with DJ Maphorisa?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, DJ Maphorisa pairs well with Kabza De Small, Dlala Thukzin, De Mthuda. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was DJ Maphorisa most active?

Our catalog has DJ Maphorisa releases spanning 2017 to 2025, with the most tracks from the 2020s.