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.

85 tracksAmapiano· 2017–2025

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Sound profile

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

This artistTypical Amapiano

Signature sound

Sits right in the typical Amapiano pocket.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 86–126 BPM with a median of 112 · predominantly minor keys (68% minor) · most common key: 5A (C Minor) with 10 tracks.

BPM spread

85–89

100–104

110–114

115–119

120–124

125–129

Key distribution

1A9 1B3 2A6 2B3 3A2 3B2 4A8 4B3 5A10 5B4 6A2 6B1 7A1 7B1 8A5 8B1 9A5 9B 10A6 10B4 11A3 11B3 12A1 12B2

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 against the typical Amapiano tempo.

Sound profile shift

2017–2021·2 tracks

2022–2025·19 tracks

Year-by-year sound · scale 0–100

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Tempo migration · yearly average

This artistTypical Amapiano

What changed

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

Release volume by decade

2010s

2020s

Tracks in catalog

85 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

Asambe Baby

DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Xduppy, Angekebabuye Mc

1131A

Amapiano

Uyaphapha Marn

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

1132B

Amapiano

Manzi Nte

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

1135B

Amapiano

Flight ya slahla

DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, LastbornDiroba, Xduppy, Seun1401

1131A

Amapiano

Ke Nakwela

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

1121A

Amapiano

Mnike

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

1134A

Amapiano

Pelo Tse Thata (feat. DJ Maphorisa)

DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Boohle, Pabi Cooper, Mulest Vankay

1135A

Amapiano

Soshanguve

DJ Maphorisa, Terra Fontain, Sia_TheBee, Zela Force

1235A

Amapiano

Mnike (Remix)

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

1134A

Amapiano

Sthombe Esihle

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

1134A

Amapiano

Sukumemeza

DJ Maphorisa, Mluusician, Maline Aura, Dj 2k

1131A

Amapiano

Mnike (Shimza Remix)

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

1184A

Amapiano

Woza Uzizwele Revisit

DJ Maphorisa, DJ Tira, Dladla Mshunqisi, Focalistic, Xduppy, Dark Silver

1125B

Amapiano

Pepepepe

DJ Maphorisa, Mark Khoza, Mellow & Sleazy, Enny Man Da Guitar, Gipa Entertainment, Dj Mobla

1124B

Amapiano

Chukela

DJ Maphorisa, Tman Xpress, Mellow & Sleazy

1128A

Amapiano

Government

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

11212B

Amapiano

Kulula (feat. DJ Maphorisa)

DJ Maphorisa, MaWhoo

1125A

Amapiano

Khuthuzile

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

11110B

Amapiano

Wetsalang

DJ Maphorisa, Vaal Nation, TNK MusiQ, Ricky Lenyora

1125A

Amapiano

In Da Area

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

1127A

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
Asambe Baby DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Xduppy, Angekebabuye Mc	1131AA♭ Minor	51%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Uyaphapha Marn DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, TNK MusiQ, Kabelo Sings, Seun1401	1132BF♯ Major	50%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Manzi Nte DJ Maphorisa, M.J, Tyler ICU, Masterpiece YVK, Al xapo, Ceeka RSA, Silas Africa	1135BE♭ Major	62%Builder	—	Amapiano
Flight ya slahla DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, LastbornDiroba, Xduppy, Seun1401	1131AA♭ Minor	43%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Ke Nakwela DJ Maphorisa, Mellow & Sleazy, Uncle Waffles, DJ DadaMan, Ricky Lenyora, Uncool MC, Gipa Entertainment	1121AA♭ Minor	49%Sustainer	2024	Amapiano
Mnike DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Tyron Dee	1134AF Minor	72%Peak time	2023	Amapiano
Pelo Tse Thata (feat. DJ Maphorisa) DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Boohle, Pabi Cooper, Mulest Vankay	1135AC Minor	66%Builder	—	Amapiano
Soshanguve DJ Maphorisa, Terra Fontain, Sia_TheBee, Zela Force	1235AC Minor	47%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Mnike (Remix) DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Lojay, Tyrone Dee, Shallipopi	1134AF Minor	74%Peak time	2024	Amapiano
Sthombe Esihle DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Mark Khoza, Mluusician, Ch'cco, Ricky Lenyora, BigBaller_Ceo	1134AF Minor	30%Warm-up	—	Amapiano
Sukumemeza DJ Maphorisa, Mluusician, Maline Aura, Dj 2k	1131AA♭ Minor	46%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Mnike (Shimza Remix) DJ Maphorisa, Shimza, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Tyron Dee	1184AF Minor	74%Peak time	2023	Amapiano
Woza Uzizwele Revisit DJ Maphorisa, DJ Tira, Dladla Mshunqisi, Focalistic, Xduppy, Dark Silver	1125BE♭ Major	41%Sustainer	2025	Amapiano
Pepepepe DJ Maphorisa, Mark Khoza, Mellow & Sleazy, Enny Man Da Guitar, Gipa Entertainment, Dj Mobla	1124BA♭ Major	35%Warm-up	—	Amapiano
Chukela DJ Maphorisa, Tman Xpress, Mellow & Sleazy	1128AA Minor	46%Sustainer	2023	Amapiano
Government DJ Maphorisa, JaySax, Tyler ICU, LeeMcKrazy, Al xapo, Ceeka RSA, Tyrone Dee, Tiiger	11212BE Major	48%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Kulula (feat. DJ Maphorisa) DJ Maphorisa, MaWhoo	1125AC Minor	28%Warm-up	—	Amapiano
Khuthuzile DJ Maphorisa, Pushkin, Scotts Maphuma, Mellow & Sleazy, Kabelo Sings, Xduppy	11110BD Major	44%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Wetsalang DJ Maphorisa, Vaal Nation, TNK MusiQ, Ricky Lenyora	1125AC Minor	49%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
In Da Area DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, LastbornDiroba, Ftears, Xduppy, Seun1401	1127AD Minor	53%Sustainer	—	Amapiano

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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%

137 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Dlala Thukzin

66%

11 tracks in catalog · Afro House

De Mthuda

60%

12 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Sam Deep

46%

18 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Kelvin Momo

43%

44 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Sun-El Musician

42%

7 tracks in catalog · Afro House · no artist page yet

Prince Kaybee

36%

6 tracks in catalog · Afro House

Uncle Waffles

28%

8 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Mellow & Sleazy

18%

38 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Samthing Soweto

17%

9 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Shakes & Les

16%

2 tracks in catalog · Amapiano · no artist page yet

Mr JazziQ

15%

21 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Busta 929

15%

54 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

DJ Jaivane

13%

5 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

Vigro Deep

13%

26 tracks in catalog · Amapiano

FAQ

What BPM does DJ Maphorisa play at?

DJ Maphorisa's tracks in our catalog range from 86 to 126 BPM, with a median of 112 BPM. Across 85 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 (68% minor across 85 tracks). The most common single key is 5A (C Minor) with 10 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.

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Tracks in catalog

85 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

Asambe Baby

DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Xduppy, Angekebabuye Mc

1131A

Amapiano

Uyaphapha Marn

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

1132B

Amapiano

Manzi Nte

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

1135B

Amapiano

Flight ya slahla

DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, LastbornDiroba, Xduppy, Seun1401

1131A

Amapiano

Ke Nakwela

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

1121A

Amapiano

Mnike

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

1134A

Amapiano

Pelo Tse Thata (feat. DJ Maphorisa)

DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Boohle, Pabi Cooper, Mulest Vankay

1135A

Amapiano

Soshanguve

DJ Maphorisa, Terra Fontain, Sia_TheBee, Zela Force

1235A

Amapiano

Mnike (Remix)

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

1134A

Amapiano

Sthombe Esihle

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

1134A

Amapiano

Sukumemeza

DJ Maphorisa, Mluusician, Maline Aura, Dj 2k

1131A

Amapiano

Mnike (Shimza Remix)

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

1184A

Amapiano

Woza Uzizwele Revisit

DJ Maphorisa, DJ Tira, Dladla Mshunqisi, Focalistic, Xduppy, Dark Silver

1125B

Amapiano

Pepepepe

DJ Maphorisa, Mark Khoza, Mellow & Sleazy, Enny Man Da Guitar, Gipa Entertainment, Dj Mobla

1124B

Amapiano

Chukela

DJ Maphorisa, Tman Xpress, Mellow & Sleazy

1128A

Amapiano

Government

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

11212B

Amapiano

Kulula (feat. DJ Maphorisa)

DJ Maphorisa, MaWhoo

1125A

Amapiano

Khuthuzile

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

11110B

Amapiano

Wetsalang

DJ Maphorisa, Vaal Nation, TNK MusiQ, Ricky Lenyora

1125A

Amapiano

In Da Area

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

1127A

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
Asambe Baby DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Xduppy, Angekebabuye Mc	1131AA♭ Minor	51%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Uyaphapha Marn DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, TNK MusiQ, Kabelo Sings, Seun1401	1132BF♯ Major	50%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Manzi Nte DJ Maphorisa, M.J, Tyler ICU, Masterpiece YVK, Al xapo, Ceeka RSA, Silas Africa	1135BE♭ Major	62%Builder	—	Amapiano
Flight ya slahla DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, LastbornDiroba, Xduppy, Seun1401	1131AA♭ Minor	43%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Ke Nakwela DJ Maphorisa, Mellow & Sleazy, Uncle Waffles, DJ DadaMan, Ricky Lenyora, Uncool MC, Gipa Entertainment	1121AA♭ Minor	49%Sustainer	2024	Amapiano
Mnike DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Tyron Dee	1134AF Minor	72%Peak time	2023	Amapiano
Pelo Tse Thata (feat. DJ Maphorisa) DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Boohle, Pabi Cooper, Mulest Vankay	1135AC Minor	66%Builder	—	Amapiano
Soshanguve DJ Maphorisa, Terra Fontain, Sia_TheBee, Zela Force	1235AC Minor	47%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Mnike (Remix) DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Lojay, Tyrone Dee, Shallipopi	1134AF Minor	74%Peak time	2024	Amapiano
Sthombe Esihle DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Mark Khoza, Mluusician, Ch'cco, Ricky Lenyora, BigBaller_Ceo	1134AF Minor	30%Warm-up	—	Amapiano
Sukumemeza DJ Maphorisa, Mluusician, Maline Aura, Dj 2k	1131AA♭ Minor	46%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Mnike (Shimza Remix) DJ Maphorisa, Shimza, Tyler ICU, Tumelo.za, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Tyron Dee	1184AF Minor	74%Peak time	2023	Amapiano
Woza Uzizwele Revisit DJ Maphorisa, DJ Tira, Dladla Mshunqisi, Focalistic, Xduppy, Dark Silver	1125BE♭ Major	41%Sustainer	2025	Amapiano
Pepepepe DJ Maphorisa, Mark Khoza, Mellow & Sleazy, Enny Man Da Guitar, Gipa Entertainment, Dj Mobla	1124BA♭ Major	35%Warm-up	—	Amapiano
Chukela DJ Maphorisa, Tman Xpress, Mellow & Sleazy	1128AA Minor	46%Sustainer	2023	Amapiano
Government DJ Maphorisa, JaySax, Tyler ICU, LeeMcKrazy, Al xapo, Ceeka RSA, Tyrone Dee, Tiiger	11212BE Major	48%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Kulula (feat. DJ Maphorisa) DJ Maphorisa, MaWhoo	1125AC Minor	28%Warm-up	—	Amapiano
Khuthuzile DJ Maphorisa, Pushkin, Scotts Maphuma, Mellow & Sleazy, Kabelo Sings, Xduppy	11110BD Major	44%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
Wetsalang DJ Maphorisa, Vaal Nation, TNK MusiQ, Ricky Lenyora	1125AC Minor	49%Sustainer	—	Amapiano
In Da Area DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, LastbornDiroba, Ftears, Xduppy, Seun1401	1127AD Minor	53%Sustainer	—	Amapiano

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