Artist profile

SLY

SLY is an amapiano producer and artist working within the contemporary South African electronic music landscape. Their work engages with the genre's emphasis on layered percussion, synth textures, and rhythmic precision characteristic of the amapiano sound.

13 tracksAmapiano

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Artist profile

SLY

13 tracksAmapiano

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Sound profile

SLY is a restrained with strong groove and a bright production artist.

This artistTypical Amapiano

Signature sound

Unusually high vocal presence for Amapiano.

vocal presence

How this compares to Amapiano

Across 13 analysed tracks, SLY averages 68% groove — groovier than 71% of individual Amapiano tracks — and 36% energy, gentler than 67%.

Measured against 6,499 Amapiano tracks on 11 August 2026.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 113–114 BPM with a median of 113 · predominantly minor keys (54% minor) · most common key: 3A (B♭ Minor) with 3 tracks.

BPM spread

110–114

Key distribution

1A 1B2 2A1 2B1 3A3 3B1 4A 4B1 5A 5B1 6A 6B 7A1 7B 8A1 8B 9A1 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B

Tracks in catalog

13 total · sortable

Nkosi Ngibhale

SLY, Kabza De Small, Thatohatsi

113 BPM · 1B · Amapiano · 35% Sustainer

Amapiano

113

1B · B maj

35%Sustainer

—

Iza Mawala (feat. Dladla Mshunqisi & Goldmax)

SLY, Kabza De Small, Tycoon, Dladla Mshunqisi, Goldmax

113 BPM · 3A · Amapiano · 26% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

3A · B♭ min

26%Warm-up

—

Ucingo feat. Kabza De Small feat. Shakes & Les

SLY, Kabza De Small, Zee Nxumalo, Shakes & Les, GL_Ceejay

113 BPM · 3A · Amapiano · 60% Builder

Amapiano

113

3A · B♭ min

60%Builder

—

Best Decision

SLY, Kabza De Small, Jinger Stone

113 BPM · 3A · Amapiano · 26% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

3A · B♭ min

26%Warm-up

—

Desha

SLY, Kabza De Small, Young Stunna, Dench, Masterpiece YVK

113 BPM · 3B · Amapiano · 29% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

3B · D♭ maj

29%Warm-up

—

Sponono Sami

SLY, TbO, Zee Nxumalo

113 BPM · 1B · Amapiano · 34% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

1B · B maj

34%Warm-up

—

Mbambeni

SLY, Kabza De Small, Dench, Tycoon

113 BPM · 2A · Amapiano · 35% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

2A · E♭ min

35%Warm-up

—

Sponono sase'Thekwini

SLY, Dench, Raspy, Baby S.O.N, Musical Xpress

113 BPM · 8A · Amapiano · 30% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

8A · A min

30%Warm-up

—

Ngkhathele

SLY, Boohle, Lastborn, Shino Kikai

113 BPM · 7A · Amapiano · 24% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

7A · D min

24%Warm-up

—

Bahlulekile (feat. Sly)

SLY, Mthunzi, Sundile

113 BPM · 2B · Amapiano · 26% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

2B · F♯ maj

26%Warm-up

—

Shawara

SLY, Kabza De Small, Tsitso, Masterpiece YVK, Exclusive Baddies

113 BPM · 5B · Amapiano · 52% Sustainer

Amapiano

113

5B · E♭ maj

52%Sustainer

—

SUPA (feat. Sly)

SLY, Tycoon, Marcus MC, Sir Trill

114 BPM · 4B · Amapiano · 65% Builder

Amapiano

114

4B · A♭ maj

65%Builder

—

company

SLY, Kabza De Small, The Big Hash

113 BPM · 9A · Amapiano · 24% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

9A · E min

24%Warm-up

—

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We'll add it — the artist is already in the catalogue, so it lands fast

Artists that mix with SLY

We scored every transition between SLY’s 13 analysed tracks and every track by 12,460 other artists. 132 catalogues clear the bar — a transition counts at 80 chemistry or above, the same number you’ll see on any track page. The 8 with the widest margin over chance are below.

Chance is measured, not assumed: 0.573% of transitions between two randomly drawn tracks by different artists in this catalogue reach 80. Listed alphabetically — the set is reproducible, the order inside it is not.

Busta 929

74 of the 520 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 3.0. They come from 12 different SLY tracks.

Mbambeni → Ghost Whispers · 2A → 3A · same BPM · 91 chemistry

Deeper Phil

69 of the 260 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 1.5. They come from 12 different SLY tracks.

Iza Mawala (feat. Dladla Mshunqisi & Goldmax) → Swimming · 3A → 3A · −1 BPM · 91 chemistry

Kelvin Momo

80 of the 520 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 3.0. They come from 12 different SLY tracks.

Best Decision → Ko Kae · 3A → 3A · same BPM · 91 chemistry

MDU aka TRP

74 of the 286 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 1.6. They come from 12 different SLY tracks.

Mbambeni → Happy Joy (Pe Pe Pe) · 2A → 2A · same BPM · 93 chemistry

Sipho Magudulela

66 of the 338 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 1.9. They come from 12 different SLY tracks.

Mbambeni → Ezintabeni · 2A → 2A · same BPM · 92 chemistry

Stixx

85 of the 520 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 3.0. They come from 12 different SLY tracks.

Nkosi Ngibhale → Waze Wamuhle (feat. Mashudu) · 1B → 1B · same BPM · 93 chemistry

Tracy

82 of the 416 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 2.4. They come from 13 different SLY tracks.

Sponono sase'Thekwini → Ungowami · 8A → 8A · same BPM · 92 chemistry

Tycoon

85 of the 390 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 2.2. They come from 11 different SLY tracks.

Iza Mawala (feat. Dladla Mshunqisi & Goldmax) → Uthando · 3A → 3A · same BPM · 92 chemistry

Chemistry weighs harmonic, rhythmic, energy, groove, mood and vocal compatibility. Tempos are as analysed from the recording — where a genre is habitually detected an octave down, this is how we handle it. Different measurement from the audience-overlap list further down the page.

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers closest to SLY by audience overlap — the artists their listeners also play. It’s a taste signal, not a measured key-and-tempo match: good for shortlisting crates when you’re prepping a set around SLY, then check the chemistry on the pair you actually mix. Eligible names link to their own page.

Xyz→a

100%

Not in our catalog yet

Saber Tiger

67%

Not in our catalog yet

Vow Wow

61%

Not in our catalog yet

Ded Chaplin

52%

Not in our catalog yet

Flatbacker

51%

Not in our catalog yet

Ezo

47%

Not in our catalog yet

44magnum

46%

Not in our catalog yet

二井原実

39%

Not in our catalog yet

Double Dealer

38%

Not in our catalog yet

Blizard

38%

Not in our catalog yet

Sabbrabells

35%

Not in our catalog yet

Terra Rosa

34%

Not in our catalog yet

Arouge

33%

Not in our catalog yet

樋口宗孝

33%

Not in our catalog yet

Rajas

33%

Not in our catalog yet

Similarity data from Last.fm. BPM, key and energy on this page are measured from the recordings in our catalog.

FAQ

What BPM does SLY play at?

SLY's tracks in our catalog range from 113 to 114 BPM, with a median of 113 BPM. Across 13 tracks, the most common range falls in the 115–120 BPM bucket.

What key are SLY's tracks in?

SLY's tracks are mostly in minor keys (54% minor across 13 tracks). The most common single key is 3A (B♭ Minor) with 3 tracks.

What artists mix well with SLY?

We scored every transition between SLY's 13 analysed tracks and every track by 12,460 other artists. 132 catalogues clear the bar by more than chance would give, and Busta 929, Deeper Phil, Kelvin Momo are three of them — listed alphabetically, because the set is reproducible and the order inside it is not. A transition counts at 80 chemistry or above, the same number shown on a track page. One measured example: Mbambeni into Ghost Whispers, 2A to 3A, 91 chemistry.

Which artists share an audience with SLY?

SLY sits closest to Xyz→a, Saber Tiger, Vow Wow in our catalog. That ranking is audience overlap — the artists their listeners also play — rather than a measured key-and-tempo match, so treat it as a shortlist worth digging through, not a promise that any two tracks will beatmatch. The full list, with track counts, is in the Related artists section above.

Keep exploring

Compare SLY

See how their catalog mixes with another artist

All artists

Browse 12,000+ scored artists

Track library

440,000+ chemistry-scored tracks

Camelot Wheel

Plan harmonic transitions

Mixing guides

Per-genre techniques with real examples

DJ terms on this page: Chemistry · Extended mix · Remix · VIP · Full glossary

Plan a set with SLY tracks scored against the rest of the catalog

Get Started Free Try Live Mode

SLY on Mixgraph

Mixgraph for iOS — chemistry-scored DJ planning.

Sound profile

SLY is a restrained with strong groove and a bright production artist.

This artistTypical Amapiano

Signature sound

Unusually high vocal presence for Amapiano.

vocal presence

How this compares to Amapiano

Across 13 analysed tracks, SLY averages 68% groove — groovier than 71% of individual Amapiano tracks — and 36% energy, gentler than 67%.

Measured against 6,499 Amapiano tracks on 11 August 2026.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 113–114 BPM with a median of 113 · predominantly minor keys (54% minor) · most common key: 3A (B♭ Minor) with 3 tracks.

BPM spread

110–114

Key distribution

1A 1B2 2A1 2B1 3A3 3B1 4A 4B1 5A 5B1 6A 6B 7A1 7B 8A1 8B 9A1 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B

Tracks in catalog

13 total · sortable

Nkosi Ngibhale

SLY, Kabza De Small, Thatohatsi

113 BPM · 1B · Amapiano · 35% Sustainer

Amapiano

113

1B · B maj

35%Sustainer

—

Iza Mawala (feat. Dladla Mshunqisi & Goldmax)

SLY, Kabza De Small, Tycoon, Dladla Mshunqisi, Goldmax

113 BPM · 3A · Amapiano · 26% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

3A · B♭ min

26%Warm-up

—

Ucingo feat. Kabza De Small feat. Shakes & Les

SLY, Kabza De Small, Zee Nxumalo, Shakes & Les, GL_Ceejay

113 BPM · 3A · Amapiano · 60% Builder

Amapiano

113

3A · B♭ min

60%Builder

—

Best Decision

SLY, Kabza De Small, Jinger Stone

113 BPM · 3A · Amapiano · 26% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

3A · B♭ min

26%Warm-up

—

Desha

SLY, Kabza De Small, Young Stunna, Dench, Masterpiece YVK

113 BPM · 3B · Amapiano · 29% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

3B · D♭ maj

29%Warm-up

—

Sponono Sami

SLY, TbO, Zee Nxumalo

113 BPM · 1B · Amapiano · 34% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

1B · B maj

34%Warm-up

—

Mbambeni

SLY, Kabza De Small, Dench, Tycoon

113 BPM · 2A · Amapiano · 35% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

2A · E♭ min

35%Warm-up

—

Sponono sase'Thekwini

SLY, Dench, Raspy, Baby S.O.N, Musical Xpress

113 BPM · 8A · Amapiano · 30% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

8A · A min

30%Warm-up

—

Ngkhathele

SLY, Boohle, Lastborn, Shino Kikai

113 BPM · 7A · Amapiano · 24% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

7A · D min

24%Warm-up

—

Bahlulekile (feat. Sly)

SLY, Mthunzi, Sundile

113 BPM · 2B · Amapiano · 26% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

2B · F♯ maj

26%Warm-up

—

Shawara

SLY, Kabza De Small, Tsitso, Masterpiece YVK, Exclusive Baddies

113 BPM · 5B · Amapiano · 52% Sustainer

Amapiano

113

5B · E♭ maj

52%Sustainer

—

SUPA (feat. Sly)

SLY, Tycoon, Marcus MC, Sir Trill

114 BPM · 4B · Amapiano · 65% Builder

Amapiano

114

4B · A♭ maj

65%Builder

—

company

SLY, Kabza De Small, The Big Hash

113 BPM · 9A · Amapiano · 24% Warm-up

Amapiano

113

9A · E min

24%Warm-up

—

Missing one of theirs?

We'll add it — the artist is already in the catalogue, so it lands fast

Artists that mix with SLY

Busta 929

74 of the 520 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 3.0. They come from 12 different SLY tracks.

Mbambeni → Ghost Whispers · 2A → 3A · same BPM · 91 chemistry

Deeper Phil

69 of the 260 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 1.5. They come from 12 different SLY tracks.

Iza Mawala (feat. Dladla Mshunqisi & Goldmax) → Swimming · 3A → 3A · −1 BPM · 91 chemistry

Kelvin Momo

80 of the 520 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 3.0. They come from 12 different SLY tracks.

Best Decision → Ko Kae · 3A → 3A · same BPM · 91 chemistry

MDU aka TRP

74 of the 286 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 1.6. They come from 12 different SLY tracks.

Mbambeni → Happy Joy (Pe Pe Pe) · 2A → 2A · same BPM · 93 chemistry

Sipho Magudulela

66 of the 338 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 1.9. They come from 12 different SLY tracks.

Mbambeni → Ezintabeni · 2A → 2A · same BPM · 92 chemistry

Stixx

85 of the 520 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 3.0. They come from 12 different SLY tracks.

Nkosi Ngibhale → Waze Wamuhle (feat. Mashudu) · 1B → 1B · same BPM · 93 chemistry

Tracy

82 of the 416 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 2.4. They come from 13 different SLY tracks.

Sponono sase'Thekwini → Ungowami · 8A → 8A · same BPM · 92 chemistry

Tycoon

85 of the 390 transitions between these catalogues reach 80 chemistry. Chance would give 2.2. They come from 11 different SLY tracks.

Iza Mawala (feat. Dladla Mshunqisi & Goldmax) → Uthando · 3A → 3A · same BPM · 92 chemistry

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

Xyz→a

100%

Not in our catalog yet

Saber Tiger

67%

Not in our catalog yet

Vow Wow

61%

Not in our catalog yet

Ded Chaplin

52%

Not in our catalog yet

Flatbacker

51%

Not in our catalog yet

Ezo

47%

Not in our catalog yet

44magnum

46%

Not in our catalog yet

二井原実

39%

Not in our catalog yet

Double Dealer

38%

Not in our catalog yet

Blizard

38%

Not in our catalog yet

Sabbrabells

35%

Not in our catalog yet

Terra Rosa

34%

Not in our catalog yet

Arouge

33%

Not in our catalog yet

樋口宗孝

33%

Not in our catalog yet

Rajas

33%

Not in our catalog yet

Similarity data from Last.fm. BPM, key and energy on this page are measured from the recordings in our catalog.

FAQ

What BPM does SLY play at?

SLY's tracks in our catalog range from 113 to 114 BPM, with a median of 113 BPM. Across 13 tracks, the most common range falls in the 115–120 BPM bucket.

What key are SLY's tracks in?

SLY's tracks are mostly in minor keys (54% minor across 13 tracks). The most common single key is 3A (B♭ Minor) with 3 tracks.

What artists mix well with SLY?

Which artists share an audience with SLY?