Artist profile
Sykes is an amapiano producer and artist working within the South African electronic music landscape. Their work engages with the rhythmic and percussive elements central to the amapiano sound.
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Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 Ngyozama Sykes, Tracy, Kabza De Small, Young Stunna, Dlala Thukzin, Nkosazana Daughter, Thatohatsi | 11310AB Minor | |
 Mali Sykes, Dlala Thukzin, Zee Nxumalo | 8910AB Minor | |
 uMA weNGANE Sykes, Major League DJz, Thukuthela, JAZZWRLD | 1181AA♭ Minor | |
 iPlan Sykes, Dlala Thukzin, Zaba | 1185AC Minor | |
 Mamma Sykes, Skillz, Zee Nxumalo | 885AC Minor | |
 Bala (feat. SYKES) Sykes, Kelvin Momo | 1145AC Minor | |
 iHero Sykes, Tracy, DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy, Thatohatsi | 1125AC Minor | |
 Spotify Sykes, Skillz, Funky Qla | 8812AC♯ Minor | |
 Imizwa Sykes, Le Sax, Mlindo The Vocalist, Nkosazana Daughter, Lady Amar, Omhle Diya | 1127BF Major | |
 Kabza Chant 2.0 Sykes, Kabza De Small, Nobuhle, Nkosazana Daughter | 1144AF Minor | |
 Ama-HIT (iSalamu Alikho) Sykes, MaWhoo, DJ Veek, Criimora b.k.z, ChildDaDj | 8812AC♯ Minor | |
 Iza Ngamandla Sykes, Vanco, DJ Lag | 1205BE♭ Major | |
 Woza Sykes, DJ Lag, Sir Trill | 1187AD Minor | |
 Ngicela Ungixolele (feat. Sykes, Cnethemba Gonelo & Faith Strings) Sykes, Sfarzo Rtee, Cnethemba Gonelo, Faith Strings | 11310AB Minor | |
 Baba Wami Sykes, Skillz, DJ Tira, Zeh McGeba | 1474BA♭ Major | |
 Money Spender Sykes, Da Muziqal Chef, Mr Maker | 1136AG Minor | |
 Ngazisola Sykes, T-Man SA, Nontokozo Mkhizeh | 1127AD Minor | |
 INKUNZI Sykes, DBN Gogo, Jay Music, Inter B & Draad | 1125AC Minor | |
 Baqinisile feat. Sykes, Mfana kah Gogo and Big John Sykes, Big John, Tee Jay, PlayNevig, Mfana Kah Gogo | 1124AF Minor | |
 Lover To Lover Sykes | 867BF Major | |
 iNumber Sykes, Zaba, Sammiey Pearl | 1127AD Minor | |
 Da Licence Sykes | 862AE♭ Minor | |
 Bonkers Sykes, Minos | 878BC Major | |
 Freedom Sykes, Marcus MC, MalumNator, Scotts Maphuma, Khanyisa, LeeMcKrazy, Thulani Way, Blaq Diamond | 1134BA♭ Major |
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Sykes is a moderate-energy and a balanced bright/warm production artist.
Sits right in the typical Amapiano pocket.
Sykes's tracks in our catalog range from 86 to 147 BPM, with a median of 112 BPM. Across 24 tracks, the most common range falls in the 110–115 BPM bucket.
Sykes's tracks are mostly in minor keys (75% minor across 24 tracks). The most common single key is 5A (C Minor) with 5 tracks.
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Sykes pairs well with Dive In, Max And The Moon, Skyes. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
Our catalog has Sykes releases spanning 2023 to 2025, with the most tracks from the 2020s.