The Amapiano Mix – August 2025 delivers a smooth, groove-rich journey through the latest in the genre, blending deep, soulful cuts with upbeat, log-drum-driven dancefloor gems. This carefully curated set captures the evolving sound of Amapiano — from the private-school, jazz-infused textures to the more high-energy, percussive club bangers.
DJ Jaivane, Kabza De Small and Smaki 08 recently appeared on Umzila featuring Smilo and Wesley Keys.
The mix opens with warm, atmospheric tracks that ease the listener in — airy pads, subtle piano chords, and minimal percussion laying down a soulful foundation. These early selections create a sense of intimacy, perfect for setting a mood rather than rushing into high tempo energy. The flow then gradually introduces brighter synths, sharper drum patterns, and rolling basslines, showing the diversity in modern Amapiano without breaking the seamless groove.
Midway, the mix reaches its peak energy zone, where the percussion becomes more intricate, the basslines hit deeper, and melodic hooks get catchier. Here, the log drum is used not just as a low-end punch, but as a rhythmic storytelling tool, weaving in syncopated rolls and drops that ignite the dancefloor. Tracks in this section are designed to keep the body moving while maintaining that unmistakable Amapiano sophistication.
00:00 Abalozi • Kabza De Small • Da Muziqal Chef • Dj Maphorisa • Sykes • Mnqobi Yazo • Thatohatsi – Bab’Motha
06:14 Kumnandi – Sam Deep, Stixx, Nvcho ft. Zuma, Xolani Guitars – Kings Of Kwapi Vol: 1
10:28 Inkinga (feat. KayMo Grillz & Don Keyez) Dj Jaivane & Mthetho The Lawn – Onkgopotse
13:53 Uma Kujabule Wena • Kabza De Small • Zee Nxumalo • Nobuhle – Bab’Motha
17:33 Baninzi – De Mthuda, Mthunzi – Mthuthuzeli
20:57 Mkhuzeni – Kelvin Momo and Babalwa M Ft. Da Muziqal Chef – Thato ya Modimo
26:03 Amalanga (feat. Major League Djz, Tracy, PYY Log Drum King) Piano City, Kelvin Momo & Thatohatsi
29:43 Modimo – Kelvin Momo and Tycoon Ft. Sir Trill and Murumba Pitch – Thato ya Modimo
33:58 Smomondiya • Frank Mabeat • MaWhoo • B33kay SA
39:05 As’galavante • Mas Musiq • Daliwonga • Dj Maphorisa
2:11 Izinto – Bandros, Shane907, Mr Maker ft. Ciniso, Dj Ale
46:42 Lawuleka • Kabza De Small • Mdu aka TRP • Zawadi Yamungu
51:49 Lutho (feat. De Rose) • Dj Jaivane • Smaki 08 • Wesley Keys • De Rose – Onkgopotse
55:31 Siyabonga • Kabza De Small • Nontokozo Mkhize • Mthunzi – Bab’Motha
01:00:02 Brazil (Samba Mix) Mdu aka TRP ft. Miglow – The Vault
01:04:36 Clap & Tap – Kelvin Momo – Thato ya Modimo
