Crush Yam is a tender and melodically rich Amapiano single, released on 12 September 2025, marking an expressive turn for AirBurn Sounds and collaborators MaWhoo, Optimist Music ZA, and Boontle RSA. Clocking at approximately 7 minutes, the track feels expansive—more of a diary page set to rhythm than a typical amapiano groove.
Mawhoo recently appeared on Umkhuleko featuring Deep Sen and DJ 2K.
The song captures the innocence of unspoken love and the bittersweet thrill of a crush. Its sound is characterized by mellow guitar riffs, a trembling yet steady amapiano pulse, and warm percussive layers—a backdrop that perfectly mirrors its poem-like lyrics and emotional tone.
MaWhoo’s delicate and emotive vocals serve as the emotional core of the track, lending softness and vulnerability. She balances beautifully with the deeper, grounded male vocal tones of Optimist and Boontle RSA, resulting in a collective expression of shyness, longing, and playful vulnerability
Airburn Sounds, Mawhoo & BoontleRSA – Crush Yam ft. Optimist
Airburn Sounds, Mawhoo & BoontleRSA – Crush Yam ft. Optimist
