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Amapiano

Amapiano emerged from Johannesburg townships in the early 2010s, blending house music with high-pitched piano melodies and log drum rhythms. The genre gained global recognition in 2019, known for its polyphonic arrangements and 4/4 time signatures. Pioneered by Kabza De Small and MFR Souls, amapiano celebrates African youth culture through feel-good party music.

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Amapiano Cruise

Amapiano Cruise

A feel-good Amapiano curation for happy evenings, smooth hangouts, and easygoing vibes. A mix of melodic Amapiano grooves, deep log drums, warm chords, and mid-tempo dance rhythms that keep the mood light and flowing. Perfect for evening cruising, drives, relaxed parties, and chill dance sessions with friends. Bright, groove-rich Amapiano built for joy, movement, and laid-back energy.

Amapiano Frenzy

Amapiano Frenzy

Amapiano Frenzy is a high-energy playlist featuring classics of South African Amapiano. Built around deep log drum basslines, rolling percussion, and hypnotic grooves, this playlist captures the sound that reshaped African dance music. Featuring iconic producers and vocalists like Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Daliwonga, and ShaunMusiq, the selection highlights smooth vocal harmonies, infectious hooks, and signature piano-led melodies. From soulful mid-tempo grooves to club-ready anthems, Amapiano Frenzy delivers a continuous wave of rhythm and vibe. The interplay between bass, percussion, and vocals creates a sound that feels immersive and movement-driven. Perfect for late-night sessions, weekend parties, chore sessions, pre-game energy, and long drives. Whether you're dancing, vibing with friends, or tapping into South Africa’s contemporary soundscape, this playlist keeps the momentum going.

Amapiano Top 40

Amapiano Top 40

An uptempo playlist with collections from amapiano for an exciting & festive mood.

Amapiano After Dark

Amapiano After Dark

Late-night Amapiano grooves for night drives, after-hours cruising, and smooth party moments. Amapiano after dark with deep log drums, rich basslines, and luxurious mid-tempo rhythms that keep you moving without distraction. Built for nighttime listening, car rides, chill turn-ups, and sing-along sessions with friends. Smooth, dark, danceable Amapiano that brings steady energy and mood for every late-night vibe.

Gym Rotation: Amapiano x Afrobeats

Gym Rotation: Amapiano x Afrobeats

Gym Rotation: Amapiano x Afrobeats is a workout playlist built for movement, focus, and sustained training. Blending driving Amapiano rhythms with high-energy Afrobeats, this rotation is designed to maintain momentum during gym sessions, weight training, and cardio. Steady grooves, rhythmic pressure, and no unnecessary slowdowns - just music that keeps you moving from warm-up to last set.

Amapiano x Afrobeats: The New Wave

Amapiano x Afrobeats: The New Wave

Amapiano x Afrobeats: The New Wave - fresh releases and rising artists shaping the future of Amapiano and Afrobeats. A forward-leaning mix of the current and next generation of African music featuring new sounds, breakout voices, and genre-blending hits across both scenes. Discover emerging talent, modern log-drum grooves, Afrobeat rhythms, and cross-genre collaborations defining today’s African new wave. Ideal for listeners tracking new Amapiano songs, new Afrobeats tracks, and the next wave of African stars.

Greatest 9ja-Piano Hits

Greatest 9ja-Piano Hits

A playlist of Amapiano Hits.

Detty December GH

Detty December GH

Detty December GH playlist is Your December in Ghana- party nights and nonstop vibes. Afrobeats, Amapiano, and club-ready jams for concerts, house parties, late nights, and everything in between.

Jozi WRLD

Jozi WRLD

Jozi WRLD is a curated journey into the sound of Johannesburg, showcasing the diversity and energy of the city’s music scene. What's trending, from Amapiano and hip-hop to house and street anthems, this playlist captures the sonic identity of J-town - bold, evolving, and deeply rooted in urban culture. Expect log drum-driven Amapiano grooves, sharp lyricism, and genre-blending production that reflects the city’s influence on African music trends. This is where nightlife, township sounds, and global appeal intersect. Perfect for night drives, urban exploration, workouts, and discovering what Johannesburg really sounds like through music.

Choral Mix

Choral Mix

Joyful, high-energy dance playlist blending church choral traditions with modern Afrobeats and Amapiano rhythms. Features uplifting harmonies, call-and-response vocals, and gospel-inspired progressions paired with log drums and street-ready grooves. Themes range from motivation and celebration to everyday, street-lexical vibes, balancing spiritual warmth with dance-floor energy. Ideal for starting a party, pre-game vibes, workouts, weekend afternoons, social gatherings, and everyday feel-good listening. Designed to spark movement, boost mood, and bring people together—engaging enough for active dancing, accessible enough for repeat play.

Detty December NG

Detty December NG

Detty December playlist is Your December in Nigeria - party nights and nonstop vibes. Afrobeats, Amapiano, and club-ready jams for concerts, house parties, late nights, and everything in between.

Detty December UG

Detty December UG

Detty December Uganda is a high-energy playlist of Ugandan hits, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afro-fusion, and East African party records made for December celebrations, nightlife, and end-of-year vibes.

Afro Chill

Afro Chill

Afro Chill blends smooth Afrobeats, Afro-soul, and laid-back African sounds. Featuring warm vocals and gentle rhythms, it's perfect for relaxed evenings, drives, and calm moments.

Discovery

Discovery

The perfect playlist for discovering new artists and gems across the continent and across different genres.

Chillwave Vibes Mix

Chillwave Vibes Mix

Chillwaves Mix is a smooth and soothing African music playlist curated for relaxation, calm, and easy listening. Blending Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, and mellow contemporary sounds, this playlist delivers soft melodies, gentle rhythms, and familiar tracks that create a peaceful listening experience. The selection focuses on laid-back grooves, warm instrumentals, and easy vocals that help you unwind without losing musical depth. It’s designed to sit quietly in the background or gently hold your attention, depending on your mood. Ideal for late evenings, quiet afternoons, work sessions, reading, and stress-free moments. Chillwaves Mix creates a calm sonic space that helps you slow down, reset, and stay present.

Sober Living

Sober Living

Sober Living is a feel-good Afrobeats and African music playlist built for clear, present, and joyful listening. Centered around familiar songs you can sing word-for-word, this playlist blends smooth melodies, mid-tempo grooves, and nostalgic hits that create a relaxed, social atmosphere without overwhelming energy. Perfect for intimate gatherings, Easter hangouts, small house parties, and casual evenings with friends, the selection leans into music that feels warm, communal, and easy to connect with. These are songs that spark sing-alongs, conversations, and shared moments while keeping the vibe light and grounded. Ideal for daytime hangouts, early evenings, and weekend chill sessions where the focus is on connection, clarity, and good company.

Next Gen Queens

Next Gen Queens

Showcasing today’s rising female stars. Next Gen Queens shines a light on Africa’s new generation of female music stars. From bold contemporary sounds to soulful vocals and genre-blending hits, these artists are shaping the future of African music. Expect a mix of innovation, confidence, and creativity, with songs that resonate with energy, style, and cultural pride. This is your go-to place to discover rising female stars across the continent.

Top 50

Top 50

Top 50 Songs Across Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa for the quarter

Lounge Bass

Lounge Bass

Lounge Bass — relaxed, bass-heavy grooves for a smooth lounge atmosphere and laid-back Friday hangouts. A curated mix of deep beats, chilled electronic rhythms, and low-end bounce that adds energy without overwhelming the room. Perfect for evening lounging, small gatherings, after-work sessions, and weekend wind-downs. Steady, groove-driven, and mood-rich - built for social vibes and easy movement.

Chill Pop

Chill Pop

High-energy Afro-pop and modern Afropop built to move your body and lift your mood. A bright mix of rhythm-driven grooves, catchy hooks, and smooth melodic flows from today’s leading African pop voices. Packed with danceable beats, warm synths, and feel-good vocals that keep the momentum going. Perfect for parties, workouts, road trips, and high-energy moments. Bold, modern, and clearly African - endlessly danceable and groove-focused.

Traffic Jam

Traffic Jam

Traffic Jam is a feel-good African hits playlist designed for moments when you're stuck in traffic and need to tune out the noise. Built around familiar songs you already know and love, this playlist leans into that “song I know” feeling - where every lyric comes naturally and the music carries you through the moment. Blending Afrobeats, Afro-pop, and popular African classics, the selection focuses on catchy hooks, relatable lyrics, and smooth grooves that make long drives more enjoyable. It turns traffic into a personal concert, helping you stay relaxed, engaged, and entertained behind the wheel. Perfect for morning commutes, evening traffic, long drives, and everyday city movement. Whether you're navigating busy roads or sitting in a standstill, Traffic Jam keeps your mood steady and your voice active.

Accra Chilling

Accra Chilling

Accra Chilling is a relaxed Afrobeats and Ghanaian music playlist inspired by the easygoing atmosphere of Accra. Laid-back Ghanaian vibes, blending smooth Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, highlife, and mellow street pop, this playlist delivers smooth rhythms, soft melodies, and feel-good grooves that reflect the city’s coastal calm and vibrant culture. Featuring both contemporary Ghanaian artists and pan-African sounds, the selection leans into mid-tempo beats, soulful vocals, and warm instrumentals that are perfect for unwinding without losing rhythm. Ideal for late afternoons, sunset listening, weekend relaxation, beach days, and casual hangouts. Accra Chilling creates a calm but engaging soundscape that fits seamlessly into slow, enjoyable moments.

Raw & Rising - Vol. 2

Raw & Rising - Vol. 2

Raw and Rising Vol. 2 spotlights 20 emerging artists from the Rise Fund program. This playlist features fresh, bold tracks from next-wave talent with distinctive sound and strong creative direction.

Intimate Session

Intimate Session

Intimate Sessions — soft, serenading love songs curated for closeness, emotion, and romantic mood. A blend of soulful R&B, Afro-love, and mellow slow jams designed for candlelight moments, deep conversations, and meaningful time together. Expect expressive lyrics, smooth harmonies, and soothing rhythms that create a tender, affectionate vibe. Ideal for love birds, serenades, and late-night romantic listening.

Afro Pop

Afro Pop

A content mid-tempo collection featuring storytelling vocals for a sit out, Amapiano and Afrohouse combos for a weekend chore session.

Naija Pulse

Naija Pulse

Naija Pulse - the heartbeat of Nigeria’s music scene. From Lagos to Abuja, this playlist showcases the hottest Afrobeats, street anthems, and rising stars shaping contemporary Nigerian music. Packed with high-energy hits, infectious rhythms, and culturally resonant tracks, Naija Pulse keeps you connected to the latest sounds, trends, and movements driving Nigeria’s vibrant music culture. Perfect for parties, commutes, and staying on top of the scene.

She Believes

She Believes

The timeless spirit of women in music. She Believes brings together a curated mix of female artists across generations, blending the voices and styles of pioneers and today’s innovators. From gospel to Afro-soul, each song celebrates strength, faith, and resilience, highlighting women who create music that empowers, uplifts, and moves the soul.

Josplay Staff Pick 2025

Josplay Staff Pick 2025

Josplay Staff Pick 2025 is a curated selection of the songs, artists, and sounds that shaped our year across Africa and its diaspora. Handpicked by the Josplay editorial team, spanning Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afro-fusion, Alté, Gospel, and genre-bending records.

Sproots: The Origins

Sproots: The Origins

Sproots: The Origins is a deeply rooted African music playlist exploring the traditional, folk, and spiritual foundations of the continent’s sound. This collection highlights the original forms, rhythms, and musical structures that continue to shape modern African genres. From indigenous percussion and call-and-response vocals to sacred chants and early acoustic instrumentation, the playlist connects listeners to the source—where spiritual expression, storytelling, and community converge. These are the sounds that echo through today’s Afrobeats, Amapiano, and contemporary African music. Designed for intentional listening, cultural discovery, and reflective moments, Sproots: The Origins works best in quiet mornings, study sessions, or evenings when you want to slow down and engage with music on a deeper level.

Tyler ICU

Tyler ICU

Tyler ICU

Kopzz Avenue

Kopzz Avenue

Kopzz Avenue

Daliwonga

Daliwonga

Daliwonga

DJ Maphorisa

DJ Maphorisa

Dj Maphorisa

Shakes & Les

Shakes & Les

Shakes & Les

Kabza De Small

Kabza De Small

Kabza De Small

Afrobeats

Afrobeats

Afro Pop

Afrohouse

Afrohouse

House

Kwaito

Kwaito

Qgom

Qgom

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