The Best of South African House Music in 2013

Listen to the best of South African house music from 2013. From deep house to soulful house, these tracks will get you moving.

Black Coffee

Black Coffee is one of the most popular house music artists in South Africa. His style is a mix of deep house, soulful house and tribal house. He has released two albums, “Home Brewed” and “Music is the Key”, and has had numerous hit singles, including “No One Can Compare”, “Turn Me On” and “Superman”.

Culoe De Song

Culoe De Song is a South African house music producer and DJ. His style is best described as a mix of deep house, Afro-house and tech-house. He has released several EPs and singles, and his tracks have been played by some of the biggest names in the house music scene. In 2013, he was nominated for a African Grammy Award for his track “Y.O.U.D.”

Da Capo

Da Capo is a South African born DJ and producer who has become one of the biggest names in the international house music scene. His 2013 album, My Journey, was widely praised by critics and fans alike, and his track “Isthethu” was named one of the best tracks of the year by Beatport.

Distruction Boyz

Formed in 2016, Destruction Boyz is a Durban based Gqom duo composed of Que and Goldmax. The music they produce is a mix of Gqom, Kwaito, Hip Hop and electronic dance music. Their unique sound has made them one of the most popular artists in South Africa. In 2017, they released their debut album, “Gqom Is The Future”.

Some of their popular songs include “Omunye”, “Wololo”, “Soweto” and “Shut Up & Groove”.

DJ Maphorisa

DJ Maphorisa is a South African house music DJ and producer. He is best known for his 2013 single “Dakar” with Busiswa.

Maphorisa was born in Daveyton, South Africa. He began his DJ career in 2006, and has performed at clubs and festivals across South Africa. In 2013, he released his debut single “Dakar” with singer Busiswa. The song was a hit in South Africa, and helped to launch Maphorisa’s career.

Since then, Maphorisa has released several other singles and remixes, including “Soweto Baby” with Wizkid and ” Midnight Starring” with DJ Tira. He has also worked with other well-known South African artists such as Black Coffee, AKA, and Nasty C.

Maphorisa is one of the leading figures in the South African house music scene, and his unique style has made him a favorite among fans of the genre.

Kabza De Small

If you’re a fan of South African house music, then you’ll definitely want to check out Kabza De Small. Hailing from Johannesburg, Kabza De Small is one of the most exciting new talents in the genre. His debut album, “The Best of South African House Music in 2013,” was released in September of that year and quickly rose to the top of the charts. The album features a mix of original tracks and remixes of popular songs, all of which are guaranteed to get you moving.

Lady Zamar

Lady Zamar is a South African vocalist, songwriter and performer who writes and records music in the pop, R&B, dance and Afrobeats genres. Born in Johannesburg, Lady Zamar first came to prominence when she was featured on DJ Maphorisa’s 2016 single “ElDorado”, which became a platinum selling hit in South Africa. She has since released two studio albums, King Zamar (2017) and Monarch (2019), which have both been well-received by critics and fans alike.

Lady Zamar is widely considered to be one of the most talented vocalists in South Africa, with her powerful voice and emotional lyrics often earning comparisons to international artists such as Adele and Alicia Keys. Her music has been praised for its honest portrayal of love and relationships, with her songs often addressing issues such as heartbreak, infidelity and love gone wrong. However, it is her unique style – a fusion of pop, R&B, dance and Afrobeats – that truly sets her apart from other artists in the South African music scene.

If you’re looking for some great South African house music to add to your collection, be sure to check out Lady Zamar’s albums King Zamar and Monarch.

Mlindo The Vocalist

Mlindo The Vocalist was born in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He is a singer, songwriter and record producer. Mlindo has worked with some of the biggest names in the South African music industry, including DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Black Coffee, and more.

Mlindo’s debut album, “Emakhaya”, was released in 2018 and features the hit singles “AmaBhungane” and “Macala”. “Emakhaya” was nominated for 5 South African Music Awards, including Album of the Year.

In 2019, Mlindo won the BET Viewer’s Choice Award for Best International Act.

Prince Kaybee

Many people believe that Prince Kaybee is one of the best South African house music producers in 2013. He has produced some of the most popular and well-known tracks in the genre, including “Gugulethu” and “Yahnee.”

Shota

Shota is a South African house music producer and DJ. His 2013 release, “The Best of South African House Music in 2013,” was a huge hit in his home country and established him as one of the leading lights of the genre. This album is a perfect introduction to his style, which blends elements of deep house, techno, and soulful vocals into a heady and intoxicating whole.