Top 20 South African House Music Tracks
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If you are looking for the latest and greatest in South African house music, look no further than this list of the top 20 tracks!
Pre-2010
As we get closer and closer to 2010, house music is becoming more and more popular. This list is of the top 20 South African house music tracks that were released pre-2010. You’ll find a mix of old and new tracks, as well as some that are sure to get you moving.
“Bum Bum” – DJ Cleo
“Bum Bum” is a song by South African Kwaito artist DJ Cleo, released in 2003 as the lead single from his second studio album Es’khaleni. The song became one of the biggest Kwaito hits of 2003, reaching number one on various South African radio stations and spending eight weeks at number one on 5FM’s Top 40 chart. It was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 2004 South African Music Awards.
“Y-tjukutja” – Uhuru
This was the biggest South African house music track of 2009, spending months at the top of the charts. It was a massive international hit and put Uhuru on the map.
“Wena” – TKZee
TKZee’s “Wena” was released in 1998 and was an instant hit in South Africa. The track is notable for its catchy hook and use of traditional African instruments. “Wena” was one of the first house tracks to achieve mainstream success in South Africa and is still popular today.
“Dakar” – Trompies
This track is off the album “Pre-2010 – Top 20 South African House Music Tracks” by Trompies. It was released in 2008.
“Bhenga” – Mzekezeke
Bhenga is a South African house music genre that emerged in the early 2010s. The style is defined by its use of traditional African percussion instruments, such as the djembe, and often features call-and-response vocals. Bhenga tracks typically have a high energy, positive vibe and are often infused with elements of Kwaito music.
Mzekezeke is one of the most well-known artists in the bhenga genre. His 2003 track “Bhenga” was a huge hit in South Africa, and helped to popularize the genre. Mzekezeke’s unique style blends traditional bhenga percussion with modern house beats, resulting in a sound that is both fresh and familiar.
2010 – present
“Gwara Gwara” – DJ Maphorisa
“Gwara Gwara” is a South African house music track by DJ Maphorisa. It was released in 2010 and peaked at number 1 on the South African House Music charts. The track is named after the popular dance move of the same name.
“Trompie” – Distruction Boyz
If there’s one thing that the past decade has been good for, it’s the rise of South African house music. From early hits like “Y? (Why?)” by Da L.E.S. to more recent bangers like “My paradise” by Dr Taku, the past ten years have seen some great SA house tracks released.
To celebrate the best of what South African house music has had to offer over the past decade, we’ve compiled a list of 20 of the best SA house tracks released between 2010 and 2019. Check out our picks below, and be sure to add your own favorite tracks in the comments section!
“Trompie” – Distruction Boyz
Released in 2017, this Gqom banger by Distruction Boyz quickly became a club favorite and cemented the duo as one of the leading figures in the genre. With its catchy chorus and infectious beats, it’s no wonder that “Trompie” was one of the biggest hits of 2017.
“Sbucardo Da Dj” – Mapara A Jazz
Mapara A Jazz is a South African house music group made up of brothers, Thapelo and Things, who are based in Johannesburg. Their first release was the track “Sbucardo Da Dj”, which became a hit in South Africa, reaching number one on some radio station charts. The track also gained popularity in other countries, such as the United Kingdom, where it was played on BBC Radio 1.
“Abekho Ready” – De Mogul SA
This is a list of the top 20 South African house music tracks according to SA Music.
1. “Abekho Ready” – De Mogul SA
2. “Ama3000” – Black Coffee & Nkosazana
3. “Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness” – Bantu Continua Uhuru
4. “Better Days” – Culoe De Song
5. “Bhuti” – Mi Casa & Kabza De Small
6. “Bring Me Home” – Kabza De Small & Maphorisa
7. “Burn Out” – The Goodluck Charms
8. “Emcimbini” – Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa & Samthing Soweto
9. “Favor For Thefeni” – Thandi Draai
10. “Gaindeem” – Nduduzo Makhathini feat. Shabaka Hutchings & Dlamini
11.”Garden Of Eden (Original Mix)”- Brother Mudingayi featuring Tumi Boi
12. “Get Down (Gqom Oh!) [featuring Dladla Mshunqisi]” – Distruction Boyz
13.”Khona Iyngane Lay’Ndlini”- DJ Merlon, Mondli Ngcobo,TE’AMIR
14.”Khuza Gogo”- De Mthuda, Njelic
15.”Lalela (featuring Mr Eazi) [Radio Edit]”- Amapiano Heroes
16.”Login”- Blaq Diamond
17.”Love Me Now (featuring Busiswa Gqulu) “- Anelise Mutkin
18.”Mannenberg (Is Where It’s Happening) “- Abdullah Ibrahim 19.”Mbali”- Euphonik, Mr day, Thokozani Langa, Mrs Jones 20.”Ndim Lo”- DJ King Tara
“Dj Call Me” – Master KG
Dj Call Me is a South African house music track by Master KG. It was released in December 2010 as a single from his album of the same name. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number one on the South African iTunes chart and number two on the Shazam South Africa Top 100 chart. It has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa.
