Mr JazziQ is the most-streamed South African artist on Spotify by local youth between the ages of 13 and 17.
According to the stats, amapiano producer Mr JazziQ is the most-streamed South African artist on the platform by Gen Z users, He’s followed by another amapiano sensation Busta 929, who is followed by rappers A-Reece and Nasty C respectively.
Mr JazziQ is a former member of the duo JazziDisciples, alongside fellow producer Josiah De Disciple.
JazziQ has been releasing music consistently and scoring hits since the two parted ways. His recent release is the project Party With The English.
Busta 929, who follows Mr JazziQ on the list, is a frequent collaborator of the producer.
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A-Reece, who boasts the most loyal fanbase, has remained popular among young fans. His story is a unique one as he has been releasing his music independently since leaving Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2015.
The stats prove what many already knew, that amapiano is running the country’s contemporary music scene. Alongside Mr JazziQ and Busta 929, making the list are amapiano stars De Mthuda, Lady Du, DBN Gogo and Kabza De Small.
The latter was 2020’s most streamed South African artist on Spotify by local audiences.
Spotify South Africa’s list of the 10 most streamed songs by Gen Z audiences consists of amapiano songs only with “Khuza Gogo” by Ama Avenger, Blaqnick, DBN Gogo, M.J, MasterBlaq, Mpura taking the top spot.
Mr JazziQ
Tumelo Manyoni known professionally as Mr JazziQ, is a South African Amapiano DJ and record producer. He is best known for being a member of the amapiano DJ duo, JazziDisciples
Busta 929
Busta929 is a South African Musical Artist known for his hit melodies, including Vsop, Ekseni, Sgodo, Le Ngoma, Monate, Paradise, Vandam, Phola, and some more.
A-Reece
Lehlogonolo Ronald Mataboge known professionally as A-Reece, is a South African rapper and songwriter, born and raised in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Gauteng.
He’s the younger brother of P-Jay, a rapper who is one half of the South African hip hop duo B3nchmarQ
Nasty C
Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, known professionally as Nasty C, is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Kabza De Small
Kabelo Petrus Motha better known by his stage name Kabza De Small, is a South African DJ and record producer.
He was born in Mpumalanga and raised in Pretoria, he has been referred to as the king of the Amapiano genre, Motha has collaborated extensively with record producer DJ Maphorisa.
DJ Maphorisa
Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe, popularly known by his stage name DJ Maphorisa, is a South African record producer, DJ and vocalist.
De Mthuda
De Mthuda is a South African disc jockey and prouder. He found fame in the amapiano world through a series of mixes in the genre.
Lady Du
Lady Du is currently one of the hottest voices in amapiano. Born into a family of musicians, her father DJ Choc, and uncle DJ Zan D
