Dj's

Core DJ Genres & Styles
• Amapiano: Deep “log drum” basslines and jazzy layers define this sound, shaped by DJs like Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, who helped bring a slower, lounge-meets-deep-house feel into the mainstream.
• Gqom: Known for its raw, driving energy, this Durban-born style was pushed forward by artists like DJ Tira and Dj Zinhle, built around heavy, repetitive beats made for high-energy dance floors.
• Afro House & Afro Tech: These styles bring a more atmospheric side to the scene, with names like Black Coffee and Thandi Draai known for building long, flowing sets that focus on mood as much as rhythm.
• Kwaito: The foundation of urban DJ culture, often linked to pioneers like Oskido, this sound slowed house music down and gave it a distinctly local voice through deep bass and township influence.
• Bacardi & Bolobedu House: Regional styles that give the scene its local character, from Pretoria’s Bacardi House with its sharp kick and whistle sounds to Limpopo’s more melodic Bolobedu feel.