There’s no lack of evidence that amapiano disrupted and shifted the South African music landscape in 2019!

And if Spotify’s list of the year’s most streamed songs, albums and artists from this year is anything to go by, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small are at the crest of that wave!

Spotify has officially unveiled ‘Wrapped 2019’, an annual end of year summary that reveals the top artists, albums, songs, playlists and podcasts streamed on the platform. “Wrapped” sums up the tastes of more than 248 million people around the world, and what music and podcasts they streamed the most in the year.

QuenchSA can now reveal that breakout star Kabza De Small, who some fans feared might be suffering from fatigue from his hectic festive season touring, is the most streamed local artist this year.

He is followed closely by DJ Maphorisa, who transitioned seamlessly from Gqom to become one of the most sought after amapiano producers. Nasty C came in and took the third spot.

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Spotify has officially unveiled ‘Wrapped 2019’, an annual end of year summary that reveals the top artists, albums, songs, playlists and podcasts streamed on the platform. “Wrapped” sums up the tastes of more than 248 million people around the world, and what music and podcasts they streamed the most in the year.

The streaming platform also revealed that Post Malone is 2019’s most streamed artist globally. Although the rapper has sustained considerable popularity over the last few years, this would be the first time he topped the list. His album Holly’s Bleeing is also the most streamed album in South Africa.

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Khalid came in at the top spot for the most streamed artist in South Africa followed by Post Malone and Drake respectively.

The girls did big things in 2019.

Shekhinah, who recently opened for Toni Braxton when she toured South Africa this past October, has remained the most streamed local female artist on the platform. She’s followed by Lady Zamar, whose second album Monarch debuted raving album reviews. Afrikaans rock artist Karen Zoid took the third place.

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Newcomer and Grammy award nominated Billie Eilish’s meteoric rise to fame marked a huge footprint in South Africa as she’s the most streamed global female artist. She comes ahead of Ariana Grande.

The year’s most streamed song globally is “Señorita” by Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello with more than 1 billion streams, followed closely by Billie Eilish’s hit track “bad guy” with more than 990 million streams.

While Post Malone and Billie Eilish dominated global streaming lists, they also featured prominently in South Africa’s most streamed songs for 2019. Post Malone claimed the first and fifth spots, with “Sunflower” featuring Swae Lee as the most streamed song and “wow” in fifth position and Billie Eilish’s “bad guy” taking the fourth spot.

Closer to home, South Africans showed their support for local artists with “Drive” by Black Coffee and David Guetta (featuring Delilah Montagu) maintaining its position as the most streamed song, spearheaded by a local artist. ‘’Fetch Your Life’’ by Prince Kaybee and Msaki is the second most streamed song in South Africa, with “Dames” by Biggy, the song that became a viral sensation locally,  in at number three.

Prince Kaybee and Kabza Da Small also feature on the list of most streamed South African albums in South Africa. Prince Kaybee’s “Re Mmino” topped the list with Kabza Da Small and DJ Maphorisa’s “Scorpion Kings” in the second most streamed album slot.

SPOTIFY WRAPPED 2019 – SOUTH AFRICA TOP LISTS  

MOST STREAMED SOUTH AFRICAN ARTISTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

1. Kabza Da Small
2. DJ Maphorisa
3. Nasty C
4. Prince Kaybee
5. Spoegwolf
6. Black Coffee
7. Joyous Celebration
8. Sjava
9. Snotkop
10. AKA

MOST STREAMED SOUTH AFRICAN TRACKS IN SOUTH AFRICA

1. “Drive” – Black Coffee, David Guetta, Delilah Montagu
2. “Fetch Your Life” (Edit) – Prince Kaybee, Msaki
3. “Dames” – Biggy
4. “Amantombazane” – DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Mfr Souls, Samthing Soweto
5. “Akulaleki” – DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Samthing Soweto, Sha Sha
6. “Vula Vala” – DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Nokwazi, Vigro Deep
7. “SMA” – Nasty C, Rowlene
8. “Kokota” – Bizizi, KayGee DaKing, Killer Kau
9. “Gugulethu” – Afro Brothers, Indlovukazi, Prince Kaybee, Supta
10. “Whipped” – Nasty C, Shekhinah, Tellaman

MOST STREAMED SOUTH AFRICAN ALBUMS IN SOUTH AFRICA

1. “Re Mmino” – Prince Kaybee
2. “Scorpion Kings” – Kabza Da Small, DJ Maphorisa
3. “Emakhaya” – Mlindo The Vocalist
4. “Strings And Bling” – Nasty C
5. “Umqhele” – Sjava
6. “Isphithiphithi” – Samthing Soweto
7. “Koma” – Spoegwolf
8. “Die Platinum Reeks” – Snotkop
9. “Africa To The World” – Sun-El Musician
10. “Alles Van Die Beste” – Die Heuwels Fanstasties

MOST STREAMED SOUTH AFRICAN FEMALE ARTISTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

1. Shekhinah
2. Lady Zamar
3. Karen Zoid
4. Simmy
5. Juanita Du Plessis
6. Ami Faku
7. Lebo Sekgobela
8. Zonke
9. Sho Madjozi
10. Karlien Van Jaarsveld

MOST STREAMED SOUTH AFRICAN MALE ARTISTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

1. Kabza Da Small
2. DJ Maphorisa
3. Nasty C
4. Prince Kaybee
5. Spoegwolf
6. Black Coffee
7. Sjava
8. Snotkop
9. Mlindo The Vocalist
10. AKA

MOST STREAMED ARTISTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

1. Khalid
2. Post Malone
3. Drake
4. Ed Sheeran
5. Billie Eilish
6. Ariana Grande
7. Chris Brown
8. The Chainsmokers
9. Beyoncé
10. J. Cole

MOST STREAMED TRACKS IN SOUTH AFRICA

1. “Sunflower” – Post Malone, Swae Lee
2. “I Don’t Care” – Ed Shereen and Justin Bieber
3. “Eastside” – Halsey, Khalid, benny blanco
4. “bad guy” – Billie Eilish
5. “wow” – Post Malone
6. “Old Town Road (Remix)” – Billy Ray Cyrus, Lil Nas X
7. “Señorita” – Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes
8. “Happier” – Bastille, Marshmello
9. “Someone You Loved” – Lewis Capaldi
10. “7 Rings” – Ariana Grande

MOST STREAM ALBUMS IN SOUTH AFRICA

1. Hollywood’s Bleeding – Post Malone
2. WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? – Billie Eilish
3. Free Spirit – Khalid
4. No.6 Collaborations Project – Ed Sheeran
5. thank u, next – Ariana Grande
6. Shawn Mendes – Shawn Mendes
7. beerbongs & bentley’s – Post Malone
8. 7 EP – Lil Nas X
9. Indigo (Extended) – Chris Brown
10. Scorpion – Drake

MOST STREAMED FEMALE ARTISTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

1. Billie Eilish
2. Ariana Grande
3. Beyoncé
4. Taylor Swift
5. Halsey
6. Camila Cabello
7. Rihanna
8. Nicki Minaj
9. Cardi B
10. Bebe Rexha

Spotify Wrapped 2019 – Global Top Lists

MOST STREAMED ARTISTS

1. Post Malone
2. Billie Eilish
3. Ariana Grande
4. Ed Sheeran
5. Bad Bunny

MOST STREAMED ALBUMS

1. WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? – Billie Eilish
2. Hollywood’s Bleeding – Post Malone
3. thank u, next – Ariana Grande
4. No.6 Collaborations Project – Ed Sheeran
5. Shawn Mendes – Shawn Mendes

MOST STREAMED TRACKS

1. 1. “Señorita” – Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes
   2. “bad guy” – Billie Eilish
   3. “Sunflower” – Post Malone, Swae Lee
   4. “7 Rings” – Ariana Grande
   5. “Old Town Road – Remix” – Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus

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We may not know what tomorrow holds, but the partying schedule is already in 2020! So it’s a good thing that the annual Cotton Fest, which will be returning in February for its sophomore bang, has unveiled its full line-up!

As QuenchSA reported here, the shindig architects are planning to take things to the next level.

And at an intimate media function held in Fourways, Johannesburg, over 100 of South Africa’s most sought after musos were announced as part of the line-up.

Music and fashion lovers will delight in knowing that the likes of AKA, A Reece, Black Motion, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, Kwesta and amongst others Da L.E.S, are all billed to perform at the urban music and fashion event.

Merging both established and young emerging South African artists, Cotton Fest showcases the diversities in hiphop, while fusing the gaps within the different local movements, will be taking place in central Johannesburg in the early  part of next year.

The festival has kept MTV Base and YFM as its official media partners.

YFM have chosen to remain part of the elevation of Riky Rick’s brainchild.

’We were here in year one and following the success of this year’s festival, it was an obvious we would get behind Riky and his team again, said the radio station’s Lisa Marie-Modise in a press statement.

“They are 100% in it for the culture and their work represent the voice of young people in the city. Cotton Fest 2020 promises to be bigger and we look forward to growing the brand while supporting the youth  as we defy the odds”. said YFM’s Lisa-Marie Modise earlier this week”, she added.

THE COTTON FEST 2020 FULL LINE-UP

AKA, Areece, Ayanda MVP, Black Motion, Boity, Da Le,  Dr Peppa, Emtee, KO, Kabza DE Small and Maphorisa, Kwesta, MAe, Major League + Focalistic+ Kamo, Mphel,  Ms Cosmo and MVD.

Nadia Nakai, Nasty C, P Kuttah, PH, Reason, Riky Rick, Rouge, Sho Madjozi and Skinny Macho, Scoop, Kings of the Weekend Sphe and Naves, Shane Eagle, Speedsta, Stilo Magolide, Tshego, Uncle Partytime,Vato Kayde, Wobbly, Yanga Chief, YoungstaCPT, ManuWorldwide and Zan D.

Michael and Co Dean, DJ Doowap, Champagne 69,  Capital, Lord Kez, Moozilie, Una Rams, Mr X, Faith K, DJ Zero, DJ Kyottic, Kash CPT, Money Badoo, Smokes, Banques, Ganja Beatz, Deep $, Sean Kross, Lucasraps, 2Lee Stark, Babyface Dean, Venom, 45 Degrees, Windows 2000.

J Molley, Slice Pink Molly, 25K, Frederico Kaymo/Cye/Espiquet, Priddy Ugly, KLY, Zingah, Touchline, DJ Slim, Infigo Stella, Beast, Willy Cardiac, Yan Solo and Costa Titch

Benny Chill, Patrickxxlee, Dee Koala, Southside Mohammed, Gemini Major, TLT, Themba Lunacy, The Big Hash, D Double D, The Young Stilo  and Flame.

Distruction Boyz, Lalla Hirayama,  Moonchild, DJ Fresh, Bekzin Terris, DBN Gogo, Killer Kau, Semi Tee, The Voice, Miano Kammu Dee, DJ Sandiso & Infinix, Lemon & Herb, DJ Big Sky and King Deetoy.

“With plans to take Cotton Fest 2020 to another level, our media partners MTV Base (Channel 322) and YFM have firmly stood behind us”, said concept creator and rapper Riky Rick through a press statement.

“Through music and fashion, the platform not only creates a great party in a controlled environment for young adults, but it’s really more about nurturing and developing young artists. We are all aligned in our visions to grow the culture and a movement to expand the pool of talent in our country”, he confirmed.

Cotton Fest 2020 will take place at the Old Park Station in Newtown, Johannesburg. Tickets ae now on sale at Webtickets and Pick n Pay outlets nationwide.

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MuNeyi’s sun soaked voice hovers beautifully over the lush, AfroSoulful devices that define his timeless sound, while the Shameless band’s raspy metallic rock delivery disrupts the soundscape by bringing blackness into the genre.

And the two South African music acts were announced as winners at the AFROPUNK Battle of the Bands competition!

This would be the first time two acts won the sought after title since the competition debuted three years ago.

Held in Braamfontein, Johannesburg on Saturday, November 30th, the 3rd edition of the competition saw Raspey, MuNeyi, Shameless and Yanga Yaya battle it out.

The finalists were selected through a public voting system hosted on AFROPUNK.com where fans got to vote for their favourite band, tossing in the as front runners in the final.

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The up and coming bands will be getting a head start in the music industry with a distribution deal from Africa’s leading artist development hub, AFRICORI.

Previous winners include the likes of Red Robyn, Ikati Esengxoweni and Stiff Pap, whose career have since soared.

A bit about this year’s winners:

MUNEYI

Hailing from the green, rural Venda, Muneyi is a 23 year old Tshivenda Indie – Folk singer songwriter.

Triumphant! MuNey in good spirits after AFROPUNK Battle of The Bands competition in Braamfontein on November 30th. Photo: Mpumelelo Macu

His sounds are inspired by the world around him, human behaviour, love, and his upbringing. Many have described his music as a healing experience and some, as a meeting with the gods.

Inspired by some of Africa’s greatest, Muneyi hopes to connect, heal and inspire with this sound that is deeply rooted in old Tshivenda folktales and modern sounds. His debut single, ‘Lufuno’ is available on all streaming and downloading platforms.

SHAMELESS SA

Shameless SA was founded in January 2018 by Musa Zwane, Thabang Marant and Thabo Masina. Since then the band has found great success in the music industry by performing in various venues in Gauteng.

Shameless SA look forward to being part of the artist development hub with AFRICORI. Photo: Mpumelelo Macu

The band is formed by three talented musicians that are passionate about creating songs that identify with their audience.

The band play a form of Tribal / Rock music that they coined as “iRock Yezi Nkabi” which means in Zulu – Zulu Assassins. The sound has been compared to heavy, aggressive and direct communication. Their music contains lyrics that relate to issues facing the youth.

The competition kicks off one of South Africa’s most musical festive seasons, what with the explosion of new genres and new acts this year. The shindig is also a lead up the third AFROPUNK Joburg festival at the Constitution Hill on December 30th and 31st.

The star studded event will feature the likes of Solange, Burna Boy, Goldlink, Masego, Sho Madjozi and amongst others Nao.

You can grab your AFROPUNK Joburg 2019 Tickets HERE

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