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New Song: Kabza De Small Chicago Amapiano DJ Set
In a historic moment for Amapiano, Kabza de Small, widely recognized as “The King of Amapiano,” made his official debut in Chicago during the AfroTrak event on Juneteenth weekend 202. Held at Thalia Hall, this performance marked a significant milestone as one of the first major shows bringing Amapiano’s blended house‑jazz-gqom grooves to the Windy City crowd.
Kabza De Small
Kabza de Small (born Kabelo Petrus Motha in 1992) has long been essential in shaping Amapiano’s global resonance. From breakthrough tracks like “Umshove” in 2018 to albums such as I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust (2020) and his 2023 collaborative album Isimo with Mthunzi, he’s led the genre’s evolution. His project “Kabza Chant” (June 2024) further cemented his chart dominance, debuting at No. 1 in South Africa.
Chicago Amapiano DJ Set
Kabza de Small’s Chicago debut DJ set represents more than just a live show it’s a watershed moment in Amapiano’s global narrative. It showcased how a genre born in South African townships can resonate on an international stage, blending atomic grooves, piano melodies, and cultural synergy.
Conclusion
The Chicago debut signifies Amapiano’s trajectory beyond South Africa targeting new audiences who crave hybrid soundscapes and dancefloor soul.