
Top SA house songs of 2023
Although amapiano is currently dominating the South African music scene, house music retains an important place in the local music scene, with many artists still releasing new music and winning top awards through the genre – including big names like Oskido, Master KG and Heavy-K. After all, amapiano is an offshoot of house, which has been a serious force in South Africa for decades.
- Oskido, Nkosazana Daughter, Master KG and Busiswa.
In honour of the genre, Music In Africa has compiled a playlist of the top SA house songs making their rounds in 2023. As the year progresses, the below playlist will be updated for your continuous listening pleasure.
‘AmaMiliyoni’ by Heavy-K ft. Meez and Professor
The record is off Heavy-K’s seven-track album The Underrated King. The song was released in December and features Meez and Professor.
‘Ngizimisele’ by Oskido & Nkosazana Daughter ft. X Wise
With the help of talented 21-year-old singer Nkosazana Daughter, veteran producer Oskido proves that he’s a dominant force. With X Wise on board, the track is no doubt one of the reasons why house music is here to stay. It is off Oskido’s seven-track Listen to the Kids EP, which was released in November 2022.
‘Ithuba’ by Oskido & Yallunder ft. X-Wise & Nhlonipho
The song is about a lover who pleads for a second chance. While Oskido’s beats slightly lean towards amapiano, he successfully managed to maintain his allegiance to pure house.
‘Eloyi’ by DJ Ngwazi ft. Joocy and DJ Tira
DJ Ngwazi’s ‘Eloyi’ is off his 10-track Morata album released in November. The record is licensed under Master KG’s Wanitwa Mos Entertainment record label and features Joocy and DJ Tira.
‘Nqabile’ by Master KG ft. Simmy and Lowsheen
Master KG features talented songbird Simmy on this powerful house track. It is taken off Wanitwa Mos Entertainment’s five-track EP Wanitwa Mos Exclusives.
‘Sathane’ by Oskido, Deep Sen and KingTalkzin ft. Mthandazo Gatya
Produced by Legend Live Records, ‘Sathane’ is another track taken off Oskido’s latest EP. While Mthandazo Gatya, Deep Sen and KingTalkzin’s efforts are undeniable, its Oskido’s rap verse that stands out the most on this track.
‘Ngithwale’ by Master KG and Nobuhle
‘Ngithwale’ is a collaboration between Master KG and Nobuhle, whose vocals cement her presence in the local scene.
‘Bambezela’ by Heavy-K ft. Mashudu
With Mashudu’s help on vocals, Heavy-K gets to unleash this timeless banger, which is off the The Underrated King album.
‘Ngingowakho’ by Casswell P ft. Master KG and Nkatha
Originally released in early December, this song has become a favourite club banger.
‘Inyaniso’ by Mpho.Wav ft. Bukeka
You need to watch your speed if you’re listening to this track on the road. Featuring Bukeka, ‘Inyaniso’ can make just about anyone lose control.
‘Asambe’ by Busiswa ft. DJ Khao and Kaybee
Busiswa’s talents are many, with this video featuring incredible choreography. While maintaining the local house signature, the crossover ‘Asambe’ also borrows from amapiano.
‘Jabula’ by Heavy K ft. Aymos, Caiiro and Ndoni
‘Jabula’ is another song from Heavy-K’s latest album, which shows his current dominance in the house scene. No major award has yet been bestowed upon the 31-year-old artist, but this should change soon.
‘Amazwi’ by Skye Wanda
After her 2021 Eighty6 album, Skye Wanda released ‘Amazwi’ in late 2022. The song is accompanied by a video, which was directed by Slowman.
‘Dakiwe’ by Heavy K ft. Bailey and JNR SA
With help from Bailey and JNR SA, this fast-tempo song would benefit from some talented, so we’re hoping Heavy-K will consider making a video for it.
‘My Person’ by Oskido ft. Ze2, Deep Sen and King Talkzin
‘My Person’ is another track off Oskido’s 2022 EP. It is Ze2’s superb vocals that stand out the most in this love song.
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