From the USA to Mzansi: NLE Chopper Turns to South Africa for Amapiano Prowess, Seeks Best Producers in the Genre
Amapiano is all the rage at the moment, with musicians clamouring to get in on the action.
After breaking free from South Africa and making its mark across Africa, artists from other continents are jumping on the Amapiano bandwagon.
This week saw rapper and singer Swae Lee make an announcement that he will soon be releasing Amapiano music. However, his announcement sparked a war of words between South Africans and Nigerians when he added a Nigerian flag, insinuating that Nigerians are the true owners of the sound.
NLE Chopper Looking For the Best Amapiano and Afrobeats Producers
Taking note of the controversy, American Hip Hop artist NLE Chopper decided to avoid stirring up any more conflicts on social media.
Learning from Swae Lee’s missteps, the rapper took to his Instagram account and openly called for the top Amapiano and Afrobeats producers to reach out to him.
“I need the best Afrobeat and Amapiano producers to hit me ASAP,” NLE Choppa wrote on his Instagram stories.
NLE Chopper wants to ensure that he pays homage to the original creators of the genres and avoids sampling without permission. It remains to be seen which producers he will collaborate with for his Amapiano and Afrobeats releases.
Wiz Khalifa to Drop Amapiano Music Next Year
In piano-related news, Wiz Khalifa, the American rapper, is the latest international artist to express his fascination with the genre. During an Instagram Live session, Wiz Khalifa shared his plans to release Amapiano songs, causing excitement and anticipation among his fans.
In an unguarded moment on Instagram Live, Wiz Khalifa revealed his intention to delve into the Amapiano genre and potentially drop songs in that style as early as next year. His announcement instantly set off a frenzy among fans, eagerly awaiting the fusion of his unique rap style with the captivating Amapiano beats. This news further underscores the global impact and appeal of the genre, which originated in South Africa and has rapidly gained popularity worldwide.