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De Mthuda

Data updated on 2025-05-17 13:33:02 UTC
De Mthuda, born Mthuthuzeli Gift Khoza in Vosloorus, South Africa, is a powerhouse in the Amapiano scene—a genre fusing house, jazz, and kwaito. Raised in a township buzzing with creativity, he evolved from a teenage DJ spinning at local gigs to an internationally celebrated producer. His passion for music, sparked early on, grew through dance and DJing before he dove into production, crafting a signature sound with jazzy chords and Amapiano’s iconic log drum.
 
His big break came in 2019 with "Shesha," a gold-certified hit with Njelic that lit up South African dance floors. From there, De Mthuda’s star soared. Collaborations with Kabza De Small, Samthing Soweto, and Sir Trill showcased his versatility, while his 2020 debut album Story to Tell, Vol. 1, and the acclaimed Ace of Spades with Ntokzin cemented his influence. Tracks like "John Wick" and "Emlanjeni" became staples, blending soulful vibes with irresistible beats.
 
Known for emotive, polished productions, De Mthuda’s work — like "Jola" and "Wamuhle" — transcends trends. He’s not just a studio wizard; his electrifying DJ sets and mentorship via Ace of Spades Records amplify his impact. His hits & his accolades pile up—nominations at the SAMAs and Amapiano Awards included. Private yet magnetic, De Mthuda’s teasing an April 2025 album drop, promising more genre-defining magic.

Genres

: amapiano gqom afropiano 3 step bacardi private school piano

Total plays

135.9 million
Updated on 2025-05-04

Monthly listeners

961,630

Followers

1,322,649

Top Cities

  1. South Africa
    Johannesburg
    294,499 listeners
  2. South Africa
    Pretoria
    179,198 listeners
  3. South Africa
    Durban
    112,933 listeners
  4. South Africa
    Cape Town
    89,669 listeners
  5. South Africa
    Gauteng
    34,962 listeners

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Jola
Jola
8,686,428 6:22 2021-09-23
LiYoshona - Main Mix
LiYoshona - Main Mix
8,424,772 8:38 2021-02-05
Emlanjeni
Emlanjeni
7,733,698 6:56 2021-07-23
iThuba
iThuba
6,657,629 6:05 2023-05-26
Kusezo Khanya
Kusezo Khanya
5,879,692 6:23 2022-04-08
Abekho Ready - Maplankeng Reshuffle
Abekho Ready - Maplankeng Reshuffle
5,722,053 8:06 2021-01-29
Wamuhle
Wamuhle
5,168,033 7:30 2021-10-01
Ebumnandini
Ebumnandini
5,088,714 6:09 2020-03-21
Muntu Wam
Muntu Wam
4,519,264 5:23 2023-11-29
Shesha
Shesha
3,682,533 6:43 2019-05-06
uMsholozi
uMsholozi
3,671,612 6:41 2020-11-20
Buya
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2,781,591 6:43 2022-12-16
Ubumnandi
Ubumnandi
1,918,574 6:22 2023-10-27
Bade
Bade
1,735,511 7:15 2019-08-23
Ntandane
Ntandane
1,605,975 5:31 2023-05-26
Isthutha (Inkinga Abangan Bam)
Isthutha (Inkinga Abangan Bam)
1,472,534 6:44 2023-06-30
Diwa Kae
Diwa Kae
1,385,142 6:56 2024-11-01
Imizamo
Imizamo
1,184,562 6:12 2022-12-12
Kuhle
Kuhle
1,123,871 3:28 2022-01-26
MamGobhozi
MamGobhozi
1,118,721 6:22 2023-05-26
Akakhuzeki
Akakhuzeki
1,083,091 5:48 2023-08-11
Umona
Umona
1,083,013 6:12 2020-06-05
Weekend
Weekend
1,069,324 6:12 2020-11-20
Khanda Liyazula
Khanda Liyazula
903,163 6:56 2021-10-15
Maplankeng
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Dakwa Yini
Dakwa Yini
786,917 6:19 2020-08-21
Jerusalema
Jerusalema
716,100 5:23 2022-08-19
Gijima
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648,033 6:22 2022-11-11
Kude
Kude
623,602 5:06 2023-05-26
Gijima
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616,240 6:02 2021-10-22
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600,975 5:45 2021-10-08
Chomi
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588,061 5:28 2020-12-11
Vhavenda
Vhavenda
560,850 6:27 2020-06-05
Piano Vibe
Piano Vibe
508,280 6:48 2019-12-13
Tsotsi
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455,602 5:53 2020-08-09
Qhaphela
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438,217 5:58 2022-08-05
Jabula
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412,464 7:27 2021-01-29
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377,036 8:04 2021-12-01
33
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362,838 6:24 2022-05-06
Double Double
Double Double
343,622 6:19 2021-10-22
Aveng’thanda
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339,422 6:22 2022-12-16
iMali
iMali
327,459 5:28 2023-11-24
Phanda
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322,804 5:54 2020-09-04
Phithizela
Phithizela
321,971 6:19 2021-10-22
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Imiyalo (feat. Thatohatsi, Tracy & Kabza De Small)
315,267 8:13 2025-03-28
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Amajita Ne Stoko
305,462 5:59 2020-06-05
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Ngathatheka
277,672 7:10 2024-07-19
Stuff Sakhe
Stuff Sakhe
274,133 6:22 2023-10-27
Motsewaka 2.0 - Remix
Motsewaka 2.0 - Remix
270,946 6:22 2023-12-01
Jaiva
Jaiva
262,901 6:32 2021-10-22
Duze
Duze
262,525 6:56 2021-10-22
Ingoma (Bamba Amakhanda)
Ingoma (Bamba Amakhanda)
261,948 5:38 2020-09-04
Messiah
Messiah
261,646 6:27 2020-08-09
Umfula
Umfula
261,174 6:00 2022-12-16
LiYoshona - Shimza Remix
LiYoshona - Shimza Remix
260,106 5:59 2021-08-20
Rota
Rota
243,334 5:42 2021-12-10
Inkomo Zam
Inkomo Zam
241,601 5:24 2021-10-22
Askies Um Sorry
Askies Um Sorry
237,041 6:22 2021-10-22
Lengoma
Lengoma
236,139 5:36 2019-11-22
Uthando
Uthando
229,049 6:53 2022-12-16
Ngisendleleni
Ngisendleleni
226,394 5:54 2020-12-11
My Love (feat. De Mthuda)
My Love (feat. De Mthuda)
224,916 6:22 2024-11-22
Nodoli
Nodoli
224,323 6:19 2022-12-16
Sara Woga
Sara Woga
219,758 4:57 2023-12-01
Ungabayeki
Ungabayeki
216,824 5:40 2021-10-29
Mama (feat. Nkosazana Daughter)
Mama (feat. Nkosazana Daughter)
215,310 6:48 2025-03-28
Nguwe
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212,959 7:21 2021-11-19
NgineNtombi
NgineNtombi
211,894 6:01 2021-10-29
Wawela
Wawela
206,193 6:45 2020-08-14
Ngenxa Yakho
Ngenxa Yakho
200,384 5:48 2024-06-06
Tshepo Ke TSHEPO
Tshepo Ke TSHEPO
193,389 6:02 2023-10-20
Roots
Roots
191,769 6:36 2021-10-22
Sghubu
Sghubu
184,105 5:52 2020-06-05
Mumbles
Mumbles
181,121 6:11 2022-06-03
Yoba Yoba
Yoba Yoba
180,598 7:01 2023-12-01
Baba Yaga
Baba Yaga
173,336 5:56 2023-12-01
Wena Baby
Wena Baby
170,679 5:13 2025-04-30
Weekend Aziwe
Weekend Aziwe
159,871 5:49 2025-04-30
Sivulele
Sivulele
154,903 3:50 2022-12-16
Inganono
Inganono
153,248 5:08 2021-12-01
Emakhaya
Emakhaya
147,456 6:14 2025-04-30
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Amancamceh
146,729 3:11 2020-06-05
Seng'zwile
Seng'zwile
144,464 6:22 2023-10-27
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iLanga
143,637 5:29 2025-04-30
Baninzi
Baninzi
142,407 5:06 2025-04-30
Morena
Morena
141,347 7:15 2025-04-30
Uzobuya
Uzobuya
133,479 6:53 2023-12-01
Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories
131,023 7:13 2021-11-25
Mudle Mali'Yakhe
Mudle Mali'Yakhe
129,863 6:53 2021-11-26
Ungabayeki
Ungabayeki
129,751 6:09 2021-09-24
Phase 5 - Main Mix
Phase 5 - Main Mix
126,863 7:26 2021-02-05
Kabo Yellow
Kabo Yellow
123,598 6:38 2020-09-12
Mari Ye Phepha
Mari Ye Phepha
123,126 6:02 2022-12-16
Umoya Wam
Umoya Wam
119,256 6:12 2021-02-12
Classic Wave
Classic Wave
116,660 4:00 2025-04-30
Imikhuleko
Imikhuleko
115,786 4:41 2025-04-30
Sukuma
Sukuma
112,096 6:19 2025-04-30
Shona Malanga
Shona Malanga
111,494 5:33 2020-06-05
iSgub Samachankura
iSgub Samachankura
110,153 7:11 2023-12-01
Vutha
Vutha
108,471 8:04 2020-11-20
Sobona
Sobona
107,785 6:22 2021-12-10
Phendula
Phendula
106,753 5:44 2023-10-27
Ghost
Ghost
105,220 9:07 2020-08-28
Blissful Day
Blissful Day
99,822 8:42 2018-11-26
Ngikukhumbule
Ngikukhumbule
98,889 7:33 2025-02-21
Famba Nawe
Famba Nawe
96,642 6:03 2025-04-30
Staan Op
Staan Op
96,492 5:28 2022-11-18
Vula Vala
Vula Vala
95,035 7:13 2020-11-20
Igama Lam
Igama Lam
93,934 8:22 2020-10-02
Boss Zonke
Boss Zonke
92,801 6:35 2020-11-20
Suspect No 55
Suspect No 55
92,639 7:27 2022-03-04
Dinosaur
Dinosaur
86,243 5:23 2022-11-11
Hamba Juba
Hamba Juba
83,087 4:49 2020-09-04
Happy Feelings
Happy Feelings
82,541 7:08 2021-10-29
Forbes
Forbes
79,727 5:08 2020-08-07
School Out
School Out
76,610 8:02 2023-10-13
Angfuni Omunye
Angfuni Omunye
75,666 5:57 2022-07-22
My Hommies
My Hommies
74,228 5:28 2023-12-01
Sihamba Nabo
Sihamba Nabo
74,184 6:36 2021-10-08
Intro
Intro
71,889 3:14 2023-12-01
Gear 1
Gear 1
70,997 5:52 2020-09-04
Uyang'funa
Uyang'funa
68,288 7:02 2022-04-01
Hurricane
Hurricane
67,987 6:47 2020-06-05
Teka
Teka
67,365 7:06 2022-03-04
Summer Banger (feat. De Mthuda & Sino Msolo & MalumNator & Mpumi & Da Muziqal Chef & Skillz)
Summer Banger (feat. De Mthuda & Sino Msolo & MalumNator & Mpumi & Da Muziqal Chef & Skillz)
66,846 6:40 2022-10-28
Moja
Moja
64,717 7:04 2020-11-20
Goodbye - Da Muziqal Chef Remix
Goodbye - Da Muziqal Chef Remix
62,607 6:48 2023-12-08
V300d
V300d
61,306 6:21 2024-08-01
My Love (feat. De Mthuda) - Radio Edit
My Love (feat. De Mthuda) - Radio Edit
59,803 4:37 2024-11-22
Extended
Extended
58,120 6:28 2020-11-20
Rock The Nation
Rock The Nation
56,737 6:16 2020-06-05
Maria Nova
Maria Nova
55,679 7:18 2020-09-04
God Bless The Child - Main Mix
God Bless The Child - Main Mix
51,421 6:49 2021-10-29
Ubizo
Ubizo
51,028 4:15 2020-09-11
Africa My Africa
Africa My Africa
50,532 5:53 2020-09-04
Rough Dance
Rough Dance
49,957 6:11 2020-09-18
3 Step
3 Step
48,588 6:13 2023-09-29
The Life
The Life
41,723 5:43 2020-09-04
Suluka Nabo - Main Mix
Suluka Nabo - Main Mix
38,745 6:19 2021-10-29
Izintombi
Izintombi
36,646 8:13 2020-12-11
1234 - Main Mix
1234 - Main Mix
36,499 7:48 2018-11-26
Woza
Woza
35,413 5:56 2020-09-04
Poyoyo
Poyoyo
34,765 6:39 2022-03-04
Abadeleli
Abadeleli
33,780 3:55 2021-12-03
Umfaz'Wephepha
Umfaz'Wephepha
32,145 5:26 2021-02-12
Black Mambazo
Black Mambazo
31,222 5:53 2020-09-11
Wola My Dawg
Wola My Dawg
28,430 5:38 2021-10-29
Abuti Gee
Abuti Gee
27,871 9:45 2018-11-26
Skoloto - Vocal Mix
Skoloto - Vocal Mix
27,597 8:29 2021-07-30
Local Tech
Local Tech
25,507 7:56 2022-03-04
Approved Sax
Approved Sax
24,397 6:05 2022-03-04
Nanini
Nanini
23,697 7:26 2022-07-01
1475
1475
23,263 6:55 2020-10-09
Aw’Yebo
Aw’Yebo
20,829 5:41 2020-12-06
Phansi
Phansi
20,260 5:34 2018-11-26
Iy'phuzo
Iy'phuzo
19,973 7:55 2021-02-05
da Vinci
da Vinci
19,809 6:25 2024-02-14
Ingress Dance
Ingress Dance
18,767 8:23 2018-11-26
Umlilo
Umlilo
18,644 5:55 2020-12-06
Mawunje
Mawunje
18,264 4:49 2020-12-11
Sonke Sopopa
Sonke Sopopa
17,532 7:56 2021-02-12
Indoda
Indoda
17,139 6:49 2022-03-04
Vumani Bo
Vumani Bo
16,454 6:31 2021-10-29
Dangerous Love - De Mthuda: Born In Soweto Radio Edit Remix
Dangerous Love - De Mthuda: Born In Soweto Radio Edit Remix
15,495 3:12 2020-07-24
Uyang’dlalisela
Uyang’dlalisela
14,605 5:43 2020-08-07
#### - Main Mix
#### - Main Mix
14,133 7:04 2018-11-26
Make You Happy
Make You Happy
13,244 6:02 2021-02-12
da Vinci - Sped Up
da Vinci - Sped Up
10,681 6:11 2024-03-20
Angina Mali
Angina Mali
10,624 7:13 2021-12-03
Bheki Cele
Bheki Cele
10,163 7:02 2021-10-01
Fastrap
Fastrap
9,747 6:48 2021-10-01
Muntu Wam - Remix
Muntu Wam - Remix
9,676 6:14 2025-03-21
Dangerous Love - De Mthuda: Born In Soweto Remix
Dangerous Love - De Mthuda: Born In Soweto Remix
9,662 4:36 2020-07-24
iLobola
iLobola
9,549 5:45 2021-10-29
Blood
Blood
9,484 4:32 2021-10-01
iNTOKOZO
iNTOKOZO
9,378 6:14 2024-12-04
Uk’jabula
Uk’jabula
9,366 6:33 2021-10-29
Dali Wam
Dali Wam
9,079 5:48 2025-03-28
Marathon
Marathon
8,696 3:13 2025-01-28
Dust
Dust
7,727 3:27 2025-01-22
Streets Of Jozi
Streets Of Jozi
7,706 6:49 2023-07-21
Nguwe (feat. De Mthuda & MFR Souls)
Nguwe (feat. De Mthuda & MFR Souls)
7,408 4:32 2020-10-09
Lagoes
Lagoes
7,382 7:03 2018-11-26
Through The Night
Through The Night
7,341 3:54 2025-01-08
Embers
Embers
7,147 3:13 2025-01-15
Moja
Moja
5,969 5:42 2021-10-01
Kodwa Yini
Kodwa Yini
5,070 8:09 2021-10-29
Dlala wena man
Dlala wena man
4,984 7:14 2021-10-01
Malkop
Malkop
4,925 6:48 2021-10-01
Party Tonight
Party Tonight
4,739 6:16 2023-07-21
Level 4
Level 4
4,670 9:06 2020-07-03
All Or Nothing
All Or Nothing
4,417 3:14 2024-12-11
Gettin' The Pay
Gettin' The Pay
1,447 3:13 2025-01-25
Ndofaya (De Mthuda & Kelvin Momo Appreciation Mix)
Ndofaya (De Mthuda & Kelvin Momo Appreciation Mix)
1,185 6:55 2022-12-26
Stellen
Stellen
1,094 5:40 2023-03-06
Rise To Grind
Rise To Grind
< 1000 2:59 2024-12-11
Abundance
Abundance
< 1000 3:06 2024-12-11
On The Low
On The Low
< 1000 3:02 2024-12-11
Persistent
Persistent
< 1000 3:13 2024-12-11
And Shine
And Shine
< 1000 3:27 2024-12-11
Breaking Free
Breaking Free
< 1000 2:46 2024-12-11
From The Ashes
From The Ashes
< 1000 3:28 2025-01-04
Morning Dew
Morning Dew
< 1000 3:13 2025-01-11
Thrive And Survive
Thrive And Survive
< 1000 3:27 2025-01-18

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