Data updated on 2025-04-26 21:25:22 UTC
**El Maestro: Weaving Electronic Magic into the Soul of Amapiano**
Hailing from the vibrant streets of Soweto, El Maestro is a genre-defying force in the amapiano scene. His music is a fusion of electronic beats and the pulsating rhythms of amapiano, creating a sound that is uniquely his own. Constantly pushing musical boundaries, he has earned a devoted following both locally and internationally.
One of his standout tracks, **"Baba Mongameli"**, was created with Citizens Deep and features ZaneeMusiq, showcasing his infectious energy and ability to create crowd-pleasing anthems. Beyond party hits, El Maestro is also known for his viral sensation **"Ek Is Mooi"**, which is part of his self-dubbed **#Afriyano** productions—a sub-genre of amapiano that incorporates Afrikaans lyrics into the traditionally Nguni-driven genre. The track took TikTok by storm, with over a thousand user-generated videos, and even caught the attention of global superstar **Tyla**, who shared a video of herself singing along to the song.
El Maestro's catalog spans a range of styles, from high-energy tracks like **"Nguwe Wedwa"** and **"Konke"** to more introspective, moodier pieces like **"Bebengkhuza"**, proving his versatility as an artist. His innovative sound is not only shaping the future of amapiano but also giving rise to new creative directions within the genre.
Hailing from the vibrant streets of Soweto, El Maestro is a genre-defying force in the amapiano scene. His music is a fusion of electronic beats and the pulsating rhythms of amapiano, creating a sound that is uniquely his own. Constantly pushing musical boundaries, he has earned a devoted following both locally and internationally.
One of his standout tracks, **"Baba Mongameli"**, was created with Citizens Deep and features ZaneeMusiq, showcasing his infectious energy and ability to create crowd-pleasing anthems. Beyond party hits, El Maestro is also known for his viral sensation **"Ek Is Mooi"**, which is part of his self-dubbed **#Afriyano** productions—a sub-genre of amapiano that incorporates Afrikaans lyrics into the traditionally Nguni-driven genre. The track took TikTok by storm, with over a thousand user-generated videos, and even caught the attention of global superstar **Tyla**, who shared a video of herself singing along to the song.
El Maestro's catalog spans a range of styles, from high-energy tracks like **"Nguwe Wedwa"** and **"Konke"** to more introspective, moodier pieces like **"Bebengkhuza"**, proving his versatility as an artist. His innovative sound is not only shaping the future of amapiano but also giving rise to new creative directions within the genre.
Total plays
939,765
Updated on 2025-04-26
Monthly listeners
11,449
Followers
3,146
Top Cities
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Johannesburg3,698 listeners -
Pretoria1,850 listeners
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Cape Town1,354 listeners
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Durban1,257 listeners
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Gauteng325 listeners
Most popular tracks
| Track | Plays | Duration | Release date | |
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184,314 | 8:13 | 2024-02-16 | |
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184,114 | 5:23 | 2023-07-06 | |
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156,656 | 6:03 | 2022-07-22 | |
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138,052 | 3:30 | 2019-08-07 | |
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64,344 | 7:14 | 2023-08-25 | |
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32,413 | 8:26 | 2024-02-16 | |
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22,874 | 8:38 | 2024-02-16 | |
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17,560 | 6:00 | 2022-07-20 | |
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13,565 | 6:31 | 2021-03-04 | |
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11,904 | 6:06 | 2023-04-28 |
