Balcony Mix Africa is a musical experience created by Major League DJz to take their fans on a dance music journey.
After a successful run in New York a few days ago, twin brothers Major League DJz will bring their Balcony Mix Africa to Durban in July.
Real names Bandile and Banele Mbele, and popularly known as Major League DJz, the duo will be one of a handful of party hosts at this year's Durban July, treating attendees to a musical experience fresh from their trip to New York.
Balcony Mix Africa is a musical experience created to showcase some of the continent’s best-known and most exclusive songs and take fans on a dance music journey.
The pair brought South African music to New York over the weekend, performing some of the most popular Amapiano tunes in the US.
Now they are bringing that experience to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) for Durban July.
The line-up includes some of Amapiano's current favourites Kabza de Small, Kelvin Momo and Sun El Musicians. Anticipation is building for the show as the first phase of tickets has already sold out.
Major League DJz has released a single with American rapper Wiz Khalifa.
Amapiano CultivationIn the world
In 2023, Amapiano recorded over 1.4 billion streams on Spotify.
The genre has had a profound impact on music culture in South Africa and beyond, with the world embroiled in an Amapiano craze that ranges from dance challenges to inspiring collaborations and fusions.
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This important effect 10 years of Amapiano Spotify is a site that explores the last decade of Amapiano and its various key influences, with playlists and podcasts available for those wanting to learn more about the genre's origins, sound and future.
“One of the most positive things about watching Amapiano's explosive growth over the past decade is seeing how people are using it for self-expression,” said Fiona Okumu, Spotify's regional head of music for sub-Saharan Africa.
Some key Amapiano data on Spotify over the past decade:
o Growth of over 345,000% by 2023 compared to 2014
o Over 855 million by 2024.
Exports in 2023 will increase by more than 153,000% compared to 2014
o 87% increase in female artists in 2023 compared to 2022
o 40% of listeners are 18-24 years old
See you at the races
Hollywoodbets Durban July (6 July) will see fans return to Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse for the 128th running of the iconic race themed “Ride the Wave”.
Limited general admission tickets, which allow front-row views of the racing action from the grandstands or trackside lawns, as well as live DJ performances, runway and general fashion competitions, are on sale from Ticketpro, SPAR Payzone kiosks and selected Sasol stores for R230, with parking costing R170.
For more details, visit Hollywoodbets Durban July and be sure to check out The Citizen's regular fashion and entertainment updates ahead of the Durban July event.
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