DJ Maphorisa, the renowned DJ and producer, recently stirred up a conversation about Nigerian DJs and their tendency to accelerate the tempo of Amapiano songs.
In a video shared on Twitter, he urged Naija DJs to slow it down and play the songs at a more relaxed pace.
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Known for his controversial takes, DJ Maphorisa didn’t hold back in expressing his opinion. He emphasised that speeding up Amapiano songs is unnecessary and pleaded with Nigerian DJs to lower the tempo to at least 115 BPM. According to him, playing Amapiano with 120 BPM is too fast for the genre.
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Some netizens agreed with DJ Maphorisa’s viewpoint, highlighting the need to maintain the original energy and vibe of Amapiano. They argued that increasing the tempo takes away from the essence of the music.
South African artist manager, Papi Decks, also chimed in, explaining that Nigerian DJs are accustomed to faster rhythms and tempos, making it challenging for them to adapt to Amapiano’s unique style.
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Of course, DJ Maphorisa’s comments didn’t go unnoticed, and social media users had a field day with their reactions. While some supported his stance, others took the opportunity to poke fun at Nigerian DJs and their supposed confusion over software like Fruity Loops.
As the debate continues to unfold, it’s clear that DJ Maphorisa’s call for Nigerian DJs to slow down Amapiano songs has struck a chord with music enthusiasts.
Whether his plea will lead to a change in tempo remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – the conversation around Amapiano and its interpretation in different regions is far from over.
