Shazam launched its new playlist Mzansi Risers on Apple Music, featuring the songs heating up Shazam in South Africa right now—the latest releases from the most talked-about artists and the music that’s been lighting up scenes from your favourite movies and TV shows.

Mzansi Risers compiles songs by South Africa’s fast-emerging new artists trending across the Shazam Charts. It offers a select mix of sounds that show what music aficionados have been actively discovering on Shazam, and reflect the energy and boundless spirit of Mzansi, from amapiano and hip-hop through to afro-house and pop.
The playlist includes the likes of breakthrough amapiano producers De Mthuda and and Mas Musiq, Sun-El Musician’s latest signing Azana, Stay True Sounds’ Jazzuelle, pop newcomer Josh Middleton as well as afro-house production duo Lemon & Herb’s latest single with Ami Faku.

“Shazam has helped me a lot as an upcoming artist, new to the industry, in promoting my music to people who wanted to discover my songs,” said newcomer singer Azana, signed to Sun-El Musician’s El World Music label.
“I’m so excited to be part of the new Mzansi Risers playlist and share my music and messages with all of you guys.”

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