Top SA house songs of 2023

In honour of the genre, Music In Africa has compiled a playlist of the top SA house songs making their rounds in 2023. As the year progresses, the below playlist will be updated for your continuous listening pleasure.

Thando by Wanitwa Mos, Master KG & Seemah ft. Lowsheen

The versatility of Master KG has made him a major force in the South African music industry, making music in both the amapiano and house genres. With powerful vocals by Lowsheen and well-arranged beats, ‘Thando’ is a love song that is perfect for any romantic occasion.

Mangihlale by Casswell P & Master KG ft. Lwami

This track is doing well on digital platforms thanks to the high-status collabo of Casswell and Master KG. It is best to listen to Mangihlale while on a long drive, but be careful of speeding.

Amaphiko Ezono by Prince Kaybee ft. Azana

The song is off Prince Kaybee’s 12-track Music Theory album. On this beautiful track, Prince Kaybee borrowed Azana’s vocals to create one of the most melodic tracks of the year.

‘AmaMiliyoni’ by Heavy-K ft. Meez and Professor

The record is off Heavy-K’s seven-track offering The Underrated King. The song was released in December and features Meez and Professor.

‘Ngizimisele’ by Oskido & Nkosazana Daughter ft. X Wise

With the help of talented 21-year-old singer Nkosazana Daughter, veteran producer Oskido proves that he’s a dominant force. With X Wise on board, the track is no doubt one of the reasons why house music is here to stay. It is off Oskido’s seven-track Listen to the Kids EP, which was released in November 2022.

‘Ithuba’ by Oskido & Yallunder ft. X-Wise & Nhlonipho

The song is about a lover who pleads for a second chance. While Oskido’s beats slightly lean towards amapiano, he successfully managed to maintain his allegiance to pure house. 

‘Eloyi’ by DJ Ngwazi ft. Joocy and DJ Tira

DJ Ngwazi’s ‘Eloyi’ is off his 10-track Morata album released in November. The record is licensed under Master KG’s Wanitwa Mos Entertainment record label and features Joocy and DJ Tira.

‘Nqabile’ by Master KG ft. Simmy and Lowsheen

Master KG features talented songbird Simmy on this powerful house track. It is taken off Wanitwa Mos Entertainment’s five-track EP Wanitwa Mos Exclusives.

‘Sathane’ by Oskido, Deep Sen and KingTalkzin ft. Mthandazo Gatya

Produced by Legend Live Records, ‘Sathane’ is another track taken off Oskido’s latest EP. While Mthandazo Gatya, Deep Sen and KingTalkzin’s efforts are undeniable, its Oskido’s rap verse that stands out the most on this track.

‘Ngithwale’ by Master KG and Nobuhle

‘Ngithwale’ is a collaboration between Master KG and Nobuhle, whose vocals cement her presence in the local scene.

‘Bambezela’ by Heavy-K ft. Mashudu

With Mashudu’s help on vocals, Heavy-K gets to unleash this timeless banger, which is off the The Underrated King album.

‘Ngingowakho’ by Casswell P ft. Master KG and Nkatha

Originally released in early December, this song has become a favourite club banger.

‘Inyaniso’ by Mpho.Wav ft. Bukeka

You need to watch your speed if you’re listening to this track on the road. Featuring Bukeka, ‘Inyaniso’ can make just about anyone lose control. 

‘Asambe’ by Busiswa ft. DJ Khao and Kaybee

Busiswa’s talents are many, with this video featuring incredible choreography. While maintaining the local house signature, the crossover ‘Asambe’ also borrows from amapiano.

‘Jabula’ by Heavy K ft. Aymos, Caiiro and Ndoni

‘Jabula’ is another song from Heavy-K’s latest album, which shows his current dominance in the house scene. No major award has yet been bestowed upon the 31-year-old artist, but this should change soon.

‘Amazwi’ by Skye Wanda

After her 2021 Eighty6 album, Skye Wanda released ‘Amazwi’ in late 2022. The song is accompanied by a video, which was directed by Slowman.

‘Dakiwe’ by Heavy K ft. Bailey and JNR SA

With help from Bailey and JNR SA, this fast-tempo song would benefit from some talented, so we’re hoping Heavy-K will consider making a video for it. 

‘My Person’ by Oskido ft. Ze2, Deep Sen and King Talkzin

‘My Person’ is another track off Oskido’s 2022 EP. It is Ze2’s superb vocals that stand out the most in this love song.