2022 marked a massive shift in cultural trends and the way music moves in the street. The influence of Tik Tok in shaping trends and producing the year's bangers is one such shift. The 'uMlando Challenge' not only went viral across social platforms, but its impact also fuelled the global era of Amapiano we saw in 2022. That organic success later translated to massive mainstream success for Toss, who has become an overnight leader in the soundscape.
Amapiano's dominance sustained its momentum, despite the gradual resurgence of SA Hip Hop. While there's reason to believe the chart could look slightly different next year, there's also no telling just how colossal the explosion of Amapiano will blow.
That said, K.O's triumphant return has given him the biggest hit of his career. 'SETE', the blockbuster banger that marries SA Hip Hop with Afrobeats, has broken several records this year. It's also the most streamed South African song on the biggest streaming music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
That's not all. The success of Gaba Cannal's 'Healer Ntliziyo Yam' and Senior Oat's 'All in You' point to an emerging wave of deeper House sounds. The pattern confirms one thing; South Africa prefers house music and its offshoots.
Here are the most streamed songs of 2022, most which boast the credit for having topped the Channel O Top 30 chart this year:
10. Healer Ntliziyo Yam - Gaba Cannal & Goerge Lesley feat. Russell Zuma
9. Abo Mvelo - Daliwonga feat. Mellow & Sleazy and M.J
8. 'All In You' - Senior Oat feat. Kemy Chienda
7. Tanzania - Uncle Waffles and Tony Duardo feat. Sino Msolo and BoiBizza
6. Sengizwile - Mas Musiq feat. Aymos and Young Stunna
6. Abalele - Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Ami Faku
5. Dali Nguwe - Wanitwa Mos feat. Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana and Obeey Amor
4. Asibe Happy - Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Ami Faku
3. uMlando - 9umba, Mdoovar and Toss feat. Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna and Slade
2. Paris - Q-Mark & TpZee feat. Afriikan Papi
1. SETE - K.O feat. Young Stunna and Blxckie
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