Episodes

  • The State of Amapiano In UK vs South Africa, What Is Afro-Piano, Super Model DJs | EP01
    Mar 3 2022

    The first episode of ‘Word On The Block’ podcast, hosted by Lady Yola with special guests Artist Lebo, DJ Fistoz and DJ Toots, all three amazing and reputable Amapiano, Afro-house DJs pushing the culture forward in UK.

    The episode shares light into how they discovered Amapiano, what the genre means to them, the best city in the UK for the growing sound, their experiences of the culture, favourite artists and producers and if Amapiano in the UK is different from what people are enjoying back home in South Africa.

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    40 mins
  • It's The Role Of The DJ To Educate The Crowd | EP08
    May 1 2022

    #wordontheblockpodcast returns for another episode with your hosts Jon H & Mr Joe Shamzz, this week with special guest Emsley Marago. Discussing all things Amapiano, the role of the DJ , how they should do their homework and much more.

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    38 mins
  • What Is The New Wave Of Amapiano? | EP07
    Apr 24 2022

    Word On The Block Podcast continues with your hosts Lady Yola, Mr Joe Shamzz and the awaited return of Jon Hooper from SA! All things Amapiano and SA are on the menu for this week's episode, including the return of Bakadi, Uncle Waffles going international, Champion Sound, Afro-Nation and more!

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    36 mins
  • Ntosh Gazi "Amapiano Will Never Die Because It's Pushed By Young Producers" | EP06
    Apr 17 2022

    Word On The Block Podcast Season 2 kicks off with comfier chairs and the same antics from your hosts Lady Yola & Mr Joe Shamzz, this week with special guest Mr Ntosh Gazi. Touching on how the younger generation of producers will be the reason Amapiano lives on, when will Skothane's start investing in their own clothing brand and fabrics, and all the usual Amapiano and South Africa talk.

    Are we relying on the younger producers to keep Amapiano alive?

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    36 mins
  • Amapiano Has Departments, Not Genres | EP05
    Apr 10 2022

    This week on 'Word On The Block' Podcast Lady Yola and Joe Shamzz chat with Cakes, a UK Amapiano producer, about Amapiano being a producer based genre like hip-hop and how the UK Amapiano scene needs to keep creating platforms for the underground sound and artists to push through.

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    38 mins
  • Amapiano DJ’s Dancing Is Like YouTubers Doing The Cinnamon Challenge | EP04
    Apr 3 2022

    The fourth episode of ‘Word On The Block’ podcast sees Lady Yola & Joe Shamzz touch on Prince Kaybee, Uncle Waffles, Lady Du, Wizkid, Tems and DBN Gogo, discussing DJs dancing, the need for more female amapiano producers in 2022, Unathi being fired from radio and the Kings Of Amapiano Tour being rescheduled.

    Do you need to dance to be a good DJ/Performer?

    Who do you reckon could be the next big female amapiano producer?

    Was Unathi’s dismissal from radio justified?

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    24 mins
  • Can DJ Maphorisa Sell Out 02 Arena, Best Amapiano Performers, Ghost Writers | EP03
    Mar 27 2022

    Amapiano King aka Mr Vibes joins Word On The Block podcast to discuss the upcoming Kings of Amapiano Tour, the current state of Amapiano, Amapiano DJs dancing trends started by Uncle Vinny, Casper Nyovest switching to Amapiano, and whether UK fans are getting B grade Amapiano from international artists. They also touched on whether DJ Maphorisa can sell out the O2 Arena like Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.

    PS: The episode was filmed before the lockdown and before we postponed the Kings of Amapiano Tour.

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    59 mins
  • Is The UK Ready For Real Amapiano Music, DJ Culture, Amapiano Trends | EP02
    Mar 20 2022

    The second episode of ‘Word On The Block’ podcast, hosted by Lady Yola, Joe Shamzz & Jon Hopper. They discuss whether there should be an initiation process for slay queens and lockdown DJs to test their passion for Amapiano, what skills are required to be an Amapiano DJ, the growing trends in South Africa and the UK and if the UK as a whole is ready for the real Amapiano Culture?

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    59 mins