The Twin Power Behind Amapiano’s Rise: Major League DJz

Major League Djz

United States

Musica

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South Africa

amapiano

barcadi

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

LAPORTE

Sam Hysell

Get ready to experience the South African sounds of 

, the twin powerhouse duo revolutionizing the amapiano scene, live at Musica on September 6th during New York Fashion Week! This event promises a huge turnout with a lot of incredible people partying with us! Born in Boston but raised in the heart of Johannesburg, Banele and Bandile Mbere have become iconic figures in South African house music, blending deep kwaito, Afro house, gqom, jazz, and hip hop into their unique brand of African Dance Music. Known for their wildly popular Balcony Mix series, which has captivated millions worldwide, Major League DJz bring a fresh, party-starting energy to every performance

The brothers have collaborated with an impressive roster of artists, including Cassper Nyovest, Abidoza, Blaqnick, Patoranking, Major Lazer, Costa Titch, Kamo Mphela, and Stunna. Their crowd control and energetic sound have taken them to iconic stages worldwide, from Coachella to the O2 Academy Brixton and even a record-breaking 75-hour DJ set for their Balcony Mix Xperience.

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Major League DJz have made a significant impact with their genre-defining work in New Age Kwaito and chart-topping EPs like Ase Trap Tse Ke Pina Tsa Ko Kasi with Focalistic. Their amapiano albums, Pianochella and What’s The Levol, have evolved their status as pioneers in the genre. Their project, the New Beginnings EP, features the rising talents of Murumba Pitch and continues to showcase their knack for blending soulful melodies with high-energy rhythms.

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Having transformed lives and brought new hope to South Africa's youth through their music, Major League DJz are committed to sustaining and growing the amapiano wave. Their ambitions are vast, aiming to conquer the world of dance music by performing at Ibiza, creating a Cercle set at a historic African site, and expanding to new continents, larger venues, and grander festivals. Bandile dreams of collaborations with superstars like Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Adele, while Banele optimistically notes, “We’re already on the mission of amapiano to the world, so the next part has to be space.”

, the Nigerian-American multi-disciplinary sound artist, saxophonist, and DJ/Producer, is the visionary behind the genre ‘Yoruba Tech Soul,’ a fusion of Afrohouse, Techno, Jazz, and Classical music. Known for his saxophone virtuosity, Eli has captured the attention of Grammy-winning artists like Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.

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Eli’s musical journey has led him to perform globally, sharing stages with icons like A$AP Rocky, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, and Black Coffee. Beyond live performances, Eli’s talents extend to film scoring and commissioned projects for prestigious brands like Vogue Italia, Bacardi, and Art Basel.

 to the lineup for New York Fashion Week is the perfect blend of style and sound! Originally from Atlanta, the Laporte Twins have made a name for themselves in New York City since their move in 2018. They have modeled for top brands like Nike, Adidas, and Tom Ford, and have been featured in prestigious magazines such as i-D and Vogue.

As house DJs, LA PORTE have brought their unique energy to various high-profile events, including brand gigs for Kooples Paris and Nike at the former Playboy Club NYC. They’ve also performed at one of our beloved venues, the Knockdown Center, bringing their talents across New York and beyond.

Join us as Major League Djzs' take the stage, fresh off their international tours and collaborations with global stars, delivering a mix that promises to be both an ancestral homage and a futuristic dance journey. Don’t miss your chance to witness the creators of the genre-defining New Age Kwaito movement and the faces of amapiano’s global rise.

Musica, located in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood along the Hudson River, is a three-story, 25,000-square-foot venue that was formerly home to Space Ibiza New York and FREQ. Musica New York is the creation of restaurateur Giuseppe Cipriani and Italian nightlife entrepreneur Tito Pinton. Originating from a sister club in Riccione, Italy, Musica offers top-tier production, an excellent sound system, and an enthusiastic crowd of house music lovers. Join us for an unforgettable night with Major League DJz at this iconic venue.

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