Beats · Amapiano
Amapiano beats
Preview amapiano beats from African producers for free, then license the one you want: a lease to record and release over it, or exclusive rights so it's yours alone. Files download instantly with a licence certificate carrying a unique, verifiable number.
Popular Amapiano beats
Crazy trumpets
Ntwana TSA sekolo
Stena code line 26
Axe
Iconic Jozi 3.0
Sunset Drive to Camps Bay
Lease or exclusive?
- Lease (Basic, Premium, Trackout or Unlimited): the cheapest way to release a song; the producer keeps the beat and can sell more leases.
- Exclusive Rights: the beat comes off the market and nobody else can license it.
Every tier is explained in beat licensing explained.
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Questions
Where can I buy amapiano beats?
On AfroPublish you can preview amapiano beats from African producers for free and license the ones you want online. Choose a lease or exclusive rights, pay, and download the files instantly with a licence certificate.
Can I download amapiano beats for free?
You can stream every beat's preview for free. To release a song on a beat you need a licence from the producer; a free download without one doesn't give you the right to distribute or monetise the song.
What BPM is amapiano?
Most amapiano sits between about 110 and 115 BPM, with 112 to 113 BPM very common. The slow, rolling tempo leaves room for the log drum and long piano and vocal phrases.
What makes an amapiano beat?
A deep, bouncing log-drum bassline, jazzy or soulful piano chords, shakers and percussive loops, and plenty of space for vocals and builds. It grew out of Gauteng's townships in the mid-2010s, blending deep house, jazz and kwaito.